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HEC 112 • Beginning Clothing Construction 3 cr.

Application of construction principles from pattern to a completed garment. Emphasis is on sewing, speed and fundamental fitting techniques. Two lecture; two lab.

HEC 113 • Intermediate Clothing Construction 3 cr.

Application of construction principles. Emphasis is on pattern alteration, machine sewing techniques, and construction of fitted garment. Prerequisite: HEC 112 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.

HEC 114 • Sewing with New Fabrics 3 cr.

Techniques of sewing with newly developed synthetic fabrics. Two lecture; two lab.

HEC 245 • Advanced Clothing Construction 3 cr.

Advanced problems and techniques of clothing construction and tailoring. No prerequisite but student advised to have completed HEC 112, HEC 114 or equivalent. Two lecture; two lab.

HEC 246 • Tailoring 3 cr.

Using and shaping materials, pressing and hand sewing techniques in construction of a suit or coat. Prerequisite: HEC 245. Two lecture; two lab.