Spring 2025

THIS CLASS REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 6-10 HOURS OF WORK OUTSIDE OF CLASS PER WEEK. 

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of practical garment design and construction, emphasizing pattern making and fitting for individuals with fullness in the bust area, often associated with the female figure. Students will learn to draft and create simple garments tailored to their own bodies or those of someone they choose to work with. The course also includes working with commercially available patterns.   

The primary goal of this course is to provide a holistic, beginner-friendly foundation in garment making. By adopting a “bird’s-eye view” of the craft, students will gain the confidence and tools necessary to embark on a lifelong journey of sewing and garment design as a fulfilling and rewarding hobby. By the end of the class, participants will feel comfortable navigating both professional and hobbyist resources, understanding essential terminology, and utilizing the tools and materials of the trade. This course aims to demystify garment construction, fostering a deep and enduring appreciation for the art of making clothing.

Because of the breadth of information and skills covered in this class, the history of fashion and contemporary developments will not be addressed. Instead, our focus will be on mastering the foundational principles of patterning and garment construction. The course emphasizes understanding core techniques and applying them to create practical, functional, and straightforward clothing. While innovation and design exploration are valuable, this class prioritizes building a strong technical base that students can expand upon in their future endeavors.

Section C of 99-361 IDeAte Portal: Garments
Course Location: Hunt Library, A4 Near
Course Time: Monday and Wednesday, 10-11:50am
Instructor: Natalya Pinchuk, npinchuk@andrew.cmu.edu
TA:  Kat D’Arms, kdarms@andrew.cmu.edu

Instructor Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 12-1pm, 4-5pm or by appointment (in Studio A, Sewing Lab, A4 or Dye Lab, A31)
TA Office Hours: 5-7pm, Tuesdays (in Sewing Lab, A4)
Sewing Lab (A4) Assistant Hours: TBD (in Sewing Lab, A4)

Course Calendar PDF:  


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Course Syllabus PDF

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