Dress Making NSQF
Dress Making NSQF
Dress Making NSQF
DRESS MAKING
(Duration: One Year)
SECTOR – APPAREL
DRESS MAKING
(Non-Engineering Trade)
(Revised in 2019)
Version: 1.2
NSQF LEVEL - 4
Developed By
2. Training System 2
3. Job Role 6
4. General Information 7
5. Learning Outcome 9
6. Assessment Criteria 10
7. Trade Syllabus 17
1. COURSE INFORMATION
The broad professional skills covered as part of the skill training starts with making hand
stitches in the given fabric; Stitching the following using the given fabric: Seams with seam
finishes, Darts, Pleats, Tucks, Gathers & Shirrs, Frill, Hem, Casing, Edge Finishing, Neck lines,
Placket, Pocket, Collar, Sleeves, Cuff. Then the trainee learns how to fix the fasteners on the
given fabric, mend the given fabric as per requirement. He/she is also able to draft a pattern for
Ladies Suit & Sew a Ladies' Suit with the help of the given pattern.
The trainee starts sketching the following manually by applying suitable fabric designs-
Indian Dresses & Western Dresses. Then he/ she designs the following with suitable fabric
design using Corel draw software- Indian Dresses & Western Dresses. The trainee is able to
make the following Block Pattern set using different sizes taken from a size chart - Children's
Block, Block for Teenager, Ladies Block, Gents Block; makes the patterns for the following using
Draping Techniques - Basic Bodice with Darts, Basic Bodice with Princess line, Basic Straight
Skirt, Basic Circular Skirt. He/she becomes capable of constructing the following garments with
fitting and quality according to the sketched designs and blocks using adaptation/draping and
manipulation techniques - Dress for Children (Yoke Frock), Dress for Teenager, Ladies Dress,
Ladies Suit, Ladies Night wear, Ladies Blouse, gents’ Shirt, gents’ trouser. In the later phase of
the first year, they are able to make patterns of the following by Pattern Grading techniques to
their next higher or lower sizes using the size charts. Also make markers on different width,
texture & designs of the following- Frocks, Blouses, Shirts, Trousers.
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2. TRAINING SYSTEM
2.1 GENERAL
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different
sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under
the aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) with
variants and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer schemes of DGT for
strengthening vocational training.
‘Dress Making’ trade under CTS is one of the popular courses delivered nationwide
through a network of ITIs. The course is of one-year duration. It mainly consists of Domain area
and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional skills and
knowledge, while the core area (Employability Skill) imparts requisite core skills, knowledge,
and life skills. After passing out the training program, the trainee is awarded National Trade
Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide.
• Read and interpret technical parameters/documents, plan and organize work processes,
identify necessary materials and tools;
• Perform tasks with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations
and environmental protection stipulations;
• Apply professional skill, knowledge & employability skills while performing jobs.
• Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.
• Can join industry as Craftsman and will progress further as Senior Craftsman, Supervisor
and can rise up to the level of Manager.
• Can become Entrepreneur in the related field.
• Can join Apprenticeship programs in different types of industries leading to a National
Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).
• Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for becoming an instructor
in ITIs.
• Can join Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as applicable.
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Notional Training
S No. Course Element
Hours
1. Professional Skill (Trade Practical) 1200
2. Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) 240
3. Employability Skills 160
Total 1600
a) The Continuous Assessment (Internal) during the period of training will be done by
Formative Assessment Method by testing for assessment criteria listed against learning
outcomes. The training institute has to maintain an individual trainee portfolio as detailed in
assessment guideline. The marks of internal assessment will be as per the formative assessment
template provided on www.bharatskills.gov.in
b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment method. The All India
Trade Test for awarding NTC will be conducted by Controller of examinations, DGT as per the
guidelines. The pattern and marking structure is being notified by DGT from time to time. The
learning outcome and assessment criteria will be the basis for setting question papers for
final assessment. The examiner during final examination will also check the individual
trainee’s profile as detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical
examination.
For the purposes of determining the overall result, weightage of 100% is applied for six months
and one-year duration courses and 50% weightage is applied to each examination for two years
courses. The minimum pass percent for Trade Practical and Formative assessment is 60% & for
all other subjects is 33%. There will be no Grace marks.
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3. JOB ROLE
Dress Maker/ Ladies Dress Maker; Dress Maker stitches together parts of women’s garments
such as dresses, blouses, jumpers, brassieres, etc., according to instructions of Master Cutter.
Stitches together parts by hand and machine. Inserts inner material, makes embroidery work,
button-holes, etc., and attaches lining, lace, button, etc. Carries out alteration as directed. May
press garments and supervise work of Sewer, Hand.
Trouser Maker; Pant Maker stitches together by hand and machine parts of trousers, breeches
and other leg wear according to instructions of Master Cutter. Joins parts together by basting,
ensuring that they are properly aligned. Stitches them together by hand and machine. Inserts
inner material and attaches lining as required. Carries out alterations according to markings.
Makes buttonholes, stitches button and performs other finishing tasks, or supervises
performance of these tasks by Sewer, Hand.
Shirt Maker; stitches together parts of shirts, under vests, pajamas etc., according to
instructions of Master Cutter. Stitches collars and cuffs. Makes button holes and stitches
buttons and performs other finishing tasks. May press garments and supervise work of Sewer,
Hand.
Coat Maker; stitches together, by hand and machine, parts of coat, shervani and other body
garments according to instructions of Master Cutter. Joins parts together by basting ensuring
that they are properly aligned. Stitches them together by hand and machine. Inserts inner
material and attaches lining as required. Carries out alteration according to markings. Makes
button-holes, stitches button and performs other finishing tasks. May press garment and
supervise basting, filling, button holding, button stitching, etc., by Sewer, Hand
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4. GENERAL INFORMATION
Eligibility for PwD LD, CP, LC, DW, AA, LV, DEAF, HH, AUTISM, ID, SLD
Power Norms 5 KW
Essential Qualification:
Relevant National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) in any of the
variants under DGT.
Note: Out of two Instructors required for the unit of 2 (1+1), one
must have Degree/Diploma and other must have NTC/NAC
qualifications. However both of them must possess NCIC in any of
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its variants.
(ii) Employability Skill MBA/BBA / Any Graduate/ Diploma in any discipline with Two years’
experience with short term ToT Course in Employability Skills from
DGT institutes.
OR
Existing Social Studies Instructors in ITIs with short term ToT Course
in Employability Skills from DGT institutes
(iii) Minimum age for 21 years
Instructor
List of Tools and
As per Annexure – I
Equipment
Distribution of training on hourly basis: (Indicative only)
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5. LEARNING OUTCOME
Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment will
be carried out as per the assessment criteria.
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6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
2. Stitch the following Identify tools for Cutting, Sewing & Finishing and use these tools
using the given fabric: with safety.
Seams with seam Select suitable fabric, needle size and sewing thread according to
finishes, Pleat, Tucks, fabric.
Gathers and Shirrs, Straighten the fabric grain and test the stitch formation in the sewing
Frills, Hems, Casing machine.
Edge finishing, Use proper sewing aids while sewing the garment & carryout the
Neckline, Placket, safe measures and needle guard policy while sewing.
Pocket, Collar, Sleeve, Use appropriate stitching techniques like single pointed darts/ plain
Cuff. seam/ continuous placket/ casing and decorative hem.
Mark the dart properly at the start and the end & Check the
direction of darts.
Finish the garment by applying suitable fasteners.
Stitch & Press the dart and knot the dart end.
Mark/ Stitch the pleat lines & Check distance in between the pleats.
Mark & stitch the tuck lines.
Finish the stitching at the tuck end/ Press the tucks.
Mark the start and end of gathers/ Check the equal distribution of
gathers & Stitch in straight lines.
Thread the over lock machine; Finish the free edge by over lock
machine; Press the fabric at the end.
Mark and cut the frill strips.
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3. Fix the fasteners on the Select a suitable fastener according to the requirement.
given fabric. Maintain neatness while starting and ending stage of fixing fasteners.
Match male & female part of fasteners.
Fix the size of the buttonhole according to the button.
Follow equidistance and equal height with neatness
button hole stitches.
4. Mend the given fabric. Select the thread with suitable color and quality for patching.
Finish neatly the darned or patched piece.
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5. Draft a pattern for Ladies' Identify tools for measuring, marking, drafting & cutting and
Suit. use of these tools with safety.
Explain the measuring units and measuring techniques for
required measurements.
Draft the pattern for a Ladies' Suit. Use the paper economically -
Check for shapes, front and back shoulder, side seams.
Cut the pattern using shears properly along the cutting line -
Check cutting edges.
Finish the pattern with pattern particulars.
6. Sew a Ladies' Suit with Identify tools for Sewing & Finishing and use of these tools
the help of the given with safety.
pattern. Select suitable fabric for the garment and select suitable
needle size and sewing thread according to fabric.
Straighten the fabric grain.
Place the patterns on the fabric and mark the pattern outline
properly.
Cut the components by selecting suitable tool.
Make upper and lower threading in a Industrial Model single needle
lock stitch machine.
Sit in a correct posture and test the stitch formation.
Sew the ladies' suit by applying the component making
techniques.
Use proper sewing aids while sewing the garment.
Finish the garment by applying suitable fasteners.
Solve the sewing machine problems with suitable remedies after
finding the causes.
Follow the safe measures and needle guard policy while
doing the sewing.
7. Sketch the following Select a suitable paper for sketching and plan the layout before
manually by applying starting sketching.
suitable fabric designs- Identify the suitable sketching items and use them properly.
Indian Dresses, Sketch the garment with suitable fabric designs.
Western Dresses. Follow the Designing principles.
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8. Design the following Open the software and do the required page setup for the design.
with suitable fabric Identify and use the suitable tools for designing.
design using Corel Draw Sketch the garment with suitable fabric designs
Software -Indian Follow the designing principles.
Dresses, Western Select the colors and color combinations.
Dresses Apply colors using color filling tools.
Save the file in a folder and take the print out of the design using
Color Printer.
9. Make the following Identify tools for measuring, marking, drafting & cutting and use of
Block Pattern set using these tools with safety.
different sizes taken Select a suitable size from the size chart.
from a size chart- Draft the pattern for the block. Use the paper economically. Carry out
Children's Block, Block shapes and curves properly.
for Teenager, Ladies’ Cut the pattern using shears properly along the cutting line with
Block, gents’ Block. cutting edges.
Check the pattern for Front and back shoulder, side seam, leg length.
Finish the pattern with pattern particulars.
10. Make the Patterns for Identify tools for measuring, marking, draping & cutting and use of
the following using these tools with safety.
Draping Techniques- Select a suitable size of Dress form and prepare the dress form for
Basic Bodice with Darts, draping.
Basic Bodice with, Drape the muslin fabric on the dress form according to the required
Princess line, Basic design. Cut and remove the excess fabric.
Straight Skirt, Basic Remove the draped fabric from the dummy and transfer the pattern
Circular Skirt. outlines on a paper.
Cut the patterns and finish the pattern with particulars.
11. Construct the following Identify tools for Drafting/Cutting/Sewing /Pressing and use these
garments with fitting tools with safety.
and quality according to Design features of the garment according to the sketching.
the sketched designs Select the fabric and other raw materials suitable for the garment.
and blocks using Select the necessary block patterns set and make the patterns
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adaptation/draping and for the basic garment using adaptation /draping method.
manipulation Manipulate the patterns of the basic garment and create the
techniques. Dress for patterns for the required garment design. Use the paper
Children (Yoke Frock), economically.
Dress for Teenager, Cut the pattern using shears properly along the cutting line.
Ladies' Dress, Ladies'
Finish the pattern with pattern particulars.
Suit, Ladies' Nightwear,
Ladies' Blouse, Gent's Straighten the fabric grain and prepare the fabric for cutting.
Shirts, Gent's Trousers. Select and make a suitable economical pattern layout on the
fabric and estimate the fabric consumption.
Mark the pattern outlines properly and cut the components
by selecting suitable shears.
Identify and select the suitable industrial sewing machines
for each process of constructing the garment.
Select suitable needle size and sewing thread according to
fabric.
Make upper and lower threading in the required Industrial
Model sewing machines.
Sew the garment using the Industrial model sewing
machines with sewing aids by following proper seam and other
allowances.
Select the Skirt design suitable for a teenager & Select right fabric and
color of design.
Maintain the equal distribution of pleats.
Check the alignment of both right and left side of the waist band &
Check circular turning.
Stitch the neck in proper shape & use appropriate sleeve pattern.
Distribute the gathers properly & stitch with no puckering at armhole.
Finish the neckline properly with clean & finish the Turned up hem
neatly.
Make the bottom flare of the garment with proportion.
Check the neckline edge finished with facing of Kameez.
Stitch neatly the Squared turned up bottom hem & Turned up sleeve
bottom of Kameez.
Maintain neatness in armhole joints and ensuring no puckering at
armhole joints in Kameez.
Stitch neatly according to the design of salwar bottom & Fold down
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12. Make patterns of the Identify grading tools and use of these tools with safety.
following by Pattern Fix the grading points each pattern and calculate the increments for
Grading techniques to each grading point.
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their next higher or Draw axes for both the patterns and paper used to draft the new size.
lower sizes using the size Grade the patterns to its next Higher/Lower sizes.
charts Trace and separate the pattern sizes. Use the paper economically.
Cut the pattern of each size using shears properly along the cutting
line.
Finish the pattern with pattern particulars.
13. Make markers on Identify tools for Marker and use of these tools with safety.
different width, Identify the right and wrong side of the fabric and its texture and
texture & designs of design features.
the following- Frocks, Select and make a suitable economical pattern layout on the fabric
Blouses, Shirts, and estimate the fabric consumption.
Trousers. Mark the pattern outlines properly.
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7. TRADE SYLLABUS
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• Measuring Techniques
(06 hrs.)
Practice on Industrial Single Basic Sewing Machine
needle lock stitch Sewing • Parts and functions
Machine • Machine needle
7. Sitting posture — Eye, Hand • Stitch formation
& Foot co- ordination. (2 • Sewing machine practice
hrs.) • Care and maintenance
8. Speed Control. (3 hrs.) • Trouble Shooting
9. Practice on paper. (8 hrs.) • Types of Industrial
10. Threading of machine. (1/2 Sewing Machine.
hr.) (06 hrs.)
11. Bobbin winding & loading.
(1/2 hr.)
12. Practice on fabric. (16 hrs.)
13. Running on (15 hrs.) Over lock machine
• Straight lines • Parts and functions
• Square • Machine practice
• Zigzag lines • Care and maintenance
• Circle • Trouble Shooting
• Semi-circle
• Spiral Basic Garment Analysis (06
14. Practice on over lock hrs.)
machine (15 hrs.)
• Threading
• Running
• Minor adjustments
Professional Stitch the following 15. Practice of making Seams Seams
Skill 330 Hrs.; using the given (30 hrs.) • Classification
fabric: Seams with • Plain Seam (Straight & • Uses
Professional seam finishes, Curved) with seam • Properties of Seams
Knowledge 66 Darts, Pleats, finishes • Seam finishes Sewing
Hrs. Tucks, Gathers & • Self-Enclosed seams Aids
Shirrs, Frill, Hem, • Top stitched seams • Presser foots
Casing, Edge • Corded Seam • Folders
Finishing, Neck • Decorative seams • Guides (06 hrs.)
lines, Placket, Practicing with Sewing
Pocket, Collar, Aids
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• Bias facing
• Combination shaped
facing
• Outside facing
• Self-facing
• Shaped facing
• Binding
• Piping
23. Making samples of different Necklines
shaped necklines. (30 hrs.) • Different shapes of
neckline (06 hrs.)
24. Making samples of Plackets Plackets
(30 hrs.) • Types
• Faced Placket • Sample makings
• Continuous Placket (06 hrs.)
• One Piece Placket
• Two Piece Placket
• Two-piece Placket with
pleat
• Zippered Placket
➢ Lapped
➢ Fly Front
➢ Open End
➢ Invisible
➢ Visible
25. Making samples of different Pockets
Pockets (30 hrs.) • Types
• Patch • Design variations
• Inseam (06 hrs.)
• Cut/slash
26. Making samples of Collars. Collars
(30 hrs.) • Classification
• Collar terms. (06 hrs.)
27. Making samples of Sleeves. Sleeves
(30 hrs.) • Classification
• Sleeve length variation
• Sample making of
Sleeves with and without
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Learning outcomes, assessment criteria, syllabus and Tool List of Core Skills subjects
which is common for a group of trades, provided separately inwww.bharatskills.gov.in
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ANNEXURE-I
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Annexure-II
List of Expert Members participated/ contributed for finalizing the course curriculum of
Dress Making trade
Name & Designation
S No. Organization Remarks
Sh./Mr./Ms.
1. S. Venkatesh, Head HR & Raymond Member
Admin
2. Sanjeev Mohanty Managing Bennetton India Pvt. Ltd., Member
Director Gurgaon
3. Animesh Saxena Udyog Vihar Industries Member
Association, Gurgaon B-40,
Phase 5, Udyog Vihar
Gurgaon-122017
4. Dr. Darlie Koshy IAM & ATDC Chairman
Director General and CEO Apparel Export Promotion
Council, Gurgaon
5. Arindam Das National Institute of Fashion Member
Technology, New Delhi
6. Dr. Kushal Sen Professor D/o Textile Technology IIT Delhi Member
7. Bhattacharya. G HOD Textiles Institute for Textile Technology, Member
Department Choudwar Odisha
8. Poonam Thakur Professor & NIIFT, Mohali Member
Academic Head
9. L.N. Meena, Lecturer Arya Bhatt Polytechnic, Delhi Member
10. Prabhas Kashyap, General Gokaldas Export Ltd., Bangalore Member
Manager-Planning &
Production Co-ordination
11. Bishwanath Ganguly Madura Fashion & Retail, Aditya Member
Birla Centre for Retail Excellence
(A B C R E)
12. K.N. Chatterjee, HOD Fashion The technological inst. Of textile & Member
and Apparel Engineering sciences, Bhiwani, Haryana,
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INDIA-127021.
13. Tapas Kumar Adhikari, Sr. Reliance Industries Ltd. Member
Manager
14. Vikas Verma, Asst. Vice Welspun India Ltd. Member
President
15. Navjot Walia, Vice President Maral Overseas Ltd., Noida Member
16. Rajeev Mehani, Vice Vardhaman Textiles Member
President
Mentor
17. R.P. Dhingra, Director (P) DGE&T Mentor
Core Group
18. Haradhan Das, TO CSTARI, Kolkata Member
19. Subhankar Bhowmik, DPA Gr. NIMI, Chennai NIMI
B Representative
20. Rajendra Kumar, JDT(WT) DGE&T Member
21. D. Shanthi, ADT RVTI, Trivendrum Member
22. Abha Rastogi, TO RVTI, Panipat Member
23. Chitra, TO RVTI, Panipat Member
24. Rinku Soni, TO RVTI, Jaipur Member
25. Babita, TO NVTI, Noida Member
26. Bhagyashree, TO RVTI, Indore Member
27. L. R. Ramesh Babu, TO RVTI, Trivendrum Member
28. S.S. Meena, TO NVTI, Noida Member
29. Bhavin Kumar M. Solanki ITI, Jambughoda, Gujarat Member
30. Divya, TO RVTI, Bangalore Member
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ABBREVIATIONS
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