Fashion Construction and Design (CTE)

This introductory course teaches the basics of sewing machines, hand-sewing, patterns, fabric design and production, and fashion merchandising. Students will also explore careers related to the fashion industry and be introduced to FCCLA- the student organization for Family and Consumer Sciences courses. Sample sewing projects have included: potholders, quilts, zipper pouches, pajamas, t-shirts, hair scrunchies, and quilts.

Building on the foundation of basic skills learned in Introduction to Fashion & Fabric, students will begin designing their own fashion. Students will learn to use proportion, balance, emphasis and rhythm to analyze fashion and/or create harmony in their own fashion design. They will learn to draft patterns for correct sizing and fit, and design and construct an outfit to be showcased on a fashion runway.

Students will engage in a teamwork approach for the design, production, and displaying of their fashion collections. Students will work towards creating and running a fashion show for the community to see their skills.