PATTERN MAKING

Paper Code: 
HCT 124
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To help students in developing skills in pattern making.
  2. To acquaint students to advanced techniques of designing patterns.

Course Outcomes (CO’s):

Course

Learning Outcomes    (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HCT 124

PATTERN MAKING

 

COCT10: Students read a given design and develop skills of pattern making

 

COCT11: Create basic blocks like, bodice, skirt and torso using drafting and flat pattern method

 

COCT12: Create paper pattern and construction for various garment components

Approach in Teaching :

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation, Demonstration, Video’s

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

 

Self Learning Assignments/Projects

Portfolio Development,  Individual and Group Projects, Semester End Examination

 

 

Unit I: 
Course Content:
  1. Development of Basic Blocks                                                                                                                       10 Hrs
  • Bodice and Sleeve (Child & Adult)
  • Basic slim skirt
  • Ladies trousers      

  2.    Introduction to flat pattern making:                                                                                                                                       40 Hrs

  • Principles & Rules of Pattern development:
  • Dart Manipulation Methods: Slash & Spread, Pivot method- Adaptation of basic block sloper to Single dart series , two dart series, Cluster of darts & dart equivalents, Graduating & Radiating darts, Parallel darts, Asymmetrical darts & Style line variation.
  • Added fullness
  • Contouring

 

3.  Preparing paper drafts and muslin mocks to be tested on dress forms for:                                                                                

  • Set in sleeves
    • Sleeve bodice combination
    • Collars
    • Necklines
    • Yokes
    • Placket openings
    • Skirts  
    • Pockets
    • Cuffs (All dart manipulation to be tested on dress form).

                                                                                   40 Hrs

                                       

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Armstrong, Helen. Joseph, Draping for Apparel Design, Fairchild Publications, New York.
  • Jindal, Ritu., Handbook of Fashion Designing, Mittal Publications, New Delhi.     
References: 
  • Pamela, C. Stringer., (1995), Pattern Drafting for Dressmaking, Augustan Publishers & Distributors, Delhi.
  • Hill House, M.S. and Mansfield, E.A., Dress Design- Draping & Flat Pattern, London.
  • Pepin, Harriet., Modern Pattern Design,  New York.
  • Winfred, Aldrich., Fabric Form and Flat Pattern Cutting, Om Books Service, New Delhi.
  • Bane, A., (1972) Flat Pattern Design,  Mc Graw Hill, New York.
Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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