Course Title: Use a sewing machine for fashion design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
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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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
This unit is a core within the Diploma of Fashion Styling and must be successfully completed to achieve this qualification.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5401 - Diploma of Fashion Styling
Course Contact: Anni Juracich
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259236
Course Contact Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Philip Perderson
philip.pedersen@rmit.edu.au
Sandie Benson
sandie.benson@rmit.edu.auNominal 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
There is no pre-requisite for this course.
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to use a sewing machine to align and sew pattern pieces and sew components. In this course you will experiment with different ways of creating or altering fashion product to meet a range of different styling scenarios.
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 to demonstrate competency in all the elements (+ performance criteria) listed for this unit within a fashion styling context.
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 |
Introduction to ‘Use a sewing machine for fashion design.’ |
Ice breaker- Equipment List activity Discuss requirements for Assessment 1. See Canvas resources Modules for resources |
2 |
Knowledge questions |
Continue the Knowledge Questions. |
3 |
Knowledge questions |
Continue the Knowledge Questionnaire Due Week 5. |
4 |
NOTE* Classes Move to Production Rooms Assessment Task 2 - Technical Folder Follow WHS procedures whilst in the rooms. |
Discuss requirements Assessment Task 2 Technical (samples) folder & specification sheets. Demonstration of production room machinery. |
5 |
Assessment 1- Online Knowledge questions due. Excursion for Fashion Week- TBC |
Fashion Week Excursion for Fashion Week- To be Confirmed |
6 |
Sewing samples |
Fill in the specification sheets for each sample
Samples must meet industry standards; modified by re-doing work. |
7 |
Sewing samples |
Fill in the specification sheets for each sample Samples must meet industry standards; modified by re-doing work. |
| MID SEMESTER BREAK | ||
8 |
Sewing samples |
Fill in the specification sheets for each sample Samples must meet industry standards; modified by re-doing work. |
9 |
Sewing samples |
Fill in the specification sheets for each sample
Samples must meet industry standards; modified by re-doing work. |
10 |
Due- Assessment Task 2 |
Hand in A4 Technical folders. Clearly labeled with Cover Sheet Upload a digital version |
11 |
Assessment Task 3 Bring garment with proposed alterations on a specification sheet. Purchase item from Opportunity shop. |
Discuss requirements for Assessment 3 -noting modifications
components for the Garment. Discuss possibilities of new styles |
12 |
Sewing alterations *FORMATIVE FEEDBACK Assessment Task 2 |
Students must be able Identify any faults that do not meet industry standards are modified by correcting and re-doing work. Students are to demonstrate ability and techniques to control machine and handle work in industry standards. Fill in technical specifications sheet. |
13 |
Continue sewing alterations |
Students must be able Identify any faults that do not meet industry standards are modified by correcting and re-doing work. Students are to demonstrate ability and techniques to control machine and handle work in industry standards. |
14 |
Assessment 3 ‘Altered Fashion’ DUE Complete Altered Fashion. Clearly labeled with Cover Sheet Hand in Garment & Upload a digital version. |
Hand in Altered Garment hanging on a garment hanger in a garment bag Upload to Canvas a photograph of your garment, showing before and after pictures of 3 altered components completed on the garment and add corresponding specifications sheets. |
15 + 16 |
Feedback and Resubmission Weeks | Feedback and Resubmission Weeks |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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The learning Lab
https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/
The Study Support Hub
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https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/improve-your-english
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit Assessment
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/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 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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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