Course Title: Basic Tailoring ( Skill Development )
Course Duration: 3 Months (Part-Time)
Course Objectives:
To provide students with a solid foundation in sewing and tailoring techniques.
To familiarize students with the tools and equipment used in tailoring.
To teach students about different types of fabrics and their characteristics.
To enable students to read and understand sewing patterns.
To train students in hand sewing techniques and decorative touches.
To guide students in sewing various types of garments, including pajamas, jackets, shirts, skirts, and pants.
To emphasize the importance of pattern adjustments for a better fit.
To prepare students for self-employment as tailors or dressmakers.
Course Overview:
Module 1: Sewing Basics
Introduction to sewing
Types of pins, needles, and threads
Cutting tools and their use
The importance of pressing in sewing
Organizing your sewing workspace
Module 2: Your Sewing Machine
Types of sewing machines
Understanding the anatomy of a sewing machine
Troubleshooting common bobbin problems
Machine maintenance and care
Module 3: Fabric
Types of fabrics and their characteristics
Understanding warp, weft, nap, and right vs. wrong sides
Selecting the right fabric for garments
Sewing tricky fabrics effectively
Module 4: All About Patterns
Choosing a sewing pattern
Deciphering the information on the pattern envelope
Fabric selection and additional supplies
Layout and cutting patterns
Module 5: Hand Sewing
Basting and its uses
Hemming techniques
Sewing buttons and making buttonholes
Adding decorative touches by hand
Module 6: Special Fabrics
Working with heavy fabrics like denim
Sewing fancy fabrics like lace, satin, and velvet
Handling plaids, stripes, and napped fabrics
Sewing microfiber, fake fur, and fleece
Module 7: Pattern Adjustments
Basic pattern adjustments for a better fit
Fitting a pattern with a muslin mockup
Adjusting tops and bodices
Adjusting pants and skirts
Module 8: Sewing Pajamas
Seam allowances and finishes
Sleeve options (gathered or straps)
Adding elastic
Hemming techniques
Module 9: Sewing an Unlined Jacket
Shawl collar vs. notched collar
Bound seam and finished seam techniques
Top-stitching for a polished look
Length and hemming options
Module 10: Sewing a Shirt Part I
Pocket placement and sewing
Collar construction
Interfacing and its role
Adding darts for shaping
Module 11: Sewing a Shirt Part II
Making buttonholes
Attaching sleeves and cuffs
Hemming techniques for shirts
Module 12: Sewing a Skirt Part I
Fitting and constructing skirts
Creating waistbands
Interfacing for waistbands
Adding darts for shaping
Module 13: Sewing a Skirt Part II (2 weeks)
Adding pockets to skirts
Creating gathers for a flowing skirt
Incorporating gores for volume and style
Different hemming and closure techniques
Module 14: Sewing Pants Part I
Fitting pants for comfort and style
Understanding center front and center back
Sewing inner and outer leg seams
Exploring different pocket styles
Module 15: Sewing Pants Part II
Constructing waistbands for pants
Adding tabbed zippers
Adjusting pants length and adding cuffs
Final hemming for pants
Course Teaching Methodology:
Interactive sewing demonstrations and hands-on practice
Use of sewing machines and mannequins for practical training
Group discussions and peer learning
Individualized pattern adjustments and fitting guidance
Safety and hygiene training for sewing equipment
Importance for Learners in Career Growth and Self-Employment:
This course is highly beneficial for Indian learners as it equips them with fundamental tailoring skills, allowing them to pursue careers as tailors, dressmakers, or even start their own tailoring businesses. The ability to create well-fitted garments is a valuable skill, and there is a growing demand for quality tailoring services in India, making it a viable career option.
Note: The course contents can be customized based on specific learner requirements or location preferences, and additional topics or modules can be added to cater to evolving fashion trends and styles.
This syllabus provides a structured framework for students to develop their tailoring skills over a 3-month period, ultimately preparing them for self-employment and career growth in the field of fashion and garment making.
Course Title: Basic Tailoring ( Skill Development )
Course Duration: 3 Months (Part-Time)
Course Objectives:
To provide students with a solid foundation in sewing and tailoring techniques.
To familiarize students with the tools and equipment used in tailoring.
To teach students about different types of fabrics and their characteristics.
To enable students to read and understand sewing patterns.
To train students in hand sewing techniques and decorative touches.
To guide students in sewing various types of garments, including pajamas, jackets, shirts, skirts, and pants.
To emphasize the importance of pattern adjustments for a better fit.
To prepare students for self-employment as tailors or dressmakers.
Course Overview:
Module 1: Sewing Basics
Introduction to sewing
Types of pins, needles, and threads
Cutting tools and their use
The importance of pressing in sewing
Organizing your sewing workspace
Module 2: Your Sewing Machine
Types of sewing machines
Understanding the anatomy of a sewing machine
Troubleshooting common bobbin problems
Machine maintenance and care
Module 3: Fabric
Types of fabrics and their characteristics
Understanding warp, weft, nap, and right vs. wrong sides
Selecting the right fabric for garments
Sewing tricky fabrics effectively
Module 4: All About Patterns
Choosing a sewing pattern
Deciphering the information on the pattern envelope
Fabric selection and additional supplies
Layout and cutting patterns
Module 5: Hand Sewing
Basting and its uses
Hemming techniques
Sewing buttons and making buttonholes
Adding decorative touches by hand
Module 6: Special Fabrics
Working with heavy fabrics like denim
Sewing fancy fabrics like lace, satin, and velvet
Handling plaids, stripes, and napped fabrics
Sewing microfiber, fake fur, and fleece
Module 7: Pattern Adjustments
Basic pattern adjustments for a better fit
Fitting a pattern with a muslin mockup
Adjusting tops and bodices
Adjusting pants and skirts
Module 8: Sewing Pajamas
Seam allowances and finishes
Sleeve options (gathered or straps)
Adding elastic
Hemming techniques
Module 9: Sewing an Unlined Jacket
Shawl collar vs. notched collar
Bound seam and finished seam techniques
Top-stitching for a polished look
Length and hemming options
Module 10: Sewing a Shirt Part I
Pocket placement and sewing
Collar construction
Interfacing and its role
Adding darts for shaping
Module 11: Sewing a Shirt Part II
Making buttonholes
Attaching sleeves and cuffs
Hemming techniques for shirts
Module 12: Sewing a Skirt Part I
Fitting and constructing skirts
Creating waistbands
Interfacing for waistbands
Adding darts for shaping
Module 13: Sewing a Skirt Part II (2 weeks)
Adding pockets to skirts
Creating gathers for a flowing skirt
Incorporating gores for volume and style
Different hemming and closure techniques
Module 14: Sewing Pants Part I
Fitting pants for comfort and style
Understanding center front and center back
Sewing inner and outer leg seams
Exploring different pocket styles
Module 15: Sewing Pants Part II
Constructing waistbands for pants
Adding tabbed zippers
Adjusting pants length and adding cuffs
Final hemming for pants
Course Teaching Methodology:
Interactive sewing demonstrations and hands-on practice
Use of sewing machines and mannequins for practical training
Group discussions and peer learning
Individualized pattern adjustments and fitting guidance
Safety and hygiene training for sewing equipment
Importance for Learners in Career Growth and Self-Employment:
This course is highly beneficial for Indian learners as it equips them with fundamental tailoring skills, allowing them to pursue careers as tailors, dressmakers, or even start their own tailoring businesses. The ability to create well-fitted garments is a valuable skill, and there is a growing demand for quality tailoring services in India, making it a viable career option.
Note: The course contents can be customized based on specific learner requirements or location preferences, and additional topics or modules can be added to cater to evolving fashion trends and styles.
This syllabus provides a structured framework for students to develop their tailoring skills over a 3-month period, ultimately preparing them for self-employment and career growth in the field of fashion and garment making.
