Apparel Construction

Paper Code: 
HCT 324
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. To impart an in-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques.
  2. To enable the students to obtain harmony of fabric and design of the garment.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

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Learning and Teaching Strategies

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HCT 324

 

 

 

Apparel Construction

(Practical)

 

The students will be able to –

COCT85:Develop various patterns using grading techniques

COCT86:Create basic blocks for basic bodice and skirts

COCT87:Develop understanding of handling of different fabrics for garment construction

COCT88:Create samples of various garment components

COCT89:Design and develop child garments using garment construction techniques

COCT90:Design and develop adult garments using various suitable fabrics

Approach in Teaching :

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation, Demonstrations

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self Learning Assignments

 Portfolio development, Individual and Group Projects, Semester End Examination

 

 

CONTENTS

  • Grading Techniques: Importance, introduction to different methods: Nested/Stacked and Track     method. Procedure for grading adult bodice, sleeve, trouser, skirt to various sizes.  

                                                                                                                             10 hrs

  •  Paper pattern                                                                                                     8 hrs
  • Parts of a paper pattern                                                                                   
  • Decoding a pattern, symbols used, layout on different width of fabrics
  • Stitching the muslin mock-ups for                                                               30 hrs

 

  • Necklines (Scooped & Raised)
  • Collars (Flat, Raised, Stand & Grown on)
  • Sleeves (Set in & Sleeve bodice combination)
  • Pockets (In seam, Slashed, Patch)
  • Plackets
  • Yoke (Bodice & Skirt)
  • Skirts (Layered, Gored, Panel)

                                                                                   

  • Handling of different fabrics: stripes, checks, plaids, slippery fabric, Shear and uni-directional fabrics. Constructing the following garments on above fabric using appropriate seams, seam  finishing, plackets, pockets, fasteners, trimming & decoration                                                                                                 42 hrs                                                                                                         
  • Children:   Bu-Shirt/Shorts

                      Different styles of frocks

  • Adult:     One piece dress

                     Skirt & Top

                   Ladies Kurta & Salwar Kameez

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Jindal, Ritu., Handbook for Fashion Designing, Mittal Publications, New Delhi
  • Thomas, Anna, Jacob., The Art of Sewing, UBSPD, Publishers Distributors, Ltd., New Delhi.

 

References: 
  • Claire, Shaeffer., Fabric Sewing Guide, Chitton Book Company, Radnot Pennsylvania.
  • Grate and Storm.,  Concepts in Clothing , Mc Graw Hill Book Co., New York.
  • Doongaji, S & Deshpande, R., Basic processes & clothing construction, Raaj Prakashan, New Delhi.

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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