PROSPECTUS

 

 

SEWING AND DESIGN

 

Prospectus and fee structure

 

Usha International Ltd  has a network of Sewing Schools spread across places in India. The primary focus of these schools is to make girls and women adept in stitching basic garments,enabling them to earn their livelihood. The students in our schools are trained in drafting, cutting, tailoring and embroidery.

 

Course Duration

 

6 months course

 

The students for the 6 months course will have to appear for an exam,comprising of a theory  and a drafting paper. Other than this they would  also be assessed on sample files, record for pattern making and garment construction. They will be graded as per the following details.

 

1^st  division 60% marks and above

2^nd  division 50 to 59% marks

3^rd  division 40 to 49%  marks

 

STUDENTS WILL BE AWARDED A DIPLOMA ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF EXAMINATION CONDUCTED FOR THE COURSE

 

3 MONTHS COURSE

 

Students of the 3 months course will be given a completion certificate after successful completion of the course. No examination.

 

Courses being offered

• sewing and design
• embroidery

 

The fee structure for the above mentioned courses are as under :

 

Course	Duration (months)	UIL Fees (INR)	SEWON Fees (INR)	Total course fee (INR)
Sewing and Design	6	3100/-	5500/-	8600/-
Sewing and Design	3	2050/-	3000/-	5050/-
Embroidery	6	3100/-

 

Course content

 

Each class will be for 2 hours on all working days (Monday – Friday, timing 10 a.m to 5 p.m)

 

 

 

 

      SEWING AND DESIGN – 6 MONTHS

 

Subjects taught

 

• Essential terminology for fashion industry
• Colour theory – study of different types of  colours and their combinations
• Garment details
• Sewing machine and practice – machine problems, sewing aids, needle and threads
• Basic hand stitches – button fixing,button holing, hook fixing, eyelets, hemming, stitching sari fall etc.
• Basic seams
• Fibers and Fabrics and fabric recognitions – study of different kinds of fabrics
• Fabric care – spots and stain removal
• Garment fitting,seams allowance, fabric requirement

 

 

      Pattern making & Sewing

      Household items/Accessories

 

1. Apron/Cushion cover
2. Purse with decorative stitches/jewelry box/baby bag
3. Hand towel/table cloth/decorative accessories
4. Linen(Bed sheet, quilt cover & pillow cover)/table mats, coasters and napkins
5. Multi paneled curtain/wall hanging
6. Place mat

 

      Women’s wear

 

1. How to take measurements and women’s measurement chart
2. Basic bodice block
3. Panelled top with cuff sleeves/top variations
4. Basic skirt block
5. Wrap around skirt/semi circular knee length skirt/squat
6. Basic trouser block and flat front trousers/Capri
7. Simple kurta with neck and sleeve variations with plain pajama
8. Princess shirt
9. Pathwork kurta(day wear) and Salwar with belt or dogri salwar
10. Angaraka kurta(formal wear) and churidhar with belt
11. Odhni/shawl/shamiez
12. Blouse & petticoat/blouse with lining
13. Kaftan / night suit
14. Nightie / nightie &gown

 

 

Men’s wear

 

1. Men’s size chart
2. Basic shirt block and half sleeve shirt / formal shirt
3. Basic trouser block and flat front trouser / cargo pant
4. Bengali kurta & aligarhi pajama / Nehru kurta & aligarhi pajama / achkan
5. Kalidar kurta & churidar pajama
6. Waist coat / denim jacket/ / night suit

 

Children’s wear

 

1. Children’s size chart
2. Bib/feeder
3. Toddler’s frock(Jhabla) & bloomer
4. Sun suit / baba suit
5. Shorts and Shirt
6. Simple frock
7. A-line frock & panties
8. Party frock / umbrella frock
9. Dungarees / jump suit
10. Top with raglan sleeves with pleated shirt / sports skirt

 

       EXAMINATION

 

1. Theory examination with true / false options
2. Drafting patterns of three garments
3. Practical examination with stitching of one garment
4. Regular assessment by way of checking all records maintained by the students
5. These marks should form  part of the assessment for the examination.

 

 

 SEWING AND DESIGN – 3 MONTHS

 

 Subjects taught

 

• Essential terminology for fashion industry
• Garment details
• Sewing machine and practice – machine problems, sewing aids, needle and threads
• Basic hand stitches – button fixing,button holing, hook fixing, eyelets, hemming, stitching sari fall etc.
• Basic seams
• Fibers and Fabrics and fabric recognitions – study of different kinds of fabrics

 

 

      Pattern making & Sewing

      Household items/Accessories

 

1. Apron/Cushion cover
2. Batua with decorative stitches / table cloth
3. Multi paneled curtain / placemat
4. Wall hanging / decorative accessories

 

     Women’s wear

 

1.   How to take measurements and women’s measurement chart

1. Basic bodice block
2. Panelled top with cuff sleeves
3. Basic skirt block
4. Wrap around skirt/semi circular knee length skirt

 

1. Simple kurta with neck and sleeve variations  & churidar with belt

 

1. Pathwork kurta(day wear) and Salwar with belt
2. Saree blouse and petticoat
3. Nightie.

 

 

      Children’s wear

 

1. Children’s size chart
2. Bib / feeder
3. Toddler’s frock(jhabla) & bloomer
4. Simple frock
5. A-line frock & baby panties

 

 

      Men’s wear

 

1. Men’s size chart
2. Basic shirt block and half sleeve shirt
3. Kalidar kurta and churidar

 

 

 

 

 

 EMBROIDERY – 6 MONTHS

 

 

Subjects taught

 

• Know your sewing machine
• Adjustment of stitch regulator for embroidery
• Adjustment of thread tension for embroidery
• Handling of frame
• Oiling of sewing machine

 

Embroidery Tools and its uses

 

1        Needle types

2        Frame

3        Fabric etc.

 

Fundamental Knowledge About Embroidery

 

1        Cloth selection

2        Colours scheming or combination

3        Design selection

4        Types of embroidery threads

5        Methods of design tracing

 

 

Types of Stitches

 

1        Running – plain – shade

2        Second stitch

3        Cording

4        Cutwork

5        Eyelet

6        Satin stitch

7        Open work No.1/ No.2

8        Quilting

9        Patch work

10    Round stitch shade in round stitch

11    Pin work – shade in pin work

12    Scroll

13    Net work – fancy stitch on net/ patch on net/ organdie &net

14    Chinese stitch

15    Venetian stitch

16    Shade work

17    Fancy stitches

18    Bead work

19    Sippi work

20    Chain stitch

21    Button hole stitch

22    Penelope stitch/ Lachhi stitch

23    Stem stitch

24    Glass work

25    DMC work on dori work

26    Wool work – cut wool work – guchhi wool work

27    Silver & gold thread work – running satin,scroll

28    Motifs

29    Lace on organdie

30    Scalloping stitch

 

Embroidery sample file

 

Album

Each sample of the above mentioned stitches. Size of samples to be 6”* 6”(cloth size)

 

Trace note book

At least 40 designs to be made in drawing note book. The design must be artistic

 

Scenery

One garment of choice

One hand fitted item from the following

1        Doll tea cosy

2        Tea cosy

3        Lamp shade

4        Hanky box

5        Bangle box

6        Pouch

7        Shopping bag

8        Any other item of your choice.

 

Another one item from the following

1        Pillow cover

2        Sets of table mats

3        Tea cosy and tray cloth

4        Duchess set

5        Bed cover

6        A set of sofa covers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CREATIVE DESIGN COURSE

 

 

Prospectus and Fees structure

 

The creative design course aims at enhancing an individual’s creativity and is an attempt at making sewing a part of one’s lifestyle. It shows how home accessories can now be made using one’s own creativity,adding a personal touch to home.

 

This course is divided into 5 main sections – general introduction, kitchen accessories, home furnishings, fashion accessories, renovation of old garments and apparel, and teaches a host of products that are easy to make, with details of material and measurement requirements,and steps of construction.

 

 

The fee structure for the following courses are as under:

 

course	Course duration (months)	Total course fee (INR)
Creative design course	3	3650/-
Creative design course	1	2200/-

   

    Course content(Each class will be for 2 hours on all weekdays) Timing 10 a.m to 5 p.m

 

 

 

CREATIVE DESIGN – 3 MONTHS

 

Subject taught

• Introduction to creative design course
• Introduction to automatic zig zag sewing machine
• Parts of automatic zig zag sewing machine
• Safety rules
• Automatic zig zag sewing machine practice – spiral, triangle, running straight, broken straight, diagonal curved, creative composition
• Common automatic zig zag sewing machine problems
• Sewing aids
• Needle and Thread
• Colour theory
• Basic hand stitches
• Basic seams – plain seam,French seam, pinked seam, mock French seam,flat fell seam,mock flat seam,Hong Kongseam,double top stitched seam
• Trims
• Fabric care
• Spot and stain removal
• Garment details – tucks, gathers, smocking, pleats, darts, plackets
• Pockets – patch pocket, pouch pocket
• Surface development – quilting, patch work,appliqué work
• Finishing – fixing of lining,piping,zib fixing etc.

 

 

Kitchen Accessories

 

1        Table mats

2        Table napkins(all three)

3        Coasters

4        Aprol(any two)

5        Basket cover

6        Table runner

7        Teapot cover

8        Table cover

 

Home furnishings

 

1        cushion covers

2        bed sheet

3        wall hanging

 

fashion accessories

 

1        mobile covers

2        bags-sling bag, clutch, potli bag and wallet

3        bracelet and ring

4        keychain champ

5        door hanging champ

6        hair band

7        slip-on

8        belt

 

renovation

 

1        old jeans into denim bag

2        denim skirt into laptop bag

3        denim jeans into bottle cover

4        renovation old / plain skirt

5        dupatta renovation

6        renovation of old T-shirt

 

appararels

 

1        simple kurta with sleeves

2        innovation and alteration of old or new kurta ‘

3        churidhar

4        salwar

5        wrap around skirt

6        ghaghra skirt

 

 

 

 

CREATIVE DESIGN – 1 month

 

Subject taught

 

• Introduction to creative design course
• Introduction to automatic zig zag sewing machine
• Parts of automatic zig zag sewing machine
• Safety rules
• Automatic zig zag sewing machine practice –  running straight, decorative stitches
• Common automatic zig zag sewing machine problems
• Surface development – quilting, patch work,appliqué work
• Finishing – fixing of lining,piping,zib fixing etc.

 

Kitchen Accessories

 

1        Table napkins – napkin with patch pocket , napkin with lace

2        Long apron – with pockets and simple waist apron

3        Basket cover

 

Home Furnishings

 

1        Big cushion cover

2        Wall hanging

 

Fashion Accessories

 

1        Bags – potli bag and sling bag

2        Mobile covers

3        Bracelet

4        Door hanging charm

5        Belt

 

 

 

Renovation

 

1        Old jeans into denim bag

2        Denim jeans into bottle cover

3        Dupatta renovation

4        Renovation of old T-Shirt

 

STUDENTS WILL BE AWARDED A CERTIFICATE ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE ONE/THREE MONTHS COURSE

 

 

 

HOBBY COURSES

 

Prospectus and fee structure

 

Hobby courses are an attempt at making sewing a part of one’s lifestyle. Learn theory and the practical aspects of sewing including taking measurements , pattern making , cutting, choosing fabrics and colours and much more. Usha sewing schools will help you create your own new look.

 

There are three courses – Indian Garment Design, Little Girls Dress Making and Western Casual Wear. They teach a host of designs that are easy to make, with details of material and measurement requirements, and steps for construction.

 

The fee structure for the courses are as under:

 

Course	Course duration (Months)	UIL Fees (INR)	SEWON Fees (INR)	Total course fees (INR)
Indian garment design	2	1500/-	4500/-	6000/-
Indian garment design option A (BLOUSE+ PETTICOAT)	1	1000/-	2500/-	3500/-
Indian garment design option B (SALWAR+KAMEEZ,CHURIDAR)	1	1000/-	2500/-	3500/-
Little girls dress making	1	1000/-	2500/-	3500/-
Western casual wear	1	1000/-	2500/-	3500/-

 

 

 

Course content

Each class will be for 2 hours on all working days ( Monday – Friday, Timing 10 a. m – 5 p.m )

 

INDIAN GARMENT DESIGN – 2 MONTHS

 

Subjects taught

 

• Garment details
• Sewing machine practice
• Common machine problems
• Basic seams
• How to take measurements

 

Blouse making

 

1        plain blouse

2        priness cut blouse

3        yoke blouse

4        high neck blouse

5        raglan blouse

6        choli cut blouse

 

Petticoat  Making

 

1        six panel petticoat

2        hip tight petticoat

3        Lehanga

 

Kameez Making

 

1        plain kameez

2        princess line kameez

3        A-Line kameez

4        Angaraka kameez

5        Multi panel kameez

6        Anarkali kameez

7        Kalidar kameez

 

Salwar making

 

1        plain salwar

2        churidar

3       patialasalwar

4        zouve

 

 

INDIAN GARMENT DESIGN – 1 MONTH

 

 

Subjects taught

 

• Garment details
• Sewing machine practice
• Common machine problems
• Basic seams
• How to take measurements

 

OPTION A (BLOUSE+PETTICOAT)

 

      Blouse making

 

7        plain blouse

8        priness cut blouse

9        yoke blouse

10    high neck blouse

11    raglan blouse

12    choli cut blouse

 

 

      Petticoat  Making

 

4        six panel petticoat

5        hip tight petticoat

6        Lehanga

 

 

OPTION B (SALWAR+KAMEEZ)

 

Kameez Making

 

8        plain kameez

9        princess line kameez

10    A-Line kameez

11    Angaraka kameez

12    Multi panel kameez

13    Anarkali kameez

14    Kalidar kameez

 

Salwar making

 

5        plain salwar

6        churidar

7       patialasalwar

8        zouve

 

 

 

LITTLE GIRLS DRESS MAKING – 1 MONTH

 

Subjects taught

 

• Garment details
• Sewing machine practice
• Common machine problems
• Basic seams
• How to take measurements

 

Frock making

 

1        waist cut frock

2        yoke frock

3        umbrella frock

4        halter neck frock

5        tier frock

 

      Skirt Making

 

1        Bsic skirt

2        Party skirt

3        Umbrella skirt

 

 

 

WESTERN CASUAL WEAR – 1 MONTH

 

 

Subjects taught

 

• Garment details
• Sewing machine practice
• Common machine problems
• Basic seams
• How to take measurements

 

 

Practical

 

1        panel top with Chinese collar

2        top with sailors collar

3        overlap top

4        yoke cut  top

5        Raglan top

6        Princess dress

7        Umbrella skirt

8        Carrot pants

 

STUDENTS WILL BE AWARDED A CERTIFICATE ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE ONE/TW0 MONTHS COURSE

 

IN ONE OR TWO MONTHS COURSES SOME FOUNDATIONS OF STITCHING WILL ALSO BE TAKEN.

 

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

1        Students should be punctual and attend classes in the time allotted. Students coming late would not be allowed to attend class in another batch

2        Students  should pay the full amount of fees at the time of registration

3        Fees once paid  after admission is non- refundable

4        The students would be eligible to appear for the exams only if they have 75% attendance. No Diploma certificate would be issued without taking the exam.

5        Students would be evaluated on theory, practical and sample files or records maintained by them.

6        Students would have to arrange for their own pen, pencil, tools, equipments, fabric etc for undertaking the course. Usha affiliated Sewing schools would only provide sewing machines.

7        The fee structure / schedule is subject to revision by the  usha affiliated sewing schools.(at our sole discretion).

 

 

NOTE:- STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON THE PURCHASE OF USHA SEWING MACHINES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE SEWING SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR.