Draping & Grading

Paper Code: 
BFT -604
Credits: 
8
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To enable the students to obtain perfect fit and harmony between the fabric & design of the garment.

   Contents:
Pattern development through draping:                                        35 Hrs    
o    Design variation
o    Draping
o    Basic Bodice:   
Manipulating dart excess at different locations
Dividing dart excess- Waist & side seam, waist & shoulder
Dart equivalents – Gathers, pleats and tuck darts
Incorporating dart equivalence: gather pleat, dart tucks & control seam
Asymmetrical darts
Princess line

o    Skirt:                                                                                   25 Hrs    
A-Line

  • Flared
  • Panel

Gathered
Pleated
Stylized yoke with flare, gathers & pleats
Peplons & Godets

o    Grading Techniques:
    Introduction to grading & its importance                    60 hrs.
    Introduction to different methods: Track & Stag method.
    Front Bodice
    Back Bodice
    Sleeve Block
    Skirt Block (front)
    Skirt Block (Back)
    Trouser Block
 

Essential Readings: 

1. Jaffe., Draping for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall Ltd., London.
2. Armstrong, H  Joseph.,  (2000). Draping for Apparel Design, Fairchild, New York
 

References: 
  1. Crawform, C.A., The Art of Fashion Draping, Fairchild Publications, New York.
  2. Hillhouse, M.S. and Mansfield, E.A., Dress Design- Draping and Flat Pattern, London.
  3. Sheldon, Maratha Gene., Design through draping, USA Burgers Publishing Company.
  4. Minott, J., (1978). Fitting Commercial patterns, Minnesota Burgess, Minneapolis.
  5. Cooklin, Gerry., Pattern Grading for children’s, women’s, men’s clothes technology of sizing, Oxford B.S.P. Professional Book, London.
     
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