Techniques of Pattern Making (Elective)

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

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

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

Pattern Grading • Sizes, Principles, Grading points, Grading terminology, selecting a grading system, Basic Grading Techniques

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