ITI/NCVT Sewing Technology (AITT Theory) study guide
ITI/NCVT Sewing Technology (AITT Theory) · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The ITI/NCVT Sewing Technology AITT Theory examination is the written trade-theory paper taken by trainees enrolled in the Sewing Technology trade under the National Council for Vocational Training framework in India. It tests whether a trainee understands the trade as a body of knowledge, not just as a set of hands-on operations: why a particular seam allowance is used, how a machine fault produces a specific stitch defect, how fabric grain affects fit, and how a production floor is organised. The ITI/NCVT Sewing Technology (AITT Theory) study guide has 10 sections and about 2,301 words.
01Trade Safety, Occupational Health and Environment
Trade safety in a garment unit covers machine guarding, electrical safety, fire response, ergonomics, housekeeping and waste handling. The AITT paper tests hazard recognition and the hierarchy of controls, not slogans.
260 words, about 1 min02Sewing Tools, Equipment and Machine Maintenance
Identification, correct use and maintenance of sewing machines, needles, feed systems and cutting equipment. Needle parts: shank, blade, scarf, eye, point.
259 words, about 1 min03Textile Fibres, Yarns and Fabric Construction
Fibre classification, yarn numbering and fabric structure determine handle, shrinkage, seam performance and care. Fibres: natural (cotton, wool, silk, flax) and man-made (viscose, polyester, nylon, elastane).
242 words, about 1 min04Fabric Preparation, Cutting and Pattern Making
Fabric relaxation, spreading, marker making, cutting and pattern terminology. Preparation: inspect, relax 24 h, pre-shrink if needed, straighten grain and align selvedges.
227 words, about 1 min05Stitching Techniques, Seams and Stitches
Stitch types (ISO 4915), seam classes (ISO 4916), tension, SPI and seam selection. Stitch classes: 100 single-thread chain, 300 lockstitch, 400 multi-thread chain, 500 overedge, 600 cover chain.
230 words, about 1 min06Garment Components, Plackets, Pockets, Collars and Sleeves
Plackets, pockets, collars, sleeves, cuffs, yokes and facings: function, construction and sequence. Plackets: continuous, two-piece, French and fly; they open a garment and hide the raw edge.
223 words, about 1 min07Industrial Garment Production and Work Study
Production systems, work measurement, line balancing and productivity metrics. Method study improves the method before time study measures it.
212 words, about 1 min08Quality Control, Inspection and Defect Analysis
Quality standards, inspection stages, AQL sampling, the 4-point fabric system and defect analysis. Inspection: incoming fabric, in-process, final and pre-shipment.
216 words, about 1 min09Care, Finishing, Pressing and Packaging
Pressing, finishing, stain removal, care labelling and packing. Pressing: heat, steam, pressure and time; use a press cloth on wool and synthetics; vacuum cools and sets.
217 words, about 1 min10Entrepreneurship, Costing and Workplace Communication
Costing, pricing, break-even, small-business basics and workplace communication. Cost sheet: direct material + direct labour + direct expenses = prime cost; add factory overhead = factory cost; add admin and selling = total cost.
215 words, about 1 min