SYLLABUS

For the trade of

CUTTING & SEWING

(Semester Pattern)
(Specially for Visually Impaired and Other Disabled)

UNDER

CRAFTSMAN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

Designed in
2013
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Directorate General of Employment & Training
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
BLOCK EN 81, SECTOR V, SALT LAKE CITY
KOLKATA 700 091

List of the members attended the Trade Committee Meeting for designing Syllabus for the trade
of Cutting and Sewing under craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) (for Visually Impaired and
other Disabled) held on 11th March2013 at Blind Peoples Association, Vastrapur,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Shri R.N. Bandyopadhyaya, Director, CSTARI, Kolkata.

Sl. Name & Designation,

No. S/Shri/Smt.
1

Mr. S .A. Pandav, Joint Director

(Training)
Mr. L. K.Mukherjee,
Dy. Director of Training
Mr. Nirmalya Nath, Asst. Director of
Training
Dr. Bhushan Punani, Executive
Director
Mr. G .N. Parekh, RDD (Training)

Mr. K. K. Bhatt, Deputy Director

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8

Mr. P. B Vyas, Principal

Tejal Lakhia, Hon. Superintendent

Mr. Ketan Shah, Vice President

10

Hemal Purohit, S.I. Dress Making

11

Mr.Kantibhai Jethwa, In-charge

12

Jagruti Chaudhry, Craft Instructor

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4

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Mrs. Neerja Arun Atrey, I/C. H.O.D.

CACD, DM Dept. GPG,
Ms. Farjana Kagasiya, Lect. CACD,
DM
Mrs. Bhavana K.Patel, Lect. CACD
DM
Mrs. Dharti B. Thakkar, Lecturer

Organisation
Directorate Employment &
Training, Gandhinagar
Central Staff Training & Research
Institute, Kolkata
Central Staff Training & Research
Institute, Kolkata
Blind People Association,
Ahmedabad
Directorate Employment &
Training, Gandhinagar
Vocational Rehabilitation Centre,
Ahmedabad
I.T.I. Kubernagar
I.T.C; Blind People Association,
Ahmedabad
All Gujarat Council for the deaf,
Ahmedabad
I.T.I.(Women)
Thaltej, Ahmedabad
Multi Category Training center for
the Handicapped, Vastrapur,
Ahmedabad
I.T.C; Blind People Association,
Ahmedabad
Gujarat Technological University

Chairman

Member

Member

20

Mrs. Shivangi M. Khandwala, Lect.

CACD DM
Rupal P Mehta, Fashion Designer

21

Minaxiben R. Parekh, Instructor

Govt. Polytechnic For Girls,

Ahmedabad
Govt. Polytechnic For Girls,
Ahmedabad
Govt. Polytechnic For Girls,
Ahmedabad
Govt. Polytechnic For Girls,
Ahmedabad
Govt. Polytechnic For Girls,
Ahmedabad
Govt. Polytechnic For Girls,
Ahmedabad
Blind Peoples Association
Ahmedabad
Deaf Mute School, Navarangpura

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Smt. Kokila M. Shukla, H.O.D.

CACD DM
Purvi K. Trivedi, Fashion CoOrdinator In Television
Prof. Roopa G Mehta, Ass. Professor

Govt. Polytechnic For Girls,

Ahmedabad
Working with ZEE Gujarati & New
Big Productions
B.D. Arts College

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Ms. Malinee Y. Varma, Lect. CACD

DM
Ms. Kusum D. Joshi, Lecturer

Remarks

Member
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List of members attended the Trade Committee Meeting for Restructuring of

Syllabus under CTS (specially for Visually Impaired and other Disabled) on 01
October 2013 at Blind Peoples Association, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, (Gujrat)
SL.
NO.
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NAME & DESIGNATION

S/SHRI
S. A. Pandav, Joint Director
L.K Mukherjee, Dy Director
Dr. Bhushan Punani, Executive
Director
Harish Panchal, Director (Trg.)
Nandini Rawal, Director (Project)
Tejal S. Lakhia, Hon. Superintendent

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Mr. Ranchhod Soni

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Mr. Mihir Das

Mrudangi Trivedi
Jagruti V. Chaudhary
Hetal S. Ram Raliya
Dhingani Nalin H
Kalyanee D. Dani
Hemal D. Punlit
Vina Chawla
Chanda Chawhan
Trivedi Jatin
Smt. Harsha J. Shet
Hansh G. Dave
Sipai Jakir J.
Jagdish jenabhai Parnar, Craft
Instructor
Beenal Bharat Kumar Modi,
Instructor
Vasant Kamdar, VI
Satish S. Charan, Asst. App. Advisor

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REPRESENTING ORGANIZATION

REMARKS

CET, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

CSTARI Kolkatta
Blind Peoples Association, Ahmedabad

Chairman
Member
Member

Blind Peoples Association, Ahmedabad

Blind Peoples Association, Ahmedabad
Blind Peoples Association, Ahmedabad
Higher Secondary School for The Blind
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
JBS Academy, Ahmedabad
ABS Academy Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad
Blind Peoples Association, Ahmedabad
Blind Peoples Association, Ahmedabad
Technical Institute, Ahmedabad
I.T.I., Ahmedabad
I.T.I. Women, Thaltej, Ahmedabad
Emp. And Training H.O. Gandhinagar
I.T.I. Vijapur, Dist.-Meshana
Mahila ITI, Theltej
Mahila ITI, Theltej
Jasmine Beauty Care, Ahmedabad
Blind Peoples Association, Ahmedabad

Member
Member
Member

Blind Peoples Association, Ahmedabad

Member

Blind Peoples Association, Ahmedabad

Member

ITI, Palana
CET, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Member
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.

Name of the Trade

: Cutting and Sewing

(for visually impaired and other disabled)

2.

N.C.O. CODE NO

: 076.10

3.

Duration of Craftsman Training

: 1 Year (Two Semester)

4.

Entry Qualification

: Passed Class-8th
Candidate should be of low vision/Orthopedically
Disabled/Hearing impaired /Other Disabled.

5.

unit Strength

: 10 Trainees

6.

Space Norms

: 35 Sq. Mtr.

7.

Power Norms

: 4 K.W.

8.

Qualification of Instructor

: (i) NTC/NAC in Cutting &

Sewing/Dress Making with three years experience.
OR
(ii) Diploma in Dress Making/Fashion Technology
from recognized institute with 2 years experience.
OR
(iii) Degree in Fashion Technology from
recognized University with 1 year experience.

9. 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 Degree/Diploma in Relevant Field.

It will be responsibility of the Training Centre to impart training in plus curriculum (like Braille, Orientation &
Mobility, Activities of Daily Living), total communication, use of assistive devices, adaptations for barrier free
environment and technology.
Visually Impaired and other such Disabilities requiring support should be provided Writer (one standard below
Trade Entry Level) during examination and given 30 Minutes more than the prescribed time.

SYLLABUS FOR THE TRADE OF CUTTING & SEWING ( FOR VISUALLY

IMPAIRED AND OTHER DISABLED) UNDER CRAFTSMAN TRAINING SCHEME
Duration : Six Months

First Semester
Semester Code:CUS : SEM I
Week No.
1.

2.

Trade Practical
Familiarization with the Institute.
Knowledge of General Safety,
Occupational health and hygiene.

Familiarization & handling the tools

Practice of Hand Stitches & Making

samples of them

3.

4.

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
Straight lines

Square

Zig Zag lines o

Circle
Semi Circle
Spiral

Practice of taking individual

measurements

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

7.

8.

Practice of making Seams

Plain Seam

Self- enclosed seams

Top stitched seams

Corded seam

Princess seam

- Do -

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

9.

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

11.

Fabric Structure Woven

Fabric
Practice of making weave samples Prepare
Weave Knitted
Fabric

Knit construction
samples of Darts

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Other fabric

Felt

Fuse

Net

Braid

Pile Darts

Necessity

Type

Precautions during stitching

Making Samples of Pleats
Pleats

Necessity

Type

Use Fabric finishes

Types

Purposes
Collect Sample Swatches
Fabric Designs
Practice of corner making

Plaids
Edge Finishing by facing, binding, lace, Frill,

Strips
Hemming & piping.

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
Prepare samples of Tucks

Straightening Trimmings

Type

Use

Collection of Trimmings

Making Samples of Frills Making Samples Tucks

of Necklines

15.

Casing with Drawstring Casing

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

16.

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

17.

Type
Use
Ruffles/Frills
Type
Straight
Circular
Uses Necklines

Casing

Introduction

Use
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

18.

Samples of making different Pockets

19.

Samples of making Collars

20.

Samples of Sleeves with & without cuff

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

21-24. 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.
25.
Project work / Industrial visit (optional)
26.
Examination

SYLLABUS FOR THE TRADE OF CUTTING & SEWING ( FOR VISUALLY

IMPAIRED AND OTHER DISABLED) UNDER CRAFTSMAN TRAINING SCHEME
Duration : Six Months

Second Semester
Semester Code:CUS : SEM II
Week No.
1.
2.

3.

4.

5.

6.
7.

Trade Practical
Revision of work done in Semester 1

Trade Theory
Introduction to the Trade Job
Opportunities
Pattern Making & Stitching of
Human Figures
Jhabla
Joints & Muscles and their effect on garment
Pattern Making & Stitching of

Male & Female Figures

Petticoats

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
Pattern Making & Stitching of Simple

Necessity
Pajama and Pant Cut Pajama

Specification
Sketching & Drafting

Simple Pajama

Pant Cut Pajama

Pattern Making & Stitching of
Pressing
Aligarh Pajama and Churidar

Tools
Pajama

Methods

Importance
Sketching , Drafting, Layout & Estimate
Aligarh Pajama

Churidar Pajama
Pattern Making, Cutting , Stitching & Laundry
Finishing of Sun suit and Yoke Frock Sketching & Drafting of Children Garments

Romper

Sun Suit

Jump Suit

Yoke Frock
Pattern Making & Stitching of Frock
Sketching & Drafting of Frock Methods of
handling different fabrics
Sketching & Drafting of Boys Night Suit
Pattern Making & Stitching of Night
Suit

8.

Pattern Making, Cutting &

Stitching of Top

Methods of removing stains from different

fabrics, Sketching &Drafting of Girls Top

9.

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

Technical Terms related to subject

Sketching &Drafting of Skirt
Sketching &Drafting of Gents Kurta

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16.

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
Pattern Making, Cutting & Stitching of Sketching &Drafting of Gents Shirt
17.
Gents Shirt
Balance of garments according to structure of
18.
Human body & its importance
19.
Pattern Making, Cutting & Stitching of Sketching &Drafting of Knicker
Knicker
Pattern Making, Cutting & Stitching of Sketching &Drafting of Trousers Defects
20.
Trousers
& remedies in the Trousers
21.
22.
Checking of garments in respects of - Inspection
Definition, need & planning

Measurements
Types of Inspection

Stitching
Stages of Inspection

Stains
Role of Inspector

Defects
23-24. Check & Correct Pattern
Common Defects in the Garments Estimation of
fabric for different widths for
Practice of making plans for
different garments
different garments.
25.
Revision
26.
Examination

List of Tools and Equipment for the Trade of Cutting & Sewing under Craftsman
Training Scheme for a batch of 10 trainees.
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Scissors 25 cm
Pinking Shears
Tailors Square - Plastic
Leg Shaper - Plastic
Measuring Tape 150 cm
Seam Ripper
Thimble
Tailor's 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
Locks for above pigeon hole
Wall Clock
Calculator Desk Type
White Board with accessories (size as per requirement)
Dummy Lady (different size)
B. Theory Room
Name of the Tools/Equipment

SI. No.
01
Single desks for trainees with arrangements of keeping Books etc.
02
Revolving Chairs without arms

Quantity
(Number)
11 Nos.
05 Nos.
11 Nos.
11 Nos.
11 Nos.
11 Nos.
11 Nos.
11 Nos.
11 Nos.
11 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.
5 Nos.
01 No.
01 No.
As per
requirement
10 Nos.
5 Nos.
02 Nos.
01 No.
02 Nos.
02 Nos.
02 Nos.
16 Nos.
02 Nos.
01 No.
01 No.
02 Nos.
Quantity
10 Nos.
10 Nos.

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Faculty Table & Chair set

Computer set with UPS & multimedia projector
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.
01 No.
01 No.
02 Nos.
01 No.
01 No.
As per
requirement