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PATTERN MAKING
Paper Code:
GPM-201
Credits:
03
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- To develop skill in pattern making and its techniques
- To study the concept of fitting and pattern alterations
9.00
Unit I:
Body Measurements
- Measuring tools and equipments
- Measuring techniques and locating land marks
- Measurements chart for children, women, men.
- Understanding the sizing systems comparing U.K. and U.S.
9.00
Unit II:
Introduction to pattern construction
- Pattern making tools
- Pattern making and pattern production terms
- Marking the pattern
- Pattern information
- Commercial paper pattern
- Importance of commercial patterns
- Pattern selection/size/styles
- Buying a pattern
- Parts of pattern
9.00
Unit III:
Techniques of pattern making
- Drafting, flat pattern and draping
- Introduction to flat pattern:
- Slash and spread and Pivot method
9.00
Unit IV:
Draping
- Equipment and tools for draping
- Preparation of muslin for draping
- Draping of basic bodice and skirt
9.00
Unit V:
Pattern alteration
- Fitting room
- Principles of fitting
- Common fitting problems and their remedies
- Introduction to Basic and Advance pattern alteration
Essential Readings:
1. Reader’s, Digest., Complete Guide to Sewing, The Reader’s Digest Associations (Canada)
Ltd. Montreal, Pleasantville, New York.
2. Kallal, Mary Jo, Clothing Construction, Mc Millan Publishing Company, New York 1985
3. Relis, Nurie& Jaffe, Hilde., Draping for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall, Carerr and
Technology, New Jersy,1993
References:
1. Penelope, Cream., The Complete Book of Sewing - A Practical Step by Step Guide to
Sewing Techniques, ADK Publishing Book, New York ,1996
2. Jacob, Thomas Anna., The Art of Sewing UBSPD Publishers Distributors Ltd. New Delhi
3. Armstrong, J., Draping for Fashion Design, Fairchild Publication , New York, 2004
Academic Year:
