PATTERN MAKING (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
DGPM 501 A
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
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.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcome (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

DGPM 501 A

PATTERN

MAKING

The students will be able to

CO61.Explain the basic skill of taking body measurements. 

CO62.Comprehend terminology of pattern construction.

CO63.Develop an understanding of techniques of pattern making.

CO64.Analyze the advantages in draping.

CO65.Recognize and appreciate the concept of pattern alteration for fit.

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

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, and development of products.

 

 

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the given topics, labswork, record book assessment,

Viva-voce, Attendance Assignment

 

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: 

Suggested Text Books:

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

Suggested Reference Books:

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

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Academic Year: 
2023-24
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