FASHION DESIGNING (865) Aims: 1. To provide knowledge of various fashion trends 3. To enable the students to develop interest in and textiles. research for various projects and develop appropriate skills in designing dresses. 2. To inculcate the interest and to develop a sense of appreciation and creative expression in selection of 4. To enable students to acquire basic knowledge ready-made clothes. about textiles necessary to select better fabrics for Apparel and designing clothes. CLASS XI There will be two papers in the subject: (v) Careers in Fashion Paper I: Theory: 3 hours …… 70 marks Various career options: Fashion Designer, Merchandiser, Buying Agent, Production in Paper II: Practical Work: …… 30 marks charge, Teacher, Pattern Maker, Sample maker, Stylist, Buyer for multi designer stores, PAPER I – THEORY (70 Marks) Exporter, Fashion Journalism. Question 1 is compulsory. Candidates will be required (vi) Fashion Terminology to answer four questions out of seven questions. Corset, Jodhpurs, Achkan, Grain Line, Camouflage, Silhouette, Cummerbund, 1. Introduction to Fashion Gusset, Flounce, Trend, Style, Bias, Cluster, (i) Definitions of Fashion Rouching, Shirring, Gathers, Pleats, Tucks. Definition and understanding of the terms. Fashion can be defined as the idea or style in a field like fashion designing, currently 2. Design Details accepted by a given segment of the population. (i) Types of designs (ii) Classification of Fashion Natural The following topics are to be covered briefly: Abstract Haute Couture, High Fashion/Street, Knock Geometrical off, Line Production, Prêt-o Porter, Made to Decorative/ Ornamental Measure (Tailored), Classics, Fads. (ii) Elements of Design (iii)Fashion Cycle Line Self- explanatory Shape/Form (iv) Fashion and current trends Space Fashion and current trends to be taught, Colour highlighting the fact that the fashion and Texture trends keep changing. Pattern 222 (iii) Principles of Design Blood Proportion Chocolate Balance Coffee/Tea Rhythm Grease Emphasis Nail Polish Harmony (ii) Stain Removal Methods Dip Method 3. Wardrobe Planning Sponge Method (i) Different figure types Steam Method An understanding of: (iii) Storage and Maintenance of Clothes Ideal Figure Type Importance and Function of Closet Triangular Figure Type Organization; Inverted Triangular Figure Type Storage of special clothes: Storage of Rectangular Figure Type Velvet, Brocade, Tissue, Suede, Organza; Hourglass Figure Type Storing of Knits, Lingerie, Underwear, Socks and Hosiery, Gloves, Belts, Shoes, Diamond-shaped Figure Type Handbags, Hats, Scarves, Jewellery. Tubular Figure Type Maintenance: General tips on how to take Rounded Figure Type care of clothes of all types and materials. (ii) Buying Fabrics (iv) Principles of Closet Organization Shopping for fabrics Visibility, Special buying considerations Reachability Underlining fabrics -- types and selection Grouping by Category (iii)Clothing as a powerful resource PAPER II - PRACTICAL WORK (30 Marks) Life cycle clothing needs Candidates will be expected to complete the practical Professional Image Types - typical fields work listed below and maintain a Journal for the and recommended dress for each. same. 4. Designers The journal will be assessed internally by the Learning in detail about five Indian and five Teacher out of 30 Marks. International designers (one Japanese, one Italian, one French, one American and one List of Practical Work to be done throughout the year British) along with their styles of clothes. 1. Creative use of various types of decorations 5. Care of Clothes Hand embroidery stitches (i) Some common stains and their removal: Outline stitches Ink Back Stitch, Stem Stitch, Chain Stitch Lipstick Filling stitches Oil Paint Satin Stitch, Herringbone Stitch, Long and Perfume Short Stitch. Perspiration Fancy stitches Water Feather Stitch, Buttonhole Stitch, Bullion Ball point Pen Stitch and Trellis 223 2. Cutting and finishing techniques 4. Taking Body Measurements Seams Horizontal Measurements Stitched and Pinked, Turned and Stitched, Hand-Overcast, French, Flat-felled Bust, Waist, Hips, X Back, X Chest, Neck, Tucks Shoulder, Armhole, Dart Separation Pin Tuck, Shell Tuck, Vertical Measurements Pleats Nape to Waist, Shoulder to Waist, Armhole Knife, Box, Inverted Box depth, Waist to Knee, Waist to Hip Gathers Neckline facings Sleeve Measurements Shaped, Bias and piping for Round neck and Length to wrist, Upper arm girth, Wrist Square neck Fasteners Trouser Measurements Hook and Eye, Button and Buttonhole, Press Body rise, Side seam, Knee girth, bottom Buttons width Plackets Even hem placket Sources of buying various fabrics needed for Apparel Hem finishes Slant hemming and Slip Hemming Introduction to various markets to buy required fabric 3. Basic Illustration Learning to draw mechanical croque 5. Workshop on Accessory making How to flesh out croque Costume jewellery: out of scrap, beads, paper The 8 head and 10 head proportions beads, paper quilling Clothing the croque --- 2 western and 2 Indian outfits 224 CLASS XII There will be two papers in the subject: Identification, properties, uses, Paper I: Theory: 3 hours …… 70 marks advantages and disadvantages of the Paper II: Practical Work: 3 hours …… 30 marks above. (ii) Manufactured fibres - Rayon, Polyester, PAPER I – THEORY (70 Marks) Nylon, Acrylic, Acetate, spandex. Candidates will be required to answer five questions, Identification, properties, uses, including at least two questions from Section A and advantages and disadvantages of the two questions from Section B. above. SECTION A (c) Fibre Properties. TEXTILES A broad understanding of terms describing fibres and their properties in order to 1. Introduction to Textiles understand their nature and how they (a) Definitions of textiles, fibre, yarn and fabric contribute to fabric properties. and their qualities. (i) Essential or primary properties - length to An introduction to textiles by identifying width ratio, density, tenacity, flexibility, textiles currently available in the market. cohesiveness. Understanding of textiles by defining basic terms such as: fibre, yarn, fabric, finish, (ii) Secondary properties - abrasion textile. resistance, absorbency, elongation, Uses of textiles in the following aspects of life resiliency, elastic recovery, electrical should be discussed briefly: Apparel, conductivity, elasticity, luster, heat household, industrial & medical. conductivity. The components of serviceability of textile 3. Yarn products should be explained with reference to: aesthetics, durability, comfort, (a) Yarn formation: Opening, cleaning, carding, appearance, retention and care. combing, drawing, roving, spinning. (b) Importance of the textile industry (i) Yarn Processing Importance of the textile industry to the Spun and Filament yarns: definition and Economy of India - a brief discussion on its examples. contribution to the GDP, employment & (ii) Production of Spun and Filament Yarns: export. Spun yarn: 2. Textile Fibres Ring Spinning: Opening, cleaning, (a) Types of fibres. carding, combing, drawing, roving, Staple and filament fibres - definition and spinning (a brief understanding of each examples. process). (b) Classification of textile fibres based on Origin: Filament yarn: Natural and Manufactured fibres. (i) Natural Fibres (Plant and animal origin). Chemical spinning: Types - Wet spinning, Cellulosic fibres: Cotton, Flax, linen, Melt spinning, Dry spinning (a brief jute, hemp; understanding of each process). Protein fibres - Wool, Silk; 225 (b) Yarn twist. Henna (Mehendi), Turmeric and Beetroot for Importance, uses and advantages of yarn dyeing of fabrics. twist; amount of twist and how it Advantages of using natural dyes over contributes to strength and appearance. synthetic dyes. Types of yarns and their qualities - Single, (c) Indian Textiles: Paithani, Patola, Ply and Fancy. Pochampali, Baluchar Butidar, (c) Blends. Maheshwari, Mekhala Chadhar and Meaning, advantages and examples of Kanjeevaram. blends. Short notes on the following traditional saris with respect to origin, raw materials used, 4. Fabric Construction Techniques technique/s used, colours and designs: - (a) Weaving: Characteristics, advantages, Paithani, Patola, Pochampalli, Baluchari disadvantages and uses. Maheshwari, Mekhala Chadhar and Understanding basic terminology: Warp, weft Kanjeevaram.. and grain. (d) Drapes Process of weaving: a basic understanding of Different sari drape styles in India: the loom and its operations; (i) Nine-yard Maharashtrian style (ii) Gujarati style The three basic weaves: (iii) Coorg style Plain Weave – its variations (Basket and Rib). Description of the above drape styles along Twill Weave –its variations (Uneven and with sketching. Even) Satin and Sateen Weave SECTION B A brief idea of construction, characteristics, FASHION AND APPAREL advantages, disadvantages and uses of the 6. History of Fashion in Europe: 1901-1950 above weaves. (a) 1901-1920: Edwardian period / Labelle (b) Other fabric constructions: Knitting, Knotting Epoque / World War I. (macramé), Crochet, Braiding and Lace - to A brief historical background; The effect be explained briefly. of War on Fashions. Basic understanding of the making, use and characteristics of the above. Influences on Fashion- The French couture, changing role of women, advent Difference between woven and knit fabrics. of the automobile and influence of the (c) Non-Wovens – Leather, Suede, Fur, Felt, American high