University of Madras - BSc Syllabus - Semester V - Paper II

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
B.Sc. Degree Course in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
SEMESTER SYSTEM WITH CREDITS
(Effective from the Academic Year 2003-2004)

SYLLABUS

Semester V - Paper II - Textiles and Clothing Construction

Number of Lectures: 3
Duration of Examination: 3 hrs
Maximum Marks: 75
Credits: 4

Theory - 3 Hrs.
Practicals - 3 Hrs.

Unit I - Fibre Study

a) Classification of textile fibres - study of properties common to textile fibres.
b) Manufacturing process, properties and uses of cotton, jute, silk, wool, viscose rayon, nylon and polyester.

Unit II - Spinning and Weaving

a) Steps involved in the processing of cotton yarns, yarn twist, yarn count - simple and novelty yarn.
b) Parts of a loom - Weaving operations - Basic weaves.

Unit III - Dyeing and Printing

a) Classification of dyes - Methods of dyeing - stock, top, yarn piece dyeing.
b) Methods of printing - Direct, discharge, resist and roller printing.

Unit IV - Techniques of Clothing Construction

a) Selection, use and care of sewing machines and sewing tools.
b) Study of basic hand stitches - temporary and permanent.
c) Seams and Seam finishes.
d) Methods of introducing fullness into a fabric - darts, tucks, pleats, gathers.

Unit V - Principles of pattern making, fabric preparation, pattern layout and garment cutting.

a) Stets in preparing the basic bodice sleeve and skirt pattern for children and the adult woman based on body measurements.
b) Steps involved in fabric preparations.
C) Pattern layout, economical pattern placement.
d) Methods of transferring pattern marking onto the fabric.

Unit - VI - Application of CAD in textile designing.

PRACTICALS:

GARMENT CONSTRUCTiON

1. Saree Petticoat 2. Choli 3. Baba Suit 4. Girls Frock

REFERENCE:

1. Hess - Textile fibres and their uses. Lippincot - Co, New York, 1969.
2. Marjory Joseph - Introductory Textile Science, Pinchant & Winstone Inc., New York, 1972.
3. Potter & Corbinon - Fibre to Fabric, McGraw Hill Book Co, New York, 1987.
4. Mary Mathews - Practical Clothing Construction Part II. Cosmic Press, 1999.
5. Allyne Bane - Creative Sewing, Mcgraw Hill Book Co. 1980.
6. Irwin - Clothing for Moderns, The MacMillan company 1957.
7. Granes Ryan - Complete Encyclopedia for Stitchery.
8. Banes - Complete Guide to Fashion illustration.