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Curriculum
For
Certificate in Dress Designing
(Diploma Level –2 Years)
Code:VF51S012
(2013)
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Contents
Name of the course
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Assessment Dress Designing-Curriculum
71
Overall objective of the Course
4
Module 1: Learn Basic Knowledge of Garment and Accessories
71
Competencies gained after completion of the course
5
Module 2: Learn Measuring Tools and Measuring Concept
73
Knowledge Proficiency Details
Module 3: Draw Design
75
Job Opportunities available immediately and in future
5
Module 4: Analyze Fabric types and construction
77
Trainee entry level
6
Module 5: Arrange and apply embellishments
78
Minimum qualification of Trainer
6
Module 6: Start Work Planning
80
Medium of Instruction
6
Module 7: Take Measurements
82
Timeframe of assessment
6
Module 8: Develop Patterns
85
Overview about the Program-Curriculum for Dress Designing
7
Module 9: Cut fabric
87
Dress Designing-Curriculum Contents
16
Module 10: Hand Embroidery
89
Module 1: Learn Basic Knowledge of Garment and Accessories
16
Module 11: Machine Embroidery
91
Module 2: Learn Measuring Tools and Measuring Concept
18
Module 12: Perform Adda Embroidery
93
Module 3: Draw Design
20
Module 13: Start Stitching
95
Module 4: Analyze Fabric types and construction
22
Module 14: Perform Hand Knitting
97
Module 5: Arrange and apply embellishments
24
Module 15: Perform Machine Knitting
99
Module 6: Start Work Planning
26
Module 16: Ensure Proper Finishing
101
Module 7: Take Measurements
28
Module 17: Maintain Machines
103
Module 8: Develop Patterns
33
Module 18: Communicate
105
Module 9: Cut fabric
36
Module 19: Upgrade Skills
106
Module 11: Hand Embroidery
39
Module 20: Manage Time
108
Module 11: Machine Embroidery
42
Module 21: Perform Team Work
110
Module 12: Perform Adda Embroidery
45
Module 22: Use and Knowledge of Sewing Machines / Emb. Machines \
Knit Machines
111
Module 13: Start Stitching
Module 23: Use Computer
113
Module 14: Perform Hand Knitting
48
List of Machinery/Equipment/Tools
Contributions for Development of this Curriculum
117
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Module 15: Perform Machine Knitting
51
List of Consumable Materials
Module 16: Ensure Proper Finishing
54
Reference Material
Module 17: Maintain Machines
Module 18: Communicate
Module 19: Upgrade Skills
Module 20: Manage Time
Module 21: Perform Team Work
Module 22: Use and Knowledge of Sewing Machines / Emb. Machines \ Knit
Machines
Module 23: Use Computer
Scheme of Study
First Year
Second Year
Module 1: Learn Basic Knowledge of Garment and Accessories
Module 12: Perform Adda Embroidery
Module 2: Learn Measuring Tools and Measuring Concept
Module 13: Start Stitching
Module 3: Draw Design
Module 14: Perform Hand Knitting
Module 4: Analyze Fabric types and construction
Module 15: Perform Machine Knitting
Module 5: Arrange and apply embellishments
Module 16: Ensure Proper Finishing
Module 6: Start Work Planning
Module 17: Maintain Machines
Module 7: Take Measurements
Module 18: Communicate
Module 8: Develop Patterns
Module 19: Upgrade Skills
Module 9: Cut fabric
Module 20: Manage Time
Module 11: Hand Embroidery
Module 21: Perform Team Work
Module 11: Machine Embroidery
Module 22: Use and Knowledge of Sewing Machines / Emb. Machines \
Knit Machines
Module 23: Use Computer
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Name of the course
Diploma in Dress Designing
Duration: 2-years
Introduction
Dress designing course is designed for the students who seek to get the skills of stitching, sewing, fashion design and up gradation of Skills. Dress
is basically meant to drape body. It should be properly stitched which follow your body contours. It bring elegant look, whereas, question of term
fashion use for (which suits to your body) while designing a dress we should keep the following points in our mind.
Season for which we design
Color scheme
Geographically and climatic values
body structure
Complexion
Religious values
Textile and fashion are combine to each other. Fashion designer must be aware of fabric construction values and kinds of material used in it.
Overall objective of the Course
Impart in-depth knowledge of essential principles of dress designing.
Qualitative production of the garments.
Strengthen competitiveness of Pakistan’s dresses in global market
Equip students with capacities required to produce quality dresses with various methods
Improve the level of professional competence in the field of dress designing.
Provide industry with workers capable of producing quality products in a highly competitive manner.
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Assist in human resources development by providing precise and assessed country’s skilled manpower quantitatively as well as
qualitatively.
Facilitate garment producers creating conducive environment within places of work for quality production.
Competencies gained after completion of the course
At the end of the course, the trainee must be able to attain the following competencies.
Analysis of fabrics
Preparing and executing detailed work plans/worksheet
Perform dress designing using multiple methods
Deigning by using multiple techniques
Knowledge from Cut to Pack
Time management
Work management
Hand Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Hand knitting
Machine knitting
Operating, handling and maintaining machines
Work in a team
Effective handling of resources
Use of information technology in designing and production of dresses
Job Opportunities
After completion of the training, candidates can find the employment opportunities in the following disciplines.
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Cottage Industry
Self employment
Garment Factories
Design Houses
Vocational Institutions
Trainee entry level
Matric OR
Middle with one year certificate course
Minimum qualification of Trainer
Bachelors in Fashion and Textiles Design,
Intermediate with two year diploma with 3 year practical experience
Medium of Instruction
Urdu/ English/ Local Languages
Timeframe of assessment
Duration of Course
2 Year
Total Hours
2400 hrs
Training Hours
Assessment
Module Test
Final Test
Per Week Hours
Per Day Hours
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Overview about the Program-Curriculum for Dress Designing
Module Title & Aim
Learning Units
Theory
Days/Hours
Workplace Days/
Hours
Total Hours
Module-1: Learn Basic
Knowledge of Garment
and Accessories
Aim: This module develops
competency to get learning
and understanding about
garments and its
accessories.
LU 1- Learn Basic Knowledge of Garment and
Accessories
LU-2 Parts or components of Garments
LU-3 Learn about accessories used in the garment
30
60
90
Module-2: Learn
Measuring Tools and
Measuring Concept
Aim:- This module develops
competency in learning
concepts of measuring and
measurement techniques.
LU-1 Measure garment with measuring tape
LU-2 Use scale as per requirement.
LU-3 Learn the measuring concepts
LU-4 Mark measuring Points of garment.
LU-5 Check tools relating the pattern drafting on
the sheet
20
60
80
Module-3: Draw Design
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
Drawing, & Sketching
techniques .
LU-1 Understand basic knowledge of manual
drawing and designing
LU-2 Create new styles and trends
LU-3 Apply color schemes for designing
30
140
170
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LU-4 Analyze seasonal requirement for drawing
of design
Module-4:Analyze Fabric
types and construction
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
fabrication.
LU-1 Analyze Fabric Types
LU-2 Check fabric behaviors
LU-3 Check fabric construction
30
65
95
Module-5: Arrange and
apply embellishments
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
embellishments requires in
garment making.
LU-1 Check embellishment types and styles
LU-2 Analyze Fabric Dyeing Techniques
LU-3 Check Fabric Printing Techniques
LU-4 Apply appliqué if required
25
70
95
Module-6:Start Work
Planning
Aim: This module develops
competency in how to start
their work.
LU-1 Take requirements from customer
LU-2 Arrange material/fabric
LU-3 Arrange tools/equipment
LU-4 Prepare estimates
20
50
70
Module-7: Take
Measurements
Aim: This module develops
competency to get
acquaintance and
LU-1 Measure length
LU-2 Measure width
LU-3 Measure Shoulder
20
95
115
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understand the learning
units from 1 to 12
LU-4 Measure sleeves
LU-5 Measure Armhole
LU-6 Measure Chest
LU-7 Measure Waist
LU-8 Measure Hips
LU-9 Measure Slit
LU-10 Measure neck
LU-11 Measure Front neck drop
LU-12 Measure Back neck drop
Module-8:Develop
Patterns
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
procedure of developing
patterns.
LU-1 Arrange tools/equipment
LU-2 Spread Pattern Sheet on Cutting Table
LU-3 Mark Measurements
LU-4 Draw Pattern on Markings
LU-5 Perform Pattern Cutting
25
90
115
Module-9: Cut fabric
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
cutting techniques.
LU-1 Select tools/equipment
LU-2 Check Shrinkage
LU-3 Do Pressing
20
70
90
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LU-4 Set Pattern on Fabric
LU-4 Mark Markings on Fabric
LU-6 Perform cutting
Module-10: Start Hand
Embroidery
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
Hand embroidery procedure
and techniques.
LU-1 Select tools/equipment
LU-2 Select material
LU-3 Selection and drawing of Motif
LU-4 Selection of Color scheme
LU-5 Perform hand embroidery
LU-6 Ensure proper finishing
20
90
110
Module-11: Start
Machine Embroidery
Aim: This module develop
competency learning
Embroidery machine and its
techniques.
LU-1 Select tools/equipment
LU-2 Select material
LU-3 Adjust embroidery tools/ machine
LU-4 Selection of Color scheme
LU-5 Perform machine embroidery
LU-6 Ensure proper finishing
20
80
100
Module-12: Perform Adda
Embroidery
LU-1 Select tools/equipment
LU-2 Select material
20
80
100
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Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
Adda embroidery
techniques and procedures.
LU-3 Adjust and draw Embroidery motifs
LU-4 Selection of Color scheme
LU-5 Start Adda Work
LU-6 Ensure Proper Finishing
Module-13: Start Stitching
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
stitching techniques and
procedures.
LU-1 Select tools/equipment
LU-2 Adjust sewing machine
LU-3 Install thread in machine
LU-4 Operate Stitching Machine
LU-5 Attach Embellishments
LU-6 Perform final Stitching
LU-7 Perform Final Finishing
20
100
120
Module-14: Perform Hand
Knitting
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
Hand knitting techniques
and procedures.
LU-1 Select tools/equipment
LU-2 Select material
LU-3 Select design/size
LU-4 Selection of Hand Needles
LU-5 Perform hand knitting
LU-6 Assemble knitted pieces
10
80
90
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LU-7 Embellish accessories
LU-8 Ensure proper finishing
Module-15: Perform
Machine Knitting
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
Machine knitting techniques
and procedures.
LU-1 Select tools/equipment
LU-2 Select material
LU-3 Select design/size
LU-4 Adjust Knitting Machine
LU-5 Perform Machine knitting
LU-6 Assemble knitted pieces
LU-7 Embellish accessories
LU-8 Ensure proper finishing
20
80
100
Module-16: Ensure Proper
Finishing
Aim: This module develops
competency learning
finishing techniques
requires in garment making
LU-1 Select tools/equipment
LU-2 Start trimmings
LU-3 Recheck stitching
LU-4 Iron Garment
LU-4 Pack product
20
50
70
Module-17: Maintain
Machines
LU-1 Select tools/equipment
LU-2 Clean stitching machine
15
50
65
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Aim: This module
develops competency in
learning Machines
requirements
LU-3 Clean embroidery machine
LU-4 Clean knitting machine
LU-5 Perform oiling of machine
LU-6 Ensure power supply
LU-7 Check proper functioning of machine
Module-18: Communicate
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
communication
requirements.
LU-1 Communicate with clients
LU-2 Communicate with juniors
LU-3 Communicate with vendors
LU-4 Communicate with employers
LU-5 Communicate with colleagues
15
20
35
Module-19: Upgrade
Skills
Aim: This module develops
competency learning
techniques to grow and
excel.
LU-1 Attend training programs
LU-2 Attend seminars/workshops
LU-3 Consult seniors
LU-4 Read books & training manuals
LU-5 Use electronic media (TV, internet, radio
etc.)
15
25
40
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Module-20: Manage Time
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning time
management.
LU-1 Manage time to complete the assigned work
LU-2 Manage work load as required by the
management
LU-3 Prioritize tasks
LU-4 Meet the specified deadlines
LU-5 Handle the co-workers
25
20
45
Module-21: Work in a
Team
Aim: This module develops
competency in learning
working in a team.
LU-1 Perform responsibilities and duties in a
positive manner
LU-2 Seek assistance from coworkers
LU-3 Contribute to group work activities
LU-4 Share information with group members
LU-5 Be positive and progressive
20
30
50
Module-22: Use and
Knowledge of Sewing
Machines / Emb.
Machines \ Knit Machines
Aim: This module develops
competency learning about
machines, their components
and functions.
LU-1 Understand basic & Advance sewing process
LU-2 knowledge of all sewing machines
LU-3 Use of most of the attachments
20
50
70
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Module-23: Use
Computer
Aim: This module develops
competency learning
Computers and software’s
requires to design a
garment.
LU-1 Learn basic parts of computer
LU-2 Understand basic knowledge of Computer
LU-3 knowledge of different Designing soft wares
20
75
95
Module-24:
Project 1 (First Year)
3 to 4 projects
195
195
Module-25:
Project 2
(Second Year)
3 to 4 projects
195
195
Total Hours
480
1920
2400
