PATTERN MAKING (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
CFSD 301
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To develop skill in pattern making and its techniques
  2. To study the concept of fitting and pattern alterations

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

Body Measurements                                                                                                 

  • Measuring tools and equipments
  • 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 II: 
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: 
Unit III

Techniques of pattern making                                                              

  • Drafting, flat pattern and draping
  • Introduction to flat pattern:
    • Slash and spread
    • Pivot method

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

Draping                

  • Equipment and tools for draping
  • Preparation of muslin for draping
  • Draping of basic bodice and skirt

 

9.00
Unit V: 
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. 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 andTechnology, New Jersy,1993
  4. Armstrong, J., Draping for Fashion Design, Fairchild Publication , New York, 2004
  5. Jaffe, H. & Relis, N., Draping for fashion design, 4th edition, Dorling Kindersley India, Pvt.  2009
  6. Penelope, Cream., The Complete Book of Sewing - A Practical Step by    Step Guide to Sewing Techniques, ADK Publishing Book, New York ,1996

 

References: 

 

      1. Jacob, Thomas Anna., The Art of Sewing UBSPD Publishers Distributors Ltd. New

 

Academic Year: 
2016-17
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