FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION

Objective

To provide basic skills and information regarding sewing, pressing and constructing a basic garment.

To familiarize the students with the use and control of sewing machine.

Introduction to Sewing Machine and its parts.

Sewing supplies – Measuring, marking, cutting, sewing and finishing tools.

Basic Seams Plain seamEdge stitched seamOver-edge (Over-lock seam)Double layer Over-edge seamFlat fell seamFrench seamSelf bound seam Lapped seamSingle ply bound seamPinking/pined seam finish

Basic Hand stitches

Back stitch

Basting stitch

Slip stitch

Hemming

Skirt Zipper

Skirt Darts and Waistband

Zipper and Fly opening for pant

Pant pockets

Body measurements

Skirt pattern

Fabric Constructional techniques

• Gathering• Pleats• Tucks• Shirring• Smocking• Ruffles

Pattern for Pant

Basic Embroidery Stitches

• Blanket stitch• Chain Stitch• Cross stitch

HOME-WORKS

Prepare specification sheet for five garments indicating the different seams/stitches used to prepare a garment

Stitching of a complete pant

MARKS DISTRIBUTION

Daily class performance : 50%

Home work : 20%

Final garment : 20%

Attendance : 10%

ATTENDENCEOne absent : -3

(without proof)

One absent : -1 (with proof)

Late in class : -1

If you are absent for more than three classes, you are considered fail in th course

If you are late for more than three classes, it will be calculated as one absent.

THINGS TO REMEMBERBe punctual in the class

Submit your home-work in time

Switch off your cell phones in the class

Do not forget to bring your sewing kit and fabric for class practical