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Elementary Pattern Making BBFD353

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Official AKTU syllabus of Elementary Pattern Making (BBFD353) for BFAD 3rd Semester – 4 credits, L-T-P 0-1-3. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.

Syllabus — Elementary Pattern Making

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BBFD353 · 4 credits · L-T-P 0-1-3

Course Objectives

  • To impart comprehensive knowledge of patternmaking
  • To introduce the various methods of patternmaking and types of paper patterns
  • To impart knowledge on the importance of body measurements for obtaining a perfect fit in garments
  • To extend knowledge of pattern development through the flat pattern method
  • To acquaint with the principles of dart manipulation
  • To enable the students to develop patterns and test fit the same on dress forms

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the relation of pattern to body measurements
  • Skill of developing paper patterns of required style and fit
  • Be able to adapt standard patterns to produce patterns of various styles of garments
  • Be able to apply principles of dart manipulation and flat pattern making tocreate different styles
  • Be able to analyze the design details and produce patterns which are an exact replica of the designs
UnitTopicsLectures
IINTRODUCTION TO PATTERNMAKING: Patternmaking tools. Patternmaking terms. Types of patterns. Balance line terms. Information to be mentioned on patterns. Different body types. Measuring techniques: Circumference, Vertical and horizontal measurements. Individual measurements. Measurements from readymade garments. Size charts.8
IIDEVELOPMENT OF BASIC BLOCKS (Pattern development and test fit on muslin): Adult bodice block. Adult sleeve block. Basic skirt. Torso.8
IIIDART MANIPULATION (Test fit on muslin of at least one design from each category): Single and two dart series by slash-spread and pivotal transfer technique. Princess line foundation. Designing with darts: dart equivalent; Graduated and radiating darts; Asymmetrical dart; Intersecting dart8
IVADAPTATION OF ADULT BASIC BLOCKS: Bodice block with yokes. Bodice block with pleats. Skirt block: A-line, Flared.8

NOTE: Students are required to maintain a portfolio of the patterns developed in Units I, II and IV. Every pattern will be supported by:

  • Step by step process of pattern development
  • Layout for cutting of pattern on fabric (miniatures of the original pattern) For unit III the students are required to maintain a separate file which will include the miniatures of patterns of various designs and their final construction on fabric.

Suggested Assignments

  • Analysis of various designs (visuals provided by the faculty or from magazines, internet etc.) and pattern development of the same.
  • Keeping the paper patterns of skirts/bodices in mind create innovative designs with respect to selected fabric swatch based on the knowledge gained during the course. Suggested Visits
  • Pattern developers at local tailoring shops and boutiques.
  • Sampling department of any nearby garment manufacturing unit.

Text Books

  • Aldrich Winifred, Metric pattern cutting for women’s wear, 5th Edition, Blackwell publishing, 2008
  • Armstrong H. J., Pattern Making for Fashion Design, Longman, 2003
  • Shoben, M.M., Ward, J.P., Pattern cutting and Making up The Professional, Approach, CBS Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd., 1999

Reference Books

  • Kopp E., et. al., How to Draft Basic Patterns – 3rd Edition, Fairchild Publications, 1988
  • Liechty E.G., et al., Fitting & Pattern Alteration: A Multi Method Approach, Fairchild Publications, 1986
  • Attualitá Leri, The 20th C. History of Fashion; Skirts & More Skirts, Zanfi Editori, 1989

Online Resources

  • http://my.safaribooksonline.com/book/design/9782940439072/patterncutting/
  • dart_manipulation#X2ludGVybmFsX0J2ZGVwRmxhc2hSZWFkZXI/eG1s
  • aWQ9OTc4Mjk0MDQzOTA3Mi8zMQ==
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_armstrong_pattern_5/134/34385/8802714.cw/-
  • /8802717/index.html
  • http://www.scribd.com/doc/36932530/Pattern-Making-Instructions
  • http://www.patterndraftingforfitandfashion.com/files/documents/PatternDraftingFor
  • FitAndFashion_-_Chapter1.pdf
  • http://opensourcestitches.wordpress.com/2010/07/14/pattern-drafting-101-draftingthe-
  • basic-bodice-block/
  • http://www.sew2pro.com/dart-manipulation/
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_armstrong_pattern_5/134/34385/8802714.cw/-
  • /8802717/index.html
  • http://www.scribd.com/doc/41980215/Lesson-2

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