Fabric Study And Its Applications(Practical)

Paper Code: 
GPM-203
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1. The student will be familiarized with the various fabrics and accessories available in the market.

2. The students will be able to understand the basic dimensions of fabric properties

5.00
Unit I: 
Identification of plain, twill, satin, basket and rib weave ( double cloth, jacquard, pile & dobby) fabrics and also different types of dyed and printed fabrics
30.00
Unit II: 
Collection of contemporary & blended fabrics & exploration and use of varieties of fabric and prepare a scrap book of following fabrics
  • Cotton fabrics
  • Synthetic fabrics
  • Woolen fabrics
  • Silk fabrics
  • Lining and interlinings
  • New developments in fabrics

 

Pay special attention to type of fabric, basic weave, yarn count, thread count, end use of fabric, and its general care

10.00
Unit III: 
Understanding the characteristics, uses, collection and market survey on various types of accessories
  • Support Materials: Interfacing, Lining, Interlining
  • Support Devices: Shoulder pad, Sleeve headers and Collar stays
  • Closures: Zippers, Buttons, Button holes, Hooks ‘n’ Eye, Press ’n’ Studs, Buckles, Belts
  • Trims: Ribbons, Laces and Braids
  • Non wovens

 

Essential Readings: 

1. Fabric Source & Marketing, Bombay. (Monthly Magazine).

2. Penelope, Cream., The Complete Book of Sewing- A Practical Step by Step Guide to Sewing Techniques ADK Publications Book, New York 1996

References: 

1. Humphries., Fabric Reference (II Edition), Prentice Hall International, New York 2000

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