Pattern Making

Paper Code: 
HCT 124
Credits: 
9
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-      

  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

Learning Outcomes                     (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

 

HCT 124

 

 

 

Pattern Making

(Practical)

 

The students will be able to –

COCT13: Develop skills of pattern making

COCT14: Develop patterns of basic bodice  bodice, skirt and torso using drafting and flat pattern method

COCT15: Explain various garment components and its application in the garment manufacturing

COCT16: Describe various principles and rules of pattern development

COCT17: Develop various patterns using flat pattern making technique

COCT18: Demonstrate skills in using pattern making methods to develop various pattern

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

                                                                                               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:     40 hrs                                       

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

 

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.
  •  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: 
2021-2022
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