SEW 118 Repair or Upcycle Your Wardrobe

1 credit

This course is for students interested in repairing or upcycling their clothing. Learn how to prolong the life of your wardrobe for a more sustainable world. Use basic sewing skills to transform thrift store finds into unique clothing items. Add adornment to garments using simple hand sewing techniques. Use your creativity to make a statement of your personal style. Students work on projects of their choice at their own pace with expert guidance.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Use hand or machine sewing to repair or upcycle clothing
Evaluate clothing damage and determine method of repair or enhancement
Alter clothing for length adjustments
Analyze fabric types and contents for best use
Create unique styles form basic garments
Safely operate sewing machines and sewing tools

Total Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20