FCS Lab

Textiles Lab

The Textile Testing Lab equipped with the latest equipment to provide practical knowledge to students. Clothing construction is an integral part of home science. It is concerned with imparting the skills in drafting adaption and construction of different garments. These skills are taught in a laboratory equipped with sewing

Machines and other tools which can be a source of danger when not properly handled. Following are the safety practices to be adopted by the users of the laboratory:

  • Use good judgment while working in the laboratory.
  • Discuss any unusual work with the instructor prior to doing it.
  • Keep your fingers at a safe distance away from the needle.
  • Keep your hair out of the way while learning over your machines to get a closer look.
  • Focus on what you are doing.
  • Make sure your pins and needles are intact.
  • Don’t sew over pins and over your fingers.
  • Get the right tools for the job.
  • Use proper posture.
  • Don’t put pins in your mouth.
  • Dispose of broken pins and needles safely
  • Store cutting tools properly
  • Keep equipment in good repair.
  • Cut with care
  • Plan your sewing space carefully