Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Textile and Dress Designing study plan

Classify natural and man-made fibres by origin, chemical composition, and key physical properties, listing at least five examples per class.

Explain yarn manufacturing stages from fibre opening to spinning, and distinguish carded, combed, and blended yarns by their properties.

Identify the five basic pattern-making tools and demonstrate accurate body measurement taking on a partner, recording at least 12 measurements.

Draft a basic bodice block to individual measurements using a 1:4 scale, checking seam allowances and grain lines.

Compare ring-spun, open-end, and filament yarns for strength, uniformity, and end use, and select appropriate yarns for three given fabric types.

Describe the loom sequence from shedding to take-up, and label the parts of a plain power loom on a schematic.

Differentiate plain, twill, and satin weaves by interlacement pattern, and draw the peg plan and draft for each.

Calculate fabric cover factor and yarn count conversions between Ne, tex, and denier for five worked examples.

Explain the working of shuttle-less looms (projectile, rapier, water-jet, air-jet) and state one advantage of each over conventional looms.

Describe the purpose and sequence of preparatory processes: singeing, desizing, scouring, bleaching, and mercerising.

Classify dyes (direct, reactive, vat, acid, disperse) by fibre affinity and select the correct dye class for cotton, wool, and polyester.

Demonstrate a safe small-scale direct dyeing of a cotton swatch, recording dye concentration, temperature, and time.

Draft a basic skirt block and a set-in sleeve to individual measurements, verifying the sleeve cap ease against the armhole curve.

Apply dart manipulation techniques (pivot and slash methods) to move a bodice bust dart to shoulder and waist positions.

Illustrate the eight-head fashion figure with correct proportions and render three garment silhouettes in colour.

Explain the principles of design (balance, rhythm, emphasis, proportion, harmony) and identify each in two fashion illustrations.

Construct a child's frock or simple kurta from cutting to finishing, applying seam, hem, and facing techniques.

Prepare a fabric layout for a given garment, accounting for grain line, nap, and fabric width, and calculate material requirement.

Develop a mood board and a flat sketch for one ethnic and one western garment theme.

Compare traditional Indian embroideries (kantha, chikankari, zardosi) by stitch, region, and typical application.

Interpret care label symbols according to standard laundering codes and match each symbol to its recommended care action.

Explain the effects of water hardness, detergent type, and bleaching agents on different fibre types during laundering.

Identify stain types and demonstrate the correct removal sequence for oil, protein, and tannin stains on cotton and polyester.

Outline the steps to register a small garment unit, including Udyam registration, GST, and basic quality control checks.

Prepare a cost sheet for a stitched garment, calculating material, labour, overhead, and selling price with a stated profit margin.

List at least six career paths in textiles and apparel (design, merchandising, quality assurance, technical textiles, retail, teaching) with required qualifications.

Organise the practical record into the required sections: fibre tests, weave samples, dye swatches, pattern drafts, and garment samples.

Complete a self-assessment against the internal assessment rubric, identifying two weak practical areas for revision.

Revise all eight domains using a one-page summary sheet per domain, covering key definitions, formulae, and processes.

Solve a timed 90-minute mock question paper covering all domains and score at least 70%.

Review incorrect mock answers and write corrected explanations for each mistake.

Finalise and submit the practical record and verify all deliverables from weeks 1–7 are present.