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Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
Jan 6th

DISCUSSION
Intro to Class, Supplies, Costume Shop Jobs Hand Sewing/pressing techniques and purposes

WORKING

READING
Extra Reading (not required) pg. 36-60 Chapter 2: Health and Safety in the Costume Shop)

SUPPLIES

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period**

Jan 8th

Start sewing sampler

Pg. 173-184 (Hand Stitching, Misc. Hand Stitches, Hemming Stitches, Basting to Save Time, Hand Stitched Closings, Pressing, Pressing Aids, and Pressing Tips) Extra to watch (not required): http://www.monkeysee.com/play/2144-howto-sew-by-hand

Jan 10th

Getting familiar with a sewing machine/Machine sewing techniques

Sewing Sampler

Pgs. 14-20 (Sewing and overlock Machines), Pgs. 184-205 (machine stitching, seams, plackets and darts ONLY. . . you can skip parts about sergers, bias, and cording)

Scissors, Hand Sewing Needle, Thread, Seam Ripper, Seam Gauge, Marking Pen, Pins and Pincushion (This list of supplies may also be referred to as TOTE SUPPLIES) Muslin packet, tote supplies

Getting to know you extra credit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYsE-kEpJkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJCRfpO_MV o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t106xa2ZxC0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmayuqlJ31Y (stop watching at 3:25) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2cviPWjET0 Extra to watch (not required): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jbk1uU_Jkk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THNRuUr4hlo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq9V8W6tV40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYiHIKz0kn8 (it turns into English, I promise)

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Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
Jan 13th

DISCUSSION
Getting familiar with a sewing machine/Machine sewing techniques Hand sewing closures

WORKING
Sewing Sampler

READING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0xZc-UhFkA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1zUu1ahC7o

SUPPLIES
Muslin packet, tote supplies

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period** Interview a costumer: Part A

Jan 15th

Sewing Sampler

Muslin packet, snaps, hook and eye, button, tote supplies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93xczLSejIw (you can stop watching at 19:00) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bRk70Y04I4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPOEHlwQh3 o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkek-gUtjIw

Jan 17th

From Rendering to Costume

Week

Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
Jan 20th Jan 22nd Fabric and Fibers Identification, Care, and Uses

DISCUSSION

WORKING

READING
MLK DAY - NO SCHOOL!!!
Pgs. 61-88 (You can skip yarn section) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrlIdEbMvIg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx9nZJKC8Ho http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwCpRZqfvq U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dcqRRN2Jtc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o78NLsAJhro http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_yGGNvkFU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WjgHZFEC0 U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3QrXbyrusU

SUPPLIES

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period**

Jan 24th

Interpreting a Rendering for Shopping Field Trip

Week

Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
Jan 27th Jan 29th Jan 31st catch up day

DISCUSSION

WORKING

READING

SUPPLIES

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period**

***MEET AT JOANN FABRIC FOR CLASS*** bring $$$ to buy fabric for swatches
Work on Fiber/Fabric Swatches Notebook Sampler/swatch books 20 2x2 Swatches of assigned fabric Sewing Sampler Book project

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Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
Feb 3rd Feb 5th

DISCUSSION
Patterning: Reading, Cutting, Draping

WORKING

READING

SUPPLIES

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period** Swatch Notebook

Messenger Bag

How to flatline: http://sartamexicana.blogspot.com/2009/0 9/active-stitcher-technician-spend-so.htm

Feb 7th

Talk about decorating and applique

Messenger Bag

How to wonderunder applique: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO1R6 xKPaiA&list=PL2842FAD5C97232C6 How to Hand Embroider: http://mnkassier.hubpages.com/hub/Hand -Embroidery-Complete-Beginners-GuidePart-1-Basic-Requirements-to-HandEmbroidery

Lining and fashion fabric for bag (washed and ironed), matching thread, tote supplies Lining and fashion fabric for bag (washed and ironed), matching thread, tote supplies

Interview a Costumer: Part B

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Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
Feb 10th

DISCUSSION

WORKING
Messenger Bag

READING

SUPPLIES
Lining and fashion fabric for bag (washed and ironed), matching thread, tote supplies Lining and fashion fabric for bag (washed and ironed), matching thread, tote supplies

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period**

Feb 12th

Messenger Bag

Feb 14th

Reading and understanding Commercial patterns

Find quick change videos!!

Messenger Bag project

Week

Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
Feb 17th Feb 19th Feb 21st Wardrobe Etiquette MIDTERM Review

DISCUSSION

WORK

READING
PRESIDENTS DAY NO SCHOOL!!!! Find videos and/or readings on wardrobe!!

SUPPLIES ASSIGNMENT DUE

**All assignments are due at the beginning of the class period**

Week

Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
Feb 24th Feb 26th Feb 28th

DISCUSSION

WORKING
MIDTERM @ Testing Center

READING

SUPPLIES
Pencils

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period**

Interpreting a Rendering for Pulling Start Bodice block with sleeves Pgs. 213-217 - Setting in Sleeves Tote Supplies

Week

Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
March 3rd

DISCUSSION

WORKING
Bodice block with sleeves

READING

SUPPLIES
Bodice fabric, tote supplies

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period**

March 5th March 7th Discuss Final Project

Bodice block with sleeves Do Research

Bodice fabric, tote supplies Laptops/research supplies

Bodice block with sleeves project

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Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
March 10th March 12th March 14th

DISCUSSION

WORKING

READING
SPRING BREAK!! NO SCHOOL!!

SUPPLIES

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period**

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Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
March 17th

DISCUSSION
Fittings and Alterations

WORKING

READING
Pgs. 248-268 Ch. 6: Fitting and Alterations (you can skip Basic fitting alterations section however, some of the info may be helpful for your personal alterations).

SUPPLIES
extra dye if desired, wear clothes you dont care about Tote supplies Skirt project, Tote supplies

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period**

March 19th March 21st

Why work in scale

scale skirt scale skirt

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Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
March 24th March 26th March 28th Why we dye and modify fabric for theatre

DISCUSSION

WORKING
scale skirt scale skirt Dye & fabric Modification

READING

SUPPLIES
Skirt project and tote supplies Skirt project and tote supplies

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period**

Pgs. 269-286 Ch. 7: Fabric dying and Painting (you can skip purchasing and storing, and painting w/ FEV)

Any special dye colors you may want

scale Skirt project

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Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
March 31st April 2nd April 4th Will start discussing hats if Dye projects are done

DISCUSSION

WORKING
Dye and Modification Dye and Modification Dye project OR Hats

READING

SUPPLIES
Any special dye colors you may want Any special dye colors you may want Millinery fashion and lining fabric (washed and ironed), tote supplies

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period** Final project: Paperwork and research

Pgs. 303-318: Hats (Stop when you get to Hoods)

Hat design research: Printed out COLORED photos

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Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
April 7th April 9th April 11th

DISCUSSION

WORKING
Work on Millinery Project Work on Millinery Project Work on Millinery Project

READING

SUPPLIES
millinery fabrics, tote of supplies millinery fabrics, tote of supplies millinery fabrics, tote of supplies

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period** Dye and Fabric Modification project

Jewelry Design Research: Printed out COLORED photos

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Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
April 14th

DISCUSSION
Costume Accessories

WORKING
Jewelry with Clay

READING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxyH4yB zKlU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlVPimbJ fSg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeScJ_He mno Pgs. 361-372 (start at Jewelry and end at Crowns)

SUPPLIES
gems, extra clay

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period** Hat/Millinery Project

April 16th

Jewelry Project

gems, extra clay

April 18th

Discuss through Final Project one last time

Jewelry Project

gems, extra clay

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16

Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DATE
April 21st April 23rd April 25th

DISCUSSION

WORKING
Work on Final Project Work on Final Project

READING

SUPPLIES
final project pieces final project pieces

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period** JEWLERY PROJECT

STUDY DAY NO CLASS

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Costume Construction Spring 2014

Costume Construction Calendar

Classes boxed in black will meet in the Costume Shop DISCUSSION
April 28th April 30th May 2nd FINALS WEEK NO CLASS

WORKING

READING

SUPPLIES

ASSIGNMENTS DUE
**Turn in at the beginning of the class period**

FINAL EXAM RUNWAY SHOW

Thursday December 12th 9:00-10:50 Meet in the Costume Shop with your Model Dressed

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