Basics of Sewing –I (Practical)

Paper Code: 
GPM 102
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Understand the use of components of a garment.
  2. Give the basic knowledge of various construction techniques.Course Outcomes (COs):
  3. Course

    Learning outcomes

    (at course level)

    Learning and teaching strategies

    Assessment Strategies

    COURSE CODE

    Course Title

    GPM 102

    Basics of Sewing –I

    (Practical)

     

    The students will be able to –

     

    CO 6.Explain the parts and functions of sewing machines and tools used for garment construction.

    CO 7.Demonstrate knowledge of taking the body measurements and cutting machine.

    CO8.Develop skill to finish edges with stitches and seams on the machine.

    CO 9.Create gathers, pleats and tucks on the fabric and seam finish.

    Approach in teaching: Demonstration, Power point presentations, Relevant videos.

     

    Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Sample developments

    Class test, Portfolio, Sample evaluation, Semester end examinations

 

I: Introduction to Sewing                                                          02 hrs             

  • Machine – Hand, Treadle and Electric motor.
  • Basic parts of sewing machine and its attachments.
  • Defects and Remedies of sewing machine.

II: Locating Landmarks and Taking Body Measurements     02 hrs

III: Preparation of fabric before stitching.                           02 hrs

IV: Demonstration of Fabric Cutting Machine                      02 hrs 

IV: Stitches & Seams:                                                              15 hrs

  • Basic Hand Stitches                                                                                       
  • Temporary stitches – Basting (Even, Uneven, Diagonal, Slip)
  • Permanent stitches – Hemming, Back Stitch, Run & fell
    • Seams and Seam finishes                                                                              
  • Seams – Top, Strap, French
  • Seams finishes – Pinked, Edge and Bound

IV: Garment details                                                              22 hrs

  • Darts –Functional and Decorative
  • Tucks – Pin, Cross/Diamond, Scalloped & Shell
  • Pleats – Knife, Inverted and Box
  • Gathers – By hand, Machine & Bobbin elastic
  • Frills or Ruffles - Double ruffle & Circular ruffle
  • Pockets -Patch, Inseam, Slash pocket

V: Fasteners and Finishing                                                         15 hrs

  • Fasteners-Hooks, Buttons, Zip
  • Trimming -Lace, Braid, Piping
  • Placket-Continuous wrap placket & Wrap and projection
  • Facing and Bindings-Necklines

 

GPM -102 Basics of Sewing - I

Continuous Assessment

Distribution of Marks (Practical Record/Submission)

Semester End Exam

Component

Marks

              Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Classroom Submission & Practical Record

20

Introduction to sewing, body measurements, preparation of fabric before stitching &Stitches & Seams

05

Stitch and Seams, Seam finishes

20

Test

05

Garment details 

10

 

Fullness/ Facings/ Ruffles/Bindings

15

Attendance

05

Fasteners and Finishing

05

 

Placket/Pocket

15

Fasteners and Trimmings

15

Viva Voce

05

Total

30

Total

20

Total

70

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Reader’s D. (1981) Complete guide to sewing (8th ed.). New York, The Reader’s Digest Associations Ltd.
  • Kallal, M. J., (1985) Clothing construction, New York, Mac Millan Publishing Company.
  • Armstrong, Joseph H., (2009) Pattern making for fashion design, (5th ed.) New York, Prentice Hall.
  • Tholia, A., (2012) Fabric swatch workbook (1st ed.). Jaipur, Sarv International
  • Bolsover J., (2014) Sewing School Basics: A step –by-step course for first time stitches, London, CICO Books.
  • Penelope, C., (1996) The complete book of sewing: a practical step by step guide to sewing techniques, New York, ADK Publishing Book.

 

 

 

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