Fundamentals of Clothing Construction

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  General

  TXAD 111
  FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)
  

  
  

  Sannapapama K J,
  C.H.Sc, UAS, Dharwad
  Shahnaz Jahan,
  C.H.Sc, Pantnagar
  

  
  LEARNING OUTCOMES
  
  By the end of the course the students will be able to
  
  

  • Learn about various sewing equipment that are essential in a sewing room.
  • Gain an insight of various sewing machines available in the market, their functioning & common problems faced while usage.
  • Get knowledge of basic stitches that a seamstress can employ in garment construction.
  • Study about various pre-preparatory processes involved in fabric preparation for garment construction & get familiar with fabric grain & its importance.
  • Understand various garment construction processes like seams, fullness, neckline finishes, placket openings, hems, fasteners etc
  • Get awareness on common layouts used in clothing construction and also the special layouts applicable for special fabrics.
  • Comprehend the importance and function of clothes.
  • Discover the clothing requirements of Infants, toddlers, preschool child, Elementary school children.

  
  

  • News forum
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  28 February - 6 March

  Introduction to Clothing Construction

  • Introduction Page
  • Glossary of sewing terms Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  7 March - 13 March

  Sewing Equipment and Tools

  • Introduction Page
  • Classification of tools used in clothing construction Page
  • Measuring tools Page
  • Measuring tape Page
  • Ruler or Yard Stick Page
  • L -square or Tailor’s Square Page
  • Hem marker/skirt marker Page
  • Gauge Page
  • Marking tools Page
  • Tailor’s chalk Page
  • Marking Pencil Page
  • Tracing Wheel Page
  • Dress Maker’s Carbon Paper Page
  • Cuttingtools Page
  • Shears Page
  • Dress making shears Page
  • Bent-handle shears Page
  • Electric shears Page
  • Pinking shears Page
  • Serrated blade shears Page
  • Scissors Page
  • Rotary cutter Page
  • Fitting tools Page
  • Sewing tools Page
  • Needle Page
  • Hand sewing needles Page
  • Machine sewing needles Page
  • Sewing threads Page
  • Sewing aids Page
  • Finishing/ pressing tools Page
  • Iron Page
  • Iron board Page
  • Sleeve board Page
  • Point presser and pounding block Page
  • Seam roll Page
  • Tailor’s ham Page
  • Pressing mitt Page
  • Clapper Page
  • Press cloth Page
  • General Tools Page
  • Criteria for selection of sewing equipment, use and care of the tools Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  14 March - 20 March

  Sewing Machine

  • Introduction Page
  • Types of sewing machines Page
  • Hand operated sewing machine Page
  • Treadle sewing machine Page
  • Electric sewing machine Page
  • Embroidery sewing machines Page
  • Parts of a sewing machine and their function Page
  • Operation of the machine Page
  • Selection of thread and needle, changing needle Page
  • Upper and lower threading Page
  • Drawing the bobbin thread Page
  • Fastening the thread ends Page
  • Adjustment Page
  • Testing the tension of threads Page
  • Stitch Length Page
  • Pressure of the presser foot Page
  • Care of sewing machine Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  21 March - 27 March

  Sewing Adjustment for Defects

  • General repairs Page
  • Machine trouble causes and remedies Page
  • Tangled thread at the beginning Page
  • Skipped Stitches Page
  • Upper Thread Breaking Page
  • Lower Thread Breaking Page
  • Fabric Puckering Page
  • Needle Breaking Page
  • Looped Stitches Page
  • Uneven Stitch Length Page
  • Material not feeding correctly Page
  • Machine running heavily Page
  • Damage to fabric Page
  • Puckering on both layers of fabric Page
  • Puckering on under layer only Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  28 March - 3 April

  Basic Hand Stitches

  • Introduction Page
  • Classification of hand stitches Page
  • Temporary hand stitches Page
  • Even Basting Page
  • Uneven Basting Page
  • Diagonal Basting Page
  • Slip Basting Page
  • Pin Basting Page
  • General guide lines for basting Page
  • Permanent stitches Page
  • Running stitch Page
  • Back stitch Page
  • Run and Back/Combination Stitch Page
  • Hemming Page
  • Slip Stitching Page
  • Over handing Page
  • Whipping Page
  • Decorative stitches Page
  • Buttonhole stitch Page
  • Blanket stitch Page
  • Herringbone Stitch Page
  • Smocking Page
  • Applique Page
  • Embroidery Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  4 April - 10 April

  Preparation of fabric for cutting

  • Introduction Page
  • Preparation of fabric for cutting Page
  • Preshrinking Page
  • Preshrinking for washable fabrics Page
  • Preshrinking for non washable fabrics Page
  • Straightening of fabric grain Page
  • Checking the grain in woven fabrics Page
  • Methods of straightening woven fabrics Page
  • Grain and its importance in clothing construction Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  11 April - 17 April

  Construction Process

  • Introduction Page
  • Methods of pattern making Page
  • Drafting Page
  • Flat pattern method Page
  • Draping Page
  • Transferring pattern markings from paper Page
  • Stay stitching Page
  • Ease stitching Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  18 April - 24 April

  Seams

  • Introduction Page
  • General considerations Page
  • Selection of seams for various garments Page
  • Classification of seams Page
  • Plain seam Page
  • Self finished seams Page
  • Special or decorative seams Page
  • Hints on stitching and finishing seams Page
  • Standards of a well-constructed seam should be Page
  • Seam Finishes Page
  • Types of seam finishes Page
  • Suitability for different fabrics Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  25 April - 1 May

  Fullness

  • Introduction Page
  • Reasons for introducing fullness Page
  • Types of fullness Page
  • Darts Page
  • Straight dart Page
  • A double pointed straight dart (Couture dart) Page
  • Standards of a dart Page
  • General rules for stitching a dart Page
  • Tucks Page
  • Pin tucks Page
  • Plain/Wide tucks Page
  • Corded or piped tucks Page
  • Shell tucks Page
  • Criss Crossed tucks Page
  • Calculating fabric quantities for tucks Page
  • Pleats Page
  • Knife or side pleat Page
  • Box pleat Page
  • Inverted box pleat Page
  • Kick pleats Page
  • Accordion Pleats Page
  • Gathers Page
  • Hand Gathers Page
  • Machine Gathers Page
  • Shirring Page
  • Thread shirrs – Hand and machine Page
  • Elasticized Shirrs Page
  • Ruffles and frills Page
  • Gores Page
  • Godets Page
  • Flares Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  2 May - 8 May

  Neckline finishes

  • Introduction Page
  • Neckline finishes Page
  • Choice of a neckline Page
  • How to cut bias Page
  • Marking the bias Page
  • Joining bias Page
  • Importance and uses of bias Page
  • Binding Page
  • Facings Page
  • Fitted or Shaped facings Page
  • Difference between facings and bindings Page
  • Placket openings Page
  • Standards of a placket Page
  • Classification Page
  • Inconspicuous plackets Page
  • Continuous Bound placket Page
  • Bound and faced placket or two piece placket Page
  • Faced placket Page
  • Conspicuous plackets Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz