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Regional Centre: GUWAHATI
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, facing and plackets
- 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 garments (panty, slip, jhabla set, frock, gents pyjama, petticoat, churidar pyjama, ladies kurta, salwar etc.)
- 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 and Urdu
Entry Level
Literate
Course Duration
One Year
Essential Course Duration
400 Hours
Course Fee
Rs. 4000/-
Course Components
| S.No | Title of Component | Essential Contact Hrs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | Practical | ||
| 1 | Cutting and Tailoring | 40 | 160 |
| 2 | Dress Making | 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 | 705 | Cutting and Tailoring | 1.5 | 3 | 30 | 90 | 80 | 200 |
| 2 | 706 | Dress Making | 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 | 705 | Cutting and Tailoring | 40 | 50 | 40 | 50 |
| 2 | 706 | Dress Making | 40 | 50 | 40 | 50 |
