Dressmaking-Alterations Certificate

PROGRAM CODE: 2C08428

The Dressmaking-Alterations Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment as a professional in the fields of dressmaker, garment construction, fit and alterations specialist. These courses will prepare the student to be able to alter and fit different body types related to clothing. The program requires the student to complete 35 units of required courses.

Required Courses (35 units):
FASH 060 FProfessional Image2
FASH 085 F Bridal and Special Occasion Wear2
FASH 093 F Pattern Alteration and Fitting2
FASH 096 F Exploring a Fashion E-Commerce Home-Based Business (formerly Exploring a Home-Based Business)2
FASH 101 F Basic Sewing Techniques (formerly Clothing I)2
FASH 108 F Flat Pattern Methods and Design I (formerly FASH 108AF)2
FASH 109 F Flat Pattern Methods and Design II (formerly FASH 108BF)2
FASH 145 FField Studies in Fashion1
FASH 150 F Introduction to the Fashion Industry3
FASH 152 FReady-to-Wear Evaluation3
FASH 186 FWorkroom Sketching2
FASH 188 FApparel Production2
FASH 201 F Fashion Sewing (formerly Clothing II)2
FASH 206 FTextiles4
FASH 209 F Draping (formerly FASH 209AF)2
FASH 255 F Advanced Clothing Construction Industrial2
Total Units35

Outcome 1: Demonstrate appropriate alterations and fitting techniques to solve fitting issues/problems in clothing.

Outcome 2: Assess and apply skills to alter and fit a commercial sewing pattern to a customer's body measurements.

Outcome 3: Create an individual muslin fitting garment by using pattern blocks to analyze the fit on a customer.


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