Clothing Construction Technology – Expanded
Notes
1. Introduction to Clothing Construction
• Clothing construction turns fabric into structured garments.
• Key stages: design → pattern → cutting → sewing → finishing → fitting.
• Understanding fiber, fabric behavior, and body anatomy is essential.
2. Tools & Equipment (Detailed)
Measuring Tools:
• Tape measure, L-square, pattern master, French curve.
Marking Tools:
• Tailor’s chalk, tracing wheel, carbon paper.
Cutting Tools:
• Fabric shears, paper scissors, pinking shears.
Sewing Tools:
• Hand sewing needles (sizes 1–12).
• Machine needles (ballpoint, universal, denim, stretch).
Pressing Equipment:
• Steam iron, pressing ham, seam roll.
3. Fabrics & Their Behaviors
Fiber Types: natural (cotton, wool), synthetic (polyester, nylon).
Fabric structure:
• Woven: plain weave, twill, satin.
• Knit: weft knit, warp knit.
Fabric Properties:
• Drape, stretch, shrinkage, grain stability, colorfastness.
4. Pattern Drafting (Expanded)
• Taking body measurements accurately.
• Creating basic blocks (bodice, skirt, sleeve, trouser).
• Pattern symbols: grainline, darts, notches, seam allowances.
• Drafting techniques: pivot method, slash-and-spread method.
• Pattern manipulation for design features (pleats, gathers).
5. Cutting Techniques (Expanded)
• Preparing fabric: pre-shrinking, ironing, straightening grain.
• Fabric layout: single fold, double fold, bias layout.
• Transferring pattern marks: tailor tacks, chalk, tracing.
6. Sewing Techniques (Very Detailed)
Hand Stitches:
• Basting, hemming stitch, slip stitch, overcast stitch.
Machine Stitches:
• Straight stitch (2.5mm–3mm), zigzag, buttonhole stitch, decorative stitches.
Seam Types:
• Plain seam, French seam, welt seam, mock flat-felled seam.
Edge Finishes:
• Bias binding, facing, overlock, rolled hem.
7. Garment Assembly (Detailed)
Bodice assembly: join shoulders → attach neckline facing/collar → join sides.
Notes
1. Introduction to Clothing Construction
• Clothing construction turns fabric into structured garments.
• Key stages: design → pattern → cutting → sewing → finishing → fitting.
• Understanding fiber, fabric behavior, and body anatomy is essential.
2. Tools & Equipment (Detailed)
Measuring Tools:
• Tape measure, L-square, pattern master, French curve.
Marking Tools:
• Tailor’s chalk, tracing wheel, carbon paper.
Cutting Tools:
• Fabric shears, paper scissors, pinking shears.
Sewing Tools:
• Hand sewing needles (sizes 1–12).
• Machine needles (ballpoint, universal, denim, stretch).
Pressing Equipment:
• Steam iron, pressing ham, seam roll.
3. Fabrics & Their Behaviors
Fiber Types: natural (cotton, wool), synthetic (polyester, nylon).
Fabric structure:
• Woven: plain weave, twill, satin.
• Knit: weft knit, warp knit.
Fabric Properties:
• Drape, stretch, shrinkage, grain stability, colorfastness.
4. Pattern Drafting (Expanded)
• Taking body measurements accurately.
• Creating basic blocks (bodice, skirt, sleeve, trouser).
• Pattern symbols: grainline, darts, notches, seam allowances.
• Drafting techniques: pivot method, slash-and-spread method.
• Pattern manipulation for design features (pleats, gathers).
5. Cutting Techniques (Expanded)
• Preparing fabric: pre-shrinking, ironing, straightening grain.
• Fabric layout: single fold, double fold, bias layout.
• Transferring pattern marks: tailor tacks, chalk, tracing.
6. Sewing Techniques (Very Detailed)
Hand Stitches:
• Basting, hemming stitch, slip stitch, overcast stitch.
Machine Stitches:
• Straight stitch (2.5mm–3mm), zigzag, buttonhole stitch, decorative stitches.
Seam Types:
• Plain seam, French seam, welt seam, mock flat-felled seam.
Edge Finishes:
• Bias binding, facing, overlock, rolled hem.
7. Garment Assembly (Detailed)
Bodice assembly: join shoulders → attach neckline facing/collar → join sides.
