CT 120 - introduction to Sergers

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

3.5 units 5 hours weekly (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) Advisory: Eligibility for READ 097 and MATH 050. An introductory course covering the operation and maintenance of a serger/ overlock machine. Threading for the three thread, four thread, and five thread serger/overlock will be demonstrated. Maintenance and needle types for different operations will be covered. Tension setting for a variety of thread weights and types will be included. A technique notebook will be developed to demonstrate the construction techniques and terms for the variety of basic serger operations. Five basic serged garments will be constructed during the class. This class is recommended for both the home sewer and the student who is seeking a career in the clothing industry. It is designed to meet the minimum entry level qualifications for clothing occupations. This class is required for the clothing and textiles majors. All students are required to supply their own serger for the class. ( CSU, AVC) ( R1)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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