Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Apparel Made-Ups study plan
Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Apparel Made-Ups · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Cutting, Stitching and Construction Techniques; Seams, Hems and Finishes & Pattern Making, Measurements and Marker Layout
Label and sketch five basic seam types (plain, French, flat-fell, lapped, run-and-fell) and state one garment use for each
Take and record a full set of body measurements on a partner, converting inches to centimetres correctly
Draft a basic bodice block to personal measurements on drafting paper
Identify the grain line, selvedge, and bias on three fabric swatches and explain why grain affects cutting
Your checkpoint
A measurement chart plus a hand-drafted basic bodice block with seam samples stitched on a 20x20 cm fabric sheet
Cutting, Stitching and Construction Techniques; Seams, Hems and Finishes & Sewing Tools, Equipment and Machine Basics; Maintenance and Safety
Stitch and finish three hem types (single-fold, double-fold, blind) and compare stitch appearance
Demonstrate safe threading, bobbin winding, and tension adjustment on a lockstitch machine
Carry out daily cleaning and oiling routine on the machine and record it on a checklist
Diagnose and correct three common stitch faults (skipped stitches, looping, puckering)
Your checkpoint
A stitched hem sample booklet of three finishes plus a completed machine maintenance checklist for five days
Textile Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics: Types, Properties and Identification & Pattern Making, Measurements and Marker Layout
Classify ten fibre samples as natural or man-made using burn, feel, and visual tests
Describe twist direction and yarn count in simple terms and identify two yarn types from samples
Lay out a marker for a simple pattern set on fabric, minimising wastage and respecting grain
Explain the difference between woven, knitted, and non-woven fabric construction with one example each
Your checkpoint
A fibre identification table for ten samples with test evidence and a photographed marker layout showing calculated fabric utilisation
Cutting, Stitching and Construction Techniques; Seams, Hems and Finishes & Apparel and Home Furnishing Product Development (Garments, Made-Ups, Furnishings)
Cut and construct a simple garment (child's frock or basic kurta) from the drafted block
Apply facing and neckline finishing correctly and inspect the join for evenness
Sequence construction steps in a written order-of-operations sheet before stitching
Compare a made-up item and a garment in terms of construction standards and finish expectations
Your checkpoint
A finished simple garment with a written construction sequence sheet and self-inspection notes
Apparel and Home Furnishing Product Development (Garments, Made-Ups, Furnishings) & Surface Ornamentation, Embellishment and Traditional Embroidery
Design and produce one home furnishing item (cushion cover or table runner) with a specified size and finish
Execute three traditional embroidery stitches (chain, satin, blanket) on a sample cloth
Plan a small product range of three items with target customer and price band noted
Apply one surface ornamentation technique (applique or mirror work) neatly to a product sample
Your checkpoint
A finished furnishing product with embroidery detail and a one-page product range plan for three items
Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene; Personal Protective Equipment & Quality Control, Inspection and Care of Textile Products
List and demonstrate correct use of five personal protective equipment items in a sewing workshop
Identify three workplace hazards in a stitching room and state the control for each
Perform a four-point fabric inspection on a two-metre length and record defects
Write care label instructions for three different fibre products based on fibre properties
Your checkpoint
A workplace safety audit sheet for a simulated workshop plus a defect record from the four-point inspection
Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector and Career Opportunities & Entrepreneurship, Costing, Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability
Map five career paths in the apparel and home furnishing sector to required skills and entry routes
Calculate the cost of one stitched product covering material, labour, overhead, and margin
Identify three waste streams in cutting and stitching and propose a reduction step for each
Outline the steps to register a small tailoring or furnishing unit as a self-employed venture
Your checkpoint
A costing sheet for one product with break-even price plus a waste reduction action list of three items
Quality Control, Inspection and Care of Textile Products & Entrepreneurship, Costing, Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability & Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector and Career Opportunities
Complete a timed 60-question mixed mock test across all ten domains and score above 70 percent
Review every wrong answer and write a one-line correction note for each
Re-verify the ten weakest facts against notes and restate them accurately
Finalise a personal revision sheet of key terms, measurements, and safety rules
Your checkpoint
A scored mock test with an error log and a one-page final revision sheet
Milestones
Week 2: Can thread and set tension on a lockstitch machine unaided and stitch three seam types with even, unpuckered lines
Week 4: Has completed one wearable garment from own drafted block with correct grain alignment and clean neckline finish
Week 6: Can perform fabric inspection, record defects, and state PPE and hazard controls without referring to notes
Week 8: Scores at least 70 percent on the mixed mock test and has a written correction note for every missed question