Pattern Making (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CFSD301
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to enhance proficiency in pattern making and its methodologies. Explain the principles of fitting and pattern adjustments.

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

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24CFSD301

Pattern Making (Theory)

 

CO.66 Discuss the process of body measurements

CO.67 Develop Understanding of pattern construction

CO.68 Apply the techniques of pattern making

CO.69 Construct with the concept of draping

CO.70 Assess the concept of fitting

CO.71 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: 
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: 
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: 

Essential Readings:

  1. Armstrong, J., (2004) Draping for Fashion Design, Fairchild Publication, New York.
  2. Kallal, Mary Jo, (1985) Clothing Construction, Mc Millan Publishing Company, New York.
  3. Penelope, Cream. (1996) The Complete Book of Sewing - A Practical Step by Step Guide to Sewing Techniques, ADK Publishing Book, New York.
  4. Reader’s, Digest., (1997) Complete Guide to Sewing, The Reader’s Digest Associations (Canada) Ltd. Montreal, Pleasantville, New York.
  5. Relis, Nurie& Jaffe, Hilde. (1993) Draping for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall, Carerr and Technology, New Jersy.

Suggested Readings:

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

 

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