Apparel Making

Paper Code: 
HCT 121
Credits: 
3
Objective: 
  1. To create awareness of quality assurance norms and evaluating quality in apparel.
  2. To acquaint students with the art of handling different materials and understand the factors influencing fitting.
11.00
Unit I: 

 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
     
6.00
Unit II: 

Design features:

  • Elements and principles of design related to apparel
8.00
Unit III: 
Layouts for garment construction
  • Difference between Drafting, Paper pattern & decoding a pattern.
  • Economic & Basic layout .
  • Layout for special fabrics for bold & unidirectional prints, stripes and checks  
  • Handling of special fabrics while cutting and stitching (Pile, lace, Sheers & Heavy weight, knits and leather)
  • Calculation of cost for different garments.
     
10.00
Unit IV: 
Evaluating the quality of apparel
  • dentifying the components of apparel for –
    Fabric, shaping devices, underlying fabrics, pockets, neckline treatments, sleeve treatments, waistline treatments, closures, hem treatments & decorative details.
  • Standards for evaluating the various components.
10.00
Unit V: 
Fitting
  • Factors affecting good fit.
  • Basic pattern alterations in length, width, waist, hipline etc.
  • Common problems encountered in fitting & their remedies
     
Essential Readings: 
  1. Kallal, Marry, Jo., Clothing Construction, MacMillan Press Ltd. 1985.
  2. Thomas, Anna. Jacob., The Art of Sewing, UBS PD Publishers Ltd., New Delhi.
     
References: 
  1. Stamper, Sharp & Donell., Evaluating Apparel Quality, Fairchild Publications, New York.
  2. Graff, J.L, Concepts in Clothing (1976), Mc Graw Hill, New York.
  3. Readers Digest–A complete guide to sewing, The Readers Digest Association Ltd., London.
     
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