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Kaushalya

Skill Development Initiative

Kaushalya : Skill Development Initiative

The edifice of a developing nation is built strong when the poor are skilled. The dearth of skills among the grass-root levels of the society is the reason we for our country’s weak foundation. The Tailoring Courses of Zav at Skill Development Centre allow women to break the shackles of societal set-up. The course first started on September 22, 2017, with 2 students which increased to 5 within a span of 10 days. The estimated number of students graduating on July 19 is 16. The course structure also provides employment and support to set up businesses and a Diploma Certificate from Usha International and ZAV Foundation. Other Facilities provided include EMI based fee payment, attractive scholarships, student-friendly course material and experiential learning by Qualified and Experienced Faculty. Zav’s Skill Development Centre offers courses like

  • Handmade Jewellery Making Course
  • Sewing and Designing Course
  • Embroidery Course
  • Creative Designing Course
  • Spoken English Course
  • Women Entrepreneurship Development Program

Courses & Syllabus


Duration: One Month
Total 30 working days where each class is 2 hours a day

Introduction to Embroidery
  • Basic Stitches
  • Decorative Stitches
  • Sample Files & Accessories
  • Regional Embroidery
  • Different Types of Embroidery
    • Hand Embroidery
    • Machine Embroidery
    • Computer Aided Embroidery
Types of Hand Embroidery
  • Running Stitch
  • Back Stitch
  • Double Running
  • Herring Bone
  • Fish Bone
  • Satin Stitch
  • Sland Stitch
  • Long & Short Stitch
  • Chain Stitch
  • Laizy Daizy Stitch
  • Twisted Chain Stitch
  • Franch Stitch
  • Double Knot
  • Bullion Stitch
  • Wipped Stitch
  • Web Stitch
  • Mirror Work
  • Flat Sequence
  • Eyelet Work
Types of Machine Embroidery
  • Running Stitch
  • Half Round
  • Full Round
  • Cut Work
  • Cording Work
Satin Stitch
  • Wool Work
  • Bead Work
  • Sequence Work
Regional Embroidery
  • Zardousi
  • Kantha Work
  • Kasuti Work

Duration: Three Months
Total 66 working days where each class is 2 hours a day

Content
  • Essential terminology for fashion industry – 2Days
  • Garment details – 5Days
  • Sewing machine & practice – machine problems, sewing aids, needle and threads. – 5Days
  • Basic Hand stitches ‐ Button fixing, button holding, hook fixing, eyelets, hemming, making small handkerchiefs, napkins, stitching sari fall etc. – 4Days
  • Basic seams – 3Days
  • Fibers & fabrics and Fabric Recognition – Study of different kinds of fabrics – 1Day
Pattern making & Sewing Household Items/Accessories
  • Apron / cushion cover – 4Days
  • Batua with Decorative Stitches/Table Cloth – 4Days
  • Multi Paneled Curtain / placemat – 2Days
  • Wall Hanging/ decorative accessories – 3Days
Women’s wear
  • How to take measurements and women’s measurement chart – 1Day
  • Basic Bodice Block – 2Days
  • Paneled Top with Cuff Sleeves – 2Days
  • Basic skirt block – 1Day
  • Semicircular Knee length skirt / wrap around skirt – 3Days
  • Simple kurta with neck and Sleeve variations & Churidar with belt – 2Days
  • Patchwork Kurta (Day Wear) and Salwar with belt – 3Days
  • Saree blouse & petticoat – 2Days
  • Nightie – 3Days
Men’s wear
  • Mens size chart – 1Day
  • Basic Shirt Block and Half Sleeve Shirt – 3Days
  • Kalidar Kurta & Churidar – 4Days
Children’s wear
  • Children’s size chart – 1Day
  • Bib / feeder – 1Day
  • Toddlers Frock (Jhabla) & Bloomer – 2Days
  • Simple Frock / A‐line Frock & panties – 2Days

Duration: Six Months
Total 131 working days where each class is 2 hours a day

Content
  • Essential terminology for fashion industry – 2Days
  • Color theory – Study of different types of colours and their combinations – 2Days
  • Garment details – 5Days
  • Sewing machine & practice – machine problems, sewing aids, needle and threads. – 5Days
  • Basic Hand stitches ‐ Button fixing, button holding, hook fixing, eyelets, hemming,
    making small handkerchiefs, napkins, stitching sari fall etc. – 4Days
  • Basic seams – 3Days
  • Fibers & fabrics and Fabric Recognition – Study of different kinds of fabrics – 1Day
  • Fabric Care‐ Spots and Stains – 1Day
  • Garment Fitting, seams allowance, fabric requirement – 2Days
Pattern making & Sewing Household Items/Accessories
  • Apron / cushion cover – 4Days
  • Batua with Decorative Stitches/Jewelry Box / Baby bag – 4Days
  • Hand towel/table cloth / decorative accessories – 4Days
  • Linen (Bed Sheet, Quilt Cover & Pillow Cover)/ table mats, coasters and napkins – 5Days
  • Multi Paneled Curtain / wall hanging – 3Days
  • Place mat – 2Days
Women’s wear
  • How to take measurements and women’s measurement chart – 1Day
  • Basic Bodice Block – 2Days
  • Paneled Top with Cuff Sleeves / top variations – 3Days
  • Basic skirt block – 1Day
  • Wrap around skirt / Semicircular Knee length skirt / squat – 3Days
  • Basic Trouser Block and flat front trousers /Capri’s – 4Days
  • Simple kurta with neck and Sleeve variations ‘with plain pajama – 4Days
  • Princess Shirt – 2Days
  • Patchwork Kurta (Day Wear) and Salwar with belt or dogri salwar – 3Days
  • Angarakha Kurta (Formal Wear) and Churidar with belt – 2Days
  • Odhni / Shawl / Shamiez – 3Days
  • Blouse & petticoat/blouse with lining – 3Days
  • Kaftan / night suit – 3Days
  • Nightie / nightie & gown – 3Days
Men’s wear
  • Mens size chart – 1Day
  • Basic Shirt Block and Half Sleeve Shirt – 3Days
  • Basic Trouser Block and Flat Front Trouser/Cargo – 4Days
  • Bengali kurta & Aligarhi Pajama/Nehru Kurta& Aligarhi Pajama / Achkan – 5Days
  • Kalidar Kurta & Churidar pajama – 4Days
  • Waist coat/Denim Jacket – 7Days
Children’s wear
  • Children’s size chart – 1Day
  • Bib / feeder – 1Day
  • Toddlers Frock (Jhabla) & Bloomer – 2Days
  • Sun suit/Baba Suit – 3Days
  • Shorts and Shirt – 4Days
  • Simple Frock – 2Days
  • A‐line Frock & Pantees – 2Days
  • Party Frock / Umbrella Frock – 3Days
  • Dungarees / Jump Suit – 3Days
  • Top with raglan sleeves with pleated shirt / sports skirt – 3Days

Duration ‐ Three Months
2 Hours per Day

Content
  • Duration : 1Day
  • Introduction to Creative Design Course
  • Introduction to Automatic Zig‐Zag Sewing Machine
  • Parts of Automatic Zig‐Zag Sewing Machine
  • Duration : 3Day
  • 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
  • Surface Development‐Padding, Quilting, Standard Applique – 4Days
  • Duration : 1Day
  • Sewing Aids
  • Needle and Threads
  • Colour Theory – 1Day
  • Basic Hand Stitches – 2Days
  • Basic Seams – Plain Seam, French Seam, Pinked Seam, Mock French Seam, Flat Fell Seam,
    Mock Flat Seam, Hong Kong Seam, Double Top Stitched Seam – 2Days
  • Duration : 1Day
  • Trims
  • Fabric Care
  • Spot and Stain Removal
  • Garment details – Tucks, Gathers, Smocking, Pleats, Darts, Plackets – 3Days
  • Pockets – Patch Pocket, Pouch Pocket – 1Day
  • Surface Development‐Padding, Quilting, Standard Applique – 1Day
  • Finishing – 1Day
Kitchen Accessories
  • Table Mats – 2Days
  • Table Napkins, Napkin with Pocket Patch, Napkin with Lace – 2Days
  • Coasters – 2Days
  • Long Apron with Pockets, Simple Waist Apron – 3Days
  • Basket Cover – 1Day
  • Table Runner – 2Days
  • Teapot Cover – 2Days
  • Table Cover – 1Day
Home Furnishings
  • Cushion Cover – 4Days
  • Bed Sheet – 3Days
  • Wall Hanging – 3Days
Fashion Accessories
  • Mobile Cover – 2Days
  • Bags – Potli Bag, Sling Bag, Clutch Bag, Wallet – 5Days
  • Bracelet & Ring – 1Day
  • Key Chain Charm – 1Day
  • Door Hanging Charm – 1Day
  • Hair Band – 1Day
  • Slip‐on – 1Day
  • Belt – 1Day
Renovation
  • Old Jeans into Denim Bag – 1Days
  • Old Skirt into Laptop Bag – 2Days
  • Denim into Bottle Cover – 1Day
  • Renovation of Old/Plain Skirt – 1Day
  • Dupatta Renovation – 1Day
  • Renovation of Old T‐Shirts – 1Day
Apparels
  • Uppers:
  • Innovation and Alteration of Old or New Kurtha – 2Days
  • Simple Kurtha with Sleeves – 2Days
  • Lowers:
  • Churidar – 1Day
  • Salwar – 1Day
  • Wrap around Skirt – 2Days
  • Ghaghra Skirt – 2Days
  • Total Days : 72Days

Duration : 60 days , 1-2 hour sessions/day

Duration : 2Days
  • Introduction to Women Empowerment Development Programme
  • Introduction to Bangalore women entrepreneurs
Duration : 6Days
  • Self development- Exploring self- understanding and profiling
  • Exploring self 2 – Goal setting
  • Team building and bonding
  • Science of appreciation
Duration : 8Days
  • Functional development – Literacy- Reading skills
  • Communication skills
  • Presentation skills
Duration : 10Days
  • Functional development- numeracy – Simple mathematics
  • Advanced mathematics
  • Basic accounting
  • Financial statements
Duration : 12Days
  • Entrepreneurship development- Resource management
  • Customer orientation
  • Marketing management
  • Sales
  • Social media
  • Mobile phone utility
Duration : 4Days
  • Evaluation and exhibition

Batch Timings


Week Day Class : Monday to Thursday

BatchesCourseTimings
Batch 1Sewing & Designing
Embroidery
Creative Designing
1000 – 1115
Batch 2Sewing & Designing
Embroidery
Creative Designing
1115 – 1230
Batch 3Sewing & Designing
Embroidery
Creative Designing
1230 – 1345
Lunch & Admin1345 – 1430
Batch 4Spoken English1430 – 1600
Swayam1600 – 1700

Weekend Day Class : Friday & Saturday

BatchesCourseTimings
Batch 5Sewing & Designing
Embroidery
Creative Designing or
Handmade Jewellery Making
1000 – 1115
Batch 6Sewing & Designing
Embroidery
Creative Designing
1000 – 1200
Batch 7Sewing & Designing
Embroidery
Creative Designing
1200 – 1400
Lunch 1400 – 1430
Batch 4Spoken English1430 – 1600
Swayam1600 – 1700