Intermediate Alteration Techniques
About This Course
This course offers intermediate training in garment alteration techniques, focusing on extending and expanding adjustments for a variety of garments. Ideal for tailoring professionals and fashion enthusiasts, the course covers the essential skills and machine types needed to perform industry-standard alterations on woven and knit garments, including tops, shirts, skirts, pants, and dresses.
Participants will learn to identify appropriate alteration techniques and seam finishes for various materials, enabling them to adapt techniques based on fabric type. The course also teaches how to transfer alteration markings onto garments accurately, ensuring precision for each adjustment. Learners will practice altering garments according to these markings, using the proper sewing and finishing machines to achieve clean and professional finishes.
A key component of the course is measuring the altered garments against the original specifications, confirming that each adjustment meets fit and quality standards. By the end of the course, participants will have the skills needed to perform intermediate alterations that align with industry norms, making this course a valuable asset for those aiming to advance in garment alteration.
What You'll Learn
Participants will explore intermediate alteration techniques and the types of machines required to achieve industry-standard finishes for different types of garments and fabrics.
2. Perform Extending and Expanding Alterations on Basic Garments
This module covers various techniques for extending and expanding adjustments on woven and knit garments, ensuring each alteration follows industry standards for fit and quality.
3. Determine Alteration Techniques and Seam Finishes for Different Materials
Learners will understand how to choose suitable alteration methods and seam finishes based on fabric type, ensuring durability and professional-quality alterations.
4. Transfer Alteration Markings onto Garments
Participants will practice transferring accurate alteration markings onto garments, a crucial step for achieving precision in each alteration.
5. Alter Garments Using Proper Sewing and Finishing Machines
This module focuses on using appropriate machines to perform alterations based on markings, ensuring clean and polished results for each garment.
6. Measure Altered Garments Against Specifications
Learners will measure and evaluate their altered garments against the given specifications, confirming that each garment meets fit and quality requirements.
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
ALL Students are required to have basic knowledge of computer and Microsoft Office
Additional Pre-requisites:
All students must be competent or possess equivalent skills and knowledge for the following competencies:
Fit Evaluation and Pinning for Alteration
Apply Basic Alteration Techniques
Basic Drafting and Sewing