PATTERN MAKING (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25DGPM501A
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to cultivate the knowledge of pattern making, draping, fitting and pattern alterations.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25DGPM501A

PATTERN

MAKING

(Theory)

 

CO46.Explain the basic skill of taking body measurements. 

CO47.Importance of pattern tools & construction

CO48. Develop an understanding of techniques of pattern making.

CO49. Develop the concept of draping.

CO50. Appraise the concept of pattern alteration for fit

CO51. Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, PowerPoint Presentations, Informative videos and demonstration.

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

 

 

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Body Measurements
  • Measuring tools and equipments
  • Measuring techniques and locating landmarks
  • Taking accurate body measurements
  • Measurements chart for children, women, men
  • Understanding the sizing systems comparing U.K., U.S. and Indian sizes

 

6.00
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

6.00
Unit III: 
Techniques of pattern making
  • Drafting, flat pattern and draping
  • Introduction to flat pattern:

Slash and spread

Pivot method

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Draping
  • Equipment and tools for draping
  • Preparation of muslin for draping
  • Draping of basic bodice and skirt

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Fitting

●      Fitting room

●      Principles of fitting

●      Fitting guidelines and procedure

●      Common fitting problems and their remedies 

●       Introduction to Basic and Advance pattern alteration

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Zieman N., (2009) Pattern fitting with Confidence, Krause Publication, Ohio
  1. Armstrong, Joseph H., (2009). Pattern making for fashion design, (5th ed.) New York, Prentice Hall.
  2. Reader Digest (2010) The New Complete Guide to Sewing, Trusted Media Brands
  3. Bolsover. J. (2014) Sewing School Basics, A- Step by step course for first time stitches, CICO Books
  4. Singh A, Bhardwaj K. (2012) Text book of Clothing, VIPH Delhi.
  5. Crawford A. C. (2015) Fashion Sewing Advanced Techniques, Bloomsbury.
  6. Holman G., (2013) Pattern cutting made easy: A step by step introduction, United Kingdom, Pavilion book.
  7. Strickland, G.(2012) A tailoring manual, New York, Mac Millan Company.
  8. Armstrong, Helen J., (2013) Draping for apparel design, (3rd ed.)New York, Fairchild Books Publication

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Bubonia E. J., (2012), Apparel production terms and processes, New York, Fairchild Publication.
  2. Padamavati B, (2009) Techniques of Drafting and Pattern Making, New Delhi: Atlantic Publisher and Distributer (P) Ltd.
  3. Relis N.& Jaffe, H., (2004) Draping for fashion design, (4th ed.), New York, Prentice Hall

E- Resources

  1. https://wps.prenhall.com/chet_armstrong_pattern_5/134/34385/8802672.cw/-/8802675/index.html
  2. https://www.brainkart.com/article/Types-of-Patterns-on-Paper_35614/

Reference Journals:

  1. https://fashionandtextiles.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40691-023-...

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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