Basics of Apparel Construction (Practical)

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

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students-

  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

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.00
Unit I: 
Introduction of child basic block
  • 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
  • Analyse the fit of the constructed bodice, sleeves and skirt on dress form.
     

 

50.00
Unit II: 
Illustrate (flat sketches) & adapt each of the following garment details. Construct 2 samples from each category:
  • 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

 

20.00
Unit III: 
Garment Construction:
  • 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: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • 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.

Suggested Reference Books:

  • 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.

E-Resources:

 

References: 

Reference Journals:

·https://fashionandtextiles.springeropen.com/

·https://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/JTATM/issue/archive

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

20

Attendance

05

 

Construction

 

05

Construction

15

Viva Voce

05

Total

30

Total

20

Total

70

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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