Elective papers:

Year : I
Sem.: I
Credits : 5
OBJECTIVES

ELECTIVE I : HOME TEXTILES

Subject Code
7MFT1E1
Hrs / Week : 5

1. To understand the importance of household materials and it application areas.

2.

To know about the varieties of Home textile products and fibre used for
manufacturing the products.

UNIT I Home Textile in India: Introduction, history, exports - Trends in home textile
industry Domestic and Global market for home textiles, Major production centers in India.
Home Textile Products - Role of fabric in interior furnishing Properties required Factors
affecting that selection of fabrics - Different fibres used, Standard sizes, Fabric requirement
and cost calculations.
UNIT II Seating: Structures, lay out, Range & size Material used Manufacturing
Double cloth loop pile cut pile cushion foam multi layer sheets seat covers types
& materials.
Bed Linens - Definitions design & size - Bed spread designs chenille and organic bed
spreads dimensions Bed sheets types fitted sheets manufacturing process bed
sheets types mattress domestic and international market for bed linens pillows - Quilt:
types Machine, Hand quilting Knotted and tied Trapunto Shadow trapunto export
and import contributions process sequence for bed linen scope in global market.
UNIT III Windows: Basic sizes, Lay outs, Materials Voiles, Nets - Sun filters - Semi
sheers - Reflective textiles - Draperies Types Valances Types Shades Types Swags
Headings Types Distribution Channels - Curtains - Introduction - Types of curtains
Characteristics of curtain fabrics.
Wall Coverings: Requirements, benefits, types - carpet as wall covering - Materials and
manufacturing of fabrics Application, end use colour concepts.
UNIT - IV Table Linens - Place mats and table cloths - Definition Placemats Varieties of
placemats Making process flow Instruction tips & warnings Reversible placemats
Stone placemats table cloths Types, material & manufacturing.
Kitchen Linens - Introduction - Material used Kitchen products Oven mitten Pot holder
Apron Napkins Doilies Kitchen mats Dining table cloth tea cozy kitchen curtain
Table runner Kitchen rugs Types of stitches and seams used.
UNIT V Floor Coverings: Definitions Fibre used Types of carpets Comparison of
carpets broad loom carpets Benefits of carpets and rugs - Carpet cushions
Manufacturing Process Rugs Types of rugs Knots and oriental rugs Embroidered rugs
Natural leather rugs Advances - Earth carpets Thinking carpets Magic carpets Lawn
carpets.
Bath Linen: Categories bath robe Sizes & design elements - Terry towels Classification
Ranges Fibre used Standard sizes Manufacturing flow chart Construction of terry
towels Market share - Production centers.

BOOK(S) FOR STUDY

T. Karthick et.al Home Textiles Astral International Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
BOOK(S) FOR REFERENCE
1. Ghosh, Dr. Ashis Kumar Traditional Knowledge of Household Daya Publishing House
2. Kapoor, Hem

Year : I
Sem.: I
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE I : Apparel Quality Standards and

specifications

Subject Code
7MFT1E2
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES

To impart the basic knowledge about quality standards and its importance in garment
industry.

To identify the chemicals and dyestuff which make harmful to the environment and
know its minimum level usage.

UNIT I
Introduction to quality standards, importance, benefits, levels and sources of quality
standards, British standards & ISO Standards for the Apparel Industry, ISO 9000 & 14000
standards, Total quality Management systems, Co Labeling &OKO Tex 100 standards
UNIT II
Sensitizing dye stuffs, allergic dyes, carcinogenic amines, red-listed as per Eco industry,
Global Scenario, Eco mark & Environment friendly textiles Garment defects - cutting
defects, sewing defects, assembly defects, pressing, finishing and packaging defects
UNIT III
Eco specification & restrictions in apparels and textiles - dry cleaning using ozone depleting
chemicals, PH values, formaldehyde contents, heavy metal contents, Pesticides and
herbicides, azo dye stuffs, Nickel, Pentachlorol phenols, color fastness, brighteners, softening
agents etc.,
UNIT IV
Starting a quality control program, implementation of quality systems in production line,
product specifications and analysis using analytical tools. Quality management through
inspection, testing and sewing quality tools
UNIT V
Quality costs and customer returns, inspection procedures, AQL and quality control
Garment defects: Cutting defects - Sewing defects - assembly defects Pressing -Finishing &
Packaging defects. Concepts of TQM - tools used for quality assurance - Care labels International care labeling system Japan Canada - British care labeling systems.
BOOK(S) FOR STUDY
1. Managing quality in apparel industry, Pradeep V Mehta, NIFT Publications

BOOK(S) FOR REFERENCE

1. An Introduction to quality control for the apparel industry, Mehta P V, Marcel Dekker
2. Physical testing and quality control, Vol 23, No. 1/2/3 textile Institute (1993)
3. Textile Testing, John Skinkle, Brooklyn Publication, New York
4. Textile Testing, P.Angappan & Gopala Krishnan, JK Publications

Year : I
Sem.: I
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE I : APPAREL MARKETING AND

MERCHANDISING

Subject Code
7MFT1E3
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES
To study about the marketing scope buying behaviour of consumers.
To provide a sound understanding of the merchandising concept and garment costing.
UNIT I

Marketing - Marketing Concepts, Marketing Management, Marketing System, Marketing

environment, Marketing Organisation, Strategic Marketing Process, Competitive marketing
strategy - Marketing of Apparel and Fashion Products
UNIT II
Buying Behaviour - Factors influencing buying behaviour - Buying process segmentation:
Market segmentation - Segmentation Variables - Target Marketing market measurementMarket Potential - Estimation - Demand Forecasting - Methods of forecasting.
UNIT III
Marketing Mix - Product, Price - Promotion and Distribution - Advertising and Sales
Promotion Public Relations - Case study
Product Life Cycle - Life cycle of product - Marketing strategy for various stages of life
cycle - New product development - Case study
Marketing Research: Purpose, Procedure and Applications - Theories in Market Research
Trickle - up, Trickle down and other theories - Case Study
UNIT IV
Merchandising - Merchandise definition - Apparel and Fashion Merchandising - Role of
Merchandiser Types of Merchandises - Export House, Manufacturer, Buying House,
Buying Agency and Comparison between them - Selection of Buyers and Buying Agencies Merchandising Correspondence - Orders, handling of orders and dealing with manufacturers
Advertising - Trade fair participation and other methods of sales promotion in
merchandising.
UNIT V
Garment Costing Introduction - Terms and purposes, Cost terminology, direct and indirect
costs, Cost behaviour patterns: variable costs & fixed costs, total costs and unit costs - pricing
decisions and cost management, target costs. Process optimization Methodology for
spinning, weaving, knitting, chemical processing, garment making - Case Studies. Export
Cost - Basic T- shirt, Ladies night wear, Pyjama, striped T-shirts, etc.
BOOK(S) FOR STUDY
1. Philip Kotler, Marketing Management, Printice Halllnc 1996
2. Evelyn C. Moose, Wey II. Path For Merchandising 1999

BOOK(S) FOR REFERENCE

1. Taarno, Guerreiro & Judelle Inside the fashion business 1995
2. Clothing Retailing in Europe, Corporate intelligence on retailing, 1997
3. The Textile Industry, Winning strategies for the new millineum volume 2 Textile
Institute., 1999.
4. Jarnow.J & Dickerson.K.G, Inside the Fashion Business, Prenctice Hall, 1997

Year : I
Sem.: II
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE II :

HOME TEXTILE LAB

Subject Code
7MFT2E1
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES:

To learn about the pattern making procedure of household textile

products.

The students are able to design and construct the item.

1. Introduction to home textiles, Fibers fabric used in home textile products.

2. Design and stitch samples -Mitten, potholder, apron, napkins
3. Designing and drafting home textile products - Bed Linens, Table linens
4. Designing and drafting home textile products - Curtains & Draperies
5. Interior Decorations for Home - Diwan set, Kitchen Linen
6. Hangings / mats - Wall and Door, Fridge cover.

Year : I
Sem.: II
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE II :

CAD IN TEXTILE DESIGN

- LAB

Subject Code
7MFT2E2
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES
To illustrate the different type of design in computer by adopting the software
To design the garment for different age group of people
1. Design different types of border patterns.
2. Design and illustrate any five designs of childrens wear
3. Design and illustrate any five designs of Womens wear.
4. Design and illustrate any five designs of Mens wear.
5. Select theme and Design the garmentsDevelop portfolio.
6. Create weave designs.

Year : I
Sem.: II
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE II - ADVANCED FASHION

ILLUSTRATION - LAB

Subject Code
7MFT2E3
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES
To learn the basic principle and techniques used in drawing.
To understand the colour combination and apply on garment designing.
Fashion Sketching
1. Still Drawing
2. Model drawing,
3. Fabric painting
4. Garment Sketching-Men, Women & Kid
a) Creating Checked effects in a garment - one colour and multiple colour
b) Creating Printed effects in a garment - one colour and multiple colour
5. Outdoor Sketching
6. Fashion accessory drawing
Fashion Illustration
1. Drawing from Photographs - any 2 garment designs
2. Stylized illustration - Collage work, Cutwork illustration, 3D illustrations
3. Group illustration with different backgrounds

Year : I
Sem.: II
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE III CORPORATE ETIQUETTE SKILLS

Subject Code
7MFT2E4
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES:

To enhance and sharpen the required skills and proper business

etiquettes among the students to build good corporate relationship
with the customers and their colleagues
To learn to build a consistent professional image with respective
organizations vision and mission.

Unit I
Professionalism: Professional approach & behaviour rational vs. emotional decisions
analysis of self-competence and self confidence qualities of an effective executive
Unit II
Corporate Etiquette: Dressing occasions formal semi formal and informal Eating
habits Table manners Body language: Kinesics and proximity
Unit III
House Keeping Skills: Cleanliness at work place Organizing the Work Table and Shelves
Spatial Utility and Energy Saving habits Office Files and Personal Computer / Laptop
management
Unit IV
Front Office Skills: Reception and Greeting Telephone manners effective visitor
appointments management Preparation to attend office meetings preparation to hold
office meetings
Unit V
Documentation: Objectives, Report writing, writing minutes, Preparation methods, and
Report for media
BOOK(S) / WEBSITE(S) FOR REFERENCE
1. Naveen Kumar, Sudan A. S; Managerial Skill Development, First Edition (2004),
Anmol Publications
2. Lesikar & Flatley, Basic Business Communication, New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill
3. www.executiveworld.com
4. www.selfconfidence.co.uk
www.senselang.com

Year : I
Sem.: II
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE III

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
SKILLS

Subject Code
7MFT2E5
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES:
To learn about Social skills and Conflict skills to become a successful person
To acquire interpersonal skills in order to improve the relationships with human
behavior
Unit I
Social Skills and Conflict Management Skills - Component of Social Skills, effective ways
of dealing with people - Types of conflict (intrapersonal, intra group and inter group
conflicts) - Basic concepts, cues, signals, symbols and secrets of body language Significance of body language in communication and assertiveness training. - Conflict
stimulation and conflict resolution techniques for effective conflict management
Unit II
Interpersonal Skills - Concept of team in work situation, promotion of team sprit,
characteristics of team player - Awareness of ones own leadership style and performance Nurturing leadership qualities - Emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness- self
awareness, self management, self motivation, empathy and social skills - Negotiation skillspreparation and planning, definition of ground rules, clarification and justification, bargaining
and problem solving, closure and implementation
Unit III
Intelligence, Creativity & Application, Testing & Assessment
Unit IV
Types, Verbal Abilities & Fluency, Numerical Ability
Unit V
Spatial and Perceptual Abilities, Situation reaction Test, Memory and Inductive Reasoning
BOOK(S) FOR REFERENCE:(UNIT I and II)
1. Abdulhashen, Interview Manual, Ramesh publishing House, New Delhi, 2012.
2. Anandamurugan,S Placement Interviews, Tata McGraw Hill
3. Hurlock, E.B (2006). Personality Development, 28th Reprint. New Delhi: Tata McGraw
Hill
BOOK(S) FOR REFERENCE:(III,IV and V)
1. Ajay Rai, Intelligence Tests, Sterling Paperbacks, Published by Sterling Publishers
Pvt. Ltd., L-10, Green Park Extension, New Delhi 110 016., 2001
2. Competition Success Review magazines.

Year : I
Sem.: II
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE III SOFT SKILLS AND

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS

Subject Code
7MFT2E6
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES:
To familiarize the students with the latest programs of the government authorities in
promoting small and medium industries.
To impart knowledge regarding how to start new ventures.
Unit I
Self Concept, Self Esteem and Leadership: Self Concept- Definition and Characteristics of
Self Concept Definition of Self-Esteem - Factors influence Self Esteem - Low Vs High Self
Esteem - Step to raise Self Esteem - Leadership and Goal setting: Emergence and Functions
of Leader - Characteristics of Leadership - Types of Leadership - Characteristics of
Successful Leadership.
Unit II
Listening: Active listening Barriers to listening Listening and note taking. Speaking:
Word stress and rhythm Pauses and sense groups Falling and rising tones Fluency and
pace of delivery Art of small talk Participating in conversations Making a short formal
speech. Reading: Reading with a purpose Making predictions Understanding text
structure Locating main points Making inferences.
Unit III
Writing Models: Letters - Resume and Covering letters - e-mail - Filling application forms.
Presentation Skills: Soft skills for academic presentations - Structuring the presentation Choosing appropriate medium Clarity and brevity.
Unit IV
Concepts of entrepreneur: Entrepreneur- Definitions-Characteristics of entrepreneurClassification of entrepreneur-Entrepreneurial traits- Entrepreneurial functions - role of
entrepreneurs in the economic development- Factor effecting entrepreneurial growthEntrepreneurship - Meaning- definition- Entrepreneur Vs Intrapreneur- Women
Entrepreneurs- Recent development-Problems-Entrepreneurial Development ProgrammesObjectives of EDP-Methods of training- Phases of EDP
Unit V
Institutional support and incentives to entrepreneurs- Functions of Department of Industries
and Commerce (DIC) - Activities of Small Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO)Functions of National Small Industries Corporation(NSIC)-Functions of Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI)- Small Industries Service Institute (SISI)- Activities of
Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Project (STEDP)-Strategies of
National entrepreneurship Development Board(NEDB)-Objectives of National Institute for
entrepreneurship and small business development (NIESBUD)- Functions of Software
Technology Parks of India (STPI) - Techno park-Functions of techno park IncentivesImportance- Classification of incentives- Subsidy- Types of Subsidy - Basics of Startups
principles Government schemes: Startup India principles plans policies procedures
Non-Government schemes other related schemes.
BOOK(S) FOR STUDY / REFERENCE:

Unit I:
1. Xavier Alphones S.J We Shall Overcome A Textbook on Life Coping Skills,
ICRDCE Publication, Chennai, March 2004.
Unit II, III:
2. Sasikumar V., Kiranmai Dutt P and Geetha Rajeevan, Communication Skills in
English, Cambridge University Press and Mahatma Gandhi University
3. Marilyn Anderson, Pramod K Nayar and Madhucchandra Sen. Critical Thinking,
Academic Writing and Presentation Skills, Pearson Education and Mahatma Gandhi
University.
Unit IV, V:
4. Shukla M.B. Entrepreneurship and small Business Management, KitabMahal
Allahabad.
5. SangramKeshariMohanty, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship ,PHI,New Delhi
6. MSME Act 2006.
7. http://startupindia.gov.in/

Year : I
Sem.: III
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE IV VISUAL MERCHANDIING

Subject Code
7MFT3E1
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES

To give a precise knowledge about visual merchandising and it importance in garment

retailing.

To understand the material used in visual merchandising and effective display

management.

UNIT I Introduction - Objectives, Visual merchandising and display, purpose of visual

merchandising, store image, target customers, seasonal visual merchandise and windows.
Elements and principles of design in visual merchandise - Introduction, objective, design
elements - color, texture, line; Principles - balance, emphasis, proportion, rhythm, repetition.
UNIT II Strategic Planning - Analysis of target audience. Segmentation of market, Analysis of
buying motives & brand preferences. Understanding Marketing & Sales Management. Basic
Principles - Windows designs, showroom, boutique display. Colour theory and harmony
application with music, lighting and mannequins.
UNIT III Display and Display Settings - Types of display, one item, line of goods, related
merchandise, assortment, promotional vs. institutional; Type of display settings - Realistic,
environmental, semi-realistic, fantasy, abstract. Store and window settings - Exterior of the store,
signs, marquees, outdoor lightning, banners, planters, awning; Window in store front - The angled
front, the arcade front, the corner, display, closed back, open-back, island, shadow boxes,
elevated, deep, tail. Music & Lighting - Selection of music. Advantages & disadvantages of using
music, understanding lighting patterns. Role of lighting in visual merchandising, Colours and
types of lightings.
UNIT IV Mannequin - Types of mannequins - realistic, semi realistic, abstract, semi abstract,
headless; dressing up of mannequin.
Attention drawing devices - Attention drawing devices, color, lighting, line and composition.
Scale, contrast, repetition, humor, mirrors, nostalgia, motion, surprise and shock, props.
Merchandise display - Introduction, objectives, planning a display, visual merchandiser in store
promotion, scheduling the promotion.
UNIT V Visual Merchandising - Approaching clients. Developing according to client
requirements. Handling client objections. Developing them and idea for client presentation.
Finalization of Display - Motive & Marketing consideration for every merchandise display.
Estimation & finalizations of the contract. Assignments & Evaluation. Planning & inventory
control system.

BOOK(S) FOR STUDY

1. Gini Stephen Frings, Fashion Concept to Consumer Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2004.
2. Diamond, Contemporary visual merchandising and environmental design , fourth edition,
Prentice Hall, 2006.

ELECTIVE IV
Year : I
Sem.: III
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE IV - KNITTING CLOTHING

TECHNOLOGY

Subject Code
7MFT3E2
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES
To know about the knitting industry growth and it contribution in Indian Economy.
To get insight knowledge about the knitting method and fabric manufacturing
process, quality management.
UNIT II
Hand knitting, terms used in knitting, weft knitting & warp knitting introduction and
comparison. Parts and functions of weft knitting and warp knitting calculations used in
knitting
UNIT III
Wefts knit structures single jersey or plain rib purl interlock Knit float-tuck and
stitch structures designing of weft structures. Warp Knit Fabrics warp knit structures
under lap overlap closed lap and open lap stitches.
UNIT IV
Latest Knitting machines, weft knitting machines: Flat bar, straight bar, Circular- warp
knitting machines: Raschel, Tricot-Knitted fabric defects - Drop Stitches, Barriness,
Streakiness, Imperfections, Contaminations, Surface hairiness & pilling, Dyeing patches,
Stains, Color fading, Shade variations, High shrinkage.
UNIT V
Knitted garment manufacture: marker planning, spreading, cutting, stitching, checking,
quality control, pressing(or)ironing, packing, final inspection, shipping- knit wear garment
designs and developments.
BOOK(S) FOR STUDY
1. David J Spencer, Knitting Technology, Pergeman press UK Terry, Brackenbury,
Knitted Clothing Technology, Blackwell Science Publications.
BOOK(S) FOR REFERENCE
1. Samuel Raz, Flat Knitting Technology, Germany.
2. Smirfitt, An Introduction to Weft Knitting, Merrow Publications.
3. Cegielka L, The knitting Industry: Present needs, future requirements, Vol 19, No. 1,
The Textile Institute 1988.

Year : I
Sem.: III
Credits : 5

Subject Code
ELECTIVE IV CLOTHING APPEARANCE AND FIT
7MFT3E3
Hrs / Week : 5

Objectives

To understand the perception of body appearance and it relation to clothing

To know the assessment of clothing appearance and fit
To study about the sizing system and importance of body Scanning system

UNIT I
Perception of body appearance and its relation to clothing Introduction Beauty Facial attractiveness, body physical attractiveness, body image, modification of body
appearance by dressing, fabric properties related to clothing appearance & fit.
UNIT II
Assessment of Clothing Appearance Introduction - Assessment of fabric surface
smoothness, seam appearance, crease retention, appearance retention of finished garments,
and reliability of subjective assessment. Objective evaluation of fabric wrinkling, fabric
pilling, seam pucker, overall garment appearance
UNIT III
Assessment of Clothing Fit - Definition of fit - Influences on clothing fit, testing methods
for dimensional fit, subject rating scales, subjective fitting guide, Objective evaluation of
clothing fit - Moires optics, algebraic evaluation of clothing fit, clothing waveform, pressure
valuation of clothing fit, 3D modelling of pressure fit. Pattern alteration for fit, prediction of
garment patterns from body measurements
UNIT IV
3-D Body Scanning Introduction - global development of body scanners, principles and
operations of body scanning technologies, bench marking. Challenges of 3D body scanning.
Garment drape - measurement of fabric drape, empirical prediction of fabric drape, dynamic
and seamed fabric drape, modelling fabric and garment drape, drape models in commercial
CAD and internet systems.
UNIT V
Human Anthropometrics and Sizing Systems - Terms and definitions - Traditional
anthropometry, Historical development of sizing system, Latest national size survey using 3D body scanner, international sizing, principles of sizing systems. Three-dimensional (3-D)
apparel design systems for pattern generation and garment fit, virtual fitting on the internet.
BOOK(S) FOR STUDY
1. Clothing appearance and fit: science and technology, J. Fan, W. Yu and L. Hunter.
2. Form and Fit, Jay Calderin.
BOOK(S) FOR REFERENCE
1. The complete photo guide to perfect fitting, Sarah Veblen.
2. Digital Human Modelling, Vincent G Duffy.
3. Anthropometry, Apparel Sizing and Design, Deepti Gupta, Norsaadah Zakaria.

ELECTIVE V
Year : I
Sem.: III
Credits : 5

PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION LAB

ELECTIVE - V - PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION LAB

Subject Code
7MFT3E1
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES
To help the student to identify their skill in the fashion designing field.
To prepare their portfolio based on theme and trend which may help in their carrier.
Portfolio Presentation

Customer profile,

Inspiration board,

Mood Board,

Colour board,

Flat Sketch board,

Illustration board,

Swatch board,

Trim board,

Accessory board

Design garments for fashion Show - with a theme

Winter collection - 3 garments
Summer Collection -3 garments

Guidelines
Inspiration board: Image collection from books and magazines by scanning, Photography
and drawing, use of objects for mood creation or prepare mood board by using photoshop.
Mood board: develop a theme based on group discussion, mind mapping, brain storming.
Colour board: spotting theme board, mood board and inspiration board arrive the colour
board.
Flat sketch board: Develop front, side and back views

Construct the garments for anyone above categories

ELECTIVE V
Year : I
Sem.: III
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE V

SURFACE ORNAMENTATION LAB

Subject Code
7MFT5E1
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES
To understand the basic embroidery Stitches and it application in designing
To enable the student to develop design and practice the titche to embellish the fabric surface.
1. Introduction and origin of embroidery general rules for hand and machine
embroidery. Selection of needle, threads & fabrics for embroidery.
2. Basic embroidery stitches and its variations.
3. Traditional embroidery stitches.
4. Quilting, patch work and cut work, Cross stitch, couching, Glass work, drawn thread
work.
5. Special techniques: - Smocking, ribbon work, beads and sequence work, hand
fabric painting.
6. Developing one product based on techniques
7. Developing one product based on techniques of Surface Ornamentation (one or more)

ELECTIVE V

ADVANCED GARMENT CONSTRUCTION

Year : I
Sem.: III
Credits : 5

ELECTIVE V ADVANCED GARMENT

CONSTRUCTION - LAB

Subject Code
7MFT4E3
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES

To understand and develop garment for special uses.

To analyse the need and develop design based on the need of the wearer.

1. MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS: Single Needle Lock Stitch Machine (SNLS) Select

fabrics of different construction and modify the stitches per inch and study the effects.
2. SPECIALIZED WORK WEAR: Design and construct uniform clothing for people
like Policemen / Army / Navy / Doctors / Industry Workers.
3. INNER WEAR: Design and construct innerwear for men / women / children.
4. NEED BASED GARMENT: Design and construct garment for Special people / Bed
ridden patients.
5. GARMENT ACCESSORY MAKING: Design and Construct Gloves / Cap / Socks /
Veils / Belt / Bow / Tie / Bags.

Year : I
Sem.: I
Credits : 5

BRIDGE COURSE I - GARMENT

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Subject Code
7MSD5E1
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES
1. To impart comprehensive knowledge on different process involved in garment unit.
2. To understand the machineries used in industry and study about its mechanism.
UNIT I:
Planning, drawing and reproduction of the marker. The requirements of marker
planning. Efficiency of the marker plan. The spreading of the fabric to form a lay. The
requirement of the spreading process. Methods of spreading, nature of fabric packages. The
cutting of fabric, objectiveness of cutting and methods of cutting.
UNIT II:
The properties of seam, seam types, stitch types. Sewing machine feed mechanism,
sewing machine needles, Sewing threads, fiber type, construction of thread finishes. Thread
sizing, thread packages, cost, properties and seam performance. Sewing problems, Problems
of stitch formation. Problem of pucker, problems of Damage to fabric along the stitch line.
Testing for sewability and Tailorability.
UNIT III:
Basic sewing machines and associated work aids, simple automation . The use of
components & trims Labels and motifs, lining, Interlining, wadding, lace, braids & elastics,
Hooks and loop fastening, Seam binding and tape, Shoulder pad, Eyelets & laces, Zip
fastener, Buttons,Tack buttons,Snap fasteners and Rivets,Performance properties of
components and trims.
UNIT IV:
Fusing Definition, advantages of fusible interlinings, Fusing process. The means of
fusing, Fusing equipments, Methods of fusing, quality control in fusing. Alternative of fusible
interlining.
UNIT V:
Pressing: the purpose of pressing, categories of pressing, means of pressing, pressing
equipments and methods, pleating, permanent press. Pressing practices in Indian Industries
1. BOOK(S) FOR STUDY
2. Introduction to clothing production management 2 nd edition, A.J. Chutter, Blackwell
Science, New Delhi.,2000
3. Gerry Cooklin, Garment technology for Fashion Designers Blackwell Science,
4. New Delhi ,2000.
5. Gerry cooklin, Introduction to clothing manufactureBlackwell Science,New
Delhi,2000.
6. Dudeja.V.D., Professional Management of Fashion Industry, Gangandeep

Publications, New Delhi, 2005.

BOOK(S) FOR REFERENCE
1. Philip Kotler and Kevin Lane, Marketing Management, Keller,Pearson Education
Inc., Delhi,. 2006.
2. Kitty G. Dickerson, Inside the Fashion Business, Pearson Education, Singapore,2003.
3. Kathryn Mokelvey, Janine Munslow, Fashion Design Process, Innovation And
Practice, Black Well Science Ltd, U.K,2005.

FASHION MERCHANDISING AND APPAREL QUALITY CONTROL

Year : I
Sem.: I
Credits : 5

BRIDGE COURSE I
FASHION MERCHANDISING AND APPAREL
QUALITY CONTROL

Subject Code
7MSD5E1
Hrs / Week : 5

OBJECTIVES

To get insight knowledge about the fashion concept and principle involved in
designing.
To understand the concept of merchandising and their responsibilities in garment
industry.

Unit-I
Introduction to Fashion design - Elements of Design- Principles of design Classification of
design Sources of Fashion Terms related to Fashion Industry Fashion terminology
factors influencing fashion origin and procedures of fashion profile of fashion industry.
Fashion cycle trends based on climate age groups. Classic seasons in fashion industry and
calendar of events.
Unit II
Merchandising concepts: Definition of merchandising merchandising as a business function
Behavioral Theory of the Apparel Industry Relationship within the apparel Industry and
between the environment and the industry Evolution of merchandising in Apparel Industry
Merchandising Technology : Role quick response business system sources and
capabilities making quick response in to accurate response.
Unit-III
Merchandising System: Planning developmental presentation merchandise planningfundamental- overview of line process traditional line planning forecast based
merchandise planning. Merchandising perspective on pricing and profits planning and
controlling merchandising budget components of merchandising budget and its mechanics
Unit-IV
Introduction to Quality standards importance benefits - levels & sources of quality
standards - British standards & ISO standards for the apparel industry ISO 9000 & 14000
standards & SA 8000 - Total Quality Management systems. Quality Introduction
definition & importance quality inspection raw material product online final
inspection
Unit-V

Garment defects: Cutting defects - Sewing defects - assembly defects Pressing -Finishing &
Packaging defects. Concepts of TQM - tools used for quality assurance.
Accessories testing -Inspecting garments using spec sheets Inspecting garments using
measuring tapes - without using measuring tapes Button quality testing - Interlining quality
testing - Packing a shirt and identifying faults.
Quality costs & customer returns - Inspection procedures - AQL & apparel quality controls.
BOOK(S) FOR STUDY
1. John Wiley, "Theory of Fashion Design" John Wiley and sons. Inc, New York, 1990
2. Sharon Lee Tate, Inside Fashion Design, Harper & Row Pub, NY.1998
3. Grace I. Kunz, Merchandising: Theory, principles and Practices. IOWA state
University, fair child books 2003
4. Mehta P V, An Introduction to quality control for the apparel industry,
Marcel Dekker.2001
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Castelino, M. Fashion Kaledioscope, Rup & Co., 1994.

Stecker P, " The Fashion Design manual" Macmillan, Australia, 1997
Leslie Devis Castelino, M. Fashion Kaleidoscope, Rup & Co., 1994
Mike Casey, Fashion Marketing, Blackwell Science UK 1995
Merchandise buying and management: Fairchild Publications1998.
Fashion: From concept to consumer, Frings G.S., Prentice Hall 6th edition, 1998
Pradeep V Mehta, Managing Quality in Apparel Industry, NIFT
publishers.2000
8. Slater K, Physical Testing & Quality Control, Vol 23, No.1/2/3, Textile Inst.
1993.
9. John H Skinkle, Textile Testing, Brooklyn pub. NY.2003
10. Sara J Kadolph, Quality Assurance for textiles & apparels, Fairchild pub,
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11. Ruth Clock 7 Grace Kunz, Apparel Manufacture Sewn Product Analysis,
Upper Sadale River pub., NY, 2000