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SEMESTER I
Apparel Pattern Making
Course Code: MCT103 L-3, P-0, C-3
Objectives: To develop an understanding of the principles of pattern making and help in acquiring skills
required for garment making.
Unit I
Methods of pattern making: (a) Drafting; (b) Flat pattern; (c) Draping
Their principles, applications and limitations in clothing construction.
Types of block patterns-standard, simplified, tailored, trade, primary and secondary blocks, blocks for knitted
fabric, commercial pattern. (8 hours)
Unit II
Anthropometric measurements and their values, body proportion, figure types and sizes, measurement for men’s
tailored garments, methods of measuring female figure for different garments.
(8 hours)
Unit III
Techniques of grading block, pattern envelope-front, back pattern making, pattern guide sheet, clothing
terminology. (8 hours)
Unit IV
Scope of dress and apparel design, role and responsibilities of designer, use of construction features in design.
(8 hours)
Unit V
Elements of art and principles of design and their application on apparel. Factors influencing in selection of
clothes. (8 hours)
Suggested Readings:
1. Erwin and Kinchen, Clothing for Modern, Macmillan and Co., New York
2. Winfred Aldrich, Fabric Form and Flat Pattern Cuttings, Om Books Service, New Delhi.
3. Kallal, Clothing Construction, Macmillan Publishing Company, New York.
* Latest editions of the books are recommended.
M. Sc (Clothing & Textiles) Revised syllabus applicable w.e.f Academic Session 2012-2013(01112012)
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