SALWAR KAMEEZ DESIGNING FOR COLLEGE GOING GIRLS

Kameez and Salwar are becoming popular dress all around India being of comfort and look. They are available in readymade as well as custom-made. Most of the people prefer custom-made Salwar Kameez than readymade since it reflects the unique sense of style, choice of fabrics and colors. Hence, the main aim of this study is to design a basic pattern, layout, cutting and stitching details for the Salwar Kameez using pattern making software. A survey was carried out before developing the pattern. It was found through a survey that 80% of respondents are willing to make their own Salwar Kameez because of the reasons like cost saving, perfect fit, and desired designs and lack of quick delivery of the garment by the dressmakers. The developed instruction was used to construct the Salwar kameez for different chest sizes and the fit of the garment was evaluated through wear study. A Fit evaluation scale was prepared. It was found that there was 100% satisfaction in salwar and Kameez fit. The present research work will be beneficial to customize their personal Salwar Kameez.