Industrial Paper Pattern Drafting

Course Description

This subject equips the student on how to draft patterns based on given size specifications provided by the client. The underpinning knowledge on the industrial garment construction, various methods of measurements, body silhouettes, styles, fit, industrial stitches, seam allowance and fabric retraction will be taught. Issues on how to draft patterns taking into consideration factors such as differing seam allowance based on stitch types, as well as fabric retraction based on fabric characteristics.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who wants to work in the apparel manufacturing industry as a paper pattern drafter. He/she could be currently working as a tailor or seamstress or sample room sewer in the garment factory. This course also benefits the merchandiser or quality assurance personnel who want a better understanding of how pattern is drafted and the factors of a good quality draft.

Objective

Learning Objectives

The aims of this subject are to equip participants with:
1. mass production garment construction
2. different sewing machines and stitches
3. differing seam allowance based stitch types and design.
4. silhouettes, styles & fit
5. common fabric types, fabric retraction characteristics & its impact on patterns.
6. capability to draft patterns based on given specs & design sketch from the client.
… to provide in class assignments to draft a singlet, basic tee with pocket tee, basic polo, sweatshirt, pull-on shorts and pull-on pants.

Subject Outline

Subject Topic	Sub Topics	Specific learning outcomes
Mass production garment construction.	ф Garment construction flow for singlet, basic tee with pocket tee, basic polo, sweatshirt, pull-on shorts and pull-on pants.	ф Identify step by step process on how a garment is constructed based on 6 common industry styles.
Sewing Machines & Industrial Stitch Types	ф Machine Types ф Machine Attachments ф Stitch Types & Matching Sewing Allowance	ф Identify different stitch types, attachments and its recommended sewing allowance.
Silhouettes & Styles	Common silhouettes and parts of a garment.	ф Understand the different silhouettes and designs and its impact on the draft.
Fabric	ф Fabric Name ф Retraction Characteristics ф Impact on drafts	ф Comprehend the varying fabric characteristics and its recommended ease allowance to be build into drafts.
Practical Drafts	ф Singlet, ф basic tee with pocket tee, ф basic polo, ф sweatshirt, ф pull-on shorts and ф pull-on pants.	ф Translate sketch to pattern components. ф Identify garment construction, stitch types, machine attachment and seam allowance. ф Identify fabric type and ease allowance. ф Review specs and understand methods of measurements. ф Incorporate above considerations and draft patterns based on given specs.
Assessment /Practice	Students will be given 2 size specs to draft a basic top & bottom.	In class assessment/ Practice

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Course Code	:	IPPD
Course Duration	:	39 Hours - Evening Class
		3 Hours - Assessment
Time	:	7 .00 am – 10.00 pm
Course Fees	:	Actual Cost	SDF Grant	Amount to Pay
		S$700.00	S$84.00	S$616.00 (TaFF Member)
		S$750.00	S$84.00	S$666.00 (Non Member)