FUNDAMENTALS OF GARMENT MAKING

Paper Code: 
FSD 231
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To impart skills in basic garment making techniques
  2. To provide the knowledge of different machines seams and used for sewing
6.00
Unit I: 
Introduction
  • Measuring tools  
  • Various land marks on the body
  • Precaution while taking body measurements
6.00
Unit II: 
Fabric alignment
  • Types of grain line
  • Importance of Fabric grain lines 
  • Preparation of fabric for cutting
  • Cutting: Tools, precaution while cutting
6.00
Unit III: 
Use and Selection of Fabric
  • Fabric characteristics: Construction, Texture, Weight, Width
  • Trims (Lace, Ribbons, Braids, Fringes, Embroidered/Beaded Tape, Rope cords & Strings, Piping and Pom Poms)
6.00
Unit IV: 
Introduction to Sewing Machine
  • Sewing machine parts and functions
  • Defects and remedies
  • Care and maintenance
  • Selection of suitable Needles and Threads as per the fabrics
6.00
Unit V: 
Criteria for Readymade Garment selection
  • Garment specification (Size, Fabric, Fit)
  • Workmanship of readymade garments
  • Care Labels
Essential Readings: 
  1. Gerry Cooklin, Introduction to Clothing Manufacture, Blackwell Science, UK,

          1991

  1. Harold Carr & Barbara Latham, The Technology of Clothing Manufacture,

        Oxford Pub., USA, 1994

  1. Helen J Armstrong, Pattern Making for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall
  2. Winfred Aldrich.. Metric Pattern Cutting.. Blackwell Science, UK press, 1980
Academic Year: 
2018-19
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