IDF 305
and IDF 308 Clothing Construction I and II
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Course Description
At the end of the course, students should be able to
1. demonstrate basic skills required for the construction of various components of garment; and
2. demonstrate sufficient skills in cutting, stitching and finishing of basic articles of male and
female clothing such as dress, shirt, trouser, blouse and skirt.
Course Outline
Practical works to acquire understanding and construction skills for basic garments. Preparation
of various components of garments such as plackets, neckline variations, sleeves, pocket pattern
making, methods of spreading and folding. Lining, interlining, facing and interfacing. Yokes: -
Definition and creating variety in yoke. Empire line and Princess Line. Definition of trimmings and
types (Bias trimming, ruffles, embroidery, smocking, faggoting, Appliqué, lace, lace motifs,
scalloped edging, decorative fastening belts and bows).
Construction of cuffs and collars, introduction to terminology, fundamentals and basic techniques
of draping. Constructing patterns for adult garments (male and female). Practice of developing
dress pattern from Draping Technique. Cutting, stitching and finishing of basic articles of male
and female clothing such as dress, shirt, trouser, blouse and skirt.