B.SC-FD SECOND SEMETER–

01 TRADITIONAL INDIAN TEXTILES

UNIT- I

Traditional Textiles of India

  1. Resist dyed textiles- bandhani, batik, patola, ikat, pochampalli.
  2. Printed Textiles- Sanganeri
  3. Painted textiles- Kalamkari

UNIT- II

  1. Woven textiles- brocade, jamavar, jamdani, chanderi, maheshwari, kanjivaram, paithni, baluchari.
  2. Kashmir Shawls- Kashmir carpet, Namda, Gaba.

UNIT- III

  1. Traditional embroideries of different regions of India- history, motifs, stitches, threads and colours of the following:-
  • Kantha of Bengal
  • Chamba rumal of Himachal Pradesh
  • Phulkari of Punjab
  • Kashida of Kashmir
  • Chickankari of Uttar Pradesh
  • Kasuti of Karnataka
  • zardosi of Uttar Pradesh
  • Applique of Orrisa

UNIT- IV

  1. Basic embroidery stitches- Running, stem, chain, back, open chain, blanket, feather, herring bone, couching, lazy daisy, French knot, satin, long and short and Romanian.
  2. a. Sample making of following traditional embroideries
    · Kantha
    · Phulkari
    · Kashida
    · Chikankari
    · Kasuti
    Preparation of an article using any one traditional embroidery.
    b. Sample making of following
    · Bandhani / Tie & Dye
    · Batik
    · Block print
    · Screen print
    Preparation of an article using any one traditional printing technique

References:

  1. Lynton Linda, “The Sari”, Thames and Hudson
  2. Suinathi G.J., “Elements of Fashion and Apparel Design”, New Age Intl. Ltd. Publisher, N. Delhi
  3. Saraf D.N, “Indian Crafts”, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. 1982
  4. Naik Shailaja D, “Traditional Embroideries of India”, APH Pub. Corp, New Delhi, 1996
  5. Paine Sherla, “Embroidered Textiles”, Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1990
  6. Chattopadhyay K, “Indian Embroidery”, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, 1977
  7. Marrel A, “The techniques of Indian Embroidery”, B.T. Batsford, London, 1992.
  8. Mrs. Savitri Pandit Traditional Embroideries of India

02 FABRIC STUDIES (WOVEN & KNIT)

UNIT – I

 Different methods of fabric formation – weaving, knitting, non-woven, etc
 Comparison and differences between woven, knitted and non-woven

UNIT – II

 Representation of weaves and knitted structures
 Types of looms and its parts
 Types of knitting machines & its working

UNIT – III

 Identification and properties of Woven (plain, matt, twill, broken twill, dobby, Jacquard, etc) and
Knitted (warp-knit fabrics such as tricot , Raschel knitand weft-knit fabrics- Plain Purl & Ribbed)
Jaquard knitting, terry, pile &velour knit,techniques/structures. Terminology on weave (like – EPI,
PPI, Yarn count and GSM/oz calculation) and knit [like – adjacent columns (“wales”) and row
(“course”)]

UNIT – IV

 Fabric Finishes
 Fabric Defects and identification (Woven & Knitted)

PRACTICAL:

  • Drawing of weave structure on square grid. E.g. below –
  • Industrial visit to a weaving and knitting mill – students will submit a document for the same.
  • Preparation of drafting for all basic weaves and 3-4 dobby weaves.
  • Basic knit sample preparation: weft-knit fabrics such as a hand-knit sweater.

03 PATTERN DRAFTING

UNIT- I

  • Terminology used in Pattern making: Pattern drafting, flat pattern making, template working pattern, production pattern, design specification sheet, pattern chart, cost-sheet, grain, dart, dart legs, dart intake, truing and blending, plumb line, vertical lines, horizontal lines, perpendicular lines, symmetric and asymmetric lines, style number, pattern size. Pivotal point and pattern manipulation, style reading, pattern making tools.

UNIT- II

  • Fitting- principles of good fit, various fitting problems and its remedies

UNIT- III

  • Methods of Pattern Development
    • Drafting
    • Flat Pattern Method, Slash and Spread, Pivot Method

UNIT- IV

  • Fabric estimation and its importance

UNIT- V

  • Introduction to Style Interpretation

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

a. Drafting of:
Child’s sleeve block
Child’s skirt block
b. Adaptation of child’s bodice to:
Bodice length
Body yokes

1) Developing of patterns for
a. Adaption of basic sleeve
Puff Sleeve
Cap sleeve
Flared Sleeve
Magyar Sleeve
Balloon Sleeve
Petal Sleeve
Leg-o-mutton sleeve
b. Drafting and adaptation of various collars
Baby Collar
Peter Pan Collar – Flat and raised
Cape collar
Sailor’s collar
Convertible collar

References:

  1. Mary Mathews, Practical Clothing Construction Part-II. Designing, Drafting and Tailoring Bhattarams Reprographics(P) Ltd., Chennai 2001
  2. Zarapkar K.R, System of Cutting, Navneet Publications India 2005
  3. Hilary Campbell,” Designing Patterns Om Book Services, New Delhi, 2003.
  4. Helen Joseph-Pattern Making for Fashion Design, Armstrong Pearson Education,Delhi, 2000.
  5. Mary Mulasi, Garments with style, Chiton Book Company, Pennsylvania,1995
  6. Thomas Anna Jacob, “The Art of Sewing”, UBS Publishers Distributors Ltd. New Delhi, 1994

04 FASHION COMMUNICATION

UNIT – I

Introduction to Fashion communication. An in-depth understanding of promotional activities, corporate journalism and publications, events planning, international public relations, communication plans.

UNIT – II

Understanding of web and multimedia design, computer graphics, illustration, product design, exhibition design, visualizing and art direction, typography and photography as communication tools.

UNIT – III

Styling and its introduction, Introduction to Fashion Journalism, Display and Exhibit design, Fashion Communicative devicesin commercial publicity: letter styles, designs, pictorial presentation, slogans, colour variations.

UNIT – IV

Public relations, Creative writing.
Principles and methods of modern group discussions, press conferences, interviews, seminars.

UNIT -V

Branding, Corporate Communication: Business letter, emails, report writing, Agenda and minutes of the meeting, Job application, CV, Resume.

PRACTICAL:

  • Research an apparel brand and give a presentation on its key garment categories, fabric, price points, target customer, market segmentation, branding and its significance, use of color and in store experience.
  • Group Discussions
  • Personality development – mannerism, etiquettes, body language, etc.

References:

  1. Uncovering Fashion: Fashion Communications Across the Media; Author – Marian Frances Wolbers
  2. Who’s Who in Fashion, 5th Edition; Author – Holly Price Alford, Anne Stegemeyer
  3. Writing for the Fashion Business; Author – Kristen Swanson, Judith Everett
  4. Fashion Public Relations; Author – Gerald J. Sherman, Sar S. Perlman
  5. Fashion Branding Unraveled; Author – M. Khaled A. Hameide
  6. Retail Advertising and Promotion; Author – Jay Diamond

05 FASHION ILLUSTRATION

UNIT – I

 Figure in Motion / Balance movement

UNIT – II

 Face analysis and features – eyes, nose, lips, ears and hair
 Hands and feet

UNIT – III

 Fleshing or rendering techniques – skin and materials
 Textural rendering of garments – lace, leather, silk, wool, fur, feather, latex, denim, knitted, etc.

UNIT- IV

Drawing from photograph- Indian Traditional outfit, Contemporary, western

06 BASIC OF DESIGN

 Embroidery placement
 Single Drop
 Half drop
 Full drop
 Vertical
 Horizontal
 Diagonal
 Double fold
 Four fold
 Single fold

07 GARMENT CONSTRUCTION – II

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRACTICALS

  • Prepare various types of sleeves & collar are to be created in construction of garments
  • Construction of the following Garments for kids
     Panty & Bloomer
     Frock (A- line, Long body, baby frock, fancy frock)
     Romper
     A- line skirt
     Sun suit
  • Assignment: – Collection of different trims and fasteners.

References:

  1. Thomas Anna Jacob, “The Art of Sewing”, UBS Publishers Distributors Ltd. New Delhi, 1994
  2. Readers digest- Sewing Book Verma G, “Cutting and Tailoring Theory”, Asian Publishers, Delhi, 1999