Couture Design: Techniques
Parsons School of Design: School of Fashion
CRN: 11301
Credits: 3
This course examines designer/couture construction and design details such as hand and specialty machine stitching, fine fabric finishes, beading, lace, leather, fur, corsetry, and foundations for strapless garments. Students will study designer garments from the Parsons Fashion Archive for technical reference during each class. This practice-based class will be supplemented by guest speakers and field trips when relevant. Students will be required to produce a sample notebook of learned techniques, a corset, and a final personal design project reflecting acquired skills.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 16
Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:08am EDT 11/1/2025
CRN: 15998
Credits: 3
This course examines designer/couture construction and design details such as hand and specialty machine stitching, fine fabric finishes, beading, lace, leather, fur, corsetry, and foundations for strapless garments. Students will study designer garments from the Parsons Fashion Archive for technical reference during each class. This practice-based class will be supplemented by guest speakers and field trips when relevant. Students will be required to produce a sample notebook of learned techniques, a corset, and a final personal design project reflecting acquired skills.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 16
Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:08am EDT 11/1/2025
CRN: 18047
Credits: 3
This course examines designer/couture construction and design details such as hand and specialty machine stitching, fine fabric finishes, beading, lace, leather, fur, corsetry, and foundations for strapless garments. Students will study designer garments from the Parsons Fashion Archive for technical reference during each class. This practice-based class will be supplemented by guest speakers and field trips when relevant. Students will be required to produce a sample notebook of learned techniques, a corset, and a final personal design project reflecting acquired skills.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 16
Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Closed*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:08am EDT 11/1/2025