Surface Ornamentation Techniques (Embroidery)

8. SYLLABUS

SYLLABUS - SURFACE ORNAMENTATION TECHNIQUES (EMBROIDERY)

Duration – One Year
Professional Skills
Week Reference Learning Professional Knowledge
(Trade Practical)
No. Outcome (Trade Theory)
With Indicative Hours
1 Recognize & comply 1. Safety Precautions to be Introduction and Familiarization
safe working followed in the Laboratory. with the institute.
practices, (30 hrs) Introduction to the trade
environment Job prospects and objectives of
regulation and the course.
housekeeping. Safety precautions to be followed
in the lab.
2 Identify and use 2. Identification & Handling of Knowledge of trade related tools.
embroidery tools trade related tools. (30 hrs)
with safety
precautions.
3 Prepare sample 3. Basic Hand Stitches. (30 hrs) Overview of embroidery and basic
basic hand stitches a. Temporary Stiches hand stitches.
(Temporary &  Basting Even
permanent stitch).  Basting Uneven
 Diagonal
 Slip Basting
b. Permanent Stiches
 Running Stitches
 Hemming
 Slip Stitch
 Run and back stitch
 Over casting
 Whip stitch
4 Describe & use 4. Practice of Various Methods Tracing Methods and Precautions
different types of of –Transferring and Tracing used during Tracing
tracing method Design. (20 hrs) Technical Terms Related To
carbon paper, 5. Their Safety Precautions.  Design
tissue paper, (10 hrs)  Embroidery
tracing paper,
water soluble pen,
tracing box (light
box), hot pressing
and wooden block
method.

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5-6 Demonstrate the 6. Practice of Starting and Basic Embroidery

basic embroidery Ending off of embroidery stitches(contemporary stiches)
stitches flat, loop, stitches –stitches. (15 hrs)  Flat Stitch
crossed, knotted 7. Sample Development of Basic  Loop Stitch
and prepare article. embroidery stitches  Crossed Stitches
 Flat Stitch  Knotted Stitches
 Loop Stitch
 Crossed Stitches
 Knotted Stitches (15 hrs)
7-8 Draw, create & 8. Practice Of Free Hand Elements of Design
place free hand Drawing Design (20 hrs) Sources of Design Inspiration
designs with  Scribble
Scribble,  Geometrical
Geometrical, Cut  Cut paper
Paper or Signature  Signature
method. 9. Make a Hand kerchief with a
free hand (Scribble,
Geometrical, Cut Paper or
Signature) embroidery design.
(10hrs)
9-10 State & identify the 10. Practical Exercise on  Color Theory
color wheel,  Types of Color  Color wheel
describe various  Color Wheel  Color schemes
types of color, color  Color Schemes  Psychological aspects of color
schemes & use (30 hrs)  Combining color
these color
schemes in
different jobs.

11 Demonstrate the 11. Practice of Enlargement & Enlargement & Reduction of

Enlarged & Reduction of Designs.(30 hrs) Designs
Reduced forms of
design.
12 Decorate a 12. Practice of placing designs Placement of Designs ,
garment part with developing Border, Spray, Development of Borders, spray
a suitable Corner, Center, Link. (30 hrs) corners etc.
Embroidery design.
13-14 Develop the 13. Develop designs for the
different design for garment components
the garment  Sleeves
components:  Yokes
sleeves yokes,  Cuffs
neck, cuffs.  Neck
(at least 10 designs using

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component template) (30 hrs)

15 Identify, operate 14. Frame fitting and its Introduction to various
the Zig- Zag precautions. (30 hrs) embroidery machines
machine Introduction To Zig-Zag Machine
embroidery parts,  Parts & their functions
demonstrate set  Defects and Remedies
the machine for  Threading a Machine
embroidery;  Winding a Bobbin
 Operations
16 Decorate a cushion 15. Practice of running Zig-Zag Overview of operations and
cover with (30 hrs) handling of Zig-Zag Machine.
embroidery design  Parts & their functions
using Zig-Zag  Defects and Remedies
Machine.  Threading a Machine
 Winding a Bobbin
How to set the machine for
embroidery
17 Make samples with 16. Machine Sample making of- How to set the machine for
running stitch,  Running Stitch embroidery with different
running shade,  Running Shade varieties of stitches.
satin, cording, back  Satin Stitch
stitch.  Cording Stitch
Identification and  Back Stitch
rectification of (30 hrs)
defects.
18-19 Prepare frame 17. Frame Fitting for Hand Aari Introduction To Hand Ari
fitting for hand (30 hrs)  Utilities and scope
aari.  Material & Stitches used in
hand Ari.
20 Demonstrate 18. Practicing of locking, starting  Stitch formation
locking, starting and finishing of stitch.  Process & Techniques
and finishing of the (30 hrs)  Finishing
aari chain stitch,  Sewing aids
with factual
knowledge of
different types of
materials &
stitches.
21 Prepare samples or 19. Practice of Straight and  Types and characteristics of
coaster through Curve lines. (30 hrs) sequence lines
straight, curved &  Guides
sequence lines.
22 Decorate a sari by 20. Practice of fixing different  Utilities and scope
Hand aari method sequences with aari. (30 hrs)  Application of straight &

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with sequence curved lines.

work.
23 Project work: – Develop an article or dress showing your creativity. Items may be the
following
or of your choice -
Cushion Covers, Dining Table Mats, Bags, Table runners, Coasters, Panels for Sarees,
Borders, Necklines etc.
24-25 Industrial Training
26-27 Revision
28-31 Prepare the sample 21. Practice & sample making of Introduction To Typical
of drawn & pulled the following Typical Embroidery-
thread, Assisi, Cut, Embroideries –  Drawn and pulled thread work
Swiss, shadow  Drawn and pulled thread  Assisi Work
work with quality work  Cut Work
concepts.  Assisi Work  Swiss Work
 Cut Work  Shadow Work
 Swiss Work
 Shadow Work
(30 hrs)
32-35 Prepare the sample 22. Practice & Sample making of Introduction To Traditional
of phulkari of the following traditional Embroidery –
Punjab, kantha of embroidery –  Phulkari
Bengal, kasuti of  Phulkari  Kantha
Karnataka,  Kantha  Kasuti
chikankari of  Kasuti  Chikankari
Luckhnow, kashida  Chikankari  Kashida
of Kashmir,  Kashida  Chamba
chamba of  Chamba  Kutch
Himachal, kutch of  Kutch
Karnataka with (30 hrs)
quality concepts.
36-37 Prepare the sample 23. Practice of making samples Fancy Net work
of single and of Fancy Nets. (15 hrs)  Introduction
double cane 24. Cane weaving – Single &  Types
weaving, fancy net Double  Use
with lazy daizy,  Fancy net with lazy
cross stitch, circle daisy
and button hole  Fancy net with cross
net work with stitch
quality concepts.  Fancy net with circles
 Button hole net
(15 hrs)
38-39 Prepare the sample 25. Practice & sample making of Appliqué work
of simple, cut and the following –  Introduction

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felt applique work  Simple Applique  Type

with quality  Cut Applique  Difference between Appliqué
concepts.  Felt Applique & patch
(30 hrs)
40 Lay out of frock, 26. Placement of Design on – Marker planning for with the help
ladies kurta, gents  Frock of available patterns
kurta and toper  Ladies Kurta  Frock
and placement on  Gents Kurta  Ladies Kurta
them arcitale.  Toper  Gents Kurta
(30 hrs)  Toper
41 Carry out 27. Estimate costing of products. Estimation & Costing of Garment
estimation and (30 hrs)
costing of
garments.
42 Practice of 28. Practice and design variation Accessories used in Embroidery
different hand aari in Aari for -
stitches.  Basic Stitches
 Mirror work
(30 hrs)
43-44 Develop various 29. Practice and design variation Various types of accessories used
hand aari design in Aari using accessories for - in embroidery; Laundry of
with the help of  Stone work Embroidery articles stains –
accessories.  Metallic Thread Classification & Removal
Embroidery
 Beads & Sequins
(30 hrs)
45-47 Recall and prepare 30. Combination of stitches and Quality Control
combination of zig- work styles with following  Definition, need & Planning
zag machine stitches  Types of Inspection
stitches and work  Appliqué and satin  Stages of Inspection
style with the  Cording and stem
applique & satin,  Stem and satin
cording & stem,  Running and satin
stem & satin,  Shade and satin
running & satin, (10 hrs)
shade & satin. 31. About 4 samples shall be
prepared, covering practice
of different combination of
stitches and work styles.
(20 hrs)
48 - 49 Project work:
Preparation of following garments using above said stitches(any two)
• Frock
• Ladies Kurta

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• Gents Kurta
• Toper or
Designer saree with a blouse using surface ornamentation techniques with two traditional
embroideries.
50 - 51 Revision
52 Examination

Note: -

1. One hour soft skill classes to be arranged on a weekly basis.

2. Some of the sample project works (indicative only) are given at the mid and end of the
year.
3. The instructor may design their own project and also inputs from local industry may be
taken in designing such new project.
4. The project should broadly cover maximum skills in the particular trade and must involve
some problem solving skill. Emphasis should be on Teamwork: Knowing the power of
synergy/ collaboration, work to be assigned to a group (Group of at least 4 trainees). The
group should demonstrate Planning, Execution, Contribution and Application of
Learning. They need to submit a project report.
5. If the instructor feels that for execution of specific project more time is required then he
may plan accordingly in appropriate time during the execution of normal trade practical.

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9. SYLLABUS - CORE SKILLS

CORE SKILL – EMPLOYABILITY SKILL

Duration: 110 hrs.

Duration : 20 hrs
1. English Literacy
Marks : 09
Pronunciation Accentuation (mode of pronunciation) on simple words,
Diction (use of word and speech).

Functional Grammar Transformation of sentences, Voice change, Change of tense,

Spellings.

Reading Reading and understanding simple sentences about self, work and
environment.

Writing Construction of simple sentences

Writing simple English.

Speaking/ Spoken Speaking with preparation on self, on family, on friends/ classmates,

English on known people, picture reading, gain confidence through role-
playing and discussions on current happening, job description, asking
about someone's job, habitual actions.
Cardinal (fundamental) numbers, ordinal numbers.
Taking messages, passing on messages and filling in message forms,
Greeting and introductions, office hospitality, Resumes or curriculum
vita essential parts, letters of application reference to previous
communication.

Duration : 20 hrs
2. IT Literacy
Marks : 09
Basics of Computer Introduction, Computer and its applications, Hardware and
peripherals, Switching on-Starting and shutting down of the
computer.

Computer Operating Basics of Operating System, WINDOWS, The user interface of

System Windows OS, Create, Copy, Move and delete Files and Folders, Use
of External memory like pen drive, CD, DVD etc. Use of Common
applications.

Word Processing and Basic operating of Word Processing, Creating, Opening and Closing
Worksheet Documents, Use of shortcuts, Creating and Editing of Text,
Formatting the Text, Insertion &Creation of Tables. Printing

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document. Basics of Excel worksheet, understanding basic

commands, creating simple worksheets, understanding sample
worksheets, use of simple formulas and functions, Printing of simple
excel sheets.

Computer Networking Basic of Computer Networks (using real life examples), Definitions of
and Internet Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet,
Concept of Internet (Network of Networks),
Meaning of World Wide Web (WWW), Web Browser, Webs Site,
Web page and Search Engines. Accessing the Internet using Web
Browser, Downloading and Printing Web Pages, Opening an email
account and use of email. Social media sites and its implication.
Information Security and antivirus tools, Do's and Don'ts in
Information Security, Awareness of IT - ACT, types of cyber crimes.

Duration : 15 hrs
3. Communication Skills
Marks : 07
Introduction to Communication and its importance
Communication Skills Principles of effective communication
Types of communication - verbal, non-verbal, written, email, talking
on phone.
Non-verbal communication -characteristics, components-Para-
language
Body language
Barriers to communication and dealing with barriers.
Handling nervousness/ discomfort.

Listening Skills Listening-hearing and listening, effective listening, barriers to

effective listening, guidelines for effective listening.
Triple- A Listening - Attitude, Attention & Adjustment.
Active listening skills.

Motivational Training Characteristics essential to achieving success.

The power of positive attitude.
Self awareness
Importance of commitment
Ethics and values
Ways to motivate oneself
Personal goal setting and employability planning.

Facing Interviews Manners, etiquettes, dress code for an interview

Do's &don'ts for an interview

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Behavioral Skills Problem solving

Confidence building
Attitude.
Duration : 15 hrs
4. Entrepreneurship Skills
Marks : 06
Concept of Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurship - Enterprises: Conceptual issue
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship vs. management, Entrepreneurial motivation.
Performance &record, Role &function of entrepreneurs in relation to
the enterprise & relation to the economy, Source of business ideas,
Entrepreneurial opportunities, The process of setting up a business.

Project Preparation & Qualities of a good entrepreneur, SWOT and risk analysis. Concept
Marketing Analysis &Application of PLC, Sales &Distribution management. Difference
between small scale &large scale business, Market survey, Method
of marketing, Publicity and advertisement, Marketing mix.
Institution’s Support Preparation of project. Role of various schemes and institutes for
self-employment i.e. DIC, SIDA, SISI, NSIC, SIDO, Idea for financing/
non-financing support agencies to familiarize with the policies /
programmes, procedure & the available scheme.

Investment Project formation, Feasibility, Legal formalities i.e., Shop act,

Procurement Estimation &costing, Investment procedure - Loan procurement -
Banking processes.

Duration : 10 hrs
5. Productivity
Marks : 05
Benefits Personal/ Workman - Incentive, Production linked Bonus,
Improvement in living standard.

Affecting Factors Skills, Working aids, Automation, Environment, Motivation - How it

improves or slows down productivity.

Comparison with Comparative productivity in developed countries (viz. Germany,

Developed Countries Japan and Australia) in select industries, e.g. Manufacturing, Steel,
Mining, Construction etc. Living standards of those countries, wages.

Personal Finance Banking processes, Handling ATM, KYC registration, safe cash
Management handling, Personal risk and insurance.

Duration : 15 hrs
6. Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Education
Marks : 06
Safety & Health Introduction to occupational safety and health
Importance of safety and health at workplace.

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Occupational Hazards Basic hazards, chemical hazards, vibroacoustichazards, mechanical

hazards, electrical hazards, thermal hazards. occupational health,
occupational hygiene, occupational diseases/ disorders & its
prevention.

Accident &Safety Basic principles for protective equipment.

Accident prevention techniques - control of accidents and safety
measures.

First Aid Care of injured &sick at the workplaces, First-aid &transportation of

sick person.

Basic Provisions Idea of basic provision legislation of India.

Safety, health, welfare under legislative of India.

Ecosystem Introduction to environment. Relationship between society and

environment, ecosystem and factors causing imbalance.

Pollution Pollution and pollutants including liquid, gaseous, solid and

hazardous waste.

Energy Conservation Conservation of energy, re-use and recycle.

Global Warming Global warming, climate change and ozone layer depletion.
Ground Water Hydrological cycle, ground and surface water, Conservation and
harvesting of water.

Environment Right attitude towards environment, Maintenance of in-house

environment.
Duration : 05 hrs
7. Labour Welfare Legislation
Marks : 03
Welfare Acts Benefits guaranteed under various acts- Factories Act,
Apprenticeship Act, Employees State Insurance Act (ESI), Payment
Wages Act, Employees Provident Fund Act, The Workmen's
Compensation Act.

Duration : 10 hrs
8. Quality Tools
Marks : 05
Quality Consciousness Meaning of quality, Quality characteristic.

Quality Circles Definition, Advantage of small group activity, objectives of quality

circle, Roles and function of quality circles in organization, Operation
of quality circle. Approaches to starting quality circles, Steps for
continuation quality circles.

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Quality Management Idea of ISO 9000 and BIS systems and its importance in maintaining
System qualities.

House Keeping Purpose of housekeeping, Practice of good housekeeping.

Quality Tools Basic quality tools with a few examples.

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