Garment making
Aims of the course
Understand how to make a garment using a pattern
- Describe the process of garment making
Be able to prepare to make a garment
- Select a pattern for a garment
- Identify the quantity and type of fabric for the pattern
- Select fabric and equipment for garment making
- Identify how fabric pattern affects the placement of patterns on fabric
- Identify a sequence of working to construct a garment
Be able to use a pattern to cut out a garment
- Identify pattern pieces for the measurements of an individual
- Pin the pattern pieces on to the fabric
- Transfer pattern markings from the pattern to the fabric
- Cut out pattern pieces
Be able to use a sewing machine
- Thread a machine
- Identify a stitch length and tension for the fabric used
- Identify types of stitching to be used in making the garment
- Produce a sample of stitch types for the garment
Be able to produce a garment from cut out pieces
- Assemble a garment using tacking
- Construct a garment
Be able to evaluate garment construction
- Assess a garment for fit and finish
- Review the construction of a garment
Assessment
Ongoing assessment with evidence of achieving the aims of the course.