Fashion Studies (NC)
11 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
FASN 7000 Introduction to Basic Sewing
- Hours
- 48-54 hours
Designed to provide an introduction of basic sewing techniques, sewing machine skills, and an understanding of fabric and simple patterns. The focus is on students with no previous sewing experience.
FASN 7001 Clothing Construction 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours
- Prerequisite
- FASN 7000
Designed to provide an overview of basic apparel construction techniques, machine skills, and an understanding of fabrics and patterns. The focus is on students with little sewing experience.
FASN 7002 Clothing Construction 2
- Hours
- 96-108 hours
- Prerequisite
- FASN 7001
This course bridges the skills between the beginner and professional sewer and is an introduction to the fashion industry and potential employment opportunities. Presents processes, principles, and techniques for constructing woven garments with the single needles machine, industrial single needle machine, and overlock serger machine. Emphasizing current custom and industrial techniques, including fit and care.
FASN 7003 Clothing Construction 3
- Hours
- 48-54 hours
- Prerequisite
- FASN 7002
Designed to provides an overview of advanced sewing techniques in apparel construction. Sewn garments with unique collars, sleeves, pockets, and hems are covered as well as changing components of a garment for different designs.
FASN 7004 Tailoring
- Hours
- 48-54 hours
- Prerequisite
- FASN 7003
Traditional and contemporary tailoring techniques. Emphasis is placed on tailoring and fitting a coat or jacket utilizing a commercial pattern. Investigation on tailoring types, methods, fabrics, and garment qualities.
FASN 7005 Sewing with Knits
- Hours
- 48-54 hours
- Prerequisite
- FASN 7002
An in-depth study of stretch fabric and their characteristics. Students learn to evaluate knit fabrics. Emphasis is given to special construction techniques necessarily for completion of garments made of stretch fabrics. Professional and updated methods are utilized in addition to creative styling techniques.
FASN 7006 Fitting and Pattern Alterations
- Hours
- 48-54 hours
- Prerequisite
- FASN 7002
An overview of various pattern alternation techniques for skirts and bodices based on individual figure variations. Techniques examine sizing methods, ease assessment, fabric variability, and the identification of figure variations.
FASN 7007 Ready-Made-Clothing Alterations
- Hours
- 48-54 hours
- Prerequisite
- FASN 7002
Designed to develop practical skills in fitting, altering, and restyling ready-to-wear clothing for women, men, and children. Emphasis is placed on learning the basics of altering clothing for clients, building speed, and increasing fit expertise. Investigation of pricing of services, client relations, and building an alterations business is discussed.
FASN 7008 Industrial and Occupational Sewing
- Hours
- 48-54 hours
- Prerequisite
- FASN 7002
Designed for the student desiring entry level skills for employment in the clothing production industry. Achieve professional standards of workmanship without complicated and unnecessary work using production techniques on construction and power equipment used in the fashion industry. Job preparation information will be included.
FASN 7009 Specialty Apparel Construction
- Hours
- 48-54 hours
- Prerequisite
- FASN 7003
Designed to learn advanced sewing techniques used when working with specialty fabrics including, silk charmeuse, velvet, chiffon, and leather. Students will create a special occasion wear garment incorporating the techniques needed when working with difficult fabrics and bias.
FASN 7010 Corset Construction
- Hours
- 48-54 hours
- Prerequisite
- FASN 7003
Introduction to the proper pattern work and construction techniques to create a well-fitting, well-preforming strapless bodice (bustier), which can be adapted to evening or bridal wear.