Maharashtra SSC Stitching with Sewing Machine Divyang study plan

Name and point to every major part of a single-needle lockstitch machine (head, bed, arm, handwheel, presser foot, needle bar, bobbin case area, feed dog, tension discs, take-up lever) without looking at notes.

Demonstrate the correct power-on, start, stop and power-off sequence, including where to place hands and how to keep fingers clear of the needle and presser foot.

Thread the upper path and insert and raise the bobbin in the correct order, then pull up the bobbin thread to confirm correct threading.

Adjust presser foot pressure and stitch-length dial on scrap fabric and record how each change altered the sample.

List five unsafe habits at a sewing station (e.g., sewing over pins, leaning close to the needle, loose hair near moving parts) and state the safe alternative for each.

Identify and correct three common stitch faults on test fabric: skipped stitches, loose loops on the underside, and needle thread breaking, using a written fault-cause-fix checklist.

Set bobbin tension and upper tension to produce a balanced stitch, verified by inspecting both sides of a sewn seam.

Change a needle, match needle size to fabric weight, and explain the flat-side-to-the-back orientation rule.

Clean the bobbin area, feed dog and race, and oil the machine at the points specified in the machine manual, then log the maintenance done.

Sew straight, curved and cornered lines of stitching at a steady speed, keeping seam allowance within 2 mm of the marked line.

Produce and label a stitch sample card showing straight stitch, zigzag, backstitch, and a three-step zigzag, noting the fabric and settings used for each.

Sew five hand stitches to a consistent length and spacing: running, back, hemming, blanket and overcasting.

Construct a plain seam, a French seam and a flat-felled seam, and state one fabric or garment situation where each is the better choice.

Finish a double-fold hem and a blind hem by machine, keeping the hem depth even along the whole length.

Test seam strength by pulling each seam sample to destruction and record which seam type held best and why.

Take body measurements (bust, waist, hip, length) on a partner or mannequin and record them on a measurement chart with a 2 cm ease note.

Identify the warp, weft, selvedge and bias of three fabric pieces and lay a pattern piece correctly on grain every time.

Lay out and pin a simple two-piece pattern on fabric with correct fold placement and nap direction, then cut it out with fabric shears using long, full-blade cuts.

Cut the same pattern with a rotary cutter and mat and compare accuracy and edge quality against the shears version.

Handle, fold and stack cut pieces without stretching or fraying the edges, and label each piece with chalk or a tag.

Identify cotton, polyester, viscose/rayon, denim and a knit by feel and by a burn or thread test, and record the identifying signs for each.

Predict and test shrinkage: wash and dry a 20 cm square of two fabrics and measure the change before cutting the final garment.

Select needle size, thread type and stitch length appropriate to each of the five fabrics and justify each choice in writing.

Sew a tension and stitch-length test strip on each fabric and choose the best setting from the evidence.

Explain how knit versus woven grain behaviour affects cutting and seam choice, with one example of each.

Assemble a simple garment from the Week 4 cut pieces, following the construction order: stay-stitch, seams, darts if any, facing, hem.

Press each seam as it is sewn (press as you go) and show the difference pressing makes on one un-pressed versus pressed sample.

Attach a facing or waistband and clip or notch curves so the seam lies flat without puckering.

Check fit against the recorded measurements and mark any alteration needed before final finishing.

Complete the hem by hand or machine so the finished length is even within 0.5 cm all round.

Set up a work station with correct chair height, table height, foot or knee control position and task lighting, and photograph or sketch the layout.

Demonstrate two accessible adaptations for a Divyang worker, such as a knee-lift for presser foot control, magnetic seam guide, larger-handled scissors or an extended machine lever.

Plan a work-rest schedule with a stretch break every 30 to 40 minutes and list three stretches that relieve neck, shoulder and lower-back strain.

Identify electrical and fire hazards at the station (damaged cord, overloaded socket, hot iron placement) and state the correct action for each.

Practise safe needle and pin handling, including a pin cushion or magnetic dish and a clear rule for broken needles.

Run a full quality check on a finished item using a written checklist covering seam evenness, tension, hem, thread trimming and pressing.

Complete a production record for three items showing date, style, fabric, settings, time taken and any defects found.

Time yourself sewing one standard item and identify the two steps that cost the most time, then state one improvement for each.

Revise the weakest domain by redoing two practice tasks from Weeks 1 to 7 where your samples were poorest.

Take one full timed mock test covering all nine domains and review every wrong answer against the source topic.