APPAREL CONSTRUCTION

Paper Code: 
HCT 324
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  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 (CO’s):

Course

Learning Outcomes (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HCT 324

APPAREL CONSTRUCTION

 

COCT56: Style read of a given design

COCT57: Create basic blocks for bodice, skirt and torso using draping method

 

COCT58: Understand handling of different fabrics for garment construction

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

 

 

Unit I: 
Course Content:
  1. Grading Techniques: Importance, introduction to different methods: Nested/Stacked and Track     method. Procedure for grading adult bodice, sleeve, trouser, skirt to various sizes.                                                                             10Hrs     
  2.  Paper pattern-                                                                       8Hrs
  • Parts of a paper pattern                                                                                   
  • Decoding a pattern, symbols used, layout on different width of fabrics

     3.  Stitching the muslin mock-ups for                                                                                      30Hrs

  • 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)                                                                             

4. 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                                                                                                         

                      i. Children -         Bu-Shirt/Shorts

                                              Different styles of frocks

                     ii. 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: 
2020-2021
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