| 28 February - 6 March |
 Introduction |
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Glossary of sewing terms |
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References |
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| 7 March - 13 March |
Introduction |
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Classification of tools used in clothing construction |
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Measuring tools |
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Measuring tape |
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Ruler or Yard Stick |
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L -square or Tailor’s Square |
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Hem marker/skirt marker |
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Gauge |
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Marking tools |
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Tailor’s chalk |
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Marking Pencil |
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Tracing Wheel |
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Dress Maker’s Carbon Paper |
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Cuttingtools |
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Shears |
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Dress making shears |
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Bent-handle shears |
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Electric shears |
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Pinking shears |
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Serrated blade shears |
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Scissors |
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Rotary cutter |
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Fitting tools |
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Sewing tools |
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Needle |
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Hand sewing needles |
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Machine sewing needles |
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Sewing threads |
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Sewing aids |
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Finishing/ pressing tools |
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Iron |
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Iron board |
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Sleeve board |
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Point presser and pounding block |
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Seam roll |
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Tailor’s ham |
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Pressing mitt |
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Clapper |
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Press cloth |
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General Tools |
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Criteria for selection of sewing equipment, use and care of the tools |
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References |
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| 14 March - 20 March |
Introduction |
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Types of sewing machines |
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Hand operated sewing machine |
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Treadle sewing machine |
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Electric sewing machine |
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Embroidery sewing machines |
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Parts of a sewing machine and their function |
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Operation of the machine |
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Selection of thread and needle, changing needle |
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Upper and lower threading |
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Drawing the bobbin thread |
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Fastening the thread ends |
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Adjustment |
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Testing the tension of threads |
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Stitch Length |
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Pressure of the presser foot |
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Care of sewing machine |
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References |
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| 21 March - 27 March |
General repairs |
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Machine trouble causes and remedies |
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Tangled thread at the beginning |
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Skipped Stitches |
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Upper Thread Breaking |
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Lower Thread Breaking |
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Fabric Puckering |
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Needle Breaking |
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Looped Stitches |
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Uneven Stitch Length |
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Material not feeding correctly |
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Machine running heavily |
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Damage to fabric |
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Puckering on both layers of fabric |
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Puckering on under layer only |
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References |
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| 28 March - 3 April |
Introduction |
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Classification of hand stitches |
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Temporary hand stitches |
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Even Basting |
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Uneven Basting |
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Diagonal Basting |
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Slip Basting |
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Pin Basting |
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General guide lines for basting |
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Permanent stitches |
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Running stitch |
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Back stitch |
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Run and Back/Combination Stitch |
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Hemming |
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Slip Stitching |
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Over handing |
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Whipping |
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Decorative stitches |
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Buttonhole stitch |
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Blanket stitch |
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Herringbone Stitch |
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Smocking |
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Applique |
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Embroidery |
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References |
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| 4 April - 10 April |
Introduction |
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Preparation of fabric for cutting |
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Preshrinking |
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Preshrinking for washable fabrics |
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Preshrinking for non washable fabrics |
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Straightening of fabric grain |
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Checking the grain in woven fabrics |
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Methods of straightening woven fabrics |
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Grain and its importance in clothing construction |
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References |
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| 11 April - 17 April |
Introduction |
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Methods of pattern making |
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Drafting |
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Flat pattern method |
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Draping |
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Transferring pattern markings from paper |
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Stay stitching |
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Ease stitching |
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References |
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| 18 April - 24 April |
Introduction |
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General considerations |
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Selection of seams for various garments |
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Classification of seams |
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Plain seam |
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Self finished seams |
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Special or decorative seams |
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Hints on stitching and finishing seams |
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Standards of a well-constructed seam should be |
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Seam Finishes |
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Types of seam finishes |
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Suitability for different fabrics |
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References |
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| 25 April - 1 May |
Introduction |
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Reasons for introducing fullness |
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Types of fullness |
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Darts |
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Straight dart |
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A double pointed straight dart (Couture dart) |
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Standards of a dart |
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General rules for stitching a dart |
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Tucks |
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Pin tucks |
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Plain/Wide tucks |
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Corded or piped tucks |
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Shell tucks |
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Criss Crossed tucks |
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Calculating fabric quantities for tucks |
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Pleats |
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Knife or side pleat |
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Box pleat |
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Inverted box pleat |
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Kick pleats |
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Accordion Pleats |
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Gathers |
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Hand Gathers |
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Machine Gathers |
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Shirring |
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Thread shirrs – Hand and machine |
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Elasticized Shirrs |
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Ruffles and frills |
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Gores |
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Godets |
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Flares |
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References |
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| 2 May - 8 May |
Introduction |
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Neckline finishes |
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Choice of a neckline |
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How to cut bias |
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Marking the bias |
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Joining bias |
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Importance and uses of bias |
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Binding |
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Facings |
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Fitted or Shaped facings |
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Difference between facings and bindings |
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Placket openings |
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Standards of a placket |
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Classification |
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Inconspicuous plackets |
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Continuous Bound placket |
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Bound and faced placket or two piece placket |
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Faced placket |
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Conspicuous plackets |
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References |
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| 9 May - 15 May |
Introduction |
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General considerations |
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Standards for choice of and construction and fasteners |
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Types of fasteners |
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Buttons |
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Zipper |
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Snaps |
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Hook and Eye |
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Hook and Loop tape |
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Positioning Of Button And Buttonholes |
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Selection of various fasteners for various placket openings |
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Importance Of Lapping |
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Hems |
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General considerations |
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Standards for a well finished hem |
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Marking the hemline |
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Securing the hem |
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Hem depth |
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Types of hemline finishes and suitability for various fabrics/garments |
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Stitched and turned hem |
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Seam binding finish |
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Catch Stitched hem |
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Narrow machine stitched hem |
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Rolled or whipped hem |
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Shell edged hem |
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Hem for circular & flared skirts |
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Hem facing |
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References |
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| 16 May - 22 May |
Introduction |
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Rules to remember in pattern layout |
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Precautions to be taken while cutting |
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Common methods of folding the cloth for laying |
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Special Layouts |
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Stripes |
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Plaids or checks |
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Napped / pile / one way prints / fur / satin |
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Border prints |
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References |
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| 23 May - 29 May |
Introduction |
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Factors affecting the choice of clothes for children |
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References |
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| 30 May - 5 June |
Introduction |
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Key points for selection of infants clothing |
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Purchasing the layette |
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Infant’s layette in detail |
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Night gowns or wrappers |
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Shirt/jabla |
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Diaper and diaper cover |
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Sweater/sacque/hood |
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Bonnet or cap |
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Booties / shoes |
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Mittens |
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Bib |
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References |
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| 6 June - 12 June |
Introduction |
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Desirable features in toddler’s clothes |
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A toddler’s clothing / wardrobe should include |
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Overalls, creepers and sun suits |
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Training pants |
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Shirts and blouses |
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Dresses and slips, Suits |
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Night wear |
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Shoes and socks |
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Clothing requirements for the preschool child |
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Factors To Be Considered While Selecting Preschool Children’s Clothing |
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Fabrics |
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Comfort |
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Safety |
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Self help |
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Room for growth |
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Easy of care |
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Decoration |
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Wardrobe of pre-schooler |
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References |
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