Basics of Apparel Construction (Practical)

Paper Code: 
FSD 125
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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

Course Code

Course Title

 

FSD 124

 

Computers Applications (Practical)

The students will be able to –

CO19 Explain the fundamental concepts of computers.

CO20 Analyse the use of office automation tools in daily work.

CO21Create effective and well formatted documents.

CO22 Design presentation using presentation tools and enhance presentation skills

CO23 Explain the advantage of collaborative documents

CO24 Apply internet knowledge for exploring research in the area of fashion & textiles

 

Approach in teaching :

Interactive       Lectures,

Group Discussions, Power point presentations, Video Tutorials

Learning Activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, Practice case studies and worksheets in Ms Word, Ms Excel and MS PowerPoint.

Assessment task

will include Class

test, Semester end examinations,

Student’s presentations and assignments.

 

CONTENTS

 

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

 

 

Examination Scheme

 

Continuous Assessment

Distribution of Marks (Practical Record/Submission)

Semester End Exam

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Classroom Submission & Practical Record

 

20

 

Illustration

 

05

Submission

20

Sample making

15

Test

05

Drafting & Adaptation

10

Illustration, Drafting and Adaptation

15

Attendance

05

 

Construction

 

05

Construction

15

Viva Voce

05

Total

30

Total

20

Total

70

 

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 (3rdEdition). 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.

 

References: 

E-Resources:

Journals:

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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