FT6007

LEATHER GARMENT TECHNOLOGY

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVE:
To introduce the students to the manufacture of leather garments and other production parameters
influencing productivity
UNIT I OVERVIEW AND FABRICATION OF LEATHER GARMENTS PRODUCTION
AND PLANNING
14
Classification of leather garments; Grading and assorting of leathers for leather garments; Property
requirements for leather and lining materials; Accessories for leather garments; various types of
fasteners, fittings and other accessories. Alternative materials and their adaptability for garments.
Nomenclature used for component identification in various leather garments Wallet, hand bags,
Executive bags etc. operational sequences in leather garments production.
UNIT II FABRICATION OF LEATHER GARMENTS CUTTING, CLICKING AND
ASSEMBLING
5
Hand and machine cutting, knives and tools Preparation and handling. Pattern interlocking / nesting
for material optimization. Factors influencing cutting value. Various types of assembly techniques for
leather garments. Pre-assembly and assembly techniques skiving, splitting, folding, sewing etc.
UNIT III PROCESS SCHEDULING AND LINE BALANCING
4
Quality control measures in leather garment manufacture.
UNIT IV DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
12
Basic design development measurement/sizing for various types of leather garments pattern
grading for leather garments. CAD application for leather garments design and production; Analysis of
fashion and material trends.
UNIT V ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
10
Project feasibility reports for leather; Plant layout, Costing and pricing for leather garments and
garments. Analysis of international market trends for garments Europe, USA and other markets.
Social auditing of leather garments, occational Health and Safety, ISO 9000 and 14000.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
The students would understand interdisciplinary nature of this field and appreciate the processes
involved in leather garment fabrication
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Skiving Manual, First Edition, 1994 CLRI, Chennai.
2. A Course Manual on Leather Garment Pattern Designing, 2007 CLRI Chennai.
3. Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear, Winifred Aldrich, BSP Professional Books, London, 1990.
REFERENCES:
1. Pattern Making Manual Womens Garments, ESMOD, Parts, 1991.
2. Fashion Drawing Methods, ESMOD, Paris 1992.
3. Grading Manual, ESMOD, Paris, 1994.
4. Training in Tanning Techniques and Leather Garments Manufacture Course material, CLRI,
Chennai, 1990.

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