Home Science (Clothing & Textiles) - Tmu.ac.in

Semester-II
Advanced Apparel Designing and Construction
Course Code: MCT202 L-4, P-0, C-4
Objective: To provide in-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques and to enables the students
to obtain perfect fit and harmony of fabric and design of garments.
Unit – I
Special consideration in designing and layout of the garment for prints, stripes, checks, pile fabric. Handling
of special fabric while cutting and stitching. (Deep pile, lace, velvet, chiffon, knits, leather)
(8 hours)
Unit – II
Supporting Fabrics: Interlining, Interfacing, Underlining: their functions and application.
Unit – III
Fitting: Factors affecting good fit. Fitting shell, Master pattern and the test garment.
Unit – IV
(8 hours)
(8 hours)
Common Problem encountered in fitting, Remedies of fitting defects, Basic Pattern alterations in length,
width, waist, hiplines etc
(8 hours)
Unit – V
Evaluating the quality of apparel – Identifying the components of apparel- Fiber content , shaping device ,
pockets , necklines , hem treatment , decorative details.
(8 hours)
Suggested Reading:
1. Aldrich W, Fabric Form and Flat Pattern Cutting, Om Book Service, New Delhi.
2. Bray N, More dress pattern Designing, Blackwell Science Ltd.
3. Jaffe, Draping for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall Ltd., London.
* Latest editions of the books are recommended.
M. Sc. Home Science (C & T) Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session 2011-12 Page 16