Fundamentals of Garment Making Theory

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 and seams used for sewing
6.00
Unit I: 
Introduction
  • Tools and equipments used for: measuring, marking, cutting, sewing and pressing
  • Various land marks on the body
  • Precaution while taking body measurements
6.00
Unit II: 
Fabric Preparation
  • Grain lines and its importance
  • Preparation of fabric for cutting
  • Layout and cutting: fabrics folds for layout, layouts for fabrics requiring special handling
  • Marking
  • Precaution while cutting
6.00
Unit III: 
Use and Selection of Fabric
  • Fabric characteristics: Construction and Texture
  • Trims: Lace, Ribbons, Braids, Fringes, Embroidered, cords and Piping
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 and Fit)
  • Workmanship of readymade garments
  • Care Labels
Essential Readings: 
  1. Relis Nurie, strauss Gail, sewing for fashion design, second edition, prentice hall, USA, 1997
  2. Kallal, Mary Jo, Clothing Construction, Mc Millan Publishing Company, New York 1985
References: 
  1. Bubonia E. Janace, Apparel production terms and processes, Fairchild Publication, New York, 2012

 

Academic Year: 
2019-20
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