week

activity

unit

assessment

1

Course induction

Different suiting materials and their suitability for bespoke tailoring

Introduction to materials swatch book to include: fibre content; width; price; suppliers

Introduction to types of lining

Tailoring:

Techniques

The use of the basic pattern blocks

Tracing the basic pattern blocks to include one piece sleeves

Half scales to be develop during SIS time

Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks

The sources and characteristics of natural materials

Fashion Industry Production

2

Introduction to the practical skills in hand stitches

Practical hand stitches against checklist

Selection of appropriate thread and material for hand stitching and their uses

Tailoring:

Techniques

Technical information on basic pattern blocks to include: pattern pieces name; size; grain line; how many to cut; date

Developing half scale patterns

Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks

The sources and characteristics of man-made materials

Fashion Industry Production

3

Hand stitches and handmade buttonholes

Tailoring:

Techniques

Developing the dress block

Tracing the dress block to include sleeves

Final patterns ready for toile making

Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks

The factors that influence the selection of haberdashery components, interfacings and threads

Fashion Industry Production

4

Practical stitches against checklist

Continue with buttonholes

Tailoring:

Techniques

Formative assessment

Sample development for basic dress

Fit dress and make any alteration

Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks

Formative assessment

Garment production processes and embellishment techniques

Production methods – (1) cut, make and trim (2) lean production (3) bespoke

Fashion Industry Production

Formative assessment

5

Standard body section measurements

Compare standard measurements and make simple adjustments to personal measurements

Tailoring:

Techniques

Formative assessment

Develop the panel dress patterns

Take digital images for references

Complete a final pattern

Cut dress out in calico

Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks

Formative assessment

The global aspects of fashion production and design

Fashion Industry Production

Formative assessment

6

Completion of all tailoring hand stitches

Completing of swatch book

Completion of presentation folder

Tailoring:

Techniques

Formative assessment

Development of all final patterns and samples

Notes and diagrams to accompany final patterns and samples

Complete all outstanding work

Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks

Summative assessment

Employment roles in fashion and garment production

Fashion Industry Production

Summative assessment

Learning Review Week internal verification of assessment and briefs

7

Tailoring pocket samples

Sample making a slant pocket

Introduction to pressing techniques in sample production

Identify suitable fabrics for construction of pockets

Tailoring:

Practical Skills

Construct a sample for the following:

Inseam pocket; Patch pocket; Patch pocket with flap

Garment Construction: Pockets and

Collars

Introduction of unit purpose and content

Identify and describe knowledge and personal qualities acquired through past experiences.

Analysis of strengths, knowledge and abilities and their application to present course and chosen career pathways.

Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries

8

Sample making for a straight pocket

Identify and the use fusible interfacing for sample production

Tailoring:

Practical Skills

Welt pocket construction

Garment Construction: Pockets and

Collars

The skills, knowledge and personal qualities requiring development.

Analysis of personal weaknesses in relation to chosen career Dealing with potential drawbacks

Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries

9

Sample making for a hip pocket

Pressing techniques and equipment

Terminology in tailoring

Tailoring:

Practical Skills

Construct a sample for a one piece collar

Construct a sample for a convertible collar

Garment Construction: Pockets and

Collars

Personal targets for developing skills and acquiring knowledge to achieve personal careers aims.

Recap (and remind) of presentation techniques and written formats.

SMART; Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timed.

Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries

10

Practical sample making for the construction of a zip fly front

Marking and cutting fabric; hand stitches; correct size and quality of zip.

Tailoring:

Practical Skills

Formative assessment

Roll collar sample

Garment Construction: Pockets and

Collars

Formative assessment

Short term and long term Action Planning with specific dates

Skills Self-Assessment Audit (Uni. skills project pilot pack) Questionnaire

Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries

Formative assessment

11

Sample development for a zip fly front sample.

Order of assembly for the sample to include method of tacking; pinning; pressing and marking out.

Selection for the correct thread; fabric and equipment

Tailoring:

Practical Skills

Formative assessment

Sample development for a continuous sleeve opening

Sample for a cuff

Garment Construction: Pockets and

Collars

Formative assessment

Research sources of information, advice and guidance for employment in the fashion industry

Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries

Formative assessment

12

Linings and interfacings

Completion of all work for final presentation

Tailoring:

Practical Skills

Summative assessment

Completion of all work for assessment

Identify health and safety issues likely to arise during sample making

Garment Construction: Pockets and

Collars

Summative assessment

All out standing work to be completed

Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries

Summative assessment

Learning Review Week internal verification of assessment and briefs

13

Select a suitable trouser pattern (personal or commercial)

Take measurement and make adjustment if appropriate

Select and describe appropriate fabric, correct trimming and lining as required

Tailoring:

Tailored

Garment Construction

Key Health and Safety legislation applicable to a fashion studio or workshop environment

Health & Safety in a Fashion Environment

14

Prepare fabric for cutting

Steam press fabric and lay on fold

Economically position patterns pieces on fabric grain

Cut fabric with all markings

Show evidence with notes, diagrams and digital images

Tailoring:

Tailored

Garment Construction

Responsibilities an employer or organisation has for H&S.

Responsibilities an individual has for H&S

Safe and unsafe working practice

Working practice that is detrimental to good health

Health & Safety in a Fashion Environment

15

Produce trousers samples for the following specification; side and hip pockets; fly front; waistband

Show evidence with notes, diagrams and digital images

Tailoring:

Tailored

Garment Construction

Formative assessment

The fire evacuation procedure in detail (College procedure)

Key information required for a Health and Safety incident report

Actions that should follow submission of a Health and Safety report

Health & Safety in a Fashion Environment

Formative assessment

16

Continue trouser sample making to include a two piece waistband; hook and bar; belt loops for waistband

Top and under press tailored trousers; blind stitch hem

Describe and explain the process for tailored trousers production

Tailoring:

Tailored

Garment Construction

Summative assessment

How equipment or machinery should be used safely (to include diagrams and notes)

How to follow instructions for the safe use of equipment and machinery

How to  maintain a safe personal working environment

Health & Safety in a Fashion Environment

Summative assessment

17

Completion of any detail of outstanding work

All units

Final summative assessment of any outstanding work

Progression destinations

18

Review and celebration of achievement

Presentation to Savile Row Bespoke and discussion with learners

Course evaluation forms completed

Progression destinations confirmed and recorded

Learning Review Week internal verification of assessment