CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCE TAILORING ( SEWING )

SUBJECT - 1 Cutting & Tailoring Section A: Foundation Unit Contents Theory Practical 1. Introduction to Sewing Machine - Machine Operation - Different parts of machine and their functions. - Safety precautions - Proper maintenance and oiling - Operating machine - Removing parts and practice in refixing - Adjusting the parts for proper functioning - Practice in cleaning and oiling 2. Tools and Equipments used in tailoring Description of various tools used in tailoring - Drafting tools: - Cutting Tools: - Stitching tools: Practice in using - Different Scissors - Shapper, L Scale, Art Curve, Tracing wheel - Thimble etc. 3. Trade Terminology - Specific terms used in drafting, cutting & stitching - Practice in using proper terms. 4. Measurement Taking - Use of tape for measurement - Proper / correct measurement taking, Precautions - Use of L scale for measurement - Sequence of measurement - Practice in using tape - Taking measurement - Sequencing of measurement. - Use of L scale 5. Drafting / Pattern Making - Need for drafting and pattern making - Method of preparing draft - Preparing pattern cutting - Simple drafting - Pattern making - Paper pattern cutting 6. Basic Stitching - Hand stitches - Machine stitches - Decorative stitches - Preparation of sample pieces of stitches 7. Construction Skills - Knowledge about: - Seams, Drafts, Tucks, Pleats, Buttons Hole, Buttons Hooks and snage, Eye, Titch buttons - Preparation of sample pieces using all construction skills. 

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