Note: This course has changed from FCS 221 to APD 221. You may occasionally see references to the old course code or title.

Overview

This basic how-to course is designed to teach construction techniques for home décor sewing. Pillows, pillow shams, dust ruffles, duvet covers, bedspreads, quilts, table linens, and window treatments will be included. Students are required to furnish the fabric and notions for individual projects.

Requirements

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Required Textbook

No textbook is required for purchase.

1. This course uses The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing by editors of Creative Publishing International (2005) as the primary textbook. You may access the book, The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, for free from the BYUI David O. McKay Library.  
2. You will also download the APD 221 Course Packet which will be used throughout the course.

Required Equipment and Supplies

You MUST have:

• Access to a sewing machine during the entire semester.
• Access to a camera or cell phone camera to document your assignments. 
• Your own sewing tools.
  • You may purchase the FCS 207 kit from the University Store of basic sewing tools. This kit is used on all of the sewing classes. You are not required to purchase this kit; you may already have your own tools. Purchase any additional tools that you do not have.
• You must have everything on the list of required tools. 

There are two lists below. The first provides a list of all of the tools in the FCS 207 sewing kit. The second is a list of additional supplies that you will need specifically for this course. 

FCS 207 Sewing Kit 

• Three 6" Seam Gauges (6" means 6 inches)
• Dressmaker's tracing paper and tracing wheel
• Tailor's chalk
• 60" Measuring Tape
• Seam Ripper
• Point turner tool
• Sewing machine bobbins
• Hand needles
• Sewing pins
• Pin Cushion

APD 221: Additional Tools and Supplies Required 

• Fabric Shears
• Paper Scissors
• Pinking shears
• Quilting Pins (Size #28 – 1 ¾ “ long)
• Sewing machine needles appropriate for your machine and fabric (they sometimes break!)
• Embroidery Needles Size 1-5
• Embroidery Hoop 6-8 inch (fingers should not stretch too far to be close to the middle)
• Embroidery Thread- 6 strand cotton (no metallic or fancy thread - keep it basic

Sample Projects Materials (required)

• 1½ yard good quality cotton or poly/cotton blend woven fabric. Must have a print and must have an obvious front and back to the fabric. You will cut this fabric in a specific way to produce 58+ different pieces.
• All-purpose thread. For the sample projects you will sew, your thread must contrast in color from both the right and wrong sides of your fabric. If this requirement is not met, your instructor will not grade your project.
• Plain white cotton fabric or muslin (about 12" x 12"). You can even recycle fabric from a pillow case. This is for your embroidery sample.
• 1 flat button (two or four holes - not a shank button)
• 1 - 7" invisible zipper
• 1 - 5"x5" iron on adhesive
• 2 - 5"x5" pieces of batting (any weight)
• 2 - 7" regular zippers 
• 18" of 1/4" cording

Sewing Projects - Fabric and Notions

There are five major sewing projects in this class.

1. Embroidery
2. Window Treatment
3. Kitchen Linens
4. Pillow
5. Bedcovering

You must purchase all fabric and notions needed for these projects. The cost of materials significantly varies depending upon the fabric, trims, and notions you choose. 

Required Accounts

Students are required to open a free Pinterest account:

• You will use Pinterest to collect project ideas. You will share these ideas with your instructor. 
• If you need help, Pinterest provides tutorials and help. Visit Pinterest Help Center.

Required Software

• Microsoft Word software. If you do not already have access to this software, a free download for PC or Mac is available through the University Store.

Structure

Course Outcomes

1. Identify various home decor fabrics.
2. Use texture and color in design to create a fabric color board.
3. Apply sewing techniques appropriate for home decor projects.
4. Create samples for a professional digital portfolio.
5. Demonstrate proper techniques in the construction of window treatments, table linens, pillows, and bedcoverings.
6. Demonstrate the ability to accurately read and use measuring devices.

Major Assignments

The table below is meant to help you see the relevance of each major assignment as it pertains to the course outcomes.

Major Assignments

Major Assignment	Description	Course Outcome #
Measuring Quiz	This formal quiz will require you to demonstrate your skills. Measurement skills will also be evaluated throughout the semester as projects are completed.	6
Color and Fabrics	Identify and photograph home decor fabrics.	1
Fabric Board	Create a color and fabric board.	2
Embroidery Project	Hand embroider a square of fabric.	3, 5
Window Treatment Project	Sew your choice of window treatments.	3, 5
Kitchen Linens Project	Sew your choice of kitchen linens.	3, 5
Pillow Project	Sew a covering for a pillow.	3, 5
Portfolio Project	Submit required samples and other components created throughout the semester.	4
Bed Covering Project	Sew or quilt your choice of bed covering.	3, 5

Weekly Patterns

The table below displays typical weekly activities, due dates, and activity descriptions. 

Weekly Patterns

Due Date	Learning Model	Activity Title	Description
Midweek	Prepare, Ponder, and Prove	Quiz	You will take a quiz after reading or viewing resources on the weekly topic. Each quiz is open book and can be taken twice.
Midweek	Prepare	Project ideas	Submit an idea for a project to be made the following week.
Midweek and End of Week	Teach One Another	Share	Share your completed projects (midweek) and comment on classmate projects (end-of-week).
End of Week	Prove	Samples	Sew samples to prove your skills (seams, hems, cording, binding, etc.)
End of Week	Prove	Projects	About every other week, you will submit a finished project. (See Major Assignments table above.)

 

Learning Model

It is important you understand the approach to online learning used at BYU-Idaho. Familiarize yourself with this by viewing the Orientation to Online Learning at BYU-Idaho video found in the Week 01 module.

Many learning models are available in the world of instruction. Most of them have the same essential elements as the BYU-Idaho Learning Model. The true power of the BYU-Idaho Learning Model is found in the principles behind it. Often we focus on the Learning Model process steps of Prepare, Teach One Another, and Ponder and Prove, but we forget the Learning Model principles. Please take time now to review the BYU-Idaho Learning Model Principles Links to an external site.and consider ways you can implement them in your study habits this semester. Your personal prayers and scripture study are essential to learning by faith and will strengthen your ability to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit. You should be prepared to use both intellectual and spiritual tools of learning in this course.

Each week, you will use the Learning Model process steps as described below.

• You will Prepare by reading material and watching videos.
• You will Prove by taking quizzes over the reading material.
• You may Teach One Another by asking questions, share your projects with classmates, provide feedback, or simply chat.
• You will Ponder and Prove by creating sewing samples.
• You will also Ponder and Prove by creating the projects listed in the Major Assignments table.

Expectations

Feedback

You can expect to receive grades and feedback within seven days of the due date for all assignments.

Workload

According to university policy, students should spend three to four hours per week per credit hour for each course. This is a two-credit course. Thus, you should plan to spend six to eight hours per week on this course. However, because this is a skill-development course where you actively create projects, it is possible you may need to spend significantly more than eight hours. This will depend largely upon your current skill set and your equipment. 

Due Dates

There are two regular due dates in the course. Quizzes, idea submissions are due midweek. If you are in the Mountain Time (MT) zone, the midweek due date is Wednesday at 11:59 pm. Other assignments are due at the end of the week, or Saturday at 11:59 (mountain time).

If you are not in the Mountain Time Zone, update your Canvas Profile and set your time zoneLinks to an external site. Once this is done, you may use the Calendar and your To-Do list to see the exact due dates and times for your location.

Group Work

There is no group work in this course. However, you are encouraged to regularly communicate with classmates using a weekly discussion board. 

Late Work

As a sign of professionalism and respect, you should complete your work on time. However, your instructor has the discretion to accept late work or extend due dates as appropriate. This is not guaranteed. Talk with your instructor ahead of the due date if you need an exception. 

Retries

Some of the quizzes allow additional attempts.

Each major project must be submitted by the due date. No resubmissions are allowed.

Extra Credit

In Week 07, you have the option to do some sewing samples for extra credit. Other than that, extra credit is not a part of this course.

Grading Scale

Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Percent
A	100% - 93%
A-	92% - 90%
B+	89% - 87%
B	86% - 83%
B-	82% - 80%
C+	79% - 77%
C	76% - 73%
C-	72% - 70%
D+	69% - 67%
D	66% - 63%
D-	62% - 60%
F	59% and lower

Department Policy Regarding Intellectual Property and Course Materials

All of the materials in this course are covered by fair use and copyright law and are proprietary (intellectual property). Students are not permitted to sell, post, trade, share, distribute, or send any information contained in this course (including outlines, handouts, syllabi, exams, quizzes, PowerPoint presentations, lectures, audio, and video recordings, or images of the same, etc. (including your own work for this course) to any parties outside of this course (in other words, Course Hero, Quizlet, Google Docs, etc.) by any means (for example, posting, uploading, attachments, etc.) without the express written permission from the creator of these works and the Department Chair.

Any of these actions violate the Academic Honesty policies of Brigham Young University-Idaho and will be dealt with as such. The materials in this course are also intellectual property and taking any materials from the course and posting them outside of this course in any manner will be construed as theft and distribution of intellectual property. If you engage in any of these actions or use any of these materials without authorization, the instructor has the right to impose an appropriate academic sanction (such as giving you a failing grade for the assignment, or possibly fail you from the course). Additionally, the respective Course Lead, Program Lead, and possibly the Department Chair also reserve the right to impose appropriate academic sanctions regardless of any imposed by the instructor.

University Policies

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at (208) 496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.

This course may require synchronous meetings. If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at (208) 496-9219.

Other University Policies

Student Honor and Other Policies

Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:

• Student Honor
  • Academic Honesty
  • Student Conduct
    • Sexual Harassment
• Student with Disabilities
• Complaints and Grievances
• Copyright Notice

Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.