Basic Drafting and Sewing

• Fashion Business
• Apparel Design & Product Development
• Industrial Engineering, Quality & Production

• Draft basic pattern blocks with given specifications or measurements taken from human body.
• Develop a variety of patterns for selected simple collarless tops and skirts using basic block via manipulation methods.
•  Label and mark individual pattern pieces with symbols and notches based on industrial practices.
• Sew a simple top and skirt against given specifications or measurements.
• Evaluate product against given specifications or measurements.
• Take follow-up actions for non-conformance.

• Aged 16 years and above AND
• Possess at least 3 GCE ‘N’ Level credits including English and Mathematics OR
• ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) level 4 and above OR

• Aged 16 years and above AND
• High School Diploma equivalent to GCE ‘N’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
• Qualifications from professional institutes may be considered on a case-by-case basis AND/OR
• Pass TaF.tc Entrance Test

• Possess a minimum credit in English at GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent OR
• IELTS score 4.5 or TOEFL score 450

1. I have no prior knowledge in sewing. Can I still enrol?

Yes, you can! Our Basic and Drafting Sewing course is open to beginners. Just bring your enthusiasm along and have fun!

2. Can I jump and take the intermediate courses without taking the basic sewing? I have prior sewing experience. 

No, you can't. Due to the intensive course content, you are required to follow this learning pathway: 

1) Basic Drafting and Sewing (Sleeveless Top and Skirt)

2) Intermediate Drafting and Sewing (Shirt and Pants) OR

3) Pattern Drafting and Sewing- Dress

3) Pattern Drafting and Sewing-Jacket

As for Basic Alteration & Pinning for Alteration, these modules have no pre-requisites and are open to beginners.

3. What happens if I do not meet the 75% attendance requirements? 

If you do not meet the 75% attendance requirement, you will not be eligible to sit for the assessment. 

As 90% of the total course fees are funded by the government, you will be liable to pay back to TaF.tc the amount that the government has subsidised if the student does not meet the 75% attendance requirement or attain a 'pass' grade for assessment.

4. Can I miss one or two lessons?

We highly discourage you from missing any classes since the entire program is designed to be hands-on intensive. Make sure you block off your time during your training with us or find an intake option that will ensure you do not miss any classes. You will only wish that you had more time in the class!

5. Are there any make-up or replacement classes?

We do not offer any make-up or replacement classes.

6. Can I enrol at your campus?

Enrolling in our campus is exactly the same as enrolling online. You will still be enrolling on the same online form and make payment online (we accept only VISA / MASTER / AMEX.) 

7. What do I do if I'm planning to use my SkillsFuture Credit?

If you prefer to use your SkillsFuture Credit, just select "pay by SkillsFuture Credit" when you come across the payment page in our online enrolment. Base on this scenario, there are 2 things for you to take note of:

• You will only be charged an application fee of SGD 12.84 on our online enrolment form upon clicking "submit"
• You will be submitting your skillsFutre credit claim to pay for your course fee by visiting http://www.skillsfuture.sg/Credit. The window period to submit your claim will start 60 days before the start date of your course. At the very latest, you should submit your claim 5 days before the start date of your course.

• 75% attendance rate of total training hours per module
• Be found competent during written, practical and oral assessments

Student Pass Holders – a minimum of 90% attendance per month will be required.

• Human shapes and variations
• Conversion of metric to imperial system
• How to use pattern making tools
• Patternmaking basics
• Types of skirt patterns and variations
• Types of top patterns and variations
• Garment construction basics
• How to use sewing tools
• Types of sewing machines and equipment
• Operation and threading of sewing machine
• Application of interfacings and hemming finishes

• Assistant Merchandisers to Merchandise Managers
• Quality Assurance Auditors, Quality Control Inspectors and QA/QC Managers
• Designers/Assistant Designers
• Work Study Officers
• Tailors
• Seamstress
• Sewing Operators
• Fashion Sales Associates

Before your class begins, we'd like you to make sure that you have the following items so that the class can proceed smoothly.

The following items are compulsory for students to bring:

• Your TaF.tc Sewing Tool Kit - If you have not purchased it before, please refer here for the full list.
• Fabric for the Blouse - 100% Cotton Poplin/Gingham (1.5m by 45 - 48 inch width OR 1m by 58 - 60 inch width)  
• Fabric for the Skirt - 100% Cotton Twill (1.5m by 45 - 48 inch width OR 1m by 58 - 60 inch width).
  • We advise to get fabrics that are not too soft and slippery.
  • Additionally, solid color fabric is highly recommended. Clearly mark which is the face and back of the fabric.
  • If you prefer to get prints, please get prints that are non-directional and can be cut in either direction. Example, if you get a dinosaur print, you must make sure the dinosaurs are looking at all different directions and not just one.

The following items are provided but we encourage students to bring their own:

• White or Black YKK Conceal Zipper 23cm for the skirt. Students should get a 23cm invisible/conceal zipper if they wish to bring their own.
• Black and White thread

The following item is optional but we strongly encourage students to bring:

• 2x piece of vanguard sheet (Any colour, standard size) - Popular Bookstore