Syllabus for the trade

of

CUTTING & SEWING

(SEMESTER PATTERN)

UNDER

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME

Designed in 2013

By

Government. of India
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Directorate General of Employment Training
Ministry of Labour & Employment
EN 81, SECTOR V, SALT LAKE CITY,
Kolkata 700091
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List of members of Trade Committee meeting for the trade of Cutting & Sewing held at
National Vocational Training Institute for Women,Noida Dated 16/12/2011.
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Name of the member

Ms. Upma Bhatia
Chair person

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Mr. Rajender Kumar

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Ms Tulika Kumar

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Ms Ritu Lal
Mr ASEEM KUMAR
Ms Krishi Sareen

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Ms Laxmi Rohella

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Mr Shiv Kumar

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Ms Neeru

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Ms Anju Bhatia
Mr Amar Pundir

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Ms Tanushree Mitra

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Ms Gloria Mary Rose

Ms Abha Rastogi
Mr S S Meena
Ms Sonu Ghiya
Ms Anju
Ms Bhagya Shree
Ms Pragna .H.Ravat

Address
Jt. Director of Training/Principal
National Vocational Training Institute for
Women, D-1, Sector 1, Noida 201301
Jt. Director of Training
Director General of Employment & Training,
Sharam Shakti Bhavan,
New Delhi
Proprietor, Matt Global, A-33, Sector 58, Noida
0120-4262350
Fashion Designer , Free Launcer
M.D., KAURUB EXPORTS LTD.
HOD,Footware Design & Development Institute,
Sector 24, Noida
Merchandiser, Flying Fashions, E-46/3,
Okhla Industrial Area, Phase II, New Delhi.
Software consultant, Optitex India Limited,
NewDelhi
Software Trainer, Optitex India Limited,
NewDelhi
Viva Jeans, 39, M S Market, CP, New Delhi
Manager HR, M/S Creative Clothes, A 1,
Sector 59,Noida
Project Manager, M/S Creative Clothes, A 1,
Sector 59,Noida
Training Officer, NVTI, Noida
Training Officer, NVTI, Noida
Training Officer, NVTI, Noida
Training Officer, NVTI, Noida
Training Officer, RVTI, Jaipur
Training Officer, RVTI, Panipat
Training Officer, RVTI, Calcutta

List of members attended the Workshop to finalize the syllabi of existing CTS into
Semester Pattern held from 6th to 10th May2013 at CSTARI, Kolkata.
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Name & Designation

R.N. Bandyopadhyaya, Director
K. L. Kuli, Joint Director of Training
K. Srinivasa Rao,
Joint Director of Training
L.K. Muhkerjee,
Deputy Director of Training
Ashoke Rarhi,
Deputy Director of Training
N. Nath,
Assistant Director of Training
S. Srinivasu,
Assistant Director of Training
Sharanappa,
Assistant Director of Training
Ramakrishne Gowda,
Assistant Director of Training
Goutam Das Modak,
Assistant Director of Trg./Principal
Venketesh. Ch. , Principal

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A.K. Ghate, Training Officer

V.B. Zumbre, Training Officer
P.M. Radhakrishna pillai,
Training Officer
A.Jayaraman, Training officer
S. Bandyopadhyay, Training Officer
Suriya Kumari .K , Training Officer
R.K. Bhattacharyya, Training Officer
Vijay Kumar, Training Officer
Anil Kumar, Training Officer
Sunil M.K. Training Officer
Devender, Training Officer
R. N. Manna, Training Officer
Mrs. S. Das, Training Officer
Jyoti Balwani, Training Officer
Pragna H. Ravat, Training Officer
Sarbojit Neogi, Vocational Instructor
Nilotpal Saha, Vocational Instructor

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Vijay Kumar, Data Entry Operator

Organisation
CSTARI, Kolkata-91
CSTARI, Kolkata-91
CSTARI, Kolkata-91

Remarks
Chairman
Member
Member

CSTARI, Kolkata-91

Member

ATI-EPI, Dehradun

Member

CSTARI, Kolkata-91

Member

ATI-EPI, Hyderabad-13

Member

ATI-EPI, Hyderabad-13

Member

FTI, Bangalore

Member

RVTI, Kolkata-91

Member

Govt. ITI, Dollygunj,

Andaman & Nicobar Island
ATI, Mumbai
ATI, Mumbai
CTI, Chennai-32

Member

CTI Chennai-32,
ATI, Kanpur
RVTI, Kolkata-91
RVTI, Trivandrum
ATI, Ludhiana
ATI, Ludhiana
ATI, Kolkata
ATI, Kolkata
CSTARI, Kolkata-91
CSTARI, Kolkata-91
RVTI, Kolkata-91
RVTI, Kolkata-91
RVTI, Kolkata-91
I.T.I., Berhampore,
Murshidabad, (W.B.)
RVTI, Kolkata-91
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Name of the Trade :

Cutting & Sewing

2.NCO Code No:3.Duration

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One year (2 Semesters)

4. Power Norms :-

04 kW

5. Space Norms :-

56 Sq Mtr.

6.Entry Qualification :-

Passed 8th class examination

7.Unit Size(No of Students) :- 16 Trainees

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Instructors/Trainers
Qualification

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: - (i) NTC/NAC Three years Experience

Cutting Sewing / Dress making
OR
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(ii) Diploma in Dress Making / Fashion
Technology with two years Experience
OR
(iii) Degree in Fashion Technology with one year
Experience.

Desirable Qualification :- Preference will be given to a candidate with

Craft Instructor Certificate (CIC) in
Cutting & Sewing / Dress Making trade.

Note: At least one Instructor must have Dergree/Diploma in Relevant Field

SYLLABUS FOR THE TRADE OF CUTTING & SEWING UNDER C.T.S

DURATION: six month

First Semester
Semester Code:CUS : SEM I
(Common for Cutting & Sewing and Dress Making)
Week No.
Trade Practical
1.
Familiarization with the Institute.
Knowledge of General Safety,
Occupational health and hygiene.

2.

Familiarization & handling the tools

Practice of Hand Stitches & Making

samples of them

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5.

6.

Do

Practice on Industrial single Needle

lock Stitch Sewing Machine
Sitting Posture Eye, Hand &
Foot coordination.
Speed Control
Practice on paper
Threading of machine
Running on
o Straight lines
o Square
o Zig Zag lines
o Circle
o Semi Circle
o Spiral
Practice of taking individual
measurements
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Trade Theory
Introduction to the Trade
Importance
Job prospects
Safety Precautions during
Working
First Aid
Trade related Aids & Tools
Measuring Tools
Drafting Tools
Marking Tools
Cutting Tools
Sewing Tools
Finishing Tools
Hand Stitches
Types
Application
Eight Head Theory
Joints & Muscles
Types of Figure
Technical Terms related to subject
Lock Stitch Sewing Machine
History
Types
Parts
Maintenance

Stitch Formation
Trouble Shooting

Measurement
Importance

Practice of taking measurements from

garment

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Practice of making Seams

Plain Seam
Self- enclosed seams
Top stitched seams
Corded seam
Princess seam

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Do -

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Practice of making Button holes by

Hand
Practice of fixing fasteners as Buttons,
Hooks, Eyes, Press Studs

10.

Making samples of Smocking with

Honey comb stitch
Cable Stitch
Wave Stitch
China Smocking

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Practice of making weave samples

Prepare samples of Darts

Measuring Techniques
Precautions
Measurement Charts
Hand Needles
Types & Their Use
Sewing Machine Needles
Parts of the Needle
Point Types
Machine Needle size Chart
Threads
Types
Count
Thread Fabric selection
Seams
Classification
Use
Precautions
Fabric Fundamentals
Fibers
Classification
Characteristics
Identification
Yarn
Types
Twist
Count
Button Holes
Types
Size
Placement of Button & Button
holes
Smocking
Types
Use

Fabric Structure
Woven Fabric
Weave
Knitted Fabric
Knit construction

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Making Samples of Pleats

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Collect Sample Swatches

Practice of corner making
Edge Finishing by facing, binding,
lace, Frill, Hemming & piping.

14.

Prepare samples of Tucks

Collection of Trimmings

Other fabric
Felt
Fuse
Net
Braid
Pile
Darts
Necessity
Type
Precautions during stitching
Pleats
Necessity
Type
Use
Fabric finishes
Types
Purposes
Fabric Designs
Plaids
Strips
Diagonals
Large prints
Small Prints
Border Prints
One Way design
Short pile
Deep Pile
Napped
Fabrics available in the market
Under lying Fabrics
Type of Corner
Self turned
With additional strip
Fabric Terminology
Selvedge,
Grains
Bias
Identification of right & wrong
side of Fabric
Straightening
Trimmings
Type
Use

Tucks
Type
Use
Ruffles/Frills
Type
o Straight
o Circular
Uses
Necklines
Casing
Introduction
Use

Making Samples of Frills

Making Samples of Necklines

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Casing with Drawstring

Casing with elastic
Casing with Heading
Inside Applied Casing
Outside Applied Casing
Making samples with Facings

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Threading & practice of running Over

lock machine
Making samples of
Faced Hem
Edge Stitched Hem
Double Stitched Hem
Band Hem
Ease in a Hem
Mitered Hem
Samples of making samples of
Plackets
Faced Placket
Continuous Placket
One Piece Placket
Two Piece Placket
Two piece Placket with pleat
Zippered Placket
Lapped
Fly Front
Open End
Invisible
Visible

Facings
Bias Facing
Combination Shaped Facing
Outside Facings
Self Facing
Shaped Facing
Over Lock Machine
Introduction
Parts
Safety during working
Hems
Type
Use
Zippers
Parts of the Zipper
Types
Uses
Plackets
Type
Use

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Samples of making different Pockets

Samples of making Collars

Pockets
Patch
Inseam
Cut/slash
Design variation in pockets
Collars
Classification
Collar terms
Sleeves
Classification of sleeve
Sleeve length variation
Sleeve Terminology
Bottom finishing by Cuff

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Samples of Sleeves with & without

cuff

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Project 1
Prepare any Four utility article using the skills learned above as Hand kerchiefs,
Pillow Covers, Baby Set, Cushion Covers, Wall Hangings, Apron, Jewelry case
etc.
Employability Skill
Project work / Industrial visit (optional)
Examination

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SYLLABUS FOR THE TRADE OF CUTTING & SEWING UNDER C.T.S

DURATION: six month

Second Semester
Semester Code:CUS : SEM II
Trade Practical
Week No.
1.
Revision of work done in
Semester I
2.
Pattern Making & Stitching of
Jhabla

Trade Theory
Introduction to the Trade
Job Opportunities
Human Figures
Joints & Muscles and their effect on
garment
Male & Female Figures
Normal & Abnormal Figures
Identify your Figure (Personal height
related to total height of human figure)
Drafting of Jhabla
Drafting of Petticoat
Four Panel
Six Panel
Smart Fitting
Trial Room
Necessity
Specification
Sketching & Drafting
Simple Pajama
Pant Cut Pajama
Pressing
Tools
Methods
Importance
Sketching , Drafting, Layout & Estimate Aligarh Pajama
Churidar Pajama
Laundry
Sketching & Drafting of Children Garments
Romper
Sun Suit
Jump Suit
Yoke Frock
Sketching & Drafting of Frock
Methods of handling different fabrics
Sketching & Drafting of Boys Night Suit

Pattern Making & Stitching of

Petticoats

3.

Pattern Making & Stitching of

Simple Pajama and Pant Cut
Pajama

4.

Pattern Making & Stitching of

Aligarh Pajama and Churidar
Pajama

5.

Pattern Making, Cutting ,

Stitching & Finishing of Sun suit
and Yoke Frock

6.

Pattern Making & Stitching of

Frock
Pattern Making & Stitching of
Night Suit

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Pattern Making, Cutting &

Stitching of Top
Pattern Making, Cutting &
Stitching of Skirt
Pattern Making, Cutting &
Stitching of Kurta
Pattern Making, Cutting &
Stitching of Kali dar Kurta
Pattern Making, Cutting &
Stitching of Blouse
Pattern Making, Cutting &
Stitching of Choli cut Blouse
Pattern Making, Cutting &
Stitching of Nighty
Pattern Making, Cutting &
Stitching of Ladies Shirt
Pattern Making, Cutting &
Stitching of Salwar

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Pattern Making, Cutting &

Stitching of Gents Shirt

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Pattern Making, Cutting &

Stitching of Knicker
Pattern Making, Cutting &
Stitching of Trousers
Checking of garments in
respects of
Measurements
Stitching
Stains
Defects
Check & Correct Pattern

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Methods of removing stains from different

fabrics, Sketching &Drafting of Girls Top
Technical Terms related to subject
Sketching &Drafting of Skirt
Sketching &Drafting of Gents Kurta
Sketching &Drafting of Kalidar Kurta
Sketching &Drafting of Plain Blouse
Sketching &Drafting of Choli cut Blouse
Shrinkage of Fabric
Sketching & Drafting of Nighty
Sketching &Drafting of Ladies Shirt
Sketching &Drafting of Salwar
Plain Salwar
Belted Salwar
Patiala Salwar
Sketching &Drafting of Gents Shirt
Balance of garments according to structure of
Human body & its importance
Sketching &Drafting of Knicker
Sketching &Drafting of Trousers
Defects & remedies in the Trousers
Inspection
Definition, need & planning
Types of Inspection
Stages of Inspection
Role of Inspector
Common Defects in the Garments
Estimation of fabric for different widths for
different garments

Practice of making plans for

different garments.
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Employability Skill
Rivision
Examination

Note: Trainees will maintain a record of Layouts & estimation of Fabric for the above
garments.
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TRADE: CUTTING & SEWING

LIST OF TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
A. TRAINEES TOOL KIT FOR 16 TRAINEES + 1
Name of the Article
Scissors 25 cm
Pinking Shears
Tailors Square Plastic
Leg Shaper Plastic
Measuring Tape 150 cm
Seam Ripper
Thimble
Tailors Card Scale Triangular
French Curve Set of three
Garment Hangers
Screw Driver Set
Table Sharpener
Pressing Table
Blanket for padding of Pressing Table
Rubber mat (Size as per requirement)
Sprayer
Waste Bin Big / Small
Pattern Punch
Pattern Notcher
Pattern Hanging Stand
Water Tub 60 cm dia
Stand for hanging dresses
Trial room with 3 side mirrors of size 150 cm X 60 cm each with
arrangements of hanging Dresses
Computer System (latest Configuration) with Software & UPS
Electric Automatic steam press
Sewing Machine Single Needle Lock stitch Industrial model
Over Lock Machine 3 Thread
Zig Zag Multi Purpose Machine
Machine attachments
Chairs with low back rest or stools for the machines
Drafting Table
Display Board Covered with glass or Acrylic Sheet 120 X 90 cm
Instructor Table
Instructor Chair
Steel Almirah 195 X 90 X 60 cm
Pigeon hole Almirah 10 lockers & separate locking
arrangements for trainees
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Quantity
(Number)
17 Nos
05 Nos
17 Nos
17 Nos
17 Nos
17 Nos
17 Nos
17 Nos
17 set
17 Nos
04 set
04 Nos
05 Nos
05 Nos
05 Nos
05 Nos
10 Nos
04 Nos
04 Nos
04 Nos
01 No
05 Nos
01 No
05 set
05 Nos
16 Nos
01 No
01 No
As per
requirement
16 Nos
8 Nos
02 Nos
01 No
02 Nos
02 Nos
02 Nos

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Locks for above pigeon hole

Wall Clock
Calculator Desk Type
White Board with accessories (size as per requirement)
Dummy Lady (different size)

16 Nos
02 Nos
01 No
01 No
02 Nos

B. Theory Room
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Name of the Tools/Equipment

Quantity
16 Nos

02
03
04

Single desks for trainees with arrangements of keeping Books

etc.
Revolving Chairs without arms
Faculty Table & Chair set
Computer set with UPS & multimedia projector

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06
07
08
09
10

Audio address system

White Magnetic Board with Felt board & accessories
Display Board
Storage Almirah
Book Shelf
A/C unit split type 2 TR capacity with Stabilizer

01 No
01 No
02 Nos
01 No
01 No
As per
requirement

16 Nos
01 No
01 No

Note:
The quantity of hand Tools may be suitably increased as per the number of
supernumories admitted in a unit.
One number each of item no. 4 to 9 in respect of trainees actually completing the
course of one year (both the semesters) duration may be treated as consumables.

Note:
1. Due to the rapid changes in the technologies frequent Modernization of
equipments and technologies is necessary.
2. Training Programmes for Staff should be organized in the new fields added
in the curriculum for the proper implementation of the same.
3. Experts from the Industry may be called for special lectures and demos as
and when required.

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