B-Voc Fashion Design and Garment Technology

A Fashion Design and Garment Technology lab facility provides students with hands-on experience in pattern making, garment construction, and related skills, using equipment like sewing machines, fabric testing tools, and design software.

Core Areas of Focus

• Pattern Making and Garment Construction: Students learn to draft patterns based on body measurements and create stylized patterns. Garment construction involves using advanced commercial sewing machines and learning various sewing techniques, including industrial sewing machines like Juki Single needle machines.
• Textile and Fabric Knowledge: Students learn about different types of fabrics and their properties. Textile testing equipment helps analyze fabric characteristics.
• Dyeing, Printing, and Surface Ornamentation: Labs may include areas for dyeing, printing, and other surface ornamentation techniques. Students learn about colors, mediums, and embroidery techniques.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Students use software like Corel Draw, CAD, Photoshop, and Illustrator for designing and creating graphics.
• Fashion Illustration: Some labs have dedicated areas for fashion illustration and sketching.
• Draping: Students learn fabric draping techniques using dress forms and mannequins.
• Garment Construction: Students learn to convert raw materials into stitched garments. The lab typically has industrial sewing machines, pattern drafting tools, and fabric cutting equipment.

Equipment and Tools

• Sewing Machines: Industrial sewing machines, including lock stitch, overlock, and flatlock machines.
• Cutting Machines: Straight and band knife machines.
• Fabric Testing Equipment: To analyze fabric properties.
• Dyeing and Printing Equipment: For surface decoration techniques.
• Computers and Software: For CAD, graphic design, and other software.
• Dress Forms and Mannequins: For draping and garment construction.
• Looms: For weaving.
• ICT Facility: For accessing information and using design software.

To pursue Fashion Design and Garment Technology programs, you generally need to have completed your 10+2 (or equivalent) examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, and some institutions may require higher percentages or specific entrance exams.

General Eligibility:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination in any stream from a recognized board or institution.
• Minimum Aggregate Score: Most institutions require a minimum aggregate score of 50% or above in their 10+2 examinations.

Diploma Programs:

Diploma programs in Fashion Design and Garment Technology typically last 1 year.

Bachelor's Degrees:

A Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech) or a similar degree usually takes 3-4 years to complete.

Advanced Diplomas:

Some institutions offer advanced diplomas in Fashion Design, which can be a 2-year program.