BASIC SEWING

Paper Code: 
BFT- 204
Credits: 
08
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To incorporate the basic stitching techniques

To impart skill in sample making

Unit I: 
Course Content:

Machine Stitching -                                                        70 hrs

Seams:-    Topstitch seam, Counter Lapped seam, Run n fell seam, French seam and Bound seam

      Finishes:- Pinked, Edge stitched, Double stitched, Overcast, Herringbone and Bound  seam

Disposable of fullness –

Pleats- Knife, Inverted, Accordion and Box pleats

Darts- Single and Double dart

Tucks- Pin, Cross, Diamond and Scalloped

Gathers           

Placket-Continuous wrap placket, Two piece placket and slit opening

Trimmings –Lace and Braid

Facing – Simple and Shaped facing                                                              

Bindings – Single bias and Double bias

Pocket –Inseam pocket, Kurta pocket and Patch pocket

Fasteners –Buttons & button hole, Shirt buttons- with and without shank, Press buttons, Hooks & eye and Zipper & its variations.

 

Construction of Children wear-                                                50 hrs

  • A-line Frock/ Gathered Frock/Pleated Frock
  • Top
  • Skirt
Essential Readings: 

1. Cream, Penelope., The Complete Book of Sewing - A Practical Step by Step   

    Guide to Sewing Techniques, ADK Publishing Book, New York 1996

      2. Thomas, Anna. Jacob., The Art of Sewing, UBSPD Publishers Distributors Ltd.,    New Delhi

      3. A Readers Digest., Step by Step guide to Sewing & Knitting, Readers Digest,   1993

 

References: 
  1. Jindal, Ritu., Handbook of Fashion Designing, Mittal Publication, New Delhi  

      2005

  1. Kallal, Mary Jo., Clothing Construction, Mc Millan Publishing Company, New York 1985
Academic Year: 
2015-16
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