Advanced Sewing Syllabus

Course Description:  Advanced clothing construction techniques appropriate for creating custom garments. Emphasis is placed on working with designer patterns, complex contemporary fabrics, couture sewing techniques, and embellishment techniques. Embellishment techniques include tambour beading, sequins, and heirloom techniques. Projects include a custom formal occasion garment, an heirloom embellishment, and a collection of hand sewn samples.

Textbook Information:  Couture Sewing Techniques Rev & Updtd ISBN-10: 9781600853357

Course Learning Outcomes:  Students will be able to use hand sewing techniques to sew a well fitted formal garment with appropriate interior seam finishes.

Student Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Design and fit a custom gown for a client
Practice various hand embellishment techniques on custom garments
Use couture sewing techniques when creating custom garments

Meet Your Instructor:  Kyla Benson is the Department Chair of the Fashion Program at Santa Ana College. She has recently revamped SAC's fashion program with her industry connections from her tenure as a designer in L.A.'s and Orange County's apparel industry. Kyla has designed for large companies including Hurley, O'Neill, and Fox Racing. She has also started small businesses where her work has been seen in magazines including InStyle and US Weekly and worn by celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Alicia Keys' baby son. You can review her past experiences on Linked In

Course Syllabus:  FDM 106.pdf