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Course Syllabus

HFST 1140 Introductory Sewing

  • Division: Social and Behavioral Science
  • Department: Education and Family Studies
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 3; Lab: 0
  • Repeatable: Yes.
  • Prerequisites: N/A
  • Corequisites: N/A
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2022
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2028
  • End Semester: Fall 2027
  • Optimum Class Size: 12
  • Maximum Class Size: 12

Course Description

This course is an introduction to sewing and is geared toward the beginning student. Individuals will use domestic sewing machines and serge machines to construct projects, including those that are designed to provide experience with service learning and sustainability.

Justification

Sewing is a valuable life skill. This class provides instruction on basic sewing techniques that focus on sustainability of textile items and creating new items that fit the needs of the user by using the principles of repair, repurpose and reuse of textile items. It promotes satisfaction as a result of sewing for various humanitarian aid agencies. It gives students skills that may be transferred to entrepreneurial endeavors. It gives students an option for an elective course. The class articulates with FCSE 1140 at USU and is a required course for FCSE majors.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will learn basic sewing skills by incorporating them into a Service Learning Project.
  2. Students will complete two outdoor gear projects (duffle bag, fannie pack or backpack) which incorporate redesign and basic sewing skills.
  3. Students will learn skills that will contribute to sustainable living and management of textile waste.
  4. Because sewing skills can only be developed through practice, students will be given the opportunity to work on projects that are appropriate for their skill level, and that will contribute to their improvement. Through consultation with the instructor, projects will be selected and completed by the student.

Course Content

Demonstrations on basic sewing techniques such as seam finishes, curved seams, elastic waistband, neckline facing, buttonholes, zipper, basic hemming. Students will be assistedbased on their individual needs to ensure accessibility. Completed projects are shared withthe class to promote engagement and acknowledgment of different cultural, creative, and artistic approaches.Completion of student projects incorporating basic sewing techniques. Pattern selection, pattern fitting and cutting out projects.Experience repurposing/redesigning textile items.Completion of Service Learning project.Individualized instruction as needed by students.