Course details
This course provides a broad-based knowledge of the pinning techniques on garments in order to facilitate garment alteration by sewing technicians. Participant will be able to apply the proper methods of pinning the various parts of a garment to indicate the necessary adjustment required or desired, and this would also serve as a visual instructive to the sewing technician in implementing the garment alteration.
This course is highly recommended for people who are involved in the fashion retail service sector to cater to the demand of customers who require clothing alterations or modifications to fit their body. Participants will be involved in the active learning of garment fit evaluation and pinning for alteration through simulated samples and ready-made clothing.
OBJECTIVES
- Identify fit problems when garment is worn on a human body in accordance to industrial norms.
- Analyze alteration requirements for the garment to rectify problems in accordance to industrial norms.
- Apply proper pinning to the garment to indicate adjustments required.
- Record adjustment requirements and comments for alteration by sewing technician.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Preferably possess 3 GCE “N” level passes including English and Mathematics or ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 4 and above.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Participant will be awarded the WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) provided he/she meets the following requirements:
- 75% attendance rate
- Assessed to be competent in given competency standard
CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE
Upon succcessful completion of the course, trainee will be awarded the WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA). WSQ Certification is nationally endorsed and recognised by industry partners.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Fashion Retail Service Personnel
- Fashion Retail Merchandiser
- Fashion Store Manager or Supervisor
- Fit Technician
- Garment Alteration Sewing Technician
- Fashion Designers
KEY LEARNING AREAS
- Types of body shapes
- Points of body measurements
- Garment types and finishes
- Type of fit and ease
- Type of fabrics and characteristics
- Pinning techniques on fitted garment
- Using a tape measure
- Common pinning hazards
- Metric/ Imperial unit measurement conversion
- Methods of body measurements
Course Location
About The Academy Of Fashion Professions
TaF.tc (The Academy of Fashion Professions) is the training arm of the TaF.f (Textile & Fashion Federation). It’s also the first Continuing Education and Training Centre (CET) for the textile and fashion industry in Singapore, with the vision of becoming the leading capability developer in the global fashion industry. TaF.tc offers specially designed courses and programmes to prepare fashion students for a creative career in the highly competitive fashion industry, and to help industry professionals develop and specialise. Local and global fashion collaborations mean TaF.tc can offer unrivalled, continuously updated services, enabling the Academy to stay in line with leading national and international fashion industry standards. TaF.tc provides intensive training programmes for individuals from various disciplines,
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