Course Title: Use a sewing machine for fashion design

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: MIET7607C

Course Title: Use a sewing machine for fashion design

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C3394 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production

Course Contact: Peter Bonnell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259171

Course Contact Email: peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to use a sewing machine and align and sew components using a range of machines and sewing operation techniques.

It applies to sewing work using a minimum of two machines which may include a plain lockstitch sewing machine, a three, four or five thread overlocker, a blind hemming machine or a zigzag sewing machine.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design

Element:

1 Determine job requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

Element:

2 Prepare to use sewing machine

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Determine materials and machining requirements and develop plan for sewing operations

2.2

Clean, check, set up and adjust machine according to specifications for work

2.3

Identify poor machine performance and adjust, as required

2.4

Check and lay out fabric pieces in sequence according to production operations

Element:

3 Use sewing machine

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Sew pieces according to pattern requirements and quality standards

3.2

Use machine according to requirements for efficient work

3.3

Perform a range of sewing operations to align and sew pattern pieces and sew components.

3.4

Control machine and handle work according to type of operations, fabrics and product type

Element:

4 Assess quality of sewn work

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Inspect sewn work against specifications, workplace procedures and quality standards

4.2

Identify any faults or pieces that do not meet quality standards and take appropriate action

4.3

Record results of quality inspection and store work ready for next operation


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements


Details of Learning Activities

This unit is clustered with the following units:

 

Apply quality standards

MSS402051

Work safely

MSMWHS200

 
   
   


Learning activities will include the following:

  • practical demonstrations in the production rooms
  • individual and class exercises to acquire and perfect demonstrated skills
  • group discussion and feedback sessions
  • independent project based work under simulated workplace conditions
  • Work practice at home including research
  • Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation

 

Depending on the group you have joined this program is delivered in the production rooms at RMIT's Brunswick Campus or in a community organisation. In both environments the intention is to provide a teaching space that simulates as much as possible workplace conditions.


Teaching Schedule

WEEKLY PLANNER - DELIVERY

 

Weeks

General

Work Safely

Apply Quality Standards

Use a Sew MC for fashion

Home Work

1

Orientation, Introduce Units, Tour of School. G+ or Facebook set-up in computer room

Personal Safety & Signs

Introduce Quality Standards

Discuss sewing kit. Equipment induction. Set up machine.

1/ OHS, FASHIONABLE online quiz. 2/ Student IDs - make sure they have one!

2

 

 

 

 

15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work

 

 

 

 

Production Room safety review

Quality Terminology

Parts of Machine HO. Threading M/C and bobbin case. Winding Bobbin. Insert Needle. Class task:  Endless band. Sewing Pictures (min of 3).

Review parts of Machine

3

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

Discuss Quality and introduce manual.

Demonstrate good quality of seams

1/ Review F&F and Quality manuals and answer questions for review in class. 2/ View YouTube video - SEWING/FAB

4

Apply standards. Introduce Housekeeping checklist

 

 

Demonstrate seam samples. Students practice (6 samples needed; 3 x 2 fabrics)

Continue samples for folder (6 samples needed; 3 x 2 fabrics)

5

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

Check Seam Samples

Standard Machines: Lockstitch, Overlocker

1/ Complete Samples for folder 2/ Do 4 more fabric samples.

 

6

 

 

15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work

Discussion on Machine maintenance

Paper patterns, discuss measurements, and seam allowances.

GRAINLINES

Start Tote Bag (Create paper pattern, discuss measurements, seam allowances.

 Use Trims

Upload picture of seam sample on CANVAS with comment on lesson learnt

7

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

Inspect process of the Tote Bag

            Complete Tote Bag

Upload picture of top stitch sample and Tote Bag on CANVAS with comment on lesson learnt

8

15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

Specification sheet

 (Tote Bag).

Specification sheet

(Tote Bag).

 

 

Pin cushion

 

TERM BREAK – (Date: ……….)

9

 

 

 

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

Discuss quality standards of Child short

Trace Pattern for Child short- Cut out garment on 100% Cotton Fabric

 

10

 

 

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

Quality checklist

Start sewing garment

 

Diary Cover or Clutch

.

11

 

 

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

Inspect Child short

Continue sewing garment

12

 

 

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

 

Complete Garment

 

 

 Pencil Case

13

 

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

 

Trace Child Shirt pattern

14

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

Fusing Activity

Child's Shirt (each student to cut out their own) with double rolled hem

 Discussion about Fusing

 

 

 

Complete samples

15

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

Attach labels - care, brand, size (primary and secondary labelling)

Continue shirt.

Complete Folder Checklist hand in for assessment

16

Apply work health and safety (WHS) standards

Specification Sheet. Use QA checklist on a shirt. Exercise; student does QA check on other student's shirt.

Complete shirt

Upload photo of student's shirt on CANVAS and write about lessons learnt

17

Feedback

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The production rooms are equipped with one lockstitch sewing machine per learner complete with all necessary bobbins and other equipment, including different feet and  attachments for hemming etc.  

One overlocker per group is also provided and patterns. drawing rules, drawing Instruments, cutting equipment, small tools, machine oil and sundry items, cutting table, fabric, material, yarn and other resources.

The student is expected to arrange for the use of a lockstitich machine (a domestic machine is sufficient) for practice and work on projects at home between sessions and to put together an equipment kit for personal use during the delivery session and for homework. The kit will include clippers, bobbins and bobbin case, tape measure, pins etc. A lsit of items will be given at induction. (Alternatively an equipment kit can be purchased from the School).

The student will also need access to the use a smart phone or computer with internet connection in order to upload pictures of their completed work.

In addition there are extensive resource in RMIT's libraries and in particular at Brunswick's Fashion and Textile collection which is of great interest to the student studying clothing production. In addition the library provides guides and subject specialist help via Liaison Librarians.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include three assessments or projects. Assessments will be in the form of tests for underpinning knowledge and demonstration and observation of your ability to align and sew components using a range of machines and sewing operation techniques. Also by questioning for underpinning knowledge.


Assessment Tasks

Assessments

Task Name

Commencement Week

Assessment due

Comments

Assessment 1

  • OHS
  • Use a Sewing machine/Sew Components

Work Safely TEST:

  • FASHIONABLE online Test
  • Needle Test

 

Week 1

 

 

Week 3

 

Hand in signed copy of the results of the online test

 

Observe needle placement ad set up.

Assessment  2

  • OHS
  • Use a Sewing machine/Sew Components
  • Apply Quality Standards

Products & House Keeping

 

  • Housekeeping Checklist and MSDS sheet exercise
  • Observation checklist on the products

 

Week 4

 

Week 7

 

Assessment 3

  • Use a Sewing machine/Sew Components
  • Apply Quality Standards

Shirt Project

QA checklist on Child's Shirt

and garment sample

 

Week 13

 

Week 16

 

*Using spec sheet and assembly plan

*Student uploads photo of Child's shirt and comment's on lessons learned.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the Program Coordinator.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/studentadmin/assessment/authorisation

 

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Assessment Feedback: 

You will receive feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

 

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

 

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

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