Haryana BSEH Secondary NSQF Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing study plan

Identify and label the parts and controls of an industrial single-needle lockstitch machine, then demonstrate safe threading, bobbin winding and tension setting without instructor prompts.

Draw and explain the five basic hand stitches and three machine seams (plain, French, run-and-fell) with labelled diagrams showing stitch length, seam allowance and pressing direction.

Name, sketch and state the use of at least ten pattern-making tools and five measuring tools, explaining what each measurement point (bust, waist, hip, shoulder, nape) refers to on the body.

Take a full set of body measurements on a partner or dress form and record them on a standard measurement chart with correct landmarks and ease allowances noted.

Sew three 15 cm seam samples on woven fabric, checking stitch density (10-12 stitches per inch), seam straightness and back-stitching at both ends.

Draft a basic bodice block (front and back) from the recorded measurements on pattern paper, including darts, grain line, centre front/back and seam allowance.

True the drafted block by walking seams with a tracing wheel, then correct any notch or dart mismatches and re-check armhole and neckline curves with a French curve.

Cut the bodice toile in calico following grain lines and notches, then stitch and fit it on a dress form; mark at least three fitting corrections in a different colour.

Explain and apply the principles of grain line, bias, selvedge, nap and fabric layout to a cutting plan for a simple garment, calculating fabric requirement for two widths.

Demonstrate safe use of shears, rotary cutter, pins and the cutting table, and list five cutting-room hazards with the control for each.

Construct a complete simple garment (child's frock or basic kurta) from cutting to hemming, applying at least four construction techniques: facing, dart, side seam, and hem finish.

Attach a neckline facing and an invisible or centred zip, and demonstrate buttonhole making and button attachment on a sample.

List the standard sizes and dimensions of five home furnishing items (pillow cover, cushion cover, bed sheet, table runner, curtain panel) and state the seam and hem allowance used for each.

Draft and cut a 40 x 40 cm cushion cover with a lapped back opening, and calculate the exact fabric and trim consumption for a batch of 50 pieces.

Compare three seam finishes (overlock, French, flat-fell) for suitability on furnishing fabrics, justifying the choice by fabric weight and washability.

Produce a fabric swatch book of at least 12 fabrics (cotton, khadi, linen, viscose, polyester, silk, wool, denim, canvas, terry, non-woven, blended) recording fibre content, weave, weight feel, shrinkage and care behaviour.

Identify fibres by the burn test and by appearance on at least six unknown samples, recording smell, flame, ash and residue for each.

Distinguish warp from weft, and plain, twill and satin weaves, by fraying and magnifier inspection of three swatches, and explain how weave affects drape and durability.

Explain the sequence from fibre to yarn to fabric, including carding, combing, spinning, sizing and weaving/knitting, and state the count and twist effect on yarn strength.

Select and justify fabric choices for three furnishing products (curtain, upholstery cover, bed linen) using the swatch data.

Calculate fabric consumption and costing for three furnishing items using given width, shrinkage and wastage percentages, showing every step.

Explain shrinkage, colour fastness, pilling and crease recovery, and describe the standard test method used to check each in a production unit.

Design and cost a small coordinated home furnishing set (curtains, cushion covers, table runner) for a chosen room theme, with a colour and fabric story in writing.

Prepare a cutting and production sequence chart (operation, machine, time per operation) for the cushion cover, and identify the bottleneck operation.

Compare handloom, powerloom and mill-produced fabric on cost, quality consistency and market positioning for a small enterprise.

Perform and record a four-point fabric inspection on a two-metre length, calculate the points per 100 square yards and decide pass, second or reject.

Identify and correct five common garment defects (skipped stitch, puckering, uneven hem, mismatched seam, shade variation) on prepared samples, and log cause and remedy for each.

Apply thread clipping, spot cleaning, pressing with correct temperature for three fibre types, folding and poly-bag packing to the finished garment and cushion cover.

Prepare a size-wise packing and labelling plan, including care label content, fibre content label, MRP and batch code, for a 100-piece order.

Carry out a workplace safety audit of a sewing area: list electrical, needle, ergonomic and fire hazards, state the control for each, and demonstrate correct posture and machine guarding.

Explain first aid for needle prick, eye injury and electric shock, and state the personal protective equipment and hygiene rules for a garment unit.

Describe the structure of the apparel and home furnishing sector in India, naming the main segments, their products and the roles within a typical production unit.

Map at least eight career roles (pattern master, sampling tailor, QC inspector, merchandiser, supervisor, designer, entrepreneur) to the skills, qualifications and progression path for each.

Draft a one-page business plan for a small tailoring or furnishing unit covering product, target customer, pricing, monthly cost, break-even quantity and source of raw material.

Prepare a simple profit-and-loss estimate for a 100-piece cushion cover order, including material, labour, overhead and margin.

Write a job application and a short CV for a production or QC role, and rehearse answers to three common interview questions.

Explain the importance of communication, teamwork, punctuality and customer handling in a production unit, giving one workplace example for each.

Complete and submit a final project: a coordinated set of one garment and two furnishing items, with pattern, cutting, construction, finishing and packing documentation.

Run a full self-inspection of the project using the four-point and defect-check methods, and record the corrections made.

Solve three timed practice papers covering all nine domains under exam conditions, and review every wrong answer with a written correction note.

Recite and apply the key definitions and numerical formulas (fabric consumption, four-point score, break-even, seam allowance, stitch density) from memory in a written self-test.

Prepare a five-minute viva presentation of the project covering fabric choice, construction steps, quality checks, costing and what you would improve.