Fashion Designing — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Fashion Designing — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Textiles
Chapter 2: Textile Fibres
Chapter 3: Yarn
Chapter 4: Fabric Construction Techniques
Chapter 5: Textiles in India
Chapter 6: History of Fashion in Europe: 1901-1950
Chapter 7: History of Fashion in Europe: 1961-till date
Chapter 8: Traditional Costumes of Women in India
Chapter 9: Traditional Costumes of Men in India
Chapter 10: Fibre Identification
Chapter 11: Basic Weaves
Chapter 12: Fabric Swatches
Chapter 13: Macrame Knots
Chapter 14: Leaf and Vegetable Printing
Chapter 15: Tie-Dye Samples
Chapter 16: Textile Inventions and New Developments
Chapter 17: Laundering and Finishing of Textile Fabrics
Chapter 18: Renovation and Repair

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Fashion Designing?

The Fashion Designing syllabus has 18 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Fashion Designing chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Fashion Designing syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Fashion Designing faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Fashion Designing — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Fashion Designing study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.