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Apparel Construction [1]

Paper Code: 
HCT 324
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. To impart an in-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques.
  2. To enable the students to obtain harmony of fabric and design of the garment.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

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HCT 324

 

 

 

Apparel Construction

(Practical)

 

The students will be able to –

COCT85:Develop various patterns using grading techniques

COCT86:Create basic blocks for basic bodice and skirts

COCT87:Develop understanding of handling of different fabrics for garment construction

COCT88:Create samples of various garment components

COCT89:Design and develop child garments using garment construction techniques

COCT90:Design and develop adult garments using various suitable fabrics

Approach in Teaching:

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation, Demonstrations

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self-Learning Assignments

 Portfolio development, Individual and Group Projects, Semester End Examination

 

 

CONTENTS

  • Grading Techniques: Importance, introduction to different methods: Nested/Stacked and Track     method. Procedure for grading adult bodice, sleeve, trouser, skirt to various sizes.                                      10 hrs
  •  Paper pattern                                                                                                                                                                                                8 hrs
  • Parts of a paper pattern                                                                                   
  • Decoding a pattern, symbols used, layout on different width of fabrics
  • Stitching the muslin mock-ups for                                                                                                                                                                30 hrs
  • Necklines (Scooped & Raised)
  • Collars (Flat, Raised, Stand & Grown on)
  • Sleeves (Set in & Sleeve bodice combination)
  • Pockets (In seam, Slashed, Patch)
  • Plackets
  • Yoke (Bodice & Skirt)
  • Skirts (Layered, Gored, Panel)                                                              
  • Handling of different fabrics: stripes, checks, plaids, slippery fabric, Shear and uni-directional fabrics. Constructing the following garments on above fabric using appropriate seams, seam finishing, plackets, pockets, fasteners, trimming & decoration                                                                                                                                                      42 hrs                                                                                                         
  • Children:   Bu-Shirt/Shorts

                      Different styles of frocks

  • Adult:         One-piece dress

                     Skirt & Top

                     Ladies Kurta & Salwar Kameez       

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • Armstrong, J. (2009). Pattern Making for Fashion Design (5thEdition), Pearson, Los Angeles.
  • Winifred, Aldrich, (2012), Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear, (3rd edition), Published by Blackwell Science Ltd.
  • Jindal, R., (1998) Handbook of Fashion Designing, Mittal Publications, New Delhi.
  • Reader’s Digest-Complete guide of sewing, The Reader’s Digest Association Ltd., London
  • Winifred, Aldrich. Metric Pattern Cutting (3rdEdition). Om Book Service Ltd, Cambridge.
  • Cream, P., The Complete book of sewing. DK Publishing, New York.
  • Kallal, Mary Jo., (1985). Clothing Construction. Macmillan, New York.
  • Shaeffer, B. Claire., The Complete Book of Sewing. Sterling, New York.

Suggested Reference Books:

  • Gillian, Holman. (2005). Pattern Cutting made Easy, Om Books International. New Delhi.
  • Crawford, Connie Amaden. (2015). Fashion Sewing Advance Techniques. Bloomsbury Publishing.
  • Stringer, P.C., (1995). Pattern Drafting for Dress Making. B.T. Batsford.

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2023-2024 [5]

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