Pattern Making (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25CFSD 203
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

1.     Apply measurements and body proportions to create accurate garment patterns.

2.     Analyze different pattern-making methods, drafting, flat pattern and draping techniques.

3.     Evaluate and adjust patterns to ensure accurate garment fit and enhance design aesthetics.

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25CFSD 203

Pattern Making (Theory)

CO.36 Understand the fundamentals terms such as fabric structure, sewing terms and preparation of fabric for apparel construction.

CO.37 Identify and utilize various measuring tools and equipment for accurate body measurements.

CO.38 Interpret and utilize pattern information, including symbols, grainlines, and seam allowances and commercial pattern.

CO.39 Analyze and Understand the principles of drafting, flat pattern, and draping techniques.

CO.40 Interpret the concept and principle of fitting.

CO.41 Contribute effectively course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

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

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Apparel Construction

·       Introduction to fabric 

·       Woven fabric structure: warp, weft, selvedge, fabric grain–types, identification and importance in apparel construction

·       Common terms: Seam allowance, Pattern, Grading, Notch, stay stitching, Yoke, Gusset Tools and equipment required for measuring, drafting, pinning, marking and cutting, sewing, pressing

·       Preparation of fabric for clothing construction-shrinking, straightening, layout, marking and cutting of patterns

9.00
Unit II: 
Body Measurements

·       Measuring tools and equipment’s 

·       Measuring techniques and locating land marks

·       Taking accurate body measurements

·       Requirements of good garment construction

·       Principles and methods of grading and sizes

9.00
Unit III: 
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 IV: 
Techniques of pattern making
  • Drafting, flat pattern and draping (Equipment and tools for draping)
  • Introduction to flat pattern:
    • Slash and spread
    • Pivot method
9.00
Unit V: 
Fitting
  • Fitting room
  • Principles of fitting 
  • Fitting guidelines and procedure
  • Common fitting problems and their remedies
Essential Readings: 
  • Armstrong, J., (2004) Draping for Fashion Design, Fairchild Publication, New York. 
  • Kallal, Mary Jo, (1985) Clothing Construction, Mc Millan Publishing Company, New York.
  • Penelope, Cream. (1996) The Complete Book of Sewing - A Practical Step by Step Guide to Sewing Techniques, ADK Publishing Book, New York. 
  • Reader’s, Digest., (1997) Complete Guide to Sewing, The Reader’s Digest Associations (Canada) Ltd. Montreal, Pleasantville, New York.
  • Relis, Nurie& Jaffe, Hilde. (1993) Draping for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall, Carerr and Technology, New Jersy. 
References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Liechty Rasband Pottbarg & Steineckert (2016), Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration 3rd Edition. 
  • Jacob, Thomas Anna., (1995) The Art of Sewing UBSP Publishers Distributors Ltd. 

 

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Academic Year: 
2025-26
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