Fashion Designing

Introduction to Sewing Machine

Tools and Equipment’s used in Tailoring

• Description of various tools used in tailoring
• Practice in using different scissors, L-scale, art curve, tracing wheel, thimble etc.
• Drafting tools
• Cutting tools
• Stitching tools

Trade Terminology

• Specific terms used in drafting, cutting & stitching
• Practice in using proper tailoring terms

Measurement Taking

• Use of tape for measurement & practice in using tape
• Proper / correct measurement taking and precautions
• Taking measurement using L-scale
• Sequence and sequencing of measurements

Drafting / Pattern Making

• Need for drafting and pattern making
• Simple drafting methods
• Method of preparing draft
• Pattern making and preparing pattern cutting
• Paper pattern cutting

Introduction to Sewing Machine

Tools and Equipment’s used in Tailoring

• Description of various tools used in tailoring
• Practice using: Different scissors, L-scale, art curve, tracing wheel, thimble etc.
• Drafting, cutting and stitching tools

Trade Terminology

• Specific terms used in drafting, cutting & stitching
• Practice in using proper terms

Measurement Taking

• Use and practice of tape measurement
• Correct measurement taking & precautions
• Use of L-scale for measurement
• Sequencing of measurement

Drafting / Pattern Making

• Need for drafting and pattern making
• Simple drafting methods
• Method of preparing draft
• Pattern making and preparing pattern cutting
• Paper pattern cutting

Basic Stitching

• Hand stitches – sample pieces
• Machine stitches
• Decorative stitches

Simple Cutting and Stitching

• Marking measurements on cloth before cutting
• Leaving margin for inlays and turnings
• Cutting cloth as per markings
• Practice in paper stitching – straight, zigzag, round etc.
• Stitching of: Handkerchief, bib, pillow cover, bags, underwear, quilting etc.

Introduction to Sewing Machine

Tools and Equipment’s used in Tailoring

• Description of various tools used in tailoring
• Practice in using scissors, L-scale, art curve, tracing wheel, thimble etc.
• Drafting, cutting and stitching tools

Trade Terminology

• Specific terms used in drafting, cutting & stitching
• Practice in using proper terms

Measurement Taking

• Use and practice of tape measurement
• Correct measurement taking & precautions
• Use of L-scale for measurement
• Sequence of measurements

Drafting / Pattern Making

• Need for drafting and pattern making
• Simple drafting
• Method of preparing draft
• Pattern making and preparing pattern cutting
• Paper pattern cutting

Basic Stitching

• Hand stitches and sample pieces
• Machine stitches
• Decorative stitches

Construction Skills

• Knowledge of seams, darts, tucks, pleats
• Buttonhole, buttons, hooks & eyes, snap buttons etc.
• Preparation of sample pieces using all construction skills

Selection of Cloth

• Selection of right type of fabric for particular garments
• Identification of different types of fabric

Estimation of Cloth

• How to estimate cloth for garments
• Estimation using various measurements

Colour Concept

• Colour combination for buttons, thread & cloth
• Practical in selection of colour combinations (contrast & harmony)

Simple Cutting and Stitching

• Marking measurements on cloth before cutting
• Marking with different measurements & leaving margins
• Cutting cloth as per marking
• Practice in stitching on paper – straight, zigzag, round etc.
• Stitching of handkerchief, bib, pillow cover, bags, underwear, quilting etc.

Semester I – Core Tailoring Skills

• Introduction to sewing machine – theory & practical
• Tools & equipment used in tailoring
• Trade terminology and use of proper terms
• Measurement taking with tape and L-scale
• Drafting & pattern making
• Basic and decorative stitching
• Construction skills – seams, darts, tucks, pleats, buttonholes, hooks & eyes, snap buttons etc.
• Selection, identification and estimation of cloth
• Colour concept & harmony
• Simple cutting and stitching of basic items

Semester II – Advanced Construction & Garments

• Use of Velcro & elastic – application and insertion
• Practical tailoring skills on complete garments
• Drafting, paper pattern making, cutting, stitching & finishing of:
  • Children garments
  • Ladies garments
  • Boys / gents garments

Semester I – Construction & Tailoring Skills

• Types of facing and binding
• Construction skills practice
• Zip application
• Elastic insertion
• Design darts, yokes & midriff
• Waist band application
• Notch collar, roll collar
• Drafting, paper pattern making, cutting & stitching of either ladies or gents garments
• Tailor marks, fittings & alterations
• New garments from old fabric / garments

Pressing & Packing Skills

• Precautions while pressing and folding
• Pressing of cotton, terry-cot & silk garments
• Packing & folding of various garments

Semester II – Designing, Pattern Making & Blocks

• Dress designing – principles & concepts
• Sample making
• Measurement taking, drafting & pattern making of:
  • Children: basic bodice block, sleeve & skirt block
  • Ladies: basic bodice block, sleeve / trouser block
• Creative pattern making
• Types of patterns & bodice blocks

Manipulation and Adjustment

• Definition and concept of manipulation / adjustment
• Dart, sleeve & collar manipulation
• Adjustment for different figures – stooping, flat bust, full bust etc.
• Manipulation & creation of patterns for children, ladies & gents garments, sleeves, collars, pockets, cuffs, jackets

Fitting & Colour Concept

• Problems of fitting and pattern correction
• Colour concept and harmony in designing
• Preparation of colour samples

Semester I

• Drafting
• Basic design
• Design idea & concept
• Embroidery
• Sketching
• Computer application
• Garment construction & practicals
• Textile science

Semester II

• Advanced drafting
• Basic design & design idea
• Traditional embroidery
• Construction and sketching
• Computer application
• Fashion theory
• Extra value-added fashion activities