UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BBFD455

Introduction to Draping

L-T-P0-1-3 Credits2 Session2025-26 TypeLab / Practical
Appears in 1 semester

BFAD · Sem 4 (Lab)

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Syllabus

6 units · 48 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1: INTRODUCTION TO DRAPING

8 hrs

Basic draping tools. Draping terminology. Landmarks on a dress form. Preparation of fabric for draping. Draping principles

Unit2

Unit 2: BASIC PATTERNS

8 hrs

Basic two dart bodice – front and back. One dart bodice. Basic sleeve. Basic skirt- front and back.

Unit3

Unit 3: BODICE VARIATIONS

8 hrs

Dart manipulation- conversion of darts into gathers, tucks and pleats. Princess bodice and its variations. Bodice with yoke.

Unit4

Unit 4: VARIATION OF COLLARS

8 hrs

Mandarin. Convertible – shirt collar. Peter pan. Shawl. Band collar.

Unit5

Unit 5: VARIATION OF YOKES

8 hrs

Shoulder. Midriff. Hip.

Unit6

Unit 6: VARIATION OF SKIRTS

8 hrs

A-line skirt. Flared skirt. Circular skirt. Pleated skirt knife and box pleats. Skirt with yoke. Dirndl Skirt.

Practical Work

  1. Suggested Assignments
  2. •Select any design and see the drape obtained by using different cotton fabrics (for example stripes, checks, colour etc)
  3. •Innovative draping with different types of non-textile material (newspaper, foils, non-woven etc
  4. Suggested Visits
  5. •Sampling section of garment manufacturing unit
  6. •Studio of a local designer
Course Objectives5 points
  • To introduce the art of draping
  • To acquaint with the basic principles of draping
  • To develop the skill and ability to design and develop patterns for different garments based on body measurements and adaptations
  • To interpret and transform the given design into a draped garment
  • To enable students to create their designs on a three-dimensional form using draping method
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. •Be able to convert flat fabric into a garment using the principles of draping
  2. •Be able to understand the sense of proportions and placement of style lines
  3. •Be able to understand and analyze proper fit
  4. •Be able to appreciate the importance of the grain of the fabric in relation to design
  5. •Be able to translate a design into a finished garment
Text Books & References16 books

Textbooks

  1. Amaden Conie, The Art of Draping, Fairchild, 1994
  2. Bray Natalie, Dress Fitting, Om Book Services, 1999
  3. Annette Fischer, Construction, AVA Publication, 2009
  4. Jaffe Hilde, Draping for Fashion Design, Prentice Hall Inc.,1993

Reference Books

  1. Fischer, Construction, AVA Publication, 2009
  2. Shoben, M. M. and Ward, J. P., Pattern Cutting and Making Up- TheProfessional Approach, CBS Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi, 1987
  3. Cooklin, A.G., Garment Technology For Fashion Designers, Black well Science,1997
  4. Crawford, C. A., A Guide to Fashion Sewing, Fairchild Publications, 2008
  5. Singer Sewing, Creative Publication International, 1999
  6. Cooklin. G., Introduction to Clothing Manufacture, Blackwell Scientific Publication, 2000
  7. Liechty, E.G., D.N. Potterberg, and J.A. Rasband, Fitting and Pattern Alteration; A Muti-method approach, Fairchild Publication, New York, 2010

Online Resources

  1. http://www.scribd.com/doc/8000105/Draping
  2. http://www.scribd.com/doc/32332885/Art-of-Fashion-Draping
  3. http://cactusfashion.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/principles-of-draping- for balancedpatterns/
  4. http://fashionbook.forza6.com/catalogo/categoria_033.html
  5. http://sewchicago.wordpress.com/2010/09/19/draped-to-fit/

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