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APPAREL CONSTRUCTION (Theory)
This course will enable the students to-
- To create awareness of apparel construction and evaluatethe quality of apparel.
- To acquaint students with the art of handling different materials and understand the factors influencing fitting.
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25DHCT 711 |
APPAREL CONSTRUCTION (Theory) |
CO271:Analyze the importance of anthropometric measurements and explain various body posture CO272:Develop skills to identify commonly used sewing terms and fabric preparations methods for apparel construction CO273: Analyse various layouts for apparel construction CO274:Elaborate and explain standards for evaluating the various apparel components CO275:Explain good fit and able to find out remedy of common fitting problems CO276: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
Approach in Teaching: Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation Learning Activities for the Students: Self-Learning Assignments
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Quiz, Power Point Presentations, Chart/Poster Presentation, Individual and Group Projects, Semester End Examination
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- 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
- Introduction to fabric woven fabric structure: warp, weft, selvedge, fabric grain – types, identification and importance in apparel construction
- Common Sewing terms: seam allowance, pattern, grading, notch, stay stitching, yoke, gusset tools and equipment required for measuring, drafting, pinning, marking and cutting, sewing, pressing
- Preparation of fabrics for construction- shrinking, straightening, layout, marking and cutting of patterns
- 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
- 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.
● Factors affecting good fit.
● Basic pattern alterations in length, width, waist, hipline etc.
- Common problems encountered in fitting & their remedies
- Kallal, Mary Jo, (1985) Clothing Construction, Mc Millan Publishing Company, New York.
- Penelope, Cream. (1996) The Complete Book of Sewing - A Practical Step by Step Guide to Sewing Techniques, ADK Publishing Book, New York.
- Thomas, Anna. Jacob., The Art of Sewing, UBS PD Publishers Ltd., New Delhi.
- Reader’s, Digest., (1997) Complete Guide to Sewing, The Reader’s Digest Associations (Canada) Ltd. Montreal, Pleasantville, New York.
- Stamper, Sharp &Donell., Evaluating Apparel Quality, Fairchild Publications, New York.
- Graff, J.L, Concepts in Clothing (1976), Mc Graw Hill, New York.
- Relis, Nurie& Jaffe, Hilde. (1993) Draping for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall, Carerr and Technology, New Jersy.
- LiechtyRasbandPottbarg&Steineckert (2016), Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration 3rd Edition.
- Jacob, Thomas Anna., (1995) The Art of Sewing UBSP Publishers Distributors Ltd.
e- Resources:
- https://scci.com.pk/articals/rand-ENGLISH-54.pdf
- http://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/pattern_making_1922_(sewing).pdf
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327766284_Process_Effective_Methods_of_Pattern_Making_For_the_RMG_Ready_made-Garment_Sector
- https://archive.org/details/patternmaking00hanngoog/page/n20/mode/2u
