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- Encourage students to explore the creative possibilities of revealing and concealing different aspects of
the underlying form through strategic draping.
- Foster an environment conducive to experimentation and innovation, where students can push the
boundaries of conventional draping techniques to achieve unique and visually captivating compositions.

Key points to note
- Fabric Selection: Stress the significance of thoughtful fabric selection in achieving desired draping outcomes,
highlighting the diverse characteristics and behaviors exhibited by different types of fabric.
- Understanding Form: Foster a deep understanding of the underlying form and its impact on the draping
process, empowering students to leverage form to enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of their
designs.

- Precision and Creativity: Strike a balance between precision and creativity, encouraging students to exercise
precision in execution while embracing creative freedom to explore innovative draping solutions.
- Practice and Patience: Emphasize the iterative nature of mastering draping skills, emphasizing the importance
of consistent practice, perseverance, and a willingness to learn from both successes and setbacks.
Conclusion
The cloth draping exercise serves as a cornerstone in the development of students’ proficiency in fashion design,
providing them with invaluable hands on experience in manipulating fabric to bring their creative visions to life.
Through dedicated practice and guidance, students can cultivate a nuanced understanding of draping techniques,
laying a solid foundation for their future endeavors in the dynamic field of fashion design.

Stitch Property and 3D Property

Objectives : At the end of this exercise you shall be able to:
• versatility, unique features
• open-source, Idynami brushes.

Requirements

Tools/Materials
• PC/Laptop with windows
• 3D Printing, Modeling
Procedure

1 Introduction to stitch property
- Define stitch property as the characteristics of individual stitches in fabric construction.
- Discuss the significance of stitch properties in garment construction and textile design.
2 Exploration of stitch properties
- Identify and examine different types of stitch properties such as tension, density, elasticity, and formation.
- Conduct practical exercises to demonstrate the impact of each stitch property on fabric appearance,
strength, and stretch.
3 Hands-on practice
- Provide hands-on experience with various stitching techniques, adjusting stitch properties to achieve
desired outcomes.
- Encourage experimentation with different fabrics to observe how stitch properties vary with material type
and construction.

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CITS : Apparel - Sewing Technology - Exercise 22-28