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

Learning Outcomes                (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

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: 
2021-2022
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