FABRIC STUDY AND ITS APPLICATIONS (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code:

FSD-226

Credits:

6

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 Content:

Exploration and identification of the following fabrics: 30 hrs

Cotton fabrics
Silk fabrics
Woollen fabrics
Synthetic fabrics
Other Fabrics

Pay special attention to type of fabric, basic weave, thread count, drape, end use of fabric, and its general care

Preparation of scrap book for fabrics and accessories: 20 hrs

Scrap book for fabrics related to various fabric construction techniques (felting/knitting/weaving/braiding etc)
Understanding the characteristics, uses, collection and market survey on various types of 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
Non wovens

IV. Analyzing Fabric Samples for: 40 hrs

Colourfastness to washing, ironing, crocking, sunlight and perspiration
Dimensional stability, pilling, Moisture regain and content, tearing test, tensile test, bursting test, stiffness test.

Essential Readings:

Fabric Source & Marketing, Bombay. (Monthly Magazine).
Penelope, Cream., The Complete Book of Sewing- A Practical Step by Step Guide to Sewing Techniques ADK Publications Book, New York 1996
Drudi, Elisabetta, Kuky., Fabric Textures and Patterns, he Pepin Press, Singapore, 2008.
Hallet.C.,Johnston.A., Fabric for Fashion- a Comprehensive Guide to Natural Fibers, Laurence King Publishing Ltd., London, 2010.
Hallet. C, Johnston.A., Fabric for Fashion-The swatch book, Laurence King Publishing Ltd., London, 2010

References:

Humphries., Fabric Reference (II Edition), Prentice Hall International, New York, 2000.

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