CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
CFSD 203
Credits: 
03
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.
9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Sewing Machines

 

  •  Common Sewing terms
  •  Equipment and tools used for measuring, drafting, pinning, cutting and sewing
  •  Sewing machine and attachments: types, parts and functions of sewing machine,    defects and Remedies
9.00
Unit II: 
Introduction to following varieties of fabrics (physical appearance, weaves, uses and care)

 

  • Cotton Fabrics – gingham, madras cotton, chambray, chintz, seersucker, poplin, lawn, muslin, crinkle cotton, voile, lace, cambric, cheese cloth, calico, damask, denim.

 

  • Woolen Fabrics – worsted, flannel, cashmere, tartan, gabardine, modern tweed, single jersey, double jersey, mohair, alpaca.

 

  • Linen & Silk fabrics – suiting linen, handkerchief linen, noil, silk satin, taffeta, organza, washed silk, crepe De china, devore velvet, chiffon, dupion, georgette, shantung.

 

  • Synthetic & Special Fabrics – acrylic, viscose, polyester crepe, Microfiber, boucle, polar fleece, flock, pure nylon, Jacquard fabric, acetate, vinyl,  rubber, sequin fabric, spandex, PVC, fur fabric, liquid gold, leather.
9.00
Unit III: 
Preparation of fabric

  

  • Fabric grain
  • Preparation of fabric before Cutting: straightening, shrinking, pressing
  • Different types of layout: crosswise, longitudinal, open and combination for various fabric types (directional, checks, stripes, bold prints and borders)
  • Layouting of pattern
  • Marking, Pinning, Cutting
9.00
Unit IV: 
Seams and finishing of raw edges

 

  • Seams and Seam Finishes 
  •  Additional seam techniques: clipping, notching, trimming, easing under stitching, stay stitching, trimming a corner, piping, facings
  • Finishing of hemlines
  • Study of interrelationship of needle, thread and stitch length.
9.00
Unit V: 
Study of garment components: Application & sewing sequence and techniques of making of the following:

 

  •  Necklines and Collars
  • Sleeves and sleeve finishes, cuffs
  • Plackets
  • Yokes
  • Pockets
  • Types of darts
  • Fasteners, trims and accessories
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.
  3. Cream, Penelope., The Complete Book of Sewing - A Practical Step by Step Guide to Sewing Techniques, DK Publishing Book, New York ,1996.
  4. Janace E. Bubonia. Apparel production terms and processes, Fairchild Books, New York 2012.
  5. Armstrong, Pearson., Pattern making for Fashion Design,. Fair Child Publication, New York 1995 (Indian ed.)
  6. Norma Hollen, Jane Saddler, Anna L. Langford & Sara, J., Textiles 6th ed., Macmillan Publication, New York 1988.
  7. Dorthy wood, The practical encyclopedia of sewing, Anneess publishing Ltd, London.
  8. Connie Amaden- Crawford, Fashion Sewing Advanced Technique, Bloomsburg Publishing
References: 
  1. Thomas, The Art of Sewing UBSPD Publishers Distributors Ltd. New Delhi    Bray, Natalie., More Dress Pattern Making, BSP 1986.
  2. Holman, Gillian., Pattern Cutting Made Easy, BSP 1997.
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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