Course Title: Use a sewing machine for fashion design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: MIET7607C
Course Title: Use a sewing machine for fashion design
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C3406 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production (Clothing Production)
Course Contact: LAURA HOLMES-BROWN
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9317
Course Contact Email: laura.holmes-brown@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Margaret Papadopoulos
margaret.papadopoulos@rmit.edu.au
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
In this course you will engage in the following learning activities:
practical demonstrations in studio
design activities and projects
independent project based work
practical studio based workshops
Teaching Schedule
Session |
Learning Activity |
Assessments |
1 |
Overview 0f: Course, how the units are clustered and assessment outline- Introduction: Tour of production room and revise how to set up a workstation Discussion: Studio rules, Equipment list and induction, Study and demonstrate lockstitch sewing machine and parts and needle. Discuss quality standards importance, Introduce Work safely -Show Power points
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Begin - Assessment Task 1- Knowledge Quiz
Discuss all three assessments Student resource folder
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2 |
Review and continue from last week Housekeeping and MSD-handout. Production room safety. Introduce terminology used in Quality
Production resource booklet- Parts of the machine, bobbin threading, Insert needle CLASS TASK- Endless band and sewing pictures-at least-3 Class test -Needle |
Needle parts test complete in class |
3 |
Demonstrate Good quality seams- Open and closed -6 samples
Introduce Overlocker and demonstrate Introduce pressers and Demonstrate |
Due - Assessment Task 1- Knowledge Quiz Must complete in class week 3 class. |
4 |
Housekeeping class exercise must be completed
Check all seam samples and continue in class These should be filed in Student resource folder Assessment 2- Guide and discuss What is quality Apply quality standards Booklet-students to complete in class
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Introduce Assessment Task 2-discuss |
5 |
Practical application of work health and safety Standards Check all seam Samples Continue overlocking samples and threading Refer to TOTE BAG Handout -Student will STUDENT must-Create Pattern discuss measurements and seam allowances as well as Trims and embellishments.
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6 |
Class discussion on machine maintenance and safety Continue Tote Bag pattern -Student to complete paper pattern In class discuss and demonstrate Grainlines, Cutting method and chosen fabrics. |
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7 |
Inspect and continue Tote bag Students to lay patterns and get approval before cutting Introduce assembly plan and Discuss
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8 |
Class to continue and complete tote bag
Introduce ELASTICS -Students to sew Elastic sample- 3 methods Demonstration of sample
Introduce Japanese style apron -students to trace pattern and cut out with approved fabric choice |
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SEMESTER BREAK | ||
9 |
Continue Apron
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10 |
Discuss Quality standards for apron and Child shorts Start Child shorts -trace pattern cut and sew. Continue and complete apron |
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11 |
Students to do Quality checks on tote bag and apron -follow assessment guide Continue child short
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12 |
All class samples and Products must be completed Quality Checklists must be completed |
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13 |
Introduce Child’s shirt- Students to trace off patterns lay and cut out pattern pieces Students must get teacher approval in fabric choice and lay and cutting instructions. |
Begin- Assessment Task 3-Knowledge -checklist and questions and verbal questions-- |
14 |
Fusing activity Child shirt- Discuss assembly plan fusing, button and buttonholes placements SPECIFICATION SHEET-Handout discuss |
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15 |
LABELS- Introduce discuss why and where to attach labels-Brand name, Size and fibre content and care instructions. Complete Child shirt Complete Student resource folder with all handouts |
Due - Assessment Task 2 – Products-Tote bag Apron and Child Shirt Due- Assessment Task 3- Knowledge checklist and verbal questions |
16 |
Course completion
Individual feedback sessions |
Resubmission of work |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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The learning Lab
https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
Develop English language skills
https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/improve-your-english
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
Assessment 1
Knowledge test -Questions
Assessment due: Week 3
Assessment 2
Practical tasks
Assessment due: Week 15
Assessment 3
Observation and verbal Questions
Assessment due: Week 15
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. This matrix is available on request from your teacher
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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 spoken and written 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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/adjustments-to-assessment
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.
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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 requires 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.
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