FT8404 - GARMENT CONSTRUCTION I (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University

FT8404 - GARMENT CONSTRUCTION I (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University

FT8404	GARMENT CONSTRUCTION I	LPTC

3003

OBJECTIVES:

• To teach the students about types of seams and stitches, sewing threads & their quality.
• To impart knowledge on various garment parts and their variations.
• To impart knowledge on use of accessories for garments.

UNIT I	SPREADING AND CUTTING	12

Basics of fabric spreading, modes of spreading, different fabric packages, spreading tension, uniformity and alignment, woven fabric lay, knitted fabric lay, types of fabric lay, Lay planning principles. Marker making, principles of marker making, types of markers, marker planning and marker efficiency, and fabric design parameters on markers, matching and grain line. Fabric cutting methods, latest fabric cutting equipments, and record keeping in cutting room, advancements in cutting room technology

UNIT II	BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES	9

Seams: Definition, Types of seams, seam quality, seam performance, factors to be considered in the selection of seam, seam finishes, seam defects. Stitches: Definition, stitch classes, stitch parameters, factors to be considered in the selection of stitches. Stitching defects. Sewing Thread: Types, construction, sewing thread quality, selection of sewing thread.

UNIT III	GARMENT COMPONENTS FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TOP	9

Men’s and women’s tops – basic bodice blocks, collars, sleeves, cuffs, plackets – types, pleats, gathers and darts, functional purpose of components in garment construction.

UNIT IV	GARMENT COMPONENTS FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BOTTOM	9

Men’s and women’s bottom – trousers basic blocks, pockets – side pocket, welt pocket, patch pocket, yoke, skirt basic blocks, waist bands, panels, other components in innerwear, functional purpose.

UNIT V	ACCESSORIES	6

Labels, linings, interlinings, wadding, lace, braid, elastic, hook and loop fastening, shoulder pads, eyelets and laces, zip fasteners, buttons

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to acquire knowledge on,

• Types of seams and stitches, sewing threads & their quality,
• Various garment parts and their variations,
• Use of accessories for garments.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Jacob Solinger, “Apparel Production Handbook”, Reinhold Publications,1998
2. Carr H and Latham B., “The Technology of Clothing Manufacturing”, Blackwell Science, U.K.,1994

REFERENCES:

1. Ruth E. Glock, Grace I. Kunz, “Apparel Manufacturing, Sewn Product Analysis”, fourth edition, Pearson Education, ISBN: 8177580760159 4
2. Laing R.M., Webster J, “Stitches & Seams”, The Textile Institute, India,1998
3. Shaeffer Claire, “Sewing for the Apparel Industry”, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2001
4. Singer, “Sewing Lingerie”, Cy De Cosse Incorporated, 1991.
5. Patty Brown & Janett Rice, “Ready-To-Wear Apparel Analysis’”, Third Edition, PrienticeHall Inc., New Jersey,ISBN:0130254347