PATTERN MAKING (PRACTICAL)

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.

 

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
  • Countouring

 

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

 

Academic Year: 
2014-2015
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