Drafting and Sewing Basic

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Learn the basics of sewing in this fundamental sewing course/class and make your own top and skirt! SkillsFuture claimable course!

Overview
This course provides solid foundation of pattern development and garment construction of basic skirt and sleeveless top. You will learn to take body measurements, understand the relation of styles and ease allowance, develop patterns and basic sewing techniques to construct the garment. This forms the fundamental for progression enabling you to master the basic techniques of laying fabric, cutting, sewing, edging and finishing.

The Details

  • FOR SKILLSFUTURE CLAIMS

    Registered Title: (Basic Drafting and Sewing )

    TPGateway Code:TGS-2024042393

  • total hours

    44:00

  • Mode of Learning

    On Campus

Curriculum

Course Duration

SSG Approved Training & Assessments Hours:44:00 Trainer Facilitated Hours (On Campus/Virtual):40:00 Self-Directed E-learning Hours:00:00 Assessment Hours:04:00
Objectives
  • Draft basic pattern blocks with given specifications or measurements taken from the 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 the given specifications or measurements. 
  • Evaluate the product against given specifications or measurements. 
  • Take follow-up actions for non-conformance. 
Key Learning Areas
  • Conversion from centimeters to inches and vice versa 
  • Human shapes and variations. 
  • Process of basic pattern block development. 
  • Operating procedures of industrial and/or domestic sewing machines. 
  • Threading machine operations 
  • Basic machine maintenance 
  • Sewing of zippers, variety of seams and facings. 
  • Applications of interfacings and hemming finishes. 
  • Built-in fabric retention and shrinkage into stock production pattern. 
Certificate Issuance
Upon completing the course, the student will be awarded a TaF.tc Certificate in Basic Drafting and Sewing.
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Items Required For Class

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:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Fabric/Lining requirements are based on standard medium sizing. Please purchase additional yardage for larger sizes.
  • Fabric for the Blouse - 100% Cotton Poplin/Gingham ( 2.0 meters for 45"/114cm width )  
  • Fabric for the Skirt - 100% Cotton Twill ( 1.5 meters for 45"/114cm width).
    • We advise you 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. For example, if you get a dinosaur print, you must make sure the dinosaurs are looking in all different directions and not just one.
  • 1 spool ( 100m to 250m ) of matching color thread ( 100% Polyester )
  • 1 Mushroom or Shank Button ( Diameter 10mm ) - For Sleeveless Top.
  • 0.5 meter non-woven ( for facing) for Interlining/Interfacing - For Skirt ( Knee length ).
  • 1 Concealed ( length 23 cm ) Zipper ( YKK Only ).
  • 5 meters of Marker paper ( 45 gsm, 122cm width ).

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

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

Students are required to bring their Stationery too. List of stationery has been stated below.

  1. Pen
  2. Correction tape/fluid
  3. 2B Pencil (and sharpener or extra lead depending on type of pencil used)
  4. Eraser/Rubber
  5. 1-inch paper masking tape
  6. Glue stick
  7. Notebook
  8. Calculator

Sewing Toolkit and Marker paper

Attached is the new TaF.tc Sewing Toolkit list and Marker Paper requirements. The toolkit is required for ALL students who take TaF.tc’s Sewing Courses for all new sign-ups from 1 March 2024 onwards.

Price as follows:

  • Sewing Toolkit - Retail Price S$70/set / TaF.tc Student Price S$55/set.
  • Marker Paper (10 yards) - Retail Price S$10 / TaF.tc Student Price S$7.
  • Students can purchase the above items from SMH Craft (101 Upper Cross St, #03-32 People's Park, Centre 058357) and get the TaF.tc Student Price by showing their TaF.tc Mobile Student App.
  • You may also purchase your tool kits from here SMH Crafts.
  • Click the download for the list of toolkit Download
You will need a laptop OR computer OR tablet, whichever you prefer, for viewing your E-books and completing class work.

FAQs

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

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

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.

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.)

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!

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.

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