BASICS OF SEWING -I

Paper Code: 
GPM- 102
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To understand the use of components of a garment.
  2. To give the basic knowledge of various construction techniques.
Unit I: 
Course Content:

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: 
  1. Kallal, Mary Jo, Clothing Construction, Mc Millan Publishing Company, New York, 1985.
  2. Jane Bolsover, Sewing School Basics, CICO Books, London, 2014.
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: 
2019-20
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