NDSS Academy

Tailoring & Stitching

Measurement, cutting and stitching of everyday garments.

3 MonthsDuration 8Chapters37Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Tools and Sewing Machine 5 topics
  1. Measuring tape, scissors, tailor's chalk, seam ripper, thimble
  2. Parts of the sewing machine
  3. Threading and bobbin winding
  4. Needle size and thread
  5. Oiling, cleaning and common machine faults
02Hand Stitches and Basic Machine Practice 4 topics
  1. Tacking (temporary) stitch
  2. Running, back and hemming stitches
  3. Fixing buttons, hooks and press buttons
  4. Machine practice: straight lines, curves and corners
03Fabric Knowledge 4 topics
  1. Cotton, silk, synthetic and wool
  2. Selvedge and grain line
  3. Pre-washing to avoid shrinking
  4. Estimating cloth and cost
04Body Measurements 4 topics
  1. Bust / chest, waist, hip, shoulder
  2. Length, sleeve, armhole and neck
  3. Inches and centimetres (1 inch = 2.54 cm)
  4. Measurement register for customers
05Drafting and Cutting 5 topics
  1. Paper patterns
  2. Seam allowance
  3. Laying the pattern on folded fabric along the grain
  4. Marking and cutting
  5. Darts
06Stitching Ladies' Garments 5 topics
  1. Petticoat
  2. Salwar and churidar
  3. Kurti / kameez
  4. Simple blouse
  5. Pyjama and palazzo
07Stitching Children's and Gents' Garments 5 topics
  1. Baby jhabla
  2. Frock
  3. Children's pyjama
  4. Gents kurta basics
  5. Shirt basics
08Finishing, Alteration and Business 5 topics
  1. Neck and hem finishing
  2. Pressing by fabric type
  3. Common alterations: loosening, tightening, shortening
  4. Pricing and order book
  5. Starting tailoring work from home

About

You will be able to

  • Use and maintain a sewing machine and basic tailoring tools
  • Make basic hand stitches and stitch straight lines, curves and corners on the machine
  • Take body measurements correctly and keep a measurement register
  • Draft simple patterns, lay out fabric on the grain and cut with seam allowance
  • Stitch everyday garments: petticoat, salwar, kurti, blouse, pyjama, baby jhabla and frock
  • Finish, press and alter garments, and price stitching work to earn from home

Who it is for

  • Women and men who want to earn from tailoring at home or in a shop
  • Home-makers who want to stitch family clothes
  • Beginners who want to join a boutique or garment unit

What you need

  • No experience needed
  • Basic counting and reading of numbers on a measuring tape (taught in class)

Questions

Do I need my own sewing machine?

No. The centre has machines for practice. A machine at home helps you practise more.

Which garments will I be able to stitch?

Petticoat, salwar, kurti, simple blouse, pyjama, baby jhabla, frock and basics of gents kurta and shirt.

Can I start earning after the course?

Yes. Many learners start with alterations and simple garments at home, then take bigger orders with practice.

How long is the course?

3 months, mostly practical.

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