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Techniques of Pattern Making (Elective)
Paper Code:
FSD 144 I
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- To develop understanding of the relation of the pattern and garment.
- To apply the knowledge of pattern grading.
12.00
Unit I:
Body Measurements
- Appropriate tools for Body Measurements
- Study of Anthropometric measurements- Procedure for taking body measurements for men, women and children
- Locating land marks
- Formation of standard size chart in relation to Asymmetrical and ideal figure types
- Evaluation of posture, Identifying different body types
- Introduction to Pattern Making Techniques & Tools
- Drafting: Principles, application and importance in garment making principles
12.00
Unit II:
Flat Pattern Design
- Flat Pattern Design Process: Design Analysis, Executing Pattern Work, Developing Original Designs, Flat Pattern Supplies
- Dart Principles: Definitions, Locating Pivot Points and Pivot Circles, Dart Details
- Flat Patterns: Principle, Application of Pivot method and Slash & Spread Method/ Dart Manipulation, Contouring, Additional Fullness, Creating Styles through Dart Manipulation and Relocation of Dart
- Completing Patterns: Perfecting Seam lines, Folding Darts, Notches, Perfecting and Notching Seam lines, Grain line, Seam Allowances, Hem Allowances, Labeling
12.00
Unit III:
Draping
- Basic Preparation: Equipment needed, The dress form, pressing equipment, Grain, Preparation of Muslin, Seam allowances
- Principles and Application of Draping Types of dress form
- Basic Patterns: Basic Bodice (Front & Back), basic skirt, basic sleeve
- Draping Fabric and Fitting: Transferring fabric patterns to paper, Fitting
12.00
Unit IV:
Pattern Grading
- Sizes, Principles, Grading points, Grading terminology, selecting a grading system, Basic Grading Techniques
12.00
Unit V:
Fitting
- Fabric Grain, Types of ease: Darts and seams, gathers, pleats
- Factors affecting good fit
- Basic pattern alterations in length, width, waist, hipline etc.
- Common problems encountered in fitting & their remedies
Essential Readings:
- Gerry Cooklin, Pattern Grading for Women’s Clothes, The Technology of Sizing, Blackwell Science
- Nora M. Macdonald, Principle of Flat Pattern Design, Fairchild Publications, Inc., New York
- Hilde Jaffe, Nurie Relis, Draping for Fashion Design, Pearson Education, Inc.
- Mary Jo Kallal, Construction, Macmillan Publishing Company, New York
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