Pinning for Fit Evaluation
About This Course
This course focuses on garment fit evaluation and alteration techniques, essential for tailoring professionals and fashion designers. Participants will learn how to identify common fit issues when a garment is worn, gaining the skills to assess and troubleshoot fit problems on a human body.
The course covers analyzing alteration requirements to determine the necessary adjustments for each fit issue, ensuring that garments achieve an ideal balance between comfort and style. Learners will practice applying proper pinning techniques on garments to indicate precise adjustment points, providing a clear visual guide for alterations.
Additionally, participants will learn to document adjustment requirements and comments for sewing technicians, following industry norms or organizational standards. By the end of this course, learners will be equipped to address and communicate garment fit adjustments effectively, making it ideal for those in tailoring and garment customization.
What You'll Learn
Participants will learn to identify common fit problems when a garment is worn, helping them understand how to assess and improve garment fit.
2. Analyze Alteration Requirements
This module teaches learners to analyze and determine the necessary alterations to correct identified fit issues, ensuring garments are both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.
3. Apply Proper Pinning Techniques
Learners will practice applying accurate pinning techniques on garments to mark required adjustments, providing a visual guide for effective alterations.
4. Record Adjustment Requirements and Comments
Participants will learn to document alteration needs and comments clearly for sewing technicians, following industry norms to ensure effective communication and precise results.
Entry Requirements
Singapore/PR Students:
GCE ‘N’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
WSQ ES WPLN Level 4 and above
International Students:
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
English Language Requirement –
Possess a minimum credit in English at GCE ‘N’ Level or its equivalent OR
IELTS score 4.5 or TOEFL score 32