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Regional Centre: CHENNAI
Objectives
After this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify and take care of the various tools and equipment used in cutting and tailoring
- Identify and practice basic (temporary and permanent) and decorative stitches
- Take body measurements (length width and circumference) systematically and follow necessary precautions
- Master the use of sewing machine and take care of the machine
- Follow precautions while using a machine. Identify and correct the defects in a machine
- Control of fullness – darts, pleats, gathers
- Make different types of seams using bias, piping and facing and plackets and
- Make hook and eye and attach buttons, button hole etc
- Select fabric and appropriate colour combinations according to age, tradition, Vocation and personality
- Follow rules of pattern making, layout and fabric estimation
- Design, draft, pattern making cutting, stitching and finishing of the Children’s Garments
- Surface decoration of garments using embroidery, laces, buttons, beads, sequins etc
- Fold, iron, pack and cost evaluation of stitched garment
- Marking and storing of drafts and patterns for future use
Medium of Instruction
Hindi/English
Entry Level
8th pass
Course Duration
1 year
Essential Course Duration
400 Hours
Course Fee
Rs. 4000/-
Course Components
| S.No | Title of Component | Essential Contact Hrs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | Practical | ||
| 1 | Basic Stitching Skills | 40 | 160 |
| 2 | Ladies Wear | 40 | 160 |
| Total Duration | 400 Hours | ||
Scheme of Examination
| S.No | Course Code | Name of the subject / Modules | Time (in hrs.) | Marks | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | Practical | Theory | Practical | Internal Assessment | ||||
| 1 | 461 | Basic Stitching Skills | 1.5 | 3 | 30 | 90 | 80 | 200 |
| 2 | 463 | Ladies Wear | 1.5 | 3 | 30 | 90 | 80 | 200 |
Passing Criteria
| S.No | Course Code | Name of the subject | Certification criteria (percentage) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | Practical | Internal Assessment | Aggregate in each paper module | |||
| 1 | 461 | Basic Stitching Skills | 40 | 50 | 40 | 50 |
| 2 | 463 | Ladies Wear | 40 | 50 | 40 | 50 |
