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
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