Basics Of Garment Making

• Common sewing terms

• Equipments and tools used for measuring, drafting, pinning, cutting and sewing

• Sewing machine: types, parts and functions of sewing machine, defects and remedies

• Special Sewing machines

• Cotton Fabrics – Jersey, gingham, madras cotton, chambray, chintz, seersucker, poplin, lawn, muslin, crinkle cotton, sports net, voile, lace, cambric, cheese cloth, eyelet, calico, damask, denim. • Woolen Fabrics – worsted, flannel, cashmere, tarlan, crepe, coating, gabardine, modern tweed, double coating, single jersey, double jersey, mohair, alpaca. • Linen & Silk fabrics – suiting linen, handkerchief linen, moil, silk and wool mix, Silk & cotton mix, silk & linen mix, silk satin, taffeta, organza, washed silk, crepe De china, devore velvet, chiffon, dupion, georgette, shantung. • Synthetic & Special Fabrics – acrylic, crepon, viscose, grosgrain, polyester crepe, Microfiber, boucle, poly linen, polar fleece, crepe backed satin, flock, pure nylon, Jacquard fabric, acetate, vinyl, crinkle,fabric, rubber, sequin fabric, spandex, PVC, fur fabric, liquid gold, leather. Study of interrelationship of needle, thread and stitch length

• Preparation of fabric before Cutting: straightening, shrinking, pressing and checking for flaws. • Different types of layout: crosswise, longitudinal, open and combination for various fabric types (directional, checks, stripes, bold prints and borders)

• Basic hand stitches –basting (even, uneven, diagonal), running, back stitch hemming (visible and invisible), slip stitch, whip stitch • Seams and seam finishing- plain, pinked, overcastting, Hong Kong seam, bound seam, French seam, Top seam, corded seam, lapped seam, slot seam • Disposal of fullness- gathers, pleats, tucks

• Necklines and Collars • Sleeves and sleeve finishes • Making and applying pockets • Fasteners and its applications