FABRIC STUDY AND ITS APPLICATIONS (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
FSD-226
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • The student will be familiarized with the various fabrics and accessories available in the market.
  • The students will be able to understand the basic dimensions of fabric properties.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Courses

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

FSD 226

 

 

 
Fabric Study and Its Applications 

(Practical)

 

 

The students will be able to –

 

 

CO 50 Assess the hand, feel, structure, properties and usage of different fabrics

CO 51 Explain the techniques of dyeing and embroidery

CO 52 Master skill for conducting market survey for different types of trims

CO 53 Source the right trim for the right fabrics

CO 54 Examine the properties and performance of various fabrics

Approach in teaching: Demonstrations and discussion. These are complemented by preparation activities including online readings and videos,

 

Learning Activities for the students : Self-learning assignments, independent research and practical activities.

 

Assessment task will include Class test, Semester end examinations, student’s presentations and assignments.

 

Assessment strategies require students to present work in progress for weekly feedback and constructive criticism

 

 

Unit I: 
Course Content:
  • Exploration and identification of the following fibre/fabrics through physical, microscopic, chemical testing:                                 20 hrs 
  • Cotton
  • Silk
  • Woolen
  • Synthetic
  • Analysing Fabric Samples for the following:                            20 hrs

Yarn twist, Thread count, GSM Thickness, stiffness test,  Drapability, colour Matching, Colour-fastness to washing, ironing, crocking, sunlight and perspiration, Dimensional stability, Pilling, Moisture regain and content, Tearing test, Tensile test, Bursting test, Flammability, Air permeability and Crease recovery.

  • Weave identification & sample preparation on loom (basic weaves)                                                                                           20 hrs
  • Demonstration of Arah Weave and Arah Drape software.
  • Preparation of scrap book for fabrics and accessories:                                                                               10 hrs
  • Collection of various fabric construction techniques felting, knitting, weaving and braiding.                                           
  • Understanding the characteristics, uses, collection and market survey of the following accessories:                                                                              
  • Support Materials: Interfacing, Lining, Interlining
  • Support Devices: Shoulder pad, Sleeve headers and Collar stays
  • Closures: Zippers, Buttons, Button holes, Hooks ‘n’ Eye, Press ’n’ Studs, Buckles, Belts
  • Trims: Ribbons, Laces and Braids

IV.    Preparation of shade card using following class of dyes.    20 hrs   

  • Direct, acid, basic, disperse and natural dyeing
Essential Readings: 
  1. Fabric Source & Marketing, Bombay. (Monthly Magazine).
  2. Penelope, Cream., The Complete Book of Sewing- A Practical Step by Step Guide to Sewing Techniques ADK Publications Book, New York 1996
  3. Drudi, Elisabetta, Kuky., Fabric Textures and Patterns, he Pepin Press, Singapore, 2008.
  4. Hallet.C.,Johnston.A., Fabric for Fashion- a Comprehensive Guide to Natural Fibers, Laurence King Publishing Ltd., London, 2010.
  5. Hallet. C, Johnston.A., Fabric for Fashion-The swatch  book, Laurence King Publishing Ltd., London, 2010
References: 
  1. Humphries., Fabric Reference (II Edition), Prentice Hall International, New York, 2000.
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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