Apparel Construction (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24HCT324
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To impart an in-depth knowledge of apparel construction techniques.
  2. To enable the students to obtain harmony of fabric and design of the garment.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcomes                (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course  Code

Course Title

 

 

 

 

 

24HCT 324

 

 

 

 

Apparel Construction

(Practical)

 

COCT93: Design and develop children wear and women’s wear garments using garment construction techniques

COCT94: Create drafts an adaptation of basic blocks and handling of different fabrics for garment construction

COCT95: Compile comprehensive practical record having paper patterns/samples/garments using apparel construction and cultivate communication skills to converse effectively with examiners

COCT96: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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 Hours)
  •  Paper pattern                                                                                                                                                                                            (10 Hours)
  • Parts of a paper pattern                                                                                     
  • Decoding a pattern, symbols used, layout on different width of fabrics
  • Stitching the muslin mock-ups for                                                                                                                                                          (30 Hours)
  • 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.                            (40 Hours)                                                                     
  • Children:   Bu-Shirt/Shorts

                     Different styles of frocks

  • Adult:     One-piece dress

                   Skirt & Top

                   Ladies Kurta & Salwar Kameez

(40 Hours)                                                                        

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Armstrong, J. (2009). Pattern Making for Fashion Design (5thEdition), Pearson, Los Angeles.
  2. Winifred, Aldrich, (2012), Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear, (3rd edition), Published by Blackwell Science Ltd.
  3. Jindal, R., (1998) Handbook of Fashion Designing, Mittal Publications, New Delhi.
  4. Reader’s Digest-Complete guide of sewing, The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd., London
  5. Winifred, Aldrich. Metric Pattern Cutting (3rdEdition). Om Book Service Ltd, Cambridge.
  6. Cream, P., The Complete book of sewing. DK Publishing, New York.
  7. Kallal, Mary Jo., (1985). Clothing Construction. Macmillan, New York.
  8. Shaeffer, B. Claire., The Complete Book of Sewing. Sterling, New York.

 

 

References: 
  1. Gillian, Holman. (2005). Pattern Cutting made Easy, Om Books International. New Delhi.
  2. Crawford, Connie Amaden. (2015). Fashion Sewing Advance Techniques.   Bloomsbury Publishing.
  1. Stringer, P.C., (1995). Pattern Drafting for Dress Making. B.T. Batsford.

 e-Resources:

  1. https://pdfcoffee.com/joseph-armstrong-helen-patternmaking-for-fashion-design-5th-ed-2-pdf-free.htm

     Reference Journals:

  1. https://www.emerald.com/products/journals/journals.htm
  2. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/19200

Semester End Examination

Component

Marks

  

Practical Record

10

  

Major

Construction (Children’s wear, women’s wear)

 

30

  

Minor

 Drafting & Adaptation

20

 

  
 

Viva Voce

10

  

Total

70

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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