Basics of Sewing -I (Practical)

Paper Code: 
GPM 102
Credits: 
3
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):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper 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

 

Unit I: 
CONTENTS

I: Introduction to Sewing                                                                       2 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 &Preparation of fabric before stitching.                                                                             2 hrs

III: Demonstration of Cutting Machine                                                   2 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                                                                              24 hrs

  • Darts – Decorative and Functional
  • 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

 

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, (5thed.) New York, Prentice Hall.
  • Tholia, A., (2012) Fabric swatch workbook (1sted.). 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.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-22
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