Classes cover such topics as clothing construction, tailoring, flat pattern, draping, bridal couture, fashion motivation, visual merchandising, historic costume, and quality control. Clothing Construction and Tailoring College of DuPage offers sewing classes to meet the needs of those with varying levels of sewing skills. Clothing Construction I, Home Economics 155, is an introductory sewing course for those with little or no sewing experience, or for those who want to brush up on skills. Learn to operate a sewing machine, work with a pattern and create garments that fit. Clothing Construction II, Home Economics 156, exposes students to intermediate and advanced techniques to produce professional-looking garments.
Emphasis is placed on learning to create a perfect fitting pant.
Both traditional and speed tailoring techniques are applied to individual class projects. Trade techniques for pressing, bound buttonholes, welt pocket, notch collar and linings are demonstrated. Draping is the art of manipulating fabric to create a design. Students learn the technique of draping their original designs on a custom-made dress form. Prerequisite is Fashion 103 or its equivalent.