Basics of Apparel Construction (Practical)

Paper Code: 
FSD 125
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

This course will enable the students to -

  1. To develop skills in drafting, creating patterns and construction of garments.
  2. To familiarize students with sewing skills and basic garment construction techniques.
  3. To familiarize with techniques and construction of garments components 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Courses

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title
   

The students will be able to –

CO 25 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of industrial machines.

CO 26 Identify the special attachments in sewing machines.

CO 27 Describe spreading, marking and cutting techniques in garment construction.

CO 28 Develop patterns for various garment and garment components

CO 29 Develop pattern adaptations for various garment components

CO 30 Construct various garment components

Approach in teaching:

Assessment task

will include Class test, Semester end examinations,

student’s presentations and assignments.

Assessment task

require students to

present work in

progress for weekly

feedback and

constructive

criticism

 

FSD 125

 

Basics of

Apparel Construction

Demonstration of sewing equipments, construction and sketching of different garment components and apparel, Video tutorials and presentation.

Learning Activities for

the students : Self-

learning assignments,

Preparation of design

sheets and construction

samples
 

(Practical)
   
   
   
   
   
     

 

 

Unit I: 
CONTENT

I: Introduction of child basic block                                      20 hrs

  • Introduction to sewing machine: Mechanical, Electronic, Computerized, Overlock and Flatlock
  • Demonstration of Leather stitching machine and fabric cutting machine
  • Drafting and construction: Bodice, Sleeve & Skirt
     

       II: Illustrate (flat sketches) & adapt each of the following garment details.                 Construct 2 samples from each category:                               50 hrs

  • Plackets- Continuous Placket, Two Piece Placket, Kurta Placket
  • Necklines with Facing (Bias and Straight)- Round, Boat, Sweetheart, V-Neckline, Cowl
  • Tucks & Gathers- Pin Tuck, Cross Tuck, Shell Tuck, Hand & Machine Gathers
  • Pleats- Knife Pleat, Box Pleat, Inverted Pleat
  • Pockets- Patch Pocket, Welt Pocket, Inseam Pocket
  • Fasteners & Zippers
  • Sleeves- Leg- O Mutton, Cap, Puff, Flared, Petal
  • Collars- Sailor, Peter Pan, Chinese, Shirt Collar
  • Yokes- V-Shape, Round and Straight

       III: Garment Construction:                                                     20 hrs

  • Drafting and construction of any one knitwear garment: T-Shirt/Sweat shirt/Track Pant
  • Drafting and construction of any one woven garment: Shirt/ Frock

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Armstrong, J. (2009). Pattern Making for Fashion Design (5thEdition), Pearson, Los Angeles.
  • Reader’s Digest., Complete Guide of Sewing & knitting, The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd.,London
  • Ajgaonkar, D.B., Knitting Technology. Universal Publishing Corporation. Mumbai.
  • Winifred, Aldrich. Metric Pattern Cutting (3rd Edition). Om Book Service Ltd, Cambridge.
  • Winifred, Aldrich. (1995). Metric Pattern Cutting for Children wear, (2nd Edition). Blackwell Science Ltd, Cambridge.
  • Spencer. David. J. (2011). Knitting Technology, A comprehensive handbook and Practical guide, (3rd edition). Woodland Publishing Ltd, New Delhi.
  • Anbumani, N. Knitting Fundamentals, Machines Structures and Developments (1st Edition), New Age International (P) Ltd Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Gillian, Holman. (2005). Pattern Cutting made Easy, Om Books International. New Delhi.
  • Crawford, Connie Amaden. (2015). Fashion Sewing Advance Techniques. Bloomsbury Publishing.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-22
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