PATTERN MAKING (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25HCT124
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students-          

  1. To help students in developing skills in pattern making.
  2. To acquaint students to advanced techniques of developing paper patterns.
  3. To enable the students in flat pattern making and garment construction techniques.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcomes                     (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course  Code

Course Title

25HCT124

Pattern Making

(Practical)

 

COCT:19 Develop paper drafts and construction of basic bodice block, skirt, trouser and garment components using drafting

COCT:20 Design and Develop various patterns using flat pattern techniques

COCT:21Compile comprehensive practical record having paper patterns, dart manipulation and construction samples of child and adult garments and garment components and cultivate communication skills to converse effectively with examiners

COCT:22 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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

 

 

CONTENTS

  1. Development of Basic Blocks                                                                                                                                                                          (20 Hours)
  • Bodice and Sleeve (Child & Adult)
  • Torso
  • Basic Skirt Block
  • Basic Trouser    

2.    Introduction to flat pattern making                                                                                                                                                        (30 Hours)

  • 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 for:

                                                                                                           (40 Hours)                                       

  • Set in sleeves
    • Sleeve bodice combination
    • Collars
    • Necklines
    • Yokes
    • Placket openings     
    • Pockets
    • Cuffs

 

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: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  1. Pamela, C. Stringer., (1995), Pattern Drafting for Dressmaking, Augustan Publishers & Distributors, Delhi.
  2. 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.

     

E-Resources:

  1. https://www.clothingpatterns101.com/body-measurements.html
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP7n0DmevU
  3. https://www.designersnexus.com/fashion-design-industry-information/what-is-fashion-draping/#:~:text=Draping%20for%20fashion%20design%20is,of%20the%20apparel%20design%20process.
  4. https://www.universityoffashion.com/lessons/draping-basics-muslin-blocking-marking-pressing/

 

 

M.Sc. HOME SCIENCE Clothing & Textiles (2025-26)

    Semester I

25HCT124 PATTERN MAKING

Semester End Examination

Component

Marks

  

Practical Record

10

  

Major

Paper Drafts & adaptations/Construction

 

30

  

Minor

Dart manipulation

 

20

  
 

Viva voce

10

  

Total

70

  
 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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