This document outlines a lesson plan to impart knowledge on computer applications in the apparel industry. The objectives are to understand CAD systems and software tools used in apparel design, and apply CAD knowledge to efficient product development and portfolio building. The plan covers 5 units: introduction to computer basics and CAD/CAM systems; CAD for textile design, pattern making and grading; computer applications in sewing, mass production and embroidery; CAD for product development, logistics and e-commerce; and 3D design, virtual fitting and body scanning.

1. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN APPAREL INDUSTRY
LESSON PLAN
AIM
To impart Knowledge on Computer basics and CAD software tools in Apparel industry.
Course Objectives
1. Students will understand the use of CAD systems in the apparel industry.
2. Students will learn how to use CAD and software tools for textile and apparel design.
3. Students will be able to apply knowledge of CAD for efficient product development and professional portfolio
development.
4. To gain CAD competence in apparel design process, including Design Illustration, Fabric Specification, Pattern
Making, Marker making, Grading and Plotting the design of the fabrics.
S.No Description of Portion to be Covered
Periods/
No of Hours
Special Teaching Aids
Proposed/ Other Reference
UNIT-1
1. Introduction of Computer Basics 1 Blackboard/Power Point
2. Computer Specification and its Components 1 Black Board
3.
Input/output Device- Arithmetic and Logic Unit, Central
Processing Unit
1 Video Lecture/PowerPoint
4.
Concept of Internet and its Applications
1 Video Lecture/PowerPoint
5. Web process and their Application in Garment Industry 1 Power Point
6. CAA - Computer Aided Administration 1 Blackboard
7. CAD- Computer Aided Designing 1 Power Point
8. CAM- Computer Aided Manufacturing 1 PowerPoint
9. CIM- Computer Integrated Manufacturing- Concepts and
Applications
1 Video Lecture/PowerPoint
10.
Interactions with students/Revision/Test-1
1 -
UNIT-2
1.
Computer-Aided Colour Matching- introduction and its
applications
1 PowerPoint/Case Study
2. CAD system for Printing 1 Video Lecture/PowerPoint
3. Introduction of Textile CAD and its Applications 1 Blackboard/PowerPoint
4. Development of Woven Design using Textile CAD 1 PowerPoint/Demo
5. Pattern Making and Grading using Apparel Software 1
Video Lectures/Demo of
Software Tools
6. Digitizer for Pattern Development and Marker Efficiency 1 Video Lectures /Power Point
7.
Concept of Computer Application in Fabric defect
Checking
1 Power Point/Demo

2. 8. Computerized Fabric Laying-types 1 Power Point
9. Computerized Cutting, Sorting and Labelling machines 1 Power Point/Blackboard
10.
Interactions with students/Revision/Test-2
1 -
UNIT-3
1. Computer Application in Sewing 1 Power Point/Demo
2.
Computerized Unit Production Systems used in Apparel
Industry
1 Power Point/Case Study
3. Computerized Mass Production Systems 1 Power Point
4. Computer Application in Embroidery 1 Video Lectures /Power Point
5. Computerized Needle Punching 1 Blackboard/Power Point
6. Computerized Embroidery Machines 1 Video Lectures /Power Point
7. Software tools in Embroidery Machines 1 Black board
8. Computer Controlled Overhead Transport 1 Power Point/Videos/Demo
9. Computer Controlled Warehouse Storage Systems 1 Power Point
10. Interactions with students/Revision/Test-3 1 -
UNIT-4
1. Computerized Cut planner and its Applications 1 PowerPoint
2. General Sewing Data in Apparel Industry 1 Blackboard
3. Product Development using CAD 1 Blackboard/PowerPoint
4. Computer Application in Logistics 1 Blackboard
5. Computer Application in Bar Coding System 1 PowerPoint
6. E-Commerce in Apparel Industry 1 Video Lectures /Power Point
7. Introduction and Concept of ERP 1 PowerPoint
8. ERP Application in Garment Unit 1 Black board
9.
Electronic Data Interchange and its Applications in Apparel
Industry
1 Blackboard/Power Point
10. Interactions with students/Revision/Test-4 1 -
UNIT-5
1. Draping Models in Commercial CAD 1 PowerPoint
2. Introduction and Concept of Virtual Fitting 1 Blackboard
3. Introduction to 3-Dimensional Design in Garment Industry 1 PowerPoint
4.
3-Dimensional Apparel Design Systems for Pattern
Generation
1
Video Lectures /Power Point
5. 3D Apparel Design in Garment Fit 1 PowerPoint
6. Concepts of 3D Body Scanning 1 Power Point/Videos/Demo
7. Principles of Body Scanning Technologies 1 PowerPoint
8. Operations of Body Scanning Technologies 1 Video Lectures /Power Point
9.
2D Photographic Method and its Applications in Apparel
Industry
1
PowerPoint
10. Interactions with students/Revision/Test-5 1 -
TEXT BOOKS
1. Aldrich Winifred, CAD in Clothing and Textiles, Blackwell Science Ltd., Oxford, 1994
2. Taylor Patrick, Computer in the Fashion Technology, Om Book Service, New Delhi, 1997
REFERENCES

3. 1. Gupta Sanjeev and Gupta Shameena, Computer Aided Management, Excel Books, New Delhi, 2004
2. Fan J., Yu W. and Hunter L., Clothing Appearance and Fit: Science and Technology, Woodhead Publishing
Ltd, Cambridge, 2004