The aim of this course is for students to: (1) Acquire the basic skills for sewing and experimenting with different types of sewing machines, stitching and needlework. (2) Practice installing different kinds of zippers. (3) Master the application of attachable interfacing. (4) Acquire basic knowledge of garment construction and all the possibilities to form a variety of silhouettes around the body with different fabrics. (5) Become acquainted with different types of knitting. (6) Start developing their own design style.