AKTU Design and Development of Kidswear (BBFD553) Syllabus PDF – BFAD 3rd Year

Course Objectives

• To familiarize with the growing kids, wear market, with special reference to local, national & international brands
• To understand different categories of kids wear
• To conduct a market survey viz a viz contemporary design in terms of style details, colours, fabrics, trims, sizes and price
• To understand the usage of appropriate textile materials for the development of kids wear
• To understand design details and special features for kids of different age groups
• To acquire construction and finishing techniques for kids wear

Course Outcomes

• Be able to understand the socio-economic-cultural factors that contribute to the expansion of the kids wear market
• Be able to co-relate textile properties like fabric construction, texture and design with garment design
• Be able to design and adapt according to market requirements and latest trends Be able to draft patterns
• and incorporate appropriate construction and finishing techniques

Course Content

AIM: To create a range of garments after thoroughly understanding the market and the needs of customers. It should be a mini collection of four or five complete outfits based upon a theme developed and researched by the group. The outfits should be well supported by suitable accessories.

BRIEF: The objective is to explore and develop a range of kids wear based on the following:

• Research on trends in the past and present scenario, textile materials, embellishments, construction and finishing details etc.
• Selection of a theme which inspires or excites
• Preparation of a story board
• Initial design explorations Final Illustrations
• Formulation of specification sheet
• Development of paper patterns
• Development of toiles in muslin
• Sourcing of materials required (fabrics, trimmings and accessories) Construction and finishing of garments
• Accessorizing the collection
• Presentation of the group collection to a jury METHODOLOGY
• The class will be divided into groups of four or five students. They will interact and support each other in the investigative research in the market, library and the forecast. At the end a common theme should emerge.
• The group will next create a colour palette and story board based on the theme that should comprise of visual references and a fabric story.
• Each individual student develops a number of design sketches for garments around the theme
• Individual design sketches and ideas must be developed ensuring that silhouettes and design details are suitable for kids wear. Also ensure that while designing separates, equal attention is given to tops and bottoms. Also designing for both boys and girls must be attempted.
• The range must consist of a number of garments which can be put together to form a mini collection of four to five outfits.
• All garments must be illustrated as accurate working/specification sheets.
• A complete labelled paper pattern for the same needs to be developed with all instructions and symbols etc. mentioned
• The toiles for each group member’s final garment should also be developed
• Each student in a group is expected to make one final finished garment.
• The group will also create a brand name and a logo for their group’s collection. They will also design an individual font for their designer label.
• During the final presentation to the jury the complete outfit (prepared by all the group members) should be displayed along with the suitable accessories. Suggested categories Formalwear Party wear Playwear Holiday / resort wear Sleepwear School wear Outerwear Note: The art work and photographs have to be preserved and digitized for compilation towards the development of the Art Portfolio (Semester VIII).

Text Books

• Aldrich, W., Metric Pattern Cutting for Children’s Wear and Babywear, Third edition, Blackwell Publishing, Om Books International, Delhi, 2007
• Annette Fischer, Construction, AVA Publication, 2009
• Armstrong H. J., Pattern Making for Fashion Design, Fourth Edition, Doorling Kindersley India, 2011
• Bergh, R., Kids’ Clothes Sew Easy, New Holland Publishers, UK, 2003
• Bray Natalie, Dress Fitting, Om Book Services, 1999

Reference Books

• Armstrong H. J., Draping for Apparel Design, Fairchild Publications, Inc., New York, 2008
• Bane, A., Creative Clothing Construction, Mc Graw-Hill Book, 1966
• Carr H., & Latham B. , The Technology of Clothing Manufacture, 2nd edition, Blackwell Sc., 1994
• Clair, B. S., The Complete Book of Sewing Short Cut, Sterling Publication, 1981 Crawford, C. A., A
• Guide to Fashion Sewing, Fairchild Publications, 2008
• Ireland, P. J., Fashion Design Illustration for Children, Cambridge University Press, 1979
• Kopp E., et. al., How to Draft Basic Patterns – 3rd Edition, FairchildPublications, 1988
• Reader’s Digest Association, New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step by Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories, 2005
• Shoben, M. M. and Ward, J. P., Pattern Cutting and Making Up- The Professional Approach, CBS Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi, 1987