Needle Craft

Paper Code: 
25FSD232
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to impart skill on hand stitches and ornamentation techniques and to enhance the designing skill and their application on apparel/textile product.

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

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25FSD232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Needle Craft (Practical)

CO07 Develop the skill of weaving and needle work CO08 Develop skill of hand embroidery and surface Ornamentation techniques

CO09 Create a product with embroidery and other surface embellishment technique

CO10                                    Compile comprehensive                    practical record                 and                 submission related       to                       developed designs through elements of design and cultivate verbal                         communication

skills to converse effectively with examiners CO11 Contribute

effectively in course specific interest

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Demonstration

,Audio Video Presentation, Tutorials

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Topic presentation, Giving tasks

Sample making, class

work continuous evaluation , class test

, portfolio, sample evaluation, semester end exam

 

10.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Weaves
  • Collection of fabric, identification and demonstration of different weaves (Plain, Twill, Satin and derivatives)

 

4.00
Unit II: 
Introduction to needle work
  • Selection of needle, frames, scissors, tools and tracing methods used in needle craft.
  • Embroidery on different types of textile materials (cotton, silk, jute)

 

22.00
Unit III: 
Hand Stitches
  • Flat stitch: Running, Back, Stem
  • Loop stitch: Chain, Feather, Button hole, lazy daisy
  • Knotted stitch: French knot, Bullion knot
  • Cross stitch: Herringbone stitch
  • Raw edge finish: Running, overcasting, hemming
14.00
Unit IV: 
Surface Ornamentation Techniques
  • Patch work, appliqué techniques, ribbon, beads, sequin and button work, mirror work

 

10.00
Unit V: 
Product Development
  • Develop a product using any of the above mentioned techniques
Essential Readings: 
  1. Betala R. (2005) Design: Comprehension And Visualisation, Ane Book Publisher.
  2. Loumagne T. F. (2006) The Art of Embroidery: Inspirational Stitches, Textures and Surfaces, Thames & Hudson’s.
  3. Roojen V. P. (2001) Batik Design, Pepin Press.

 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Pepin P. (2008) Textile motifs of India Pepin press.
  2. Jain H. (2010) Techniques of Dyeing and printing, Ane Books.

 

References: 
  1. https://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/3343/different-types-of-weaves
  2. https://softlinebrandpartners.com/guide-to-basic-sewing-stitches/
  3. https://thedesigncart.com/blogs/news/surface-ornamentation-history-and-t...

Examination Scheme

Marks Distribution for Submission (Practical Record)

Annual End Examination

 

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

CA Test

15
  • Hand Embroidery (20)
  • Weaving (10)
  • Surface Ornamentation (10)
  • Product Development (10)

50

Co- Curricular Activity(Home Assignment/Seminar/Submission)

10

Submission

20

Attendance

05

Total

30

Total

70

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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