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    It is a University which is committed to excellence and overall development of the student...

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    Excellent education not only imparts knowledge, but also paves the way for...

  • Life@IIS Univ

    Life @ IISU is nothing less than a kaleidoscope of myriad hues; complete with...

  • Academics

    Taking the age-old tradition of enlightenment through education forward,...

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    To stimulate curiosity and cater to the global needs of a dynamic education,...

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    The IIS University, with its perfect amalgamation of innovation, inspiration...

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Gurukul Marg, SFS, Mansarovar, Jaipur 302020, (Raj.) India

Phone:- +91-141-2400160-61, 2397906-07,

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Basics of Garment Making | Fashion & Textiles

Basics of Garment Making

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Paper Code: 
GPM-101
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1. To understand the basics of garment making

2. To focus on the fundamental principles of garment construction

3. To impart the students with the basic sewing techniques of various components of the garment

6.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Sewing Machines
  • Common sewing terms
  •  Equipments and tools used for measuring, drafting, pinning, cutting and   
     sewing
  • Sewing machine: types, parts and functions of sewing machine, defects
    and remedies
  •  Special Sewing machines
8.00
Unit II: 
Introduction to following varieties of fabrics:
  • Cotton Fabrics – Jersey, gingham, madras cotton, chambray, chintz, seersucker, poplin, lawn, muslin, crinkle cotton, sports net, voile, lace, cambric, cheese cloth, eyelet, calico, damask, denim.
  • Woolen Fabrics – worsted, flannel, cashmere, tarlan, crepe, coating, gabardine, modern tweed, double coating, single jersey, double jersey, mohair, alpaca.
  • Linen & Silk fabrics – suiting linen, handkerchief linen, moil, silk and wool mix, Silk & cotton mix, silk & linen mix, silk satin, taffeta, organza, washed silk, crepe, De china, devore velvet, chiffon, dupion, georgette, shantung.
  • Synthetic & Special Fabrics – acrylic, crepon, viscose, grosgrain, polyester crepe, Microfiber, boucle, poly linen, polar fleece, crepe backed satin, flock, pure nylon, Jacquard fabric, acetate, vinyl, crinkle,fabric, rubber, sequin fabric, spandex, PVC, fur fabric, liquid gold, leather.
  • Study of interrelationship of needle, thread and stitch length
7.00
Unit III: 
Preparation of fabric
  • Preparation of fabric before Cutting: straightening, shrinking, pressing and checking for flaws.
  • Different types of layout: crosswise, longitudinal, open and combination for various fabric types (directional, checks, stripes, bold prints and borders)
12.00
Unit IV: 
Introduction to basic sewing technique
  • Basic hand stitches –basting (even, uneven, diagonal), running, back stitch
    hemming (visible and invisible), slip stitch, whip stitch
  • Seams and seam finishing- plain, pinked, overcastting, Hong Kong seam, bound seam, French seam, Top seam, corded seam, lapped seam, slot seam
  • Disposal of fullness- gathers, pleats, tucks
12.00
Unit V: 
Sewing sequence and techniques of making of the following
  • Necklines and Collars
  • Sleeves and sleeve finishes
  • Making and applying pockets
  • Fasteners and its applications
     

 

Essential Readings: 
  1.  Reader’s, Digest, Complete Guide to Sewing, The Reader’s Digest Associations (Canada) Ltd. Montreal, Pleasantville, New York.
  2. Kallal, Mary Jo, Clothing Construction, Mc Millan Publishing Company, New York   1985

  

References: 
  1. Penelope, Cream., The Complete Book of Sewing - A Practical Step by Step Guide to Sewing Techniques, ADK Publishing Book, New York ,1996
  2. Jacob, Thomas Anna., The Art of Sewing UBSPD Publishers Distributors Ltd. New Delhi
Academic Year: 
2018-19
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