Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur

Department Of Textile Engineering

(Apparel Manufacturing Engineering II)
3rd Year 2nd Semester
Course Outline
Credit Hours :

3 (THREE)

Course Code :

TE-3403

Class Hours :

Thursday: 09.20-10.10

Course Teacher:

Md. Delwar Hossain

Reference Book:
01. Garments Technology
By Prof. M. A. Kashem
02. Apparel Manufacturing
By Ruth E. Glock & Grace I. Kunz
Suggested Readings:
The students are suggested to read recent journal on textile, to view different web site and if
possible they can take information from different textile processing industry.
Course Description:
1. Sewing:
a.
Seam properties, types & usages, Stitch types, properties & usages, Principles of lock
stitch & chain stitch formation, Sewing machine feed mechanism, needles, Sewing threads, Sewing
problem and remedies, Sewing machines, Work aids in sewing, Simple automatic machines.
b.
Alternative methods of joining fabrics - Welding, Adhesive, Fusing, Moulding and their
comparison.
2. Trimmings: Discussion on label and motifs, zippers, Buttons, lining, Hook & loop fastening,
shoulder pad, lace braid & elastic, performance of trimmings.
3. Pressing and finishing: Objects, types, methods, & International care labeling codes.
4. Folding & Packing: Types, methods, equipment, symbol and markings.
Course Format:
The course will include a combination of class, discussion, lecture and student assignment (home work,
quiz/Class test, presentation and semester final examination.)
Evaluation Scheme:Class participation
(Attendance, assignments and activities in the class)
Quizzes/Class Tests
Semester Final Examination (3 hours duration)

10%
20%
70%
Total=100

Grading System:University grading policy will be followed and the policy is as follows:
Numerical Grade
80% or above
75% to less than 80%
70% to less than 75%
65% to less than 70%
60% to less than 65%
55% to less than 60%
50% to less than 55%
45% to less than 50%
40% to less than 45%
Less than 40%
CLASS POLICIES:

Letter Grade
A+ (A Plus)
A (A Regular)
A- (A Minus)
B+ (B Plus)
B (B Regular)
B- (B Minus)
C+ (C Plus)
C (C Regular)
D
F

Grade Point
4.00
3.75
3.50
3.25
3.00
2.75
2.50
2.25
2.00
0.00

1. Academic misconduct:- All students are expected to complete assignments by themselves, plagiarism
the presentation of work, idea or creation of another person as your own is a form of cheating and is a
very serious academic offence and includes assisting or allowing another person to plagiarize or to copy
your own work.

2. Class Attendance: - Attendance is a mandatory. Basis for awarding marks for class participation and
attendance will be as follows:
Attendance
90% or above
85% to less than 90%
80% to less than 85%
75% to less than 80%
70% to less than 75%
65% to less than 70%
60% to less than 65%
Less than 60%

Marks
10%
9%
8%
7%
6%
5%
4%
0%

3. Class Test: - It is a classroom test and the schedule is pre-announced by the Head. Short or MCQ type
question will be provided to answer. Materials of the class test would be announced before the scheduled
test date.
4. Advising and Assistance:- Students are responsible for contacting the course teacher when having
trouble in understanding the handout or study material or requirement for the course during office hours.
Lecture-1
Lecture-2
Lecture-3
Lecture-4
Lecture-5
Lecture-6
Lecture-7
Lecture-8
Lecture-9
Lecture-10
Lecture-11
Lecture-12
Lecture-13
Lecture-14
Lecture-15
Lecture-16
Lecture-17
Lecture-18
Lecture-19

Define Stitch, Principle of stitch formation (Lock stitch)-I

Principle of stitch formation (Lock stitch)-II
Principle of stitch formation (Chain stitch)-I
Principle of stitch formation (Chain stitch)-II
Stitch types, Usage
Seam, types of seam,
Different seam properties and their usage
Idea about different types of Sewing Machine
Feed Mechnism-I
Feed Mechnism-II
Seam, types of seam,
Needle-(different parts,types,function,)
Needle-Selection of Needle
Sewing Thread-Types, Usage,
Sewing thread-Function,Finishing,Types of Package,
Sewing Problem-(Knit)
Sewing Problem-(Woven)
Remedies of Sewing Problems
Work aids in sewing

Lecture-20
Lecture-21

Review Class
Review Class

Lecture-22

Review Class

Md. Delwar Hossain

Lecturer
Dept of Textile Engineering