Government of Pakistan

National Vocational and Technical Training Commission

Prime Minister’s Hunarmand Pakistan Program

"Skill for All"

Course Contents / Lesson Plan

Course Title: Fashion Design & Dress Making

Duration: 3 Months
 Course Details / Description& Preliminaries

Course Title Fashion Design & Dress making

Objectives and
Expectations Employable skills for SSC Students through an intensive course
on Fashion Design & Dress making and its application.

This is a special course designed to address unemployment in the

youth. The course aims to achieve the above objective through hands
on practical training delivery by a team of dedicated professionals
having rich market/work experience. This course is therefore not just
for developing a theoretical understanding/back ground of the trainees.
Contrary to that, it is primarily aimed at equipping the trainees to
perform commercially in a market space in independent capacity or as
a member of a team.

The course therefore is designed to impart not only technical skills but
soft skills as well as entrepreneurial skills deemed essential for that
purpose i.e. communication skills; marketing skills (including
freelancing); personal grooming of the trainees and inculcation of the
positive work ethics to foster better citizenship in general and improve
the image of Pakistani work force in particular.
Main Expectations:

In short, the course under reference should be delivered by

professional instructors in such a robust hands- on manner that the
trainees are comfortably able to employ their skills for earning money
(through wage/self-employment) at its conclusion.
This course thus clearly goes beyond the domain of the traditional
training practices in vogue and underscores an expectation that a
market centric approach will be adopted as the main driving force while
delivering it. The instructors should therefore be experienced enough to

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 Key Features of be able to identify the training needs for the possible market roles
Training& Special available out there. Moreover, they should also know the strengths and
Modules weaknesses of each individual trainee to prepare them for such market
roles during/after the training.
i. Specially designed practical tasks to be performed by the
trainees have been included in the Annexure-I to this
document. Their weekly distribution has also been indicated
in the weekly lesson plan given in this document. The record
of all tasks performed individually or in groups must be
preserved by the management of the training Institute clearly
labeling name, trade, session etc so that these are ready to
be physically inspected/verified through monitoring visits
from time to time. The weekly distribution of tasks has also
been indicated in the weekly lesson plan given in this
document.
ii. In order to materialize the main expectations, a special
module on Job Search & Entrepreneurial Skills has been
included in the course through which, the trainees will be
made aware of the Job search techniques in the local job
markets. The trainees would also be encouraged to venture
into self-employment and exposed to the main requirements
in this regard. It is also expected that a sense of civic
duties/roles and responsibilities will be inculcated in the
trainees to make them responsible citizens of the country.
iii. A module on Work Place Ethics has also been included to
highlight the importance of good and positive behavior at
work place in the line with the best practices elsewhere in the
world. An outline of such qualities has been given in the
Appendix to this document. Its importance should be
conveyed in a format that is attractive and interesting for the
trainees such as through PPT slides + short video
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 documentaries. Needless to say that if the training provider
puts his heart and soul into these, otherwise non-technical
components, the image of Pakistani workforce would
undergo a positive transformation in the local as well as
international job markets.

In order to maintain interest and motivation of the trainees throughout

the course, modern techniques such as:
• Motivational lectures
• Success stories
• Case studies (In documentary or presentation format)
These would be employed as additional training tools wherever
possible (these are explained in the subsequent section on Training
Methodology).
Lastly, evaluation of the competencies acquired by the trainees will be
done objectively at various stages of the training and proper record of
the same will be maintained. Suffice to say that for such evaluations,
practical tasks would be designed by the training providers to gauge
the problem solving abilities of the trainees.

(i) Motivational Lectures

Training Tools/
Methodology The proposed methodology for the training under reference employs
motivation as a tool. Hence besides the purely technical content, a
trainer is required to include elements of motivation in his/her lecture to
inspire the trainees to utilize the training opportunity to the full and
strive towards professional excellence. Motivational lectures may also
include general topics such as the importance of moral values and civic
role & responsibilities as a Pakistani. A motivational lecture should be
delivered with enough zeal to produce a deep impact on the trainees. It
may comprise of the following:

 Clear Purpose to convey message to trainees effectively.

 Personal Story to quote as an example to follow.

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  Trainees Fit so that the situation is actionable by trainees and
not represent a just idealism.
 Ending Points to persuade the trainees on changing themselves.

A good motivational lecture should help drive creativity, curiosity and

spark the desire needed for trainees to want to learn more.
Impact of a successful motivational strategy is amongst others
commonly visible in increased class participation ratios. It increases the
trainees’ willingness to be engaged on the practical tasks for longer
time without boredom and loss of interest because they can clearly see
in their mind's eye where their hard work would take them in short (1-3
years); medium (3 -10 years) and long term (more than 10 years).

This tool is designed for training providers to ensure arrangements for

regular well planned motivational lectures as part of a coordinated
strategy interspersed throughout the training period as suggested in
the weekly lesson plans in this document.

(ii) Success Stories

Another effective way of motivating the trainees is by means of
Success Stories. Its inclusion in the weekly lesson plan at regular
intervals has been recommended till the end of the training. A success
story may be disseminated orally, through a presentation or by means
of a video/documentary of someone that has risen to fortune, acclaim,
or brilliant achievement. A success story shows how a person achieved
his goal through hard work, dedication and devotion. An inspiring
success story contains compelling and significant facts articulated
clearly and easily comprehendible words. Moreover, it is helpful if it is
assumed that the reader/listener knows nothing of what is being
revealed. Optimum impact is created when the story is revealed by the
person himself either:
 Directly (in person) or,
 Through an audio/ videotaped message.

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 It is expected that the training provider would collect relevant high
quality success stories for inclusion in the training as suggested in the
weekly lesson plan given in this document.
Suggestive structure and sequence of a sample success story and its
various shapes can be seen at annexure III.

(iii) Case Studies

Where a situation allows, case studies can also be presented to the
trainees to widen their understanding of the real life specific
problem/situation and to explore the solutions.
In simple terms, the case study method of teaching uses a real life
case example/a typical case to demonstrate a phenomenon in action
and explain theoretical as well as practical aspects of the knowledge
related to the same. It is an effective way to help the trainees
comprehend in depth both the theoretical and practical aspects of the
complex phenomenon in depth with ease. Case teaching can also
stimulate the trainees to participate in discussions and thereby boost
their confidence. It also makes class room atmosphere interesting thus
maintaining the trainee interest in training till the end of the course.
Depending on suitability to the trade, the weekly lesson plan in this
document may suggest case studies to be presented to the trainees.
The trainer may adopt a power point presentation or video format for
such case studies whichever is deemed suitable but it’s important that
only those cases are selected that are relevant and of a learning value.

The Trainees should be required and supervised to carefully analyze

the cases. For the purpose they must be encouraged to inquire and
collect specific information / data, actively participate in the discussions
and intended solutions of the problem / situation. Case studies can be
implemented in the following ways:-
i. A good quality trade specific documentary ( At least 2-3
documentaries must be arranged by the training institute)

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 ii. Health & Safety case studies (2 cases regarding safety
and industrial accidents must be arranged by the training
institute).
iii. Field visits ( At least one visit to a trade specific major
industry/ parlors site must be arranged by the training
institute)
Learning Outcome of To provide knowledge, skills and understanding to learners in Fashion
the Course
Design, pattern drafting and cutting, sewing, Computer aided design
and textiles so that they are able to produce garments according to
industry requirement.

 To provide more comprehensive training to learner from

designing to final execution of garment till the finishing process

 To make learners prepare to design dresses according to latest

trends of eastern and western styles.

Entry level of
trainees SSC (Matric)

Course Execution Total Duration of Course: 3 Months (13 Weeks)

Plan

Class Hours: 4 Hours per day (06 Days/Week)

Theory: 20% Practical: 80%

Weekly Hours: 24 Hours Per week

Total Contact Hours: 300 Hours

Job Opportunities  The pass outs of this course may find job / employment
opportunities in the following areas / sectors: -
 Tracing
 Motif Designing
 Pattern Drafting & cutting

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  Stitching
 Teaching
 Entrepreneurship
 Pass-outs may join the education schools as a teacher for
Drawing / Designing.
 They can work at home for domestic purpose as well as cottage
industry.
 Pass out may join any garment industry / entrepreneurship.
 They can establish their own boutiques and industrial home.

No of Students 25
Learning Place
Classroom / Lab

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 WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF TRAINING
Scheduled
Module Title Learning Units Remarks
Week
Week Coloring/Textile Course Introduction
1  Motivational Lecture (For further detail
please see Page No:3-4)
 Application of the course
 Institute/Work ethics (For further detail
please see Annexure-II at the end)
 Health & Safety
 Introduction to colors (Value-Light and
pigment colors)
 Primary & Secondary colour chart. (Colour
wheel)
 Making rainbow colour chart. (Colour wheel
Home
with tints and shades)
Assignment 1
 Prepare Warm & cool colour.
(Details may
 Study of Different Mediums of Colours.
be seen in
 Basic textile patterns and repeat Annexure 1)
Week 2 Introduction to  Introduction to measuring tools and how to Home
Measurements measure. assignment 2
 Taking measurements of human body for Details May be
women’s swear and men’s wear. seen in
 Importance of measurements in children’s annexure 1
wears for different sizes from infant to
adolescent. Home
 Adjusting measurements from woven pattern assignment 3
to knitwear keeping in mind the stretch factor. Details May be
seen in
annexure 1
Task – 1
(Details may
be seen at
Annexure 2

Week 3 Pattern Making  Motivational Lecture (For further detail Home

please see Page No:3-4) assignment 4
 Introduction to pattern making tools Details May be
 Making pattern of basic skirt for women’s wear seen in
& its Variations annexure1
 Making pattern of basic fitted bodice block and
dart shifting exercises.
 Job market
 Job related skills.
 Interpersonal skills
Job Search &
 Communication skills
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 Entrepreneurial  Success story (For further detail please
Skills see Page No:4-5and Annexure-III at the
end)
Week Pattern Making  Motivational Lecture (For further detail Task – 2
4 please see Page No:3-4) (Details may
 Case Study (For further detail please see be seen at
Page No: 5-6) Annexure 2
 Construction of Ease bodice and panel bodice
exercises.
 Construction of top with panels and band Home
collar with finishes. assignment 5
Details May be
seen in
annexure1
Week5 Pattern Making  Introduction to collars and sleeves. Task – 3
 Construction of basic Trouser (Women or (Details may
Men) & its Variations be seen at
 Explanation and construction of Shalwar Kurta Annexure 2
& its Variations.
 Making of basic Mens wear Shirt & its
Variations
 Explanation and construction of Children wear
blocks (size 4-6) & construction of different
designs.
Week 6 Cutting  Introduction to cutting tools home based and
industrial for woven, knitwear and leather. Home
 Importance of grain line while cutting woven, Assignment 5
knitwear and leather. Proper pressing Details may be
techniques before cutting. seen in
 Home based pressing cutting of basic skirt in annexure 1
woven, knitwear and leather.
 Pressing, fusing and cutting of top with panels
and band collar with finishes.
 Important cutting techniques of collars,
sleeves and cuffs for woven, knitwear and
leather.

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Week 7 Cutting  Motivational Lecture (For further detail Task – 5
please see Page No:3-4) (Details may
 Pressing and Cutting of Trouser design with be seen at
facings, fly, pocket and finishes. (Women and Annexure 2)
Men)
 Pressing and cutting of Shalwar Kurta design. Midterm Exam
 Cutting of Men’s wear Dress Shirt. During 7th
 Pressing and cutting of Children wear designs week
in woven and knitwear.
 Task – 6
(Details may
be seen at
Annexure 2
 Introduction to sewing machine, home based Home
Week 8 Sewing and industrial. Threading of lock stitch, Flat Assignment 6
lock and over lock machine. Details may be
 Different paper exercises of straight, curved seen in
and angled lines to control simple lock stitch annexure 1
machine.
 Threading and stitching of straight, curved and
angled lines on fabric.
 Sewing of different seams exercises on one
piece fabric. (Straight seam, seam with top
stitch and edge stitch, French seam/invisible
seam with 0.2 inches edges

 Session on Self-Employment
 How to start a Business.
Job Search &  Requirements ( Capital, Physical etc)
Entrepreneurial
 Benefits/Advantages of self-
Skills
employment.
Week 9 SEWING  Feedback of the previous Task
 Motivational Lecture ( For further detail
please see Page No:3-4)
 Introduction and instruction of sewing
techniques
 Threading of lock stitch, Flat lock and over
lock machine
 Care of sewing machine and precautions
 Parts of sewing machine
 Lubrication of machine
 Trouble shooting of sewing machine
 Different paper exercises of straight, curved
and angled lines to control simple lock stitch
machine.
 Threading and stitching of straight, curved and
angled lines on fabric.

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 Week SEWING  Sewing of different seams exercises on one  Task – 8
10 piece fabric. (Straight seam, seam with top (Details may
stitch and edge stitch, French seam/invisible be seen at
seam with 0.5 cm edge. Annexure 2)
 Introduction to different hand finishes and
hems.  Task – 9
 Piping. (Details may
 Practice For Straight Piping be seen at
 Pleats Annexure 2)
 Practice For Tuck 5-Without Flap Pocket,
Knife Pleat, Inverted Pleat & Box Pleat.  Task – 10
 Neck Line Practice and stitch the different (Details may
Neckline: Round, Square, V Shape &Collars. be seen at
Annexure 2)
 Pocket
 Practice for Flap Pocket, Round Pocket with  Task – 11
Flap, Welt Pocket (single) & Double Welt
(Details may
Pocket.
be seen at
 Cuffs Annexure 2)
 Practice for Placket & Placket Sleeve with cuff.
 Button and Button Holes  Task – 12
 Practice for Buttonhole (different size), (Details may
Attached the button & Hooks and eye. be seen at
 Zip Annexure 2)
 Practice For Attaching the Zip & Simple and
Invisible Zip  Task – 13
 Trouser Pocket (Details may
 Stitching of basic skirt for women. be seen at
 Sewing of top with panels and one piece collar Annexure 2)
with finishes.
 Sewing of collars and sleeves.  Task – 14
 Sewing of Trouser. (Women ) (Details may
 Sewing of Shalwar Kameez be seen at
 Case Study (For further detail please see Annexure 2)
Page No: 5-6)
Week 11 Quality Checks/  Checking measurements. (To know the
Practice importance of quality control according to
Sessions. measurements.)
 Removal of unwanted threads. (Know finish
processes.
 Importance of labeling the tags.
 Proper pressing of all the pieces.
 Packaging
 Practice session on Cutting.
 Practice session on Measurements.
 Practice sessions on Sewing.

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 Week Job Search &  Feedback of the previous Task.
12 Entrepreneurial  Motivational Lecture (For further detail
Skills please see Page No:3-4)
 Success story (For further detail please
see Page No:4-5and Annexure-III at the
end)
 Making Profile of the work done.
 Displaying the different designs and
dresses for exhibiting the skills
acquired.
 Catalogue of the work for verification.
Week 13 Revision of the course, practice on skills
acquired and final Assessment

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 Annexure-I
Note: The following home assignment/tasks are required to be performed multiple times by
each trainee/group until sufficient proficiency level is acquired. The trainer is required to
determine the number of times the task needs to be repeated by a trainee as per his/her
low/medium/high level of skill and proficiency during any stage of the course.

Home Assignments for Fashion Design & Dress Making

Colors/Textiles

Assignment 1: Explain why color harmony is important in dress making.

Assignment: Use colour combinations to exhibit the understanding of warm and cool colours.

Introduction to Measurements.

Assignment 3: Make a list of measurement tools and methods.

Assignment 4: Learn measurements and its further calculations for construction of pattern.

Pattern Making

Assignment 5: Draft basic blocks and their manipulation to attain different designs according to the
given sketches.

Cutting

Assignment 6: Explain different cutting techniques according to different materials .

Sewing

Assignment 7: Enlist different sewing methods while working with different machines/equipment
(which can be home based or industrial) and fabrics that require special handling and care.

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 Annexure-II
Tasks for Fashion Design Dress Making.
Task No. 1:

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 Task No. 2

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 Task No. 3

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 Task No. 4

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 Task No. 5

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 Task No. 6

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 Task No. 7

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 Task No. 8

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 Task No. 9

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 Task No.10

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 Task No. 11

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 Task No. 12

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 Task No. 13

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 Task No. 14

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 Annexure-II
Workplace/Institute Ethics Guide

Work ethic is a standard of conduct and values for job performance. The modern definition of what
constitutes good work ethics often varies. Different businesses have different expectations. Work
ethic is a belief that hard work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or
value to strengthen character and individual abilities. It is a set of values centered on importance
of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.

The following ten work ethics are defined as essential for employee’s success:
1. Attendance:
Be at work every day possible, plan your absences don’t abuse leave time. Be punctual every
day.
2. Character:
Honesty is the single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an
individual, corporation, or product. Complete assigned tasks correctly and promptly. Look to
improve your skills.
3. Team Work:
The ability to get along with others including those you don’t necessarily like. The ability to carry
your own weight and help others who are struggling. Recognize when to speak up with an ideas
and when to compromise by blend ideas together.

4. Appearance:
Dress for success, set your best foot forward, personal hygiene, good manner, remember that
the first impression of who you are, can last a life time
5. Attitude:
Listen to suggestions and be positive, accept responsibility. If you make a mistake, admit it.
Values workplace safety rules and precautions for personal and co-worker safety. Avoids
unnecessary risks. Willing to learn new processes, systems and procedures in light of changing
responsibilities.

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 6. Productivity:
Do the work correctly, quality and timelines are prized. Get along with fellows, cooperation is the
key to productivity. Help out whenever asked, do extra without being asked. Take pride in your
work, do things the best you know how. Eagerly focuses energy on accomplishing tasks, also
referred to as demonstrating ownership. Takes pride in work.
7. Organizational Skills:
Make an effort to improve, learn ways to better yourself. Time management; utilize time and
resources to get the most out of both. Takes an appropriate approach to social interactions at
work. Maintains focus on work responsibilities.
8. Communication:
Written communication, being able to correctly write reports and memos.
Verbal communications, being able to communicate one on one or to a group.
9. Cooperation:
Follow institute rules and regulations, learn and follow expectations. Get along with fellows,
cooperation is the key to productivity. Able to welcome and adapt to changing workplace
situations and the application of new or different skills.
10. Respect:
Work hard, work to the best of your ability. Carry out orders, do what’s asked the first time.
Show respect, accept and acknowledge an individual’s talents and knowledge. Respects
diversity in the workplace, including showing due respect for different perspectives, opinions and
suggestions.

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 Annexure-III
SUGGESTIVE FORMAT AND SEQUENCE ORDER OF SUCCESS STORY
S. No Key Information Detail/Description
1. Self & Family  Self-introduction
background  Family background and socio economic
status,
 Education level and activities involved in
 Financial hardships etc
2. How he came on board  Information about course, apply and
NAVTTC Training/ or selection
got trained through any  Course duration, trade selection
other source  Attendance, active participation, monthly
tests, interest in lab work
3. Post training activities  How job / business (self-employment) was
set up
 How capital was managed (loan (if any) etc).
 Detail of work to share i.e. where is job or
business being done; how many people
employed ( in case of self-employment/
business )
 Monthly income or earnings and support to
family
 Earning a happy life than before
4. Message to others  Take the training opportunity seriously
(under training)  Impose self-discipline and ensure regularity
 Make Hard work pays in the end so be
always ready for the same.

Note: Success story is a source of motivation for the trainees and can be presented in a
number of ways/forms in a NAVTTC skill development course as under: -
1. To call a passed out successful person of institute. He/she will narrate his/her success
story to the trainees in his/her own words and meet trainees as well.
2. To see and listen to a recorded video/clip (5 to 7 minutes) showing a successful person
Audio video recording that has to cover the above-mentioned points.
3. The teacher displays the picture of a successful trainee (name, trade, institute,
organization, job, earning per month etc) and narrates his/her story in teacher’s own
motivational words.

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