Pattern Making (Theory)

Paper Code: 
CFSD 301
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Develop skill in pattern making and its techniques
  2. Study the concept of fitting and pattern alterations

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

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(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

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Paper Title

CFSD 301

Pattern Making (Theory)

 

The Students will be able to:

CO.92 Know the process of body measurements

CO.93 Develop Understanding of pattern construction

CO.94 Apply  the techniques of pattern making

CO.95 Construct with the concept of draping

CO.96 Assess the concept of fitting

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: 
Body Measurement
  • 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: 
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
    • 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: 
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: 
  • 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.
  • 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.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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