STANDARD Competencies:

 

 1. Analyze and review basic costume construction and tailoring techniques.

 2. Draft, adapt and utilize pattern pieces in construction for more advanced costume garments: jackets, pleated skirts, suit coats and other costumes.

 3. Select appropriate fabrics, standard notions, and specialized notions and sources.

 4. Demonstrate an understanding of cleaning requirements and methods for most fabrics used in costuming.

 5. Operate sewing machines, sergers, and industrial machines.

 6. Implement cleaning and treating procedures for the above machines.

 7. Demonstrate understanding of cutting and draping techniques, as well as hand-sewing and machine stitches used in costume construction.

 8. Construct intricate costumes requiring advanced techniques and tailoring.

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Costume Tailoring Techniques

 a. Dart manipulation

 b. Pleating

 c. Gussets

 d. Gathering/shimming

 e. Cuffs

 f. Zippers

 g. Tucks

 II. Pattern Interpretation, Drafting and Modification for Costuming

 a. Discussion of garment elements and full understanding of all parts of a garment

 b. Facings (neck and sleeve)

 c. Bound edges

 d. Linings (floating vs. flat lined)

 e. Collars

 III. Hand Sewing Techniques for Costuming

 a. Fabric flowers

 b. Embroidery stitches

 c. Closures (snaps, hooks, eyes and frogs)

 d. Bound buttonholes

 e. Decorative top stiches and tailor tacks

 f. Hem variations

 IV. Finishing Details/Heirlooming for Costuming

 a. Smocking

 b. Pockets (welt, inset and patch)

 c. Plackets

 d. French seams

 e. Piping and bias tape: demonstration of construction

 f. Ruffling

 g. Metered corners

 V. Final Projects (May Change at Instructor’s Discretion)

 a. Final costuming projects that demonstrate mastery of skills taught

 b. Display and use final costume projects in play production