PATTERN MAKING

Paper Code: 
GPM-201
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: 
Taking Body Measurements
  • Measuring tools and equipments
  • Measuring techniques and locating land marks
  • Measurements chart for children, women, men.
  • Understanding the sizing systems comparing U.K. , U.S. and Indian sizes
9.00
Unit II: 
Introduction to pattern construction
  • Pattern making tools
  • Pattern making and pattern production terms
  • Marking the pattern
  • 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 and Pivot method
    • Dart manipulation rules
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: 
Pattern alteration
  • Fitting room
  • Principles of fitting
  • 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 and     
       Technology, New Jersy,1993

4.     Armstrong, J., Draping for Apparel Design, Fairchild Publication, New York, 2004

References: 

1.    Penelope, Cream., The Complete Book of Sewing - A Practical Step by Step Guide to  Sewing Techniques, ADK Publishing Book, New York ,1996

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

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