ELEMENTS OF DRESS DESIGNING
(Cutting, Tailoring, Knitting and Embroidery)
Need of the Community :
Clothes happen to be our primary needs whether they are meant for
protecting us against heat, weather, rain or providing us comfort. We
need clothes for self expression and personality development. They
provide us identity hence there is a need for development of interest and
skills among students for cutting, tailoring, knitting and embroidery i.e.
Dress Designing. If taken seriously, some of these skills can be enhanced
and taken up as a vocation ahead.
Things like embroidery and other needle work has been a passion among
women for communicating their love and emotions for others. These
skills provide a source of personal satisfaction besides providing a career
ahead.
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Learning Outcomes :
The student will be able to ;
1.
Identify tools required for cutting, tailoring, knitting and embroidery.
Understand parts of a sewing machine.
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