CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
CFSD 201
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
30.00
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: 
Unit I

Introduction to Sewing Machines 

  •  Common Sewing terms
  •  Equipment and tools used for measuring, drafting, pinning, cutting and sewing
  •  Sewing machine: types, parts and functions of sewing machine, defects and        remedies

 

6.00
Unit II: 
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.

 

  • Woollen Fabrics – worsted, flannel, cashmere, tartan, 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, crepe, 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.

 

6.00
Unit III: 
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)

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
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, overcasting, Hong Kong seam, bound seam, French seam, Top seam, corded seam, lapped seam, slot seam
  • Disposal of fullness- gathers, pleats, tucks

 

6.00
Unit V: 
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
    • Selecting and designing clothing’s according to figure types

 

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. Armstrong, Pearson., Pattern making for Fashion Design, Fair Child Publication, New York 1995. 

 

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    Bray, Natalie., More Dress Pattern Making, BSP 1986.Holman, Gillian., Pattern Cutting Made Easy, BSP 1997.

Academic Year: 
2016-17
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