Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Textile and Dress Designing study plan

Classify natural and man-made fibres by origin and describe the physical and chemical properties that decide their end use.

Draw and label the longitudinal and cross-sectional appearance of cotton, silk, wool, rayon and polyester, and state one exam-ready distinguishing feature for each.

Explain the stages of cotton fibre growth (cuticle, primary wall, secondary wall, lumen) and link maturity to dye absorbency.

Define the standard fibre property terms such as tenacity, elongation, elasticity, moisture regain and flammability, and match each term to a fibre example.

Distinguish staple and filament fibres and explain how fibre length affects yarn twist and fabric handle.

Sequence the cotton yarn manufacturing flow from blow room to ring spinning and state the purpose of each machine.

Compare carded, combed and rotor-spun yarns on fibre arrangement, strength and cost.

Classify yarns by structure (simple, complex, fancy) and by use (warp, weft, sewing thread), giving two examples of each.

Compute yarn count conversions between Ne, tex and denier using the standard formulas.

Identify the three basic weaves (plain, twill, satin) from a fabric sample or diagram and explain how interlacing affects lustre, drape and durability.

Draw the weave repeat, drafting plan and peg plan for a plain weave and a 2/2 twill.

Differentiate warp-faced and weft-faced fabrics and name two end uses of each.

Describe weft knitting and warp knitting with the knit, tuck and miss stitches, and list two fabrics produced by each method.

Explain non-woven web formation (dry, wet, spun-bonded) and bonding methods, and state three disposable or interfacing uses.

Classify textile finishes as mechanical or chemical and state the purpose of calendering, sanforising, mercerising and raising.

Explain the difference between dyeing and printing and describe direct, discharge and resist printing with one example each.

Match dye classes (direct, reactive, vat, acid, disperse) to the fibres they suit and give one fastness note for each.

Describe the stages of fabric preparation: singeing, desizing, scouring, bleaching.

Identify three common fabric defects such as a float, a slub or a mispick and state their likely cause.

Define the elements of art (line, shape, form, colour, texture, space) and illustrate each with a garment or textile example.

Apply the principles of design (balance, rhythm, proportion, emphasis, harmony) to analyse two dress designs.

Explain the colour wheel, primary, secondary and tertiary colours, and the difference between warm and cool colour schemes.

Describe value and intensity, and state how a colour scheme can create an illusion of height or width in a garment.

Explain how texture and line direction change the apparent size of a figure.

Classify body figure types (hourglass, triangle, inverted triangle, rectangle, oval) and match a suitable silhouette to each.

Explain the eight-head theory of figure proportion and use it to estimate garment lengths.

Identify and describe garment components: collar types, sleeve types, yoke, placket, pocket, cuff and waistband.

Explain the function of interfacing, lining, facing and interlining in garment construction.

Analyse how neckline shape and sleeve length influence the apparent shoulder width of a figure.

Take and record 12 body measurements correctly, stating the landmark for each measurement.

Draft a basic bodice block or a child's basic block to given measurements, labelling all construction lines.

Explain pattern-making terms: grain line, seam allowance, dart, notch, ease, balance mark and trueing.

Describe the methods of pattern making (drafting, draping, flat pattern) and state one advantage of each.

Demonstrate how to add seam allowance and how to transfer a dart to a new position.

Identify and state the use of sewing tools and machine parts, including the feed dog, bobbin case, tension disc and presser foot.

Explain the causes and remedies of common sewing machine faults such as skipped stitches, needle breakage and looping.

Classify hand stitches (running, back, blanket, hemming) and machine stitches and state one use of each.

Compare seam types (plain, French, flat fell, lapped) on strength, bulk and suitable fabric, and describe seam finishes.

Sequence the full exam syllabus into a revision checklist and attempt a 90-minute mock paper covering all eight domains.