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APPAREL CONSTRUCTION (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
25DHCT711
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. To create awareness of apparel construction and evaluatethe quality of apparel.
  2. To acquaint students with the art of handling different materials and understand the factors influencing fitting.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcomes  

(at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

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

 

 

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

 

 

12.00
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

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Introduction to Apparel Construction
  • 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

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Layouts for garment construction
  • 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

 

12.00
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.

 

12.00
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. Relis, Nurie& Jaffe, Hilde. (1993) Draping for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall, Carerr and Technology, New Jersy.
  4. LiechtyRasbandPottbarg&Steineckert (2016), Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration 3rd Edition.
  5. 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/2u [5]

 

 

 

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2025-2026 [6]

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[1] https://www.homescience.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/apparel-construction-theory-1
[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://www.homescience.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-2026