National Institute of Fashion Technology Bachelor of Fashion Technology Curriculum

National Institute of Fashion Technology
Bachelor of Fashion Technology

Detailed Curriculum 30.07.2018
Subject
Sem Type Name of Subject Hours/Week Self-Study Credits
Code
Sem III C BFT301M Sewn Products Machinery & Equipment - I 4 4
Sem III C BFT302M Spreading & Cutting of Apparel Products 3 3
Sem III C BFT303M Data Management for Apparel Business 2 3 3
BFT304M Pattern Making & Garment Construction II (Dress with
Sem III C 6 3 7
Sleeve & Collar)
Sem III C BFT305M Fabric Science for apparel-III (Finishing Processes) 2 3 3
Sem III Interdisciplinary Minor 3 3
Sem III General 5 5
Craft Cluster Study (02 weeks during summer break) 2
Sem III F BFT306MF Marketing of Fashion 2 2
Total 25 9 30
Subject
Sem Type Name of Subject Hours/Week Self-Study Credits
Code
Sem IV C BFT401M Sewn Products Machinery & Equipment - II 3 3
Sem IV C BFT402M Industrial Engineering 4 3 5
Sem IV C BFT403M Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 2 2
Sem IV C BFT404M Understanding Apparel Quality 2 3 3
BFT405M Pattern Making & Garment Construction III (Formal
Sem IV C 6 3 7
Shirt)
Sem IV Interdisciplinary Minor 3 3
Sem IV General 5 5
Sem IV F BFT406MF Retail Technology Management 2 2
Total 25 9 28
BFT Curriculum2018 1
Semester III
Hours/
Hours/
Subject Code Subject Sessions Semester Credits Subject Type
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 1
Practical 3
Sewn Products 56
Tutorial Major – Core
BFT301M Machinery 4
&Equipment - 1 Studio Work
Studio Practice
Self-Study
*Teaching sessions to be planned for 14 weeks, excluding visits to fairs/exhibition and end term examination week.
SUBJECT AIM
 Develop an understanding of machinery used in cutting & sewing departments of an apparel manufacturing factory
 Acquire knowledge about the various types of machinery used in the apparel manufacturing process, develop practical skills relating to
operation, adjustment of different kinds of sewing machines and knowledge on latest developments.
 Provide opportunities to the students to get hands on experience on working mechanisms, mechanical elements & electronic elements
involved in various categories of industrial sewing machines.
 Develop the ability to analyze a garment with respect to the different stitches, seams involved in a factory based setting.
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE SUBJECT

Knowledge
 Relate how various moving and non-moving machinery elements produce desired motions to create stitches and seams.
 Recognize the different kind of stiches and seams used in a sewn product.
 Label different machine components of given sewing machinery.
 Reproduce a seam with exact technical specifications.

 Match different fabric types to corresponding machine settings adjustments.
 Tabulate the needle sizes and thread sizes versus the fabric thickness.
Skill
 Evaluate a sewn product for operations and machinery requirements.
 Demonstrate the ability to apply standard ASTM nomenclature followed for different stitches and seams
 Manipulate machine settings to achieve desired visual & technical output form the machinery.
 Recommend the correct type of stich, seam and needle for different fabric types.
 Point out the areas of improvement with respect to machinery in a manufacturing environment.
 Experiment with different fabrics and make use of the machine settings as per quality requirements.
 Classify different machines based on their features.
 Analyze and Solve sewing quality issues arising due to faulty machine settings and incompatible machinery.
Synthesis
 Students will be able to explain the three dimensional linkages between different machine parts resulting in desired motions of sewing
machine mechanisms.
 Students will be able to appraise the usage of pre-production machines and sewing machines for different sewn products and the
difficulty level involved in constructing different seams.
CONTENT
Sl.No. Topic Detailing Duration

(Hours)
1 Introduction to  Process flow describing incoming of raw materials, fabric & trims inspection, Audio Visual I
Apparel spreading, cutting, fusing, sewing, finishing and warehousing Hour
Manufacturing
Process
2 Introduction to pre-  Introduction to preproduction process flow. Manually operated spreading Contact
production machines, Turn tables, Parts of an Automatic spreading machine, Fabric path
machines in an Auto spreader, Cradle feed, How to control fabric tension in auto Theory – 2.0
spreader, Speed and operational parameters, Auxiliaries required in auto Hrs.
spreader, Air floatation tables, Usage of end treatment device, Pin tables
3 Practical  Calculating repeat size of a garment and arrive at pin positions for spreading.Practical –
Student should choose one garment with symmetrical checked pattern and 03.0 Hrs.
demonstrate the ability to calculate the pattern repeat size and analyze the (Under
mitering requirements to arrive at pin positions while spreading. faculty
guidance)
4 Introduction to  Each machine needs to be explained based on the following parameters, Contact
Cutting machines Working principles – Parts – Function of each part – Application –
Advantages – Disadvantages – Market studies of different brands – Cost Theory – 2.0
Benefit Analysis – Straight knife, round knife, Band knife, Die cutters, Auto Hrs.
cutters, Laser cutters, Plasma Cutters, Water jet cutters, Notchers, Servo
cutters, Drill hole
5 Cutting  Students will form groups to do spreading, cutting by Straight knife, Band Practical –
knife & Rotary knife machines. 03.0 Hrs.
(Under
faculty
guidance)
6 Fusing Technology  Working principle of fusing machine. Parts, fusing zone, dwell time, glue line Contact
& Equipment temperature, different types of fusible interlinings. Application of woven & Theory - 1.0
nonwoven interlinings. Different types of resins and technology of applying Hr.
resins, strike back & strike through. Practical: Students should form groups
and bring 5 different types of fabrics and the compatibility of different Practical –
fusible interlinings with these five samples to be experimented. 02.0 Hrs.
(under faculty
guidance)
7 Assignment (Group  Students have to select 05 different types of fabrics and make a presentation Practical –
of 2 students) – on spreading, cutting and fusing technology to be used along with interlining 06.0 Hrs.
types (30%)
8 Historical  Contributions of various inventors like Charles Wiesenthal, Thomas saint, 1 Contact
development of Barthelemy Thimmonier, Walter Hunt, Elias Howe, Issac Merritt Singer, Hour
sewing machines Union Special Company, James Henderson and Thomas stone, Balthasar
Krems, Josef Madersperger, John Greenough
9 Introduction to  Treadle, Motor, Machine Hand wheel, Sewing machine head, thread winder, 2 Lab Hours
Single Needle Lock thread tension, tension disc, Thread holders, Take up lever, Needle bar,
Stitch (SNLS) needle bar spring, Take up spring, Presser foot, Throat plate, Feed dog, stitch
Machine regulator, Bobbin, Bobbin case, Back tack lever, Knee lifter, Hand lifter,
Lubrication system, oil splash window.
10 Threading of a  Needle thread path through various tension elements, Importance of each 2 Lab Hours
Single Needle Lock element, Insertion of needle in needle bar, Insertion of needle thread in
Stitch (SNLS) correct position, Winding of bobbin thread using side winder, Insertion of
Machine bobbin, using hand wheel to crate single loop and bringing bobbin thread to
the table area.
11 Stitch formations  Different ways of stitch formations 1 Contact
 (Interlooping, Intralooping & Interlacing), Transfer of motion and power in a Hours / 2 Lab
Single Needle Lock Stitch Machine, Usage of Pulley, Machine Hand wheel, Hours
Main shaft, Bevel gears, Gear ratio, Cam motions, crank, curved groove,
tension disc assembly, motion of take up lever cam and its resultant motion
of take up lever & Needle bar movement, Linkages, All stitching elements
including Shuttle, Hook shaft, Bobbin hook, Stitch tongues, Flagging and how
to control, feed dog motion, rocker shaft motion, Types of hooks, vertical
hook, Horizontal hook, Types of Loopers, Oscillating Loopers & Rotating
loopers, thread fingers.

12 Sewing machine  Relationship between needle & hook timing, Clearance between Needle & 2 Lab Hours
setting adjustments Hook tip, Exhibit and demonstrate adjustment of needle & hook timing by
opening up the machine. Demonstrate the procedure of adjustment of feed
dog height to accommodate varying fabric types & thickness and adjusting
the feed timing.
13 Study of Stitches  Definition of stitch. Stitches derived of interlooping, intralooping and 1 Contact
interlacing. Stitch type classification, Hours / 5 Lab
 Stitch Class 100 – 600 Hours
 Appearance, application and demonstration of each type of stitch formation
in lab.
 Comparative analysis between lock stitch and chain stitch.
 Theory on stitch class 700.
 Lab exercise where the students need to bring three different types of garments
and identify the stitch types.
14 Study of Needles  Needles: Anatomy of needles, Needle numbering systems, Needle types, 1 Contact
Relationship between thread Ticket no and needle size. Hour
15 Study of Seams  Definition of seam, Seam dimensions, Properties of seam, Seam Heading, 1 Contact
Classification of seams, Construction of various seams, Seam diagram of Hours / 5 Lab
various seams, Usage of various seam types, Relationship between seam Hours
types, fabric types and apparel types, ASTM standard nomenclature for
seams, Exhibition of either garments containing these seams or small
samples of different types of seams. Lab exercise where students have to
bring three different garments and identification of different seams in them.
Lab work where the students will construct these seams in appropriate
machines.
16 Assignment 2  Classifying fabrics based on fabric weights, Relation between fabric thickness 6 Lab Hours
Creating balanced and weight to needle size, Choosing appropriate Needle & Bobbin threads,
stitches using Adjusting the needle thread tension, Adjusting Bobbin thread tension,
Single Needle Lock Balanced and Unbalanced stitches, Role of tension in creating balanced
Stitch (SNLS) stitches, Practical experiment in creating balanced stitches by choosing
sewing machine fabrics belonging to different weight categories namely light weight,
Medium weight, heavy weight and difficult to sew fabrics like sheer fabrics
and elastomeric fabrics (20 Marks)
 Stitch / Seam book containing samples of various stitches and seams
accompanied with photographic evidence (10 Marks).
17 Understanding  Components of feed mechanisms. Relationship between feed lift, feed travel 1 Contact
Feed mechanisms & pitch, Drop feed mechanism and its working. Application and limitation of Hours / 3 Lab
and different feed drop feed. Quality issues. Needle feed mechanism and its working. Usage of Hours
types. needle feed in apparel manufacturing. Demonstration of needle feed in lab.
Differential feed and its working. Differential ratio calculations. Adjusting
differential ratio in the machine. Creation of ruffles, gathering or stretching
using differential feed. Variable top feed, Unison feed, Compound feed.
Understanding the applicability of different feed types based on quality and
operational requirements.
18 Understanding  Flat bed and its limitations, Raised bed and its applications, Cylinder bed 1 Contact
Machine Bed types with its applications, Post bed machines, Feed of the Arm machines, Side Hours / 2 Lab
and usages. bed machines. Hours
 Practical session in the lab developing samples for different applications
using different machine beds.
 Industrial visit to apparel manufacturing factories where students get
exposure to practical usage of machines taught and latest machines
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
 Demonstration of Machine workings in Lab

 Lectures, Seminars, Workshops and tutorials
 Working with Cutting, Sewing machines in the laboratory
 Industry Visit to apparel manufacturing factory
 Visit to Machinery shows exhibiting relevant Pre-production & Production machinery (Sewing)
 Industry Expert interaction and Field visits
NATURE OF ASSIGNMENTS
 Reproduction of standard stitches and seams
 Presentation
 Construction of mocks
 Stitch / seam books
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Continuous Assignment 1 : 30 Marks (Mid Continuous Assignment 2 : 30 Marks (End Term) End Term
Term) Exam/Jury : 40 Marks
Students (group of 2 students) have to Creating balanced stitches on 4 different types of fabrics Written Test
select 05 different types of fabrics and namely light weight, Medium weight, heavy weight and
make a presentation on spreading, cutting difficult to sew fabrics like sheer fabrics and elastomeric
and fusing technology to be used along with fabrics using appropriate needle, thread.
interlining types
EVALUATION MATRIX
Mid-Term/ End-Term/
End Term Evaluation (Exam/Jury) Total
Mid-Module Assessment End-Module Assessment
30 30 40 100
REFERENCE MATERIAL
S. No. Title Author Publisher

1 Carr and Latham's Technology of Clothing Manufacture Harold Carr, Barbara
Blackwell
Latham Publishing,
Revised by
ISBN:978-1-4051-
David.J.Tyler 6198-5
2 Apparel Manufacturing Sewn Product Analysis Ruth E. Glock, Grace I.
Pearson Education
Kunz ISBN:978-81-7758-
076-1
3 Apparel Manufacturing Handbook : Analysis, Principles and Jacob Sollinger Van Nostrand
Practice Reinhold Co
ISBN:978-04-4221-
904-8
4 Industrial Cutting of Textile Material Ineta Vilumsone- Woodhead
Nemes Publishing ISBN:
9780857091345
5 www.garmenco.org/751Astitchandseams/index.html
6 www.atlatt.com/flippdf/apparel_cat/apparel_cat-eng.html
7 www.ngaishing.com/en/hd.asp
8 https://www.youtube.com/user/PFAFF INDUSTRIAL
9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tstkdFSJXms&t=944s
10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU6umE-Kr34
11 http://www.teonline.com/knowledge-centre/fabric-welding.html
12 https://www.pressreader.com/india/stitch-
world/20170720/281513636225540
13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icSmmFTdx3w
INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENT
SPME Lab with the below listed Machinery

 Straight knife Cutting Machine
 Round knife Cutting Machine
 Band knife Cutting Machine
 Pin Table
 Notchers
 Drillers
 Fusing machine
 Single Needle Lock stitch Sewing (SNLS) Machine
 Single Needle Lock stitch Sewing Machine with under bed trimmer (SNLS-UBT)
 Fully Programmable Single Needle Lock Stitch machine
 Double Needle Lock stitch Sewing (DNLS) Machine with Split bar
 Single Needle Chain stitch machine (SNCS)
 Double needle Chain stitch (DNCS) sewing machine
 Feed of the Arm sewing machine (FOA)
 Multi needle Chain stitch machine.
 Three thread overlock Machine
 Four thread overlock Machine
 Five thread overlock Machine
 Three thread flat lock machine
 Four thread flat lock Machine

 Five thread flat lock machine
 Variable Top & Bottom feed SNLS machine.
 Unison feed SNLS machine
 Post bed machine with roller feed
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MATERIAL
 Different types of fusible collection
 Different types of Straight knife machine blades
 Sewing machine mechanic servicing kit
 Collection of different weight fabrics
 Collection of different types and sizes of needles for demonstration
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TEAM

 Faculty Advisor: Prof. Dr. A K Khare, NIFT Mumbai
 Subject Anchor: Mr. Muhilvannan, Associate Professor, NIFT Kannur
 Subject Co-Anchor: Mr. Anant Phani, Asst. Professor, NIFT Hyderabad
Hours/
Hours/
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 2
Practical 1
Spreading & 42
Tutorial Major - Core
BFT302M Cutting of Apparel 3
Products Studio Work
Studio Practice
Self-Study
*Teaching sessions to be planned for 14 weeks, excluding visits to fairs/exhibition and end term examination week
SUBJECT AIM
 Acquire basic understanding about Spreading & cutting Process techniques
 Provide opportunities to appreciate the fabric Management.
 Develop Ability to understand the Cut order planning.

Knowledge
 To endow students with a comprehensive understanding of the process flow, spreading and cutting techniques with reference to fabric
characteristics and garment design.
 Students will be able to identify & select fabric fault handling techniques keeping in mind with the waste minimization.
Skill
 Students will be able to do effective marker planning & prepare markers considering maximum fabric utilizations.
 Students will develop skills in Capacity calculations, cut order planning, documentation procedures keeping in mind with material &
manpower utilization.
Synthesis
 To Optimize the materials & manpower utilization in adhering to the process parameters in spreading & cutting
CONTENT
Sl .No. Topic Detailing Duration

(Hours)
1 Introduction to  Basic introduction to the cutting department, process flow in the Contact Hours:
cutting room cutting room, importance of cutting room. Theory : 02 Hrs
 Learning about basic terminologies in cutting room
2 Fabric features  Study of fabric and the garment design in relation to Spreading Contact Hours:
and garment and cutting requirement. Theory : 01 Hrs
design  Nap, Symmetry & asymmetry fabric, Grain, fabric Face, open Practical : 01 Hrs
width and tubular fabrics need to be discussed with practical
examples. Understanding Garment design with relevance to
fabric features.
 (Various types of Fabric swatches to be exhibited to the
students)
3 Marker modes &  Understanding Marker specifications, Types of Marker Modes Contact Hours:
methods (N/O/W, N/E/W, N/U/D), Marker methods. Theory : 04 Hrs
 Open and closed Markers, half garment marker, sectional Practical : 02 Hrs
marker, interlocking marker, marker for stepped spread,
continuous marker, scrambling.
 (videos/ Pictures of different markers & modes to be shown to
students)
 Comparison with different markers & ways to increase efficiency,
Application of CAD software in the industry. (By showing videos)

 Digitizing, Grading, Marker making & planning, plotting, auto
maker & efficiency.
4 Spreading modes  Understanding Spreading modes, Types of spreading modes Contact Hours:
& methods (N/O/W F/O/W, N/O/W F/F,N/U/D F/O/W, N/U/D , F/F) Theory : 04 Hrs
Spreading Methods. Practical : 03 Hrs
 Videos to be shown.
 Manual Spreading has to be demonstrated on tables in the lab
with different spreading modes.
5 Spreading &  Spreading & Marker making parameters in relation with Fabric & Contact Hours:
Marker Making garment types. Shade sorting of cloth pieces, Correct ply Theory : 03 Hrs
Requirements direction & adequate lay stability, alignment of ply, ply tension, Practical : 02 Hrs
static electricity, fused edges, set up for spreading,
 Showing videos & Pictures.
 Fabric utilization, fabric losses like Ends of ply losses, Ends of
piece losses, Edge losses, splicing losses, Remnant losses, Ticket
length losses. (To be discussed with references from industry)
 Students to make a miniature marker in class room& marker
efficiency variations to be discussed.
6  Marker Utilization variations on different fabric Contact Hours:

 Requirements for stripes & checks fabrics, pinning table, Theory : 02 Hrs
relaying, pattern repeat, mitering, check spikes, predominant
stripe, latest technology used in industry.
7 Assignment 1  Preparation of Markers for given fabric width. Contact Hours:
 Assignments to be briefed to students during marker & Practical : 02 Hrs

spreading mode session.
8 Cutting Process  Continuous cutting, Block cutting, Re cutting, Remnant cutting, , Contact Hours:
Quality parameters in cutting process, Position Marking Theory : 02 Hrs
 Videos/pictures to be shown to students
9 Preparatory  Off – loading, Shade sorting, Numbering, Bundling, Bundle ticket, Contact Hours:
process for sewing Bundle size Theory : 03 Hrs
 Fusing process.
10 Recording &  Different types of cutting room formats used in industry to be Contact Hours:
Documentation in discussed Theory : 02 Hrs
cutting room  Students are required to make Cutting room formats
11 Cut Order Planning  Introduction to COP, Capacity Calculation Contact Hours:

& Cost  Exercises on different cutting parameters like issue of cutting Theory : 05 Hrs
Optimization instructions, Marker Utilizations, Economic cut quantities, labor
cost, material cost, and fabric wastes.
 Discuss different types of COP software used in Industry.
12  Marker planning followed by Cut Order Planning for a given Contact Hours:
order Practical : 04Hrs
13  Industry Visit to Garment Manufacturing Unit (Mandatory)

 Visit to Fair/Exhibition
14  End Term Examination

 Lectures
 Demonstration
 Visual aids
 Videos
 Industry Visit: Garment Manufacturing Unit
Continuous Assignment 1 : 30 Continuous Assignment 2 : 30 Marks (End Term) End Term Exam :
Marks (Mid Term) 40 Marks
( In a group of 02 students) – Marker planning followed by Cut Order Planning with Written Test
Preparation of Markers for a for a given order (In a group of maximum 02 students)
given fabric width.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
 Evaluation based on assignments
 Written Test
EVALUATION MATRIX
Mid-Term/ End-Term/
End Term Evaluation (Exam/Jury) Total
Mid-Module Assessment End-Module Assessment
30 30 40 100
REFERENCE MATERIAL
S.No. Title Author Publisher

1 Apparel Manufacturing Jacob Solinger 3rd Edition
Hand Book
2 Clothing Technology Europa Lehrmittel 6th Edition
3 Technology of Clothing Carr & Latham 4th Edition
Manufacture Blackwell Publication
4 Apparel Manufacturing Ruth E.Glock 4th Edition
Sewn Product Analysis Grace I. Kunz
5 Knitted Clothing Terry Brackenbury Black well Publication
Technology
6 Introduction to Clothing Gerry Cooklin 2nd Edition
Manufacture Blackwell Publications
7 Materials Management in David J. Tyler A Division of Blackwell Scientific Publication
Clothing Production
8 Introduction to Clothing A.J.Chuter 2nd Edition
Production Management
 Lab for Spreading and cutting equipment. (Can be a part of PM lab or SPME lab depending on the space available).
 Spreading & Cutting table

 Spreading & Cutting materials/Tools

 Subject Anchor: Mr. Gangadhar Malik, Asst. Professor, NIFT Bhubaneswar
 Subject Co-Anchor:Ms. Priyadarshini, Asst. Professor, NIFT Hyderabad
Hours/
Hours/
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 2
Practical
Data Management 28
BFT303M for Apparel 3
Business Studio Work
Studio Practice
42
Self-Study 3
SUBJECT AIM
 To understand the concept of data management system.
 To understand a relational data modeling by using advance data base management technique
 To understand design and development of database techniques
 To understand the usage of data mining and business intelligent data for back end application may be suitable for AI system/E-
commerce application.
 To able to work as a member of a database design and Implementation team for apparel business.

Knowledge
 Data base design and concept
 Data management system
 Back end design application
Skill
 create structured data base system
 Demonstrate the usage of data base system for business application.

Synthesis
 Design and develop database system
 Presentation of data base with problem solving technique & business report
 Back end application for apparel business
CONTENT
Sl.No. Topic Detailing Duration (Hours)

1 Introduction to  Introduction of database 2 Hrs. reading
Data base Concepts  Purpose of Database Design
(2 Hrs.)  Database functioning
 How database work ?
 Advantage of database
 Three level Architecture for DBMS
2 Data Modeling  Introduction to Data Modeling 6 Hrs. reading/tutorial
(4 Hrs.)  Types of Data Models
 Introduction to ERD & DFD
 E-R Model
 Hierarchical Model
 Network Model
 Relational Model
 Introduction to Normalization
 Need for Normalization
 Normal Forms
3 Introduction of  Data mining (definition) 4 Hrs. reading
data mining and  understanding the Related technologies - Machine 4 Hrs. exploration
role of data Learning, DBMS, OLAP, Statistics

management  Purpose of Data Mining
system  Stages of the Data Mining Process
(4 Hrs.)  Data Mining Techniques
 Representation Methods & applications
 Data warehouse and DBMS
 Data preprocessing and data mining representation
 Understanding the representation of input data pattern
4 Introduction of  Getting Started 8Hrs. exploration
Data management  Creating a database
system  Creating tables
( 4)  Adding and Changing records in a database
 Changing the table design
 Entering and importing external data
5 Introduction of  Introduction of SQL 10 Hrs. exploration
data manipulation  Set operations
and representation  Aggregate Functions
technique  Introduction to Queries
(8 Hrs.)  Querying the database
 More about Queries
6 Introduction to  Creating Forms 8 Hrs. exploration
user interface  Form Design and layout
design &  Presentation of Data
presentation  Reports Design & layout
(6 Hrs.)  User Interface design switch board
 Usage of macro Using the goal seek command to forecast
 Switch Board
 Macro

 Online presentation and explanation for each session.
 Lab Demonstration / Assignment for developing understanding by exploration
 Assignments (Details of Assignment should be clearly given for process based subjects)
 Assignments for data management are based on developing the student’s aptitude of grasping the concepts of Data management
system
 The assignments are to be evaluated on the basis of how far the student has been able to use the software as a tool to achieve the
task.
 The assessment is on the basis of technical as well as Creative input.
 Class assignments may be given as a progressive manner.
 Project Assignment may be included related to data management for apparel business.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Continuous Assignment 1 : 30 Continuous Assignment 2 : 30 Marks (End Term) End Term Jury : 40 Marks
Marks (Mid Term)
Integrated project assignment Integrated project assignment Phase 2 evaluation Class project presentation
Phase 1 evaluation (Building up (Presentation of Data base management of demonstration
of data base management sewing product and Machinery equipment with
system sewing product and user interface form, query , business report and
Machinery equipment with switch board etc)
presentation of requirement
analysis, data flow diagram, E-R
Diagram, normalization with

presentation of Data
management format
EVALUATION MATRIX
Mid-Term/ End-Term/ End Term Evaluation

Total
Mid-Module Assessment End-Module Assessment (Exam/Jury)
30 30 40 100
REFERENCE MATERIAL
1 Database System Concepts Silberschatz, Korth and McGraw Hill
Sudarshan
2 An Introduction to Database Systems C.J Date Addison Wesley Longman, Inc
3 The Relational Model for Database E.F. Codd Addison Wesley Longman, Inc
Management Version 2
4 Database Management Systems, Getald V Post McGraw Hill
Designing and Building Business
Applications
5 Data Mining: Concepts and Techniques Jiawei Han, Jian
PeiMicheline Kamber
6 Data Mining The Textbook by Aggarwal
 Computer for 35 students Installed with data base management software
 LCD projector should be available in the computer

 System should installed with data base management software

 Faculty Advisor: Prof. Suhail Anwar, NIFT Delhi
Prof. Raghuram Jayaraman, NIFT Bengaluru
 Subject Anchor: Dr. Amar Tewari, Assoc. Professor, NIFT Gandhinagar
 Subject Co-Anchor: Ms. Amisha Mehta, Assoc. Professor, NIFT Gandhinagar
Hours/
Hours/
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 6
Pattern Making & Practical
Garment 84
BFT304M Construction II 7
(Dress with Studio Work
Sleeve & Collar) Studio Practice
42
Self-Study 3
Subject Aim:-
 To enable students to understand the fit control points in sleeves, collar and Dresses.
 To acquire knowledge and skill on different types Collars and Sleeves.
 To develop the ability to assemble a women’s upper torso garment with industrial standards in terms of pattern, operation breakdown,
seams, stitches and usage of compatible needle, thread, deskilling device and so on.
Learning Outcome:-
 Knowledge:Students will be able to identify, choose and apply the best industrial practices to produce a dress with sleeve and collar
with appropriate seams and stitches. They will learn how to develop the patterns of different dresses with different sleeves and collars
and how to construct the same with best industrial practices. They will be able to explain the function of suitable sewing machines and
deskilling devices to achieve quality and higher productivity to manufacture the above garments.
 Skill: Students will be able to make the patterns of collar, sleeve, dress and their variations. They will also able to construct the same to
achieve desired fit and finishes. They will be able to run suitable sewing machines and use deskilling devices to develop quality
garments with higher productivity
 Synthesis: Students will be able to appraise the techniques of manufacturing a dress with sleeve and collar with best practices in terms
of pattern making, operation breakdown and garment assembling to achieve quality garment
CONTENT
Session Content Transaction Model
(Contact hours/Self Study/ Reading /
Exploration / Mentoring
1. Introduction to different types of Sleeves Contact Hours (Practical): 6 hours
 Introduction to different types of sleeves and sleeves terminologies Self Study: 3 hours
 Consider various parameters controlling the fit and fall of sleeve.
 Understanding the concept of balance point in sleeve and its significance in fit
and fall.
2. Developing the Basic sleeves block with Muslin Fit Contact Hours (Practical): 6 hours
Self Study: 3 hours
3 Concept of “Set in” Sleeve and “grown-on” sleeve Contact Hours (Practical): 15 Hours
 Set in sleeve: Cap/ Puff/ Flare / Bishop Self Study: 6 hours
 Muslin fit of any two types of ‘Set in” Sleeve
 Adoption of sleeve to a lowered armhole and dropped armhole
 Introduction to grown on sleeve variation like Kimono, Dolman, Batwing, Reglan
etc.
 Muslin fit of any two types of “grown on” sleeve.
4 Assignment 1: One “set in” and one “grown on” sleeve. Contact Hours (Practical): 3 Hours
Self Study: 3 hours
5 Introduction to Collars Contact Hours (Practical): 12 hours
 Basic terminology of Collars Self Study: 6 hours
 Pattern making for different types of Collars like One Piece, Peter Pan, Sailor,
Mandarin, etc.
 Construction of One Piece, Peter Pan, and Mandarin Collar.

 Regular collar attachment at neck.
 Collar attachment at neck with binding (Peter Pan) and facing (Mandarin).
6 Industrial Visit / Market Visit Contact Hours (Practical): 6 Hrs
7 Concept of Torso Sloper Contact Hours (Practical): 12 hours

 Introduction to Fish dart and its difference from open ended darts Self Study: 3 hours
 Concept of torso sloper and its generation using the concepts of skirt and bodice
block.
 Muslin fit for the torso sloper
8 Assignment 2: Pattern and muslin fit of Torso Sloper. Contact Hours (Practical): 3 hours
Self Study: 3 hours
9 Development of Lining and Facing Contact Hours (Practical): 24 hours
 Introduction Lining and Facing Self Study: 12 hours
 Pattern making of Lining and Facing (Neck and Armhole) for torso sloper. Mentoring: 3 hours
 Construction of dress (use Torso Sloper) with Lining and Facing and attachment
of invisible zipper at center back (use special presser foot).
 Discussion on Fits of dresses – shift, sheath, box and tent.
 Discussion on variation of dresses – A line, Princess, Panel, Low waist, Gathered
and Pleated.
10 TERM Garment: Contact Hours (Practical): 3 hours
 Develop a Dress (with suitable sleeve and collar) from the torso sloper (Selection Self Study: 3 hours
of design to be done from magazine and approved by the concerned faculty). Mentoring: 3 hours
The dress should be kept simple like A-line, Flared or Gathered at waistline.
Emphasis should be given to follow industrial sewing process and finishes
11  End Term Evaluation of Term Garment 6 hours

Total Contact Hours (Practical):96
Self Study: 42 hours
Learning and Teaching Methods:-

 Lecture and demonstrations.
 Practical Classes
 Presentations
 Assignments
 Industry /Market Interaction
Nature of Assignments:-
 Patterns
 Samples
 Test Fits
 Prototype
Evaluation Criteria:-
 Understanding of Concepts & Assignments
 Skills: Neatness, Precision, On time work
 Test fit
 End Term Garments
Continuous Assignment 1: Continuous Assignment End Term Jury:

30 Marks (Mid Term) 2: 40 Marks
30 Marks (End Term)
Pattern and Construction Pattern and muslin fit of Develop a Dress with suitable sleeve and collar from the torso
of one “set in” and one Torso Sloper. sloper (Selection of design to be done from magazine and
“grown on” sleeve approved by the concerned faculty) .The dress should be kept
simple like A-line, Flared or Gathered at waistline. Emphasis
should be given to follow industrial sewing process and finishes
Reference Materials:-
SNO Title Author Publisher

1 Pattern Making for Fashion Design Helen Joseph Delhi; Pearson Education; 2009
Armstrong
2 Metric Pattern Cutting Winifred Aldrich New Delhi;Om Book Service;2005
3 Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear Winifred Aldrich Blackwell Science Ltd., London,1999
4 How to Draft Basic Patterns Kopp, Ralfo, Fairchild Publication, NY;1991

Zelin&LGross
5 Pattern Cutting and Making up‐ The Martin Shoben& Janet Butterworth Heinmann, Oxford;1995
Professional Approach Ward
6 Modern Sizing for Women’s and P.Kunick Philip Kunick Publication, London
Children’s Garments
7 Designing Pattern‐ A Fresh Approach Hillary Campbell New Delhi;Om Book Servie;2004
to Pattern Cutting
8 Dress Fitting Natalie Bray Blackwell Science Ltd., London;1994
9 Dress Pattern Designing Natalie Bray Blackwell Science Ltd , London;1994
10 More Dress Pattern Designing Natalie Bray Blackwell Science Ltd., London;1986
11 Sewing for the Apparel Industry Claire Shaeffer New Jersey;Prentice Hall, 2001
12 Sewing & Knitting Reader’s Digest Pty Ltd, 1993 Edition.
(Australia)
13 Creative Clothing Construction Allyne Bane Mcgrawhill, 1966
14 Apparel Manufacturing Handbook Jacob Solinger USA;Bobbin Media Corp;1988
15 Clothing Technologies for Fiber to Europa Lehrmittel Nourney;Verlag-Lehrmittel;1999
Fashion
16 Federal Standard FED‐STD‐751A,1983
Infrastructure requirements:-
 Pattern Making and Garment Construction Lab
 Dress forms.
 Single Needle Sleeve Attachment – Single Needle Operation – 10 pc
Material /Tools:-
 Pattern Making and Garment Construction Kit

 Faculty Advisor: Mr. S S Ray, Asso. Professor, NIFT Kolkata
 Subject Anchor: Dr. Jonali Bajpai, Asso. Professor, NIFT Bengaluru
 Subject Co-Anchor:Ms. Shweta Jain, Asst. Professor, NIFT Bengaluru
Hours/
Hours/
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 2
Fabric Science for Practical
28
apparel-III Tutorial Major - Core
BFT305M 2
(Finishing
Studio Work
Processes)
Studio Practice
Self-Study
SUBJECT AIM
 To learn various finishing processes for textiles
 To give an insight of various machineries used in finishing
 Evaluation of finishes
 To understand the importance of suitable process selection to meet the end use requirement
 Create awareness about impact of textile chemical processing on environment
Knowledge
 Understanding of finishing processes
 Familiarity of evaluation methods for finished fabrics
Skill
 Ability to compare and select the processes and product as per end use requirement
 Awareness about impact of textile chemical processing on environment
Synthesis
• Comparative analysis of various textile finishes on different fabrics
CONTENT
Sl.No. Topic Detailing Duration

(Hours)
1 General Finishing:  Classification of finishes, objectives of finishing Theory 1
 Finishes for wool, calendering, heat setting, shrinkage
Theory 1
control
2 Denim washes  acid, stone, enzyme, sand blast; other denim finishes- e.g. Theory 3
Chemical based -PP spray, Mechanical based- emery paper Practical 3
scraping, Khadi denims, cost based process selection Reading 3
 Construction and working principle of different washing and
Theory 2
drying machines, Garment spotting machines
Reading 3
3 Special Finishing  Methods of applying finishes and their functioning after

application: Wrinkle-free finishes, Anti-microbial, anti-
Theory 3
odour, stain repellant, soil release, water proof and
repellant, fire retardant, UV protective finishes
4 Technological  3-D printing, laser technology in denim finishing, water less
advancement in chemical dyeing, bio-finishes Theory 1
processing: Self-study 3
5  Industry visit to any chemical processing unit (finishing)

/denim washing unit
6 Harmful environmental  Impact of harmful chemicals-e.g. formaldehyde, urea, Theory 3
impact: fluorine, potassium permanganate etc; Terminologies-COD,

BOD, TDS, ppm, introduction to eco-friendly chemical
processing of textiles, Effluent treatment process, Self-study 3
Sustainability, Eco Labelling, International Eco standards-
Example-ISO14000
7  Evaluation methods: Test methods for fastness to washing,
rubbing, sunlight, perspiration, sublimation and gases;
introduction to grey scale, blue wool standards; test Theory 3
methods for water repellency test, anti-microbial test, UPF Practical 5
calculation test, stain repellency test, flammability test,
crease recovery test
8 End-term Examination

 Lectures
 Video tutorials for various processes
 Demonstration of different fabric defects (finishing)
 Finish evaluation demonstration in textile testing lab
 Industry visit- Textile processing unit/ denim washing unit
 Sample collection and documentation
 Report preparation
 Presentation
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Continuous Assignment 1 : 30 Marks (Mid Continuous Assignment 2 : 30 Marks (End Term) End Term Jury : 40
Term) Marks
Collection and documentation of sample for Documentation and presentation on recent Common Board
different finishes and fabric defects (finishing) advancement in: finishing methods and chemicals- Examination
Documentation and presentation on variety of through the reference of journal articles and books
product category available commercially for Documentation and presentation on various eco-
textile finishing, with their chemical friendly approaches adopted in textile finishing
composition, application and costing. methods and eco-friendly practices adopted by
manufacturers.
EVALUATION MATRIX

Total
30 30 40 100
REFERENCE MATERIAL

1 Textiles Fiber to Fabric B. P. Corbman 6th Edition
Tata McGraw - Hill Education
2 Chemistry and technology of fabric C. Tomasino North Carolina State University
preparation and finishing Raleigh, North Carolina
3 Bleaching, Dyeing & Chemical Technology E. R. Trotman Griffin; High Wycombe; 1984(6th
of textile fibres edition)
4 Technology of Finishing V. A. Shenai Sevak Publications; Mumbai

5 Chemical Processing of fibres and fabrics, Edited by Menachem Lewin Marcel Dekker Inc.; New York; 1984
Vol-II (functional finishes, Part-B) & Stephen B. Sello
6 An Introduction to Textile Finishing J. T. Marsh Big India Publication Ltd; Ajmer;
2005 (6th Edition)
7 Managing quality in the apparel industry P. V. Mehta & S. K. Bhardwaj New Age International; New Delhi;
1998
8 Principles of Textile Testing J. E. Booth CBS; New Delhi; 1996(3rd edition)
Additional e-resource
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/116102016/
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/116104045/
 Industry visit to textile chemical processing unit/ denim washing unit
 Textile testing lab for fastness and other evaluation test
 Videos on processes and performance of treated (finish) textile
 Textile finishes product catalogue

 Faculty Advisor: Ms. Bhavana Verma, Asso. Professor, NIFT Delhi
 Subject Anchor: Dr. Samuel Wesley, Asso. Professor, NIFT Chennai
 Subject Co-Anchor: Dr. Rashmi Thakur, Assistant Professor, NIFT Bengaluru
Hours/
Hours/
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 2
Practical
28
Marketing of Tutorial
BFT306MF 2 Major - Core (Floating)
Fashion Studio Work
Studio Practice
Self-Study
SUBJECT AIM
 Acquire knowledge and skills: aims to give students knowledge of marketing concepts in the context of fashion business and skills to
manage business challenges effectively.
 Provide opportunities: to face emerging challenges in today’s consumer market.
 Develop Ability: to understand and appreciate the market realities and apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations.

Knowledge
 Knowledge and understanding : of principles, concepts, facts and figures
Skill
 Communicate ideas: on comparing and contrasting existing business models
Synthesis
 Generate creative ideas independently: successful business models in the current omni-channel scenario
CONTENT
Sl. No. Topic Detailing Duration (Hours)

1 Introduction to  Concepts and Terminologies
Fashion  History
Business of Fashion –  Evolution
Global and Indian  Facts
Context  Figures
2
 Industry Trends
 Challenges
 Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
 Classroom discussion
2 Core Concepts of  Need, Want, Demand
Marketing  Exchange, Transaction
 Value, Satisfaction
 Products and Services
 Philosophies of Marketing 2
 Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
3 Environmental  Macro 2
Scanning  Micro
 Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
4 Applied Marketing  Segmentation
Model  Targeting
 Positioning
 Pedagogy 2
 Direct Teaching
5 Marketing Mix in the  7Ps of Marketing
New Economy  Pedagogy
2
 Direct Teaching
6& Concept to Execution  Types of Products
7 (Fashion Product)  5 Product Levels
 Product Attributes (Style, Design, Quality,
Features, Packaging and Brand)
 Product Mix
 New Product Development 2
 Product Lifecycle Management
 Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
8 PRICING of Fashion  New Product Pricing 2
Products  Product Mix Pricing
Strategies  Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
9 Consumer Access  Omni channel strategies
(Place)  Pedagogy
2
 Lecture by Industry expert
10 Integrated Marketing  Traditional
Communication  Digital
(Promotion)  Pedagogy 2
11 Service Marketing  Basic Concepts of CRM

 SERVQUAL
 Pedagogy 2
 Direct Teaching
12 Understanding the  Consumer Buying Behaviour/ Process
New Fashion  Emerging Consumer Segments
Consumer  Pedagogy
2
 Direct Teaching
13 Innovative Fashion  Current Success Stories 2
Marketing Practices  Pedagogy

14 Development of a 2
Business Model for a
Hypothetical Fashion
Brand (based on
application of
concepts)

 Group discussions, team working
 Industry interaction and Field visits
 Set projects, external or simulated briefs
 Presentations
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Two evaluation points during the semester- based on research and interaction
Mid-Term/Mid-Module Assessment
 Assignment Framework
Research on Marketing Mix of an existing Fashion Brand.
 Assignment Type
Classroom Presentation
End-Term/End-Module Assessment
Develop Marketing strategy for a new fashion product with reference to 4 P’s
 Assignment Type
Document and Presentation
End Term Evaluation
 Jury: Broad Framework

o Development of marketing strategy for a new fashion brand
EVALUATION CRITERIA
 Demonstration of conceptual clarity
 Ability to apply in multiple real life scenarios
 Clarity of expression
 Innovativeness of the project
 Relevance to the contextual issue
EVALUATION MATRIX

Total
30 30 40 100
REFERENCE MATERIAL
 Principle of Marketing - Philip Kotler and Armstrong
 Fashion Marketing – Mike Easy
 Equipped Classroom with Projector and White Board

 Faculty Advisor: Dr. Archana Gandhi, Asso. Professor, NIFT Delhi
 Subject Anchor: Dr. Sushil Raturi, Asso. Professor, NIFT Mumbai
 Subject Co-Anchor:Ms. Lipi Choudhary, Asst. Professor, NIFT Mumbai
Semester IV
Hours/
Hours/
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 1
Sewn Products and Practical 2
48
BFT401M Machinery & 3
Studio Work
Equipments - II Studio Practice
Self-Study
SUBJECT AIM
 Develop an understanding of Post-Production & Special machinery used in apparel manufacturing process with special emphasis
related to development of practical skills relating to operation of specialized machinery and functioning of Finishing Department.
 Exploration and relating the product features to requirements of different type of machinery involved.
 Provide opportunities to the students to get hands on experience on working mechanisms, mechanical elements & electronical
elements involved in various categories of industrial machines.

Knowledge
 Relate the impact of deskilling devices on productivity improvement in apparel manufacturing process
 Identify different types of interlinings and embroidery backing paper
 Identify the different types of cyclical sewing machines, embroidery machine parts and other special machines
 Understand the process of washing, fixing interlinings to a fabric and embroidery
Skill
 Analyze an apparel product for types of cyclical sewing machines and special machines required in an apparel manufacturing company.
 Able to analyze the requirements of finishing department based on a given garment.

 Create different patterns of button attachment by chancing the settings, create different types of button holes using the electronic
input boards, produce a perfectly finished apparel part with interlining by controlling fusing machine settings
 Justify the use of work-aids with respect to deskilling and productivity improvement
Synthesis
 Classify post-production machines and special machines based on features.
 Experiment with different ways to fasten buttons, embroidery using different machinery.
 Appraise the features of cyclical sewing machines meant for productivity, washing and embroidery effects possible.
CONTENT
1 Special machines  Operation of Single Needle lock stitch machine with under bed trimmer,
used in Apparel Programme the SNLS (UBT) machine to carry out repetitive task.
Manufacturing Understanding trimmer device and back tacking. Usage of needle
positioners. Contact
 Operation of Double needle lock stitch machine with split bar. Usage
analysis of DNLS in apparel industry by looking at various garments. Theory – 2.0 Hr.
 Machine elements of Multi Needle Chain stitch machines. Calculation of
gauge, application of looper, finger & blind loopers, Smocking using elastic Practical – 12.0 Hrs.
threads in multi needle chain stitch machine. Usage of Multi needle chain (under faculty guidance)
stitch machine for simultaneous pin tucks using folder. Application of
puller feed. Threading of multi needle chains stitch machine.
 Overlock machines: 3 thread overlock, 4 thread overlock & 5 thread
overlock machines. Parts of overlock machines, calculation of bight,
threading of overlock machines.

 Flat lock machines: 3 Thread flatlock, 4 thread flatlock & 5 Thread flatlock.
Threading of flat lock machines. Adjusting of SPI, Tension. Application of
flatlock machines in woven and knitted garments.
 Blind stitch: Usage of curved needles, Practical demonstration of blind
hem, Threading, Adjusting stitch depth, stitch length, stitch selector and
adjusting skip length.
 Assignment 1: Creation of 05 different mock constructions used in
standard apparel products like Front placket, Patch pocket with double
needle, Collar top stitch with double needle, Bottom / Sleeve hem with
flatlock, Bottom hem with blind stitch, Side seam with 3 Thread O/L, Waist
band attach with Multi Needle chain stitch, Elastic attach with Flatlock,
Side seam Feed of the arm. (30 Marks)
2 Understanding  Definition of seam pucker. Causes of seam puckering. Feed pucker and how to
Puckering and eliminate feed pucker, Tension pucker and its elimination, Displacement
Remedies. pucker and solutions for displacement pucker, Moisture pucker and seam grin.
 Students to bring one seam and identify reasons for pucker. 2 Contact Hour
3 Productivity  Definition of productivity, importance of productivity, definition of deskilling,

improvement outcomes of de skilling, classification of work aids, Usages of folders in apparel
using deskilling manufacturing. 1 Contact Hour / 1 Lab
devices  Different types of presser foot for deskilling (cording foot, ruffle foot, Hours
Compensated foot, Zipper foot etc)
 Students will have to choose a garment and analyze the same for
implementation of folders and other work aids.
 Concept of automated work stations. Brief introduction to the usage of
Automatic Sergers, Dart Sewing, Automatic welt pocket attaching, Automatic

patch pocket setting, Profile stitching machines, Automatic waist band
attaching machines in apparel industry. (Video demonstration)
4 Advancement in  X-Feed mechanism concept and video, Automatic jacket sleeve sew 2 Contact Hours
sewing machines machine concept, etc
5 Post Production  Finishing & Pressing quality parameters, elements of pressing, Types of Contact
Machinery pressing, Hand irons, Buck pressing, Application of buck pressing in shirt, Theory - 2.0 Hr.
trouser & Jacket manufacturing, Working principle and operating
parameters of form finishers, Introduction to steam tunnels, use of
carousel presses in suits manufacturing, under pressing.
 Industrial visit to a RMG factory (preferably trouser/jacket) to obtain Contact
practical exposure to cutting and finishing equipment. Practical – 03.0 Hrs.
(under faculty guidance)
6 Washers &  Working principles & operating parameters of washing machines. Types of Contact
Dryers washing. Types of dryers. Hydro extractors. Theory - 2.0 Hr.
7 Computerized  Kinematics of computerized embroidery machine. Digitizers, Embroidery Contact

embroidery design software, Types of frames, speed & productivity, Types of backing Theory – 01.0 Hr.
machines paper, Embroidery costing. Demonstration on creating embroidery designs Practical – 02.0 Hrs.
(under faculty guidance)
8 Technological  Digital fabric scanners, Integrated spreading & cutting rooms, Alternate Contact
advancements/In methods of joining materials, e.g. Fabric welding. Overhead material
novations handling systems. Theory – 03.0 Hrs.
9 Semi-Automatic  Working Principles of cyclical sewing machines, Basic adjustments required Contact
Sewing Machines to achieve the desired stitch pattern, Short Cycle M/C, Label sewing Theory - 1.0 Hr.
Machines, Cam Controlled, Work aids involved with cyclical sewing
machines, Operation of a Button sew Machine, Operation of a Button Hole Practical – 03.0 Hrs.
sew machine, Operation and adjustments of a Bartack machine. Practical (under faculty guidance)
Analysis: Choose one bottom and one top and analyze the bartacks for
stitch density, Button hole for pattern and stitch density, Button analysis
10  Practical Experimentation with Button Hole sew, Button Attach & Bartack Contact
 Development of samples using different types based on number of holes in
the button and sizes, Development of samples containing different button Practical – 04.0 Hrs.
holes derived through modifying button hole sizes and stitch densities, (Under faculty
Operating a Keyhole machine, Change settings in a keyhole machine, guidance)
Development of sample using different stitch patterns and stitch densities
in a bartack machine.
11 Assignment 2  (individual) - Development of samples containing different button holes Practical – 04.0 Hrs.
derived through modifying button hole sizes and stitch densities, (Under faculty
Operating a Keyhole machine, Change settings in a keyhole machine, guidance)
Development of sample using different stitch patterns and stitch densities
in a bartack machine.
 Demonstration of Machine workings in Lab

 Working with cyclical sewing machines, special machines in the laboratory
 Industry Visit to apparel manufacturing factory
 Visit to Machinery shows exhibiting relevant pre-production & post-production machinery
 Interaction with Industry experts and field visits
 Development of samples
 Development of proto types
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Continuous Assignment 1 : 30 Continuous Assignment 2 : 30 End Term Exam/Jury : 40 Marks

Marks Marks (End Term)
Creation of 05 different mock (Individual) - Development of (Jury) - Students in a group of maximum 02
constructions used in standard samples containing different would choose a product and identify different
apparel products like Front button holes derived through technology levels for the entire manufacturing
placket, Patch pocket with modifying button hole sizes and process (pre-production, sewing, post –
double needle, Collar top stitch stitch densities, and using production) and make a presentation
with double needle, Bottom / different stitch patterns and
Sleeve hem with flatlock, Bottom stitch densities in a bartack
hem with blind stitch, Side seam machine.
with 3 Thread O/L, Waist band
attach with Multi Needle chain
stitch, Elastic attach with
Flatlock, Side seam Feed of the

arm
EVALUATION MATRIX

Total
30 30 40 100
REFERENCE MATERIAL
1. Carr and Latham-Technology of clothing Manufacture
2. Glock and Kunz-Apparel Manufacturing :sewn Product analysis
3. Jacob Solinger-Apparel Manufacturing handbook
4. www.ngaishing.com/en/hd.asp
5. https://www.youtube.com/user/PFAFF INDUSTRIAL
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tstkdFSJXms&t=944s
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU6umE-Kr34
8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icSmmFTdx3w
9. https://www.pressreader.com/india/stitch-world/20170720/281513636225540
10. http://www.teonline.com/knowledge-centre/fabric-welding.html
 SPME Lab with the below listed Machinery

 Single head embroidery machine
 Button Stitch Machine
 Button hole Machine
 Key Button hole machine
 Bar tack machine
 Double Needle Lock stitch Sewing (DNLS) Machine with Split bar
 Single Needle Chain stitch machine (SNCS)
 Double needle Chain stitch (DNCS) sewing machine
 Feed of the Arm sewing machine (FOA)
 Multi needle Chain stitch machine.
 Three thread overlock Machine
 Four thread overlock Machine
 Five thread overlock Machine
 Three thread flat lock machine
 Four thread flat lock Machine
 Five thread flat lock machine
 Blind sew machine
 Entire folder set for formal shirt manufacturing
 Entire folder set for formal trousers manufacturing
 Embroidery thread collection & backing paper collection
 Different types of presser foots (Hemming foot, zipper foot, compensated presser foot, Teflon coated presser foot, Ruffling foot, Cording foot, tape
feeding foot, etc)
 All types of guides (Side, flower, curved etc)
 Different wash effect samples

 Subject Anchor: Mr. Muhilvannan, Asso. Professor, NIFt Kannur
 Subject Co-Anchor: Mr. Anant Phani, Asst. Professor, NIFT Hyderabad
Hours/
Hours/
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 2
Practical 2
56
Industrial Tutorial Major - Core
BFT402M 5
Engineering Studio Work
Studio Practice
42
Self-Study 3
SUBJECT AIM
 To provide understanding about the various concepts and significance of Industrial Engineering in garment and the related industry.
 To orient the students towards the improvement of job design and work environment using available tools of work-study and
ergonomics.
 To provide understanding of various work systems and its interaction with environment.
 To sensitize the students toward the working condition in industry and ergonomic concepts.
 To inculcate skills among the students for analysing and improving the existing methods, work place designs, working postures and
alternative suitable arrangements.
Knowledge
Machine Material Process
Students will be able to Students will be able to interpret Students will be able to use techniques of work-
handle machine and tools the challenges involved in study and ergonomics to improve job design
related to Work Study and handling of different materials. and work environment.
HumanFactorsMeasurement.
Skill
Technical Analytical Hands on Digital
Students will be able to conduct -
Students Will be able to Students will be able to method and work measurement
appreciate various breakdown the problem studies. They will be able to create
concepts and significance in to elemental level and ergonomic work environment.
of Industrial Engineering will be able to analyze it
in garment and the using Work-study
related industry. Principles.
Synthesis
Conceptual Contextual
Production Planning and Work station Design for Garment and Related
Will be able to apply Principles of Industries.
work Measurement and Analysis in
the work environment.
CONTENT

1 INTRODUCTION: Definition and scope of Industrial engineering, Contact hours (Theory-3) Reading
role of an industrial engineer in apparel industry. & Exploration
Self Study (3 hrs), AV
2 PRODUCTIVITY: Productivity: concept, definition, measurement, Contact hours (Theory-3) Reading
factors and techniques of productivity improvement, & Exploration
Work content and ineffective time. Self Study (6 hrs) , Case Study
3 WORK STUDY: Introduction, basic procedure, prerequisites of Contact hours (Theory-3) Reading
conducting a work study. The human factor in & Exploration
application of work study, influence of working Self Study (6 hrs)
conditions on work study.
4 METHOD STUDY: Introduction to method study and the selection of Contact hours (Theory-4 hrs &
job. Flow and handling of materials. The principles Practical- 8hrs), Reading &
of motion economy. Exploration, Self Study (9 hrs), Case
Lab Work Study
1) Recording Techniques using charts.
i) Outline process chart.
ii) Flow process chart.
iii) Multiple Activity Chart.
2) Recording Techniques using diagrams.
i) Flow diagram.
ii) String diagram.
3) Application of principle of motion economy:
Two handed process chart.
4) Assembling simple components-Pen assembly
5 WORK Work measurement: purpose, procedure, Contact hours (Theory-6 hrs &
MEASUREMENT: techniques. Work sampling, Time study, Practical- 8hrs)
predetermined time standards, Methods- Reading & Exploration
Time Measurement, General Sewing Data. Self Study (9 hrs)
Lab Work
1) Rating practice
2) Determining the standard time using:
i) Time study with digital stop watch.
6 ERGONOMICS: Introduction to ergonomics, Human factors in Contact hours (Theory-9 hrs&
designing man machine systems, Working conditions Practical- 12 hrs)

and environment. Reading & Exploration
Lab Work Self Study (9 hrs)
1) Development of anthropometric data for male Case Study
and female.
2) Measurement of heart beat rate, calorie
consumption parameters using:
i) Walking simulator.
ii) Cycle Ergo-meter.
3) Effect of human efficiency in work environments:
i) Noise.
ii) Light
4) Determination of the Relationship among
Ambient Lighting, Color and Production Efficiency
Industry visit

 Lectures, Practical, Audio-visual
 Case Studies/Group discussions, team working
 Self-directed study
 Industry interaction and Field visits: Transaction of curriculum/assignment in Industry, Expert sessions by industry/ academia resource
persons.
 Assignment: 1. Identify a process, improve it using method study principles and generate the standard data for the same using Work
Measurement Techniques, Transaction of curriculum/assignment in Industry. (30 Marks)
 Assignment: 2. identify a Work Station and improve it using ergonomics principles, Transaction of curriculum/assignment in Industry.
(30 Marks)
 End Term Jury (40 Marks)
EVALUATION CRITERIA
EVALUATION MATRIX

Total
30 30 40 100
REFERENCE MATERIAL
1) Ralph M Barnes, “ Motion and Time study design and measurement of work”, John Willey sons Inc. 2002., New York 1990
2) Randall P E, “Introduction to work study and organization and methods”, Butterworths, 1969.
3) O Gilberth, “A managers guide to work study”, Willey 1968.
4) ILO, “ Introduction to work study”, Geneva (Fourth revised edition)
5) Work Study Motion & Time Study 19th Edition by O. P. Khanna
6) Ergonomics, Work and Health by Stephen Pheasant, publisher Palgrave Macmillan
7) Exercise Physiology & Ergonomics by AsisGoswami, publisher Academic publisher.
8) Bridger R. S, “Introduction to Ergonomics”, Third Edition CRC Press, 14-Aug-2008
9) Dr.Prabir Jana &Dr. Manoj Tiwari, “ Industrial Engineering In Apparel Manufacturing”, Apparel Resources Pvt. Ltd, 2017
10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krCjsxDhNyM
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case-on-leather-products-industry-of-bangladesh-2169-0316-1000207.php?aid=86514
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 Class room, white board, LCD Projector
 Decibel meter- Precision sound level meters, a sound generator for a demonstration of frequencies and loudness, a model of the
human ear and charts, hearing protectors and earplugs.
 Lux Meter- Portable photometers for luminance and luminance measurement, light discrimination device, contrast sensitivity
measurement device, a model of the human eye and charts
 Cycle Ergo-meter/ Walking simulator
 A Complete Computerized Metabolic Card (High Speed O2 and CO2 Analyzers) to measure energy expenditure.
 A sophisticated work simulator with a wide range of attachments permits the measurement of a worker's power, maximum
lift/push/pull, endurance and strength.
 A Computerized Physiological Recording System to take measurements such as Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Electromyography,
Electrocardiogram and Electroencephalogram.
 A computerized potentiometric system for anthropometric which can be used to measure reach envelope, workstation/equipment
dimensions and upper limb movements
 Digital stopwatches
 Video Recorder, Timer Pro/ any other Software

 Faculty Advisor: Prof. Dr. PavanGodiawala, NIFT Gandhinagar
 Subject Anchor: Dr. Rajani Jain, Asso. Professor, NIFT Hyderabad

 Subject Co-Anchor:Mr. Rajesh KumarJha, Asst. Professor, NIFT Kannur
Hours/
Hours/
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 2
Practical
Introduction to 28
BFT403M Artificial 2
Studio Work
Intelligence
Studio Practice
Self-Study
SUBJECT AIM
To understand AI concepts and AI techniques , Knowledge Inference, Expert Systems, Decision Support Systems and advanced Intelligent
Systems

Knowledge
 Fundamentals of AI concepts and current issues.
 Understand and apply a range of AI techniques including search, logic-based reasoning, neural networks and reasoning with uncertain
information.
Skill
 Recognize computational problems suited to an intelligent system solution.
 Identify and list the basic issues of knowledge representation, blind and heuristic search.
Synthesis
 Understand the automation in garment manufacturing.
 Understand Robotics, 3Dbody scanning
 Understand automation in SCM and retailing
CONTENT

1 Introduction to  Introduction (a) What is AI? (b) Background/history (c) 2 hr. contact session
Artificial Spin-offs (d) High- 2 hr. exploration
Intelligence:  level overview of field (e) State of the art
 Intelligent agents: Perceive–reason–act loop (Problem
Solving)
2 Representation of  Game playing - Knowledge representation, 3 hr. contact session
Knowledge:  Knowledge representation using Predicate logic, 3 hr. exploration
Introduction to predicate calculus,
 Resolution, Use of predicate calculus, Knowledge
representation using other logic-
 Structured representation of knowledge.
3 Knowledge  Knowledge representation -Production based system, 3 hr. contact session
Inference: Frame based system. Inference - Backward chaining, 3 hr. exploration
Forward chaining, Rule value approach, Fuzzy reasoning
- Certainty factors, Speech Reorganization, Pattern
Reorganization, Image Processing.
4 Expert Systems:  Expert systems - Architecture of expert systems, Roles 2 hr. contact session
of expert systems - Knowledge Acquisition –Meta 2 hr. exploration
knowledge, Heuristics. Typical expert 2 hr. exploration(Industry visit)
 systems - MYCIN, DART, XOON, Expert systems shells
5 Intelligent Decision  Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems: Knowledge- 2 hr. contact session
Support Systems: Based System - Knowledge Acquisition
&Representation.
5 Reasoning -  Intelligent Systems over the Internet. 2 hr. contact session
Advanced  Introduction to automation in garment 2 hr. exploration
Intelligent Systems manufacturing
-  Automation in fabric inspection

 Automation in spreading and cutting
 Automation in material handling
 Application of robotics in garment manufacturing
 Automation in sewing technology
 3D body scanning
 Computer-aided design—garment designing and
patternmaking
 Advancements in production planning and control
 Recent developments in the garment supply chain
Management and Retailing
6  Industry Visit

 Demonstration
 Self-directed study and work experience
 Industry interaction
 Exploratory assignments-2
 Presentation-1
 Dissertation-final Jury
EVALUATION CRITERIA
EVALUATION MATRIX
Total
30 30 40 100
REFERENCE MATERIAL
1 Artificial Intelligence Kevin Night, Elaine Rich, Tata McGraw-Hill Education Private Limited, 3rd
Nair B. Edition, 2009, ISBN: 978-0070678163.
2 Introduction to AI and Dan W. Patterson Pearson Education, 2nd Edition, 2007. ISBN,
ES 0132097680.
3 Introduction to Expert Peter Jackson Pearson Education, 3rd Edition, 2007. ISBN-13: 978-
Systems 0201876864.
4 AI – A Modern Stuart Russel, Peter Pearson Education, 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-
Approach Norvig 0137903955.
5 Automation in Garment Rajkishore Nayak and A volume in The Textile Institute Book Series", ISBN:
Manufacturing Rajiv Padhye 978-0-08-101211-6
6 Artificial Intelligence: David L. Poole and Alan The entire book is available free in e-format
Foundations of K. Mackworth
Computational Agents
7 Apparel Manufacturing T. Karthik.P. Ganesan.D. CRC press

Technology Gopalakrishnan Taylor & Francis group
 Computer for 35 student
Faculty
 LCD projector should be available in the computer lab
Students
 Student should carry storage device pen drive.

 Faculty Advisor: Prof. Suhail Anwar, NIFT Delhi
Prof. Raghuram Jayaraman, NIFT Bengaluru
 Subject Anchor: Dr. Sudha Singh, Asso. Professor, NIFT Bengaluru
 Subject Co-Anchor:Dr. Angammal Santhi, Asso. Professor, NIFT Bengaluru
Hours/
Hours/
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 2
Practical
28
Understanding Tutorial Major - Core
BFT404M 3
Apparel Quality
Studio Work
Studio Practice
42
Self-Study 3
SUBJECT AIM
 Acquire knowledge and skills: Understanding of Quality Concepts, its importance, tools and techniques of quality control and
assurance specifically for garment industry. Skills acquired will be evaluation of workmanship and how to control the workmanship,
application of quality principles to the real life situations in solving quality issues
 Provide opportunities : Quality team, Member of technical team, Quality input required for Apparel Production Profile
 Develop Ability: To understand apparel quality standards, specifications and control procedures practiced in apparel manufacturing
set-up, through exploratory work.
Knowledge
Material Machine Process
Students would be able to identify the Students will be able to identify the Students will be able to comprehend Quality
quality aspects of raw materials and machines and equipments used for parameters in the apparel manufacturing process.
the apparel products. testing and inspection for raw Students will be able to extend the knowledge of
materials of apparel products. material and machine to perform inspection of
garments.
Skill
Analytical Technical Hands On
Students will be able to analyze the Students will be able to prepare Students will be able to perform inspection of
degree of non conformance and use quality specifications for raw different categories of apparel products.
statistical techniques for decision materials, apparel and processes.
making.
Synthesis
Conceptual Contextual
Students will be able to explain how quality is Students will be able to appraise the raw materials and apparel products and
integral in everyday life. assess the acceptability of the products.
CONTENT

1 Introduction to Quality  Evolution of Quality and its relation to product aesthetics Contact hours
 Definitions of quality by different quality gurus like Juran, Crosby, (Theory)- 4 hours
Garvin, Deming and ISO definition of Quality. Reading
 Dimensions of Quality
 Explanation of the related terms like Quality Assurance, Quality
Control and Quality management, Quality System, Quality & Grade.
 Holistic, Product, Producer and Customer perspectives of quality.
2 Standards and  Introduction to standards, Levels of standards, importance, sources Contact hours
Specifications of standards (various standard developing organizations and (Theory)- 3 hours
agencies involved in developing , assessing, and verifying product Exploration
quality and performance such as ASTM, AATCC, ANSI, BSI, ISO, etc.
 Specification- Need, importance, types, process of development of
specifications.
 Concept of Tolerances - limits, maximum, minimum and zero
 Relationship among standards, specifications and cost.
.3 Role of Inspection and  Introduction of Inspection and Testing Contact
Testing in Quality  Difference between Inspection and Testing hours(Theory)- 2
 Types of Inspection and Testing hours
 Understanding of Inspection and Inspection Loop. Stages of Reading
Inspection in Apparel Production, Pilot run , Inline and Final
inspection for continuous production
 Defects Terminology- Critical, Major, Minor
4 Inspection of Raw  Fabric Inspection and grading. Explanation of inspection Contact hours
materials for Apparel machines/equipments, grading of fabric (Theory)- 2 hours

Production  4 point & 10 point system of fabric inspection, their relevance on Exploration
quality and cost
 Inspection of Trims- Knowledge of technical specification of all trims
and possible defects. Sewing Threads, Embroidery Threads,
Interlining, Buttons, Zippers, Rivets, Tapes, Hook and Eye, etc.
5 Testing of Raw  Basic fabric tests important for apparel end use. Tests conducted for Contact hours
materials for Apparel strength properties of apparel, colorfastness tests, and abrasion with (Theory) - 2 hours
Production input of testing standards used, equipments used, test procedures Reading
and analysis of result.
 Testing of buttons, zippers, interlining and sewing threads with input
of testing standards used, equipments used, test procedures and
analysis of result.
6 Role of Quality and  Understanding quality procedures in sampling and sample Contact hours
Inspection Procedures development (quality requirements in proto, fit, size set, pre- (Theory)- 3 hours
in Sampling and pre production , sealer , TOP , shipment samples) Reading
production  Understanding quality in pre-production activities- Pattern making,
Grading, pre-production meeting and pilot run.
 Understanding quality control points during pattern making and
marker making. Pattern defects, marker defects.
7 Role of Quality and  Understanding quality parameters, quality check points and possible Contact hours
Inspection Procedures defects during spreading, cutting, bundling, ticketing, fusing, sewing, (Theory)- 5 hours
in Cutting, Fusing, seaming, embroidery, printing, ironing and pressing. Exploration
Sewing & Finishing  Documentation and record keeping of the defects in a production
line- Inline inspection reports, records of repairs, rejections, etc.
 Inspection procedures of garments components such as necklines,
collars, cuffs, waistbands, pockets, etc.
 Key inline check points for standard garment types such as shirt,
trouser, t-shirt and jeans
 Zoning of garments and classification of defects
8 Inspection Methods  How much to Inspect – Types of Sampling Contact hours
and Sampling  Statistical sampling- sample selection , normal, reduced , tightened, (Theory)- 4 hours
Procedures in Apparel single, double and multiple sample plans Reading
Production  Application of AOQL & AQL in Apparel Inspection
 Inspection procedures of final inspection and audit
9 Quality standards of  Assessment of buyer manuals, procedures, systems, defects Contact hours
apparel companies classifications , formats, standards followed (Theory)- 3 hours
 How to measure of garments Exploration
Reading
Industry Visit

 Demonstration: Practical exercise on defected garments for identification of defects, How to inspect and measure a garment, Formats
used in industry, etc.
 Case study
 Role play exercise
 Self-directed study
 Industry interaction and Field visits: Industry visit to understand the apparel manufacturing process and quality check points.
 Mid Term Evaluation
 Assignment Submission
 End Term Evaluation
EVALUATION CRITERIA
 Mid Term – Written Examination- 40%

 Assignment Submission- 20%
 End Term- Written Examination- 40%
EVALUATION MATRIX

Total
30 30 40 100
REFERENCE MATERIAL
1. Managing Quality in the Apparel Industry – Mehta & Bharadwaj
2. Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel – Sara J. Kadolph
3. Evaluating Apparel Quality – Anita A. Stamper, Sue Sharp, Linda B. Donnell
4. Juran’s Quality Control Handbook – J.M. Juran & Frank M. Gryna
5. Quality Manuals of various buyers
 Class room, Projector, testing lab

 Subject Anchor: Dr. Anupama Gupta, Asso. Professor, NIFT Bengaluru
 Subject Co-Anchor: Ms. Nupur Chopra, Asst. Professor, NIFT Gandhinagar
Hours/
Hours/
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 6
Pattern Making & Practical
84
Garment Tutorial Major - Core
BFT405M 7
Construction III Studio Work
(Formal Shirt)
Studio Practice
42
Self-Study 3
Subject Aim:-
 To enable students to understand the fit and control points of Shirt.
 To enable students to understand the fit control points in Bifurcated Garments.
 To understand scientific way of manipulating patterns to achieve the desired style line
 To understand standard construction techniques and assembling Men’s / Women’s Shirt.
 To understand standard construction techniques and assembling of Men’s/Women’s bifurcated garments.
Learning Outcome of the Subject:-
 Knowledge: Students will be able to identify, choose and apply the best industrial practices to produce a formal shirt and a bifurcated
garment with appropriate seams and stitches. They will learn how to develop the patterns of a formal shirt and a bifurcated garment
and how to construct the same with best industrial practices.They will be able to explain the function of suitable sewing machines and
deskilling devices to achieve quality and higher productivity to manufacture the above garments.
 Skill: Students will be able to make the patterns of formal shirt, a bifurcated garment and their variations. They will also be able to
construct the same to achieve desired fit and finishes. They will be able to run suitable sewing machines and use deskilling devices to
develop quality garments with higher productivity.
 Synthesis: Students will be able to appraise the techniques of manufacturing a shirt and a bifurcated garment from a specification
sheet with best practices in terms of pattern making, operation breakdown and garment assembling to achieve quality garment.
Content:
Session Content Transaction Model(Contact
hours/Self Study/ Reading /
Exploration / Mentoring
1. Introduction to Shirt
 Introduction and analysis of formal shirt to understand the Contact Hours (Practical): 18 Hours
manufacturing process
 Construction of different sleeve placket like continuous, square Self Study: 9 Hours
/diamond, and continuous diamond using deskilling device.
 Construction of cuff like Basic, French, Roll up using deskilling device.
 Introduction to different shirt placket, pocket and construction
techniques using deskilling devices.
2.  Developing a Men’s formal shirt Pattern and constructing the same with Contact Hours (Practical): 15 Hours
industrial techniques and standards. Self Study: 6 Hours
3. Assignment 1: Men’s formal Shirt pattern with constructed sample. Contact Hours (Practical): 3 Hours
Self Study: 3 Hours

4.  Industrial Visit / Market Visit Contact Hours (Practical): 6 Hours
5 Introduction to Bifurcated Garment: Contact Hours (Practical): 6 Hours
 Understanding bifurcated garments ‐ concept of crotch level,

extensions and crotch point Self Study: 3 Hours
 Terminology of bifurcated garments
 Importance and relevance of various parameters controlling the
fit and fall of trouser ‐ body rise /back seat angle / bottom
hem /waist shaping /out seam shaping /inseam shaping etc.
 Various leg line variations ‐ flared pants /baggy fit / culottes
/pedal pushers /shorts / Capri etc.
6  Concept of fly, waistband, Waistband Extension and bottom hem variations Contact Hours: 6 Hours
 Construction of Different types of waist band and waist band finishes. Self Study: 3 Hours
7  Various kinds of pockets – Side Pockets & Back welt pocket (Single/Double), Contact Hours (Practical) 6 Hours
pocket bags and jet pieces: Development of pattern and construction. Self Study: 3 Hours
8  Assignment 2: Developing Basic Trouser Block and Muslin Fit Contact Hours (Practical): 6 Hours
Self Study: 3 Hours
9  Learn to generate the pattern of overall and jump suit from the concept of Contact Hours (Practical): 9 Hours
shirt, bodice, trouser and torso. Self Study: 5 Hours
 Bibs and Straps
10  Term Garment: Developing pattern of any Bifurcated garment from a Contact Hours (Practical): 15 Hours
Specification sheet and construction of the developed pattern with Self Study: 7 Hours
industrial techniques and standards. Mentoring: 7 Hours
11  End Term Evaluation of Term Garment Contact Hours (Practical): 6 Hours
Total Contact Hours (Practical): 84 hours
Self Study: 42 hours
Learning and Teaching Methods:-

 Lecture and demonstrations.
 Practical Classes
 Presentations
 Assignments
Nature of Assignments:-
 Patterns
 Samples
 Test Fits
 Prototype
Evaluation Criteria:
 Understanding of Concepts & Assignments
 Skills: Neatness, Precision, On time work
 Test fit
 End Term Garments
Evaluation Criteria:-
Continuous Assignment 1 : 30 Marks Continuous Assignment 2 : 30 End Term Jury : 40 Marks

(Mid Term) Marks (End Term)
Men’s formal Shirt pattern with Developing Basic Trouser Block Developing pattern of any Bifurcated garment
constructed sample. and Muslin Fit from a Specification sheet and construction of
the developed pattern with industrial
techniques and standards.
Reference Materials: -
SNO Title Author Publisher
1 Pattern Making for Fashion Design Helen Joseph Armstrong Delhi; Pearson Education; 2009
2 Metric Pattern Cutting Winifred Aldrich New Delhi;Om Book Service;2005
3 Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear Winifred Aldrich Blackwell Science Ltd.,
London,1999
4 How to Draft Basic Patterns Kopp, Ralfo, Zelin&LGross Fairchild Publication, NY;1991
5 Pattern Cutting and Making up‐ The Professional Martin Shoben& Janet Butterworth Heinmann,
Approach Ward Oxford;1995
6 Modern Sizing for Women’s and Children’s P.Kunick Philip Kunick Publication, London
Garments
7 Designing Pattern‐ A Fresh Approach to Pattern Hillary Campbell New Delhi;Om Book Servie;2004
Cutting
8 Dress Fitting Natalie Bray Blackwell Science Ltd.,
London;1994
9 Dress Pattern Designing Natalie Bray Blackwell Science Ltd ,
London;1994
10 More Dress Pattern Designing Natalie Bray Blackwell Science Ltd.,
London;1986
11 Sewing for the Apparel Industry Claire Shaeffer New Jersey;Prentice Hall, 2001
12 Sewing & Knitting Reader’s Digest (Australia) Pty Ltd, 1993 Edition.
13 Creative Clothing Construction Allyne Bane Mcgrawhill, 1966

14 Apparel Manufacturing Handbook Jacob Solinger USA;Bobbin Media Corp;1988
15 Clothing Technologies for Fiber to Fashion Europa Lehrmittel Nourney;Verlag-Lehrmittel;1999
16 Federal Standard FED‐STD‐751A,1983
Infrastructure requirements
 Pattern Making and Garment Construction Lab
 Dress forms
 4 Needle Placket Machine – 2 pc
 Top Center Plait Hemmer – 2 pc
 Imitation Folder – 2 pc
 Top Center Plait Binder – 2 pc
 Plait Folder with Interlining – 2 pc
 Single Needle Shoulder Top Stitch Attachment – 10 pc
 Sleeve Placket Binder – 10 pc
 Openable Top Swing Hemmer – 10 pc
 Continuous Type Down Turn Elastic Hemmer - with Sting – 2 pc
 Belt Loop Folder – 1 pc
 Teflon Presser Foot – 5 pc
 Pocket Hemmer for SNLS – 10 pc
 Pocket Hemmer for DNLS – 10 pc
 Blind Stitch Hemming Folder – 2 pc
Material/ Tools
 Pattern Making and Garment Construction Kit

 Faculty Advisor: Mr. S S Ray, Asso. Professor, NIFT Kolkata
 Subject Anchor: Dr. Jonali Bajpai, Asso. Professor, NIFT Bengaluru
 Subject Co-Anchor:Ms. Shweta Jain, Asst. Professor, NIFT Bengaluru
Hours/
Hours/
Week
(14 weeks)*
Lecture 2
Practical
28
Retail Technology Tutorial Major - Core (Floating)
BFT406MF 2
Management Studio Work
Studio Practice
Self-Study
SUBJECT AIM
 Acquire knowledge and skills: Identify, interpret and evaluate information sources related to consumer marketing with the emphasis on
the use of information technologies.
 Provide opportunities: to face emerging technology challenges in current retail space.
 Develop Ability: to understand and appreciate the evolving technology landscape with respect to consumer needs and apply theoretical
concepts to real-life situations.

Knowledge
 Student will be able to identify and describe various aspects of retail functioning in context to store management
Skill
 Analytical Skills-Students will be able to analyze different aspects of in store merchandising like visual merchandising with emphasis on Fashion
 Technical Skills:Students will be able to apply Planning tools for Inventory Management and CRM in context to retail management
 Hands- on Skills- Student would be able to make Store layouts
Synthesis
 Conceptually Students will be able to understand strategies related to Retail Management and its implication is fashion business
 Contextually Students will be able to apply strategies of retail management in context to logistic, inventory and store management in Fashion retail
CONTENT

1 Introduction to Retailing Concepts and Terminologies 2
– Global and Indian  History
Perspective  Evolution
 Facts
 Figures
 Industry Trends
 Challenges
Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
2 Retail ownerships and Retailer Characteristics, 2
Formats Types of Retailers –
Food, General
Merchandise, Non-store
Types of Ownership
Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
3 Current Trends and  e-retailing, 2

Success Stories  Rural Retailing
 Airport Retailing
Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
4 Strategic Retail Planning Retail Strategy & 2
Elements of Retail Mix
Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
5 Ethical and Legal Retail Laws 2
Considerations in Pedagogy
Retailing – Indian  Lecture by Industry expert
Perspective
6 Evaluation point 1 Students to select a retail organization, study and analyze its 2
retail mix
7 Retail Technologies for Front-end Management 2
Seamless Retail  Apps and Mobile Wallet cards
 Alternative checkout methods
 Internet of things (IoT)
 E-commerce anti-fraud tools
 Blockchain and bitcoin
 Virtual/Digital assistants
 Visual search technology
 Chatbots (artificial intelligence)
Pedagogy
 Presentation /Demonstration/discussion by
Industry expert
8 Retail Software  Point of Sale 2
how technology (e.g.,  Supply Chain
customer databases,  Warehousing
integrated systems, and  Inventory Management
buying and sales  Visual Merchandising and Store Planning
forecasting systems) is Pedagogy
used to support retail  Presentation /Demonstration/discussion by
businesses Industry expert
9 Store Management Responsibilities, Recruiting, Motivating, Evaluating store 2
employees, Controlling of cost and inventory
Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
10 Store location and visual merchandising, store layouts and presentation 2
Display location Strategy
Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
11 Retail Customer different customer service 2
management strategies that can be used to improve the consumer
experience
Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
12 Retail Operations and flow of goods and services in a retail environment- inventory 2
Inventory Management control, supply chain,
and risk management
Pedagogy
 Direct Teaching
13 Evaluation point 2 Development of a Concept of Retail App for a specific 2
consumer requirement – Dummy Model (Ideation Process )
Classroom Presentation for Evaluation (Individual/Group)
14 Introduction to e- Concepts and Terminologies 2
commerce Pedagogy

 Industry interaction and Field visits
 Set projects, external or simulated briefs
 Presentations
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Two evaluation point Briefings, lectures, tutorials s during the semester and End term exam.
Mid-Term/Mid-Module Assessment
Research on Elements of Retail mix for an existing Retail Brand.
 Assignment Type
Classroom Presentation
End-Term/End-Module Assessment
New Retail Technology
 Assignment Type
Document and Presentation
End Term Evaluation

Jury: Broad Framework
New Retail Technology
EVALUATION CRITERIA
 Demonstration of conceptual clarity
 Ability to apply in multiple real life scenarios
 Clarity of expression
 Innovativeness of the project
 Relevance to the contextual issue
EVALUATION MATRIX

Total
30 30 40 100
REFERENCE MATERIAL
 Retailing Management - Levy & Weitz
 Retail Management-A Strategic Approach - Berman & Evans
 Equipped Classroom with Projector and White Board and Computer Labs with requisite softwares for demonstration.

 Subject Anchor: Dr. Sushil Raturi, Asso. Professor, NIFT Mumbai
 Subject Co-Anchor:Ms. Lipi Choudhary, Asst. Professor, NIFT Mumbai

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LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE SUBJECT

 Reproduce a seam with exact technical specifications.

Sl.No. Topic Detailing Duration

loopers, thread fingers.

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

 Demonstration of Machine workings in Lab

S. No. Title Author Publisher

SPME Lab with the below listed Machinery

 Four thread flat lock Machine

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TEAM

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE SUBJECT

Sl .No. Topic Detailing Duration

Application of CAD software in the industry. (By showing videos)

6  Marker Utilization variations on different fabric Contact Hours:

7 Assignment 1  Preparation of Markers for given fabric width. Contact Hours:

 Assignments to be briefed to students during marker & Practical : 02 Hrs

11 Cut Order Planning  Introduction to COP, Capacity Calculation Contact Hours:

13  Industry Visit to Garment Manufacturing Unit (Mandatory)

14  End Term Examination

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

S.No. Title Author Publisher

 Spreading & Cutting table

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TEAM

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE SUBJECT

 Demonstrate the usage of data base system for business application.

Sl.No. Topic Detailing Duration (Hours)

role of data Learning, DBMS, OLAP, Statistics

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

Diagram, normalization with

Mid-Term/ End-Term/ End Term Evaluation

 LCD projector should be available in the computer

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TEAM

 Construction of One Piece, Peter Pan, and Mandarin Collar.

7 Concept of Torso Sloper Contact Hours (Practical): 12 hours

11  End Term Evaluation of Term Garment 6 hours

Learning and Teaching Methods:-

Continuous Assignment 1: Continuous Assignment End Term Jury:

SNO Title Author Publisher

4 How to Draft Basic Patterns Kopp, Ralfo, Fairchild Publication, NY;1991

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TEAM

• Comparative analysis of various textile finishes on different fabrics

Sl.No. Topic Detailing Duration

3 Special Finishing  Methods of applying finishes and their functioning after

5  Industry visit to any chemical processing unit (finishing)

impact: fluorine, potassium permanganate etc; Terminologies-COD,

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

Mid-Term/ End-Term/ End Term Evaluation

S.No. Title Author Publisher

4 Technology of Finishing V. A. Shenai Sevak Publications; Mumbai

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TEAM

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE SUBJECT

Sl. No. Topic Detailing Duration (Hours)

11 Service Marketing  Basic Concepts of CRM

 Lecture by Industry expert

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

End Term Evaluation

 Jury: Broad Framework

Mid-Term/ End-Term/ End Term Evaluation

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TEAM

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE SUBJECT