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 seam Edge stitched seam Over-edge (Over-lock seam) Double layer Over-edge seam Flat fell seam French seam Self bound seam Lapped seam Single ply bound seam Pinking/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%

ATTENDENCE One 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 REMEMBER Be 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