FCS 245: Pattern Making

Outcomes
The major goal of this course is to help students acquire the knowledge,
skill, and experience necessary to create flat patterns. Upon completion of
this course, you should be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate flat-pattern skills.
2. Understand flat-pattern principles and rules.
3. Use correct terminology in relationship to flat-pattern work.
4. Derive solutions to problems in pattern making.
5. Build confidence in your ability to construct apparel using patterns you
have drafted.
6. Accurately measure a figure.

Description
This three-credit course covers the principles of pattern making using basic
drafting and flat-pattern techniques in half- and full-size patterns for woven
and knit fabrics.

Learning Model Architecture

In this course, you will draft and custom-fit a pattern, then use the pattern
to sew a garment. In order to accomplish this, you will learn and practice a
number of techniques. None of the activities are busywork; they have been
carefully crafted to provide the learning experiences you need to become
skillful in pattern making. You may not understand how these techniques will
be useful at first, but by the end of the course, you will see how they fit
together. This design is not unlike the "line upon line" scripture found in the
book of Nephi:

2 Nephi 28:30
30 For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men
line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and
blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my
counsel, for they shall learn wisdom; for unto him that receiveth I will give
more; and from them that shall say, We have enough, from them shall be
taken away even that which they have.
 This course is organized into 14 weeks (W01–W14). New lessons open at the
end of the preceding week before assignments are due. Refer to the
Calendar for assignment due dates. Your instructor will post administrative
information, answer general questions, and share thoughts about the week’s
content on the Announcements page every week. The course activities follow
a weekly cycle of Prepare, Teach One Another, and Ponder &
Prove. Prepare: You will prepare by completing readings and coursework
activities. You will work with the slopers and patterns you create. In some
weeks, you will practice sewing techniques. Teach One Another: You will
share and support one another in small group discussions with class
members. For a few activities, you will be asked to share skills/knowledge
gained in the course with a family member or friend. Ponder & Prove: You
will demonstrate your skills by completing activities, assignments, and
quizzes. All quizzes are open notes. You will sew a midterm and a final
project.

Prerequisites
FCS 207: Apparel Construction 1

Required Materials
Textbooks: No textbooks are required for purchase.
 You will download a textbook created specifically for this course. You
will need to print portions of the book.
 You will also be directed to review certain sections of the
book Patternmaking by Dennic Chunman Lo. This book may be accessed
from the BYU-Idaho library.
Tools and Supplies: FCS 245 students MUST have regular access to a
camera or cell phone camera so they can document their assignments.
Students will need to take photographs and record videos for assignments.
Students will need to obtain several items to create patterns (along with
standard sewing tools and supplies). Pattern making Materials:
 Mechanical pencils.
 2 types of clear tape: 1/2" matte finish and double-sided tape.
 50 sheets of cardstock.
 Recommended: 1–1/2" 3 ring binder to store weekly exercises.
 Recommended: 50 sheet protectors.
 Rulers: clear 2x18" ruler and 1x12" ruler.
 Curves: Clear french curve and vary form curve.
 Paper scissors.
 Pattern making paper: You may use either copy paper or "exam table
paper" (used in doctors' offices). If you have nothing else, you could use
newspaper, but you run the risk of ink rubbing off on your fabric.
 Tissue paper is highly recommended, but you could use other paper.
Sewing Projects:
 Woven fabric (the amount depends upon the design of your projects).
 Sewing equipment: a sewing machine, needles, dressmaker shears,
etc.
 Notions for your projects: thread, buttons, zipper, etc.
More detailed information is found in Week 01.

Software
 Microsoft Word software: If you do not already have access to this
software, a free download for PC or Mac is available through the University
Store. See How Can I Get Microsoft Office for Free?

Department Policy Regarding Intellectual

Property and Course Materials
All of the materials in this course are covered by fair use and copyright law
and are proprietary (intellectual property). Students are not permitted to
sell, post, trade, share, distribute, or send any information contained in this
course (including outlines, handouts, syllabi, exams, quizzes, PowerPoint
presentations, lectures, audio and video recordings, or images of the same,
etc. including your own work for this course) to any parties outside of this
course (in other words, Course Hero, Quizlet, Google Docs, etc.) by any
means (for example, posting, uploading, attachments, etc.) without the
express written permission from the creator of these works and the
Department Chair. Any of these actions violate the Academic Honesty
policies of Brigham Young University-Idaho (please see Academic Honesty)
and will be dealt with as such. The materials in this course are also
intellectual property, and taking any materials from the course and posting
them outside of this course in any manner will be construed as theft and
distribution of intellectual property. If you engage in any of these actions, or
use any of these materials without authorization, the instructor has the right
to impose an appropriate academic sanction (for example, give you a failing
grade for the assignment and/or fail you from the course). Additionally, the
respective Course Lead, Program Lead, and/or Department Chair also
reserve the right to impose appropriate academic sanctions regardless of
any imposed by the instructor.
 Projects in This Course
 Half-scale patterns
 Princess line bodice
 Tops (bodices)
 Skirts
 Sheath dress
 Necklines
 Collars
 Sleeves
 Closures
Sewing Projects:
 Half-scale princess line bodice
 Midterm Design Assignment (half-scale garment)
 Final Design Assignment (full-scale garment fitted to a model)
You will also complete quizzes and keep a journal. At the end of the
semester, you will submit photos of your mounted pattern pieces.

Late Work Policy

When you work in the fashion industry, you are expected to meet your
deadlines. As a sign of professionalism and respect, students must learn to
complete and submit work on time. Late assignments will be treated as
follows:
 1–2 days late = 10% reduction
 3 days late = 50% reduction
 After 3 days late = 70% reduction (Some points are better than no
points!)
You must complete every assignment because each assignment builds upon
another. After three assignments missed (or late), your final grade will be
dropped a grade increment (A to A- or B- to C+) no matter what the rest of
your points are. Don't fall in this trap! Get your assignments turned in on
time!

Grading Policies
Grading Scale
Letter Percentage
Grade Range

A 94–100%
 A- 90–93%

B+ 87–89%

B 84–86%

B- 80–83%

C+ 77–79%

C 74–76%

C- 70–73%

D+ 67–69%

D 64–66%

D- 60–63%

F Below 60%

Disclaimer
The instructor reserves the right to change any part of this syllabus at any
time during the semester in order to adapt to changing course needs. You
will be notified prior to any changes that may take place.