RBSE Prav Voc Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing study plan

Draft a basic bodice block from body measurements and verify fit on a toile, adjusting darts and seam allowances.

Compare woven and knit fabric behaviour by cutting identical test seams and recording stretch, fraying, and needle requirements.

Label a fibre classification chart with natural and man-made fibres and their key properties relevant to garment performance.

Calculate yarn count conversions between direct and indirect systems for five sample yarns.

Grade a bodice block from size 10 to size 14 using the cut-and-spread method and check grade rules at bust, waist, and hip.

Construct a sample garment with set-in sleeves and a centred zip, documenting construction steps and machine settings.

Explain the sequence of apparel product development from concept to final sample in a process flow diagram.

Identify five common pattern-making errors and state the correction for each.

Set up and troubleshoot an industrial lockstitch machine, adjusting tension, stitch length, and presser foot pressure.

Sew and evaluate five seam types (plain, French, flat-fell, lapped, and overlocked) and record appropriate end uses.

Apply a four-point fabric inspection system to a 10-metre length and calculate the acceptable quality level.

Assemble a simple skirt with an invisible zip and waistband, applying correct pressing at each stage.

Measure a window and calculate fabric requirements for a pair of lined curtains with a specified fullness ratio.

Construct a sample cushion cover with a piped edge and concealed zip, documenting the sequence.

Explain the function of a quality control checklist at the cutting, sewing, and finishing stages of apparel production.

Compare three soft furnishing fabrics for durability, light fastness, and care requirements.

Produce a set of three home furnishing samples: a table runner, a placemat, and a napkin with mitred corners.

Work five hand embroidery stitches (chain, satin, stem, French knot, and blanket) on a sampler with consistent tension.

Describe the difference between embroidery and embellishment, giving two examples of each.

Evaluate the suitability of two surface ornamentation techniques for a given home furnishing product.

Apply a machine embroidery design to a cushion front, stabilising the fabric and checking stitch density.

Create a colour wheel and a five-colour scheme for a home furnishing collection, explaining the colour harmony.

Sketch three fashion illustrations of a garment using a croquis, with correct proportions and movement lines.

Develop a mood board and a product development sheet for one home furnishing item.

Calculate the cost of a made-up cushion cover including fabric, trims, labour, and overhead, and set a selling price with a target margin.

Compare three retail channels for home furnishing products and state one advantage and one disadvantage of each.

Draft a simple marketing plan for a small apparel or home furnishing business, including target customer and promotion method.

Explain the role of entrepreneurship in the apparel and home furnishing sector with two local examples.

Demonstrate safe use of three tools or machines (sewing machine, overlocker, and steam iron) and list two safety checks for each.

Carry out routine maintenance on a sewing machine, including cleaning, oiling, and needle replacement.

Review quality control records from weeks 3 and 4 and identify three corrective actions for recurring defects.

Complete a timed mock examination covering all domains and review incorrect answers.