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Apparel Making (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
24HCT121
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To create awareness of quality assurance norms and evaluating quality in apparel.
  2. To acquaint students with the art of handling different materials and understand the factors influencing fitting.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Learning Outcomes   (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

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24HCT 121

 

 

 

Apparel Making

(Theory)

 

COCT:1 Discuss anthropometric measurements and various body posture

COCT:2 Determine the uses of elements and principles of design in apparel making

COCT:3 Develop layout for special fabrics and cost sheet preparation

COCT:4 Analyse various components of garment production and evaluate the various components

COCT:5 Explain good fit and able to find out remedy of common fitting problems

COCT:6 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching:

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self-Learning Assignments

 

 

Quiz, Power Point Presentations, Chart/Poster Presentation, Individual and Group Projects, Semester End Examination

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

Body Measurements                                                                           

  • Study of Anthropometric measurements- Procedure for taking body measurements for men, women and children
  • Locating land marks
  • Formation of standard size chart in relation to Asymmetrical and ideal figure types
  • Evaluation of posture

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

Design Features                                                                                                          

  • Elements and principles of design related to apparel

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

Layouts for garment construction                                                                

  • Difference between Drafting, Paper pattern & decoding a pattern.
  • Economic & Basic layout.
  • Layout for special fabrics for bold & unidirectional prints, stripes and checks 
  • Handling of special fabrics while cutting and stitching (Pile, lace, Sheers & Heavy weight, knits and leather)
  • Calculation of cost for different garments

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

Evaluating the Quality of Apparel                                                                 

  • Identifying the components of apparel for –

Fabric, shaping devices, underlying fabrics, pockets, neckline treatments, sleeve treatments, waistline treatments, closures, hem treatments & decorative details.

  • Standards for evaluating the various components.

 

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Unit V

Fitting                                                                                                             

  • Factors affecting good fit.
  • Basic pattern alterations in length, width, waist, hipline etc.
  • Common problems encountered in fitting & their remedies

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Kallal, Mary Jo, (1985) Clothing Construction, Mc Millan Publishing Company, New York.
  2. Penelope, Cream. (1996) The Complete Book of Sewing - A Practical Step by Step Guide to Sewing Techniques, ADK Publishing Book, New York.
  3. Thomas, Anna. Jacob., The Art of Sewing, UBS PD Publishers Ltd., New Delhi.
  4. Reader’s, Digest., (1997) Complete Guide to Sewing, The Reader’s Digest Associations (Canada) Ltd. Montreal, Pleasantville, New York.

 

References: 
  1. Stamper, Sharp & Donell., Evaluating Apparel Quality, Fairchild Publications, New York.                       
  2.    Graff, J.L, Concepts in Clothing (1976), Mc Graw Hill, New York.
  3. Readers Digest–A complete guide to sewing, The Readers Digest Association Ltd., London.
  4. Relis, Nurie& Jaffe, Hilde. (1993) Draping for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall, Carerr and Technology, New Jersy.
  5. Liechty Rasband Pottbarg & Steineckert (2016), Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration 3rd Edition.
  6. Jacob, Thomas Anna., (1995) The Art of Sewing UBSP Publishers Distributors Ltd. 

 e- Resources:

  1.  https://scci.com.pk/articals/rand-ENGLISH-54.pdf [2]
  2. http://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/pattern_making_1922_(sewing).pdf [3]
  3.  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327766284_Process_Effective_Methods_of_Pattern_Making_For_the_RMG_Ready_made-Garment_Sector [4]
  4.  https://archive.org/details/patternmaking00hanngoog/page/n20/mode/2up [5]

 

 

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2024-2025 [6]

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[1] https://homescience.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/apparel-making-theory
[2] https://scci.com.pk/articals/rand-ENGLISH-54.pdf
[3] http://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/pattern_making_1922_(sewing).pdf
[4] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327766284_Process_Effective_Methods_of_Pattern_Making_For_the_RMG_Ready_made-Garment_Sector
[5] https://archive.org/details/patternmaking00hanngoog/page/n20/mode/2up
[6] https://homescience.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2024-2025