Drafting and Sewing: Bottoms
About This Course
This course equips participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in pattern development and garment construction, focusing on bottoms and bodice silhouettes. Learners will develop the ability to take accurate body measurements, apply ease allowances, and translate style variations into professional pattern designs.
Through hands-on practice, participants will learn to draft, manipulate, and construct patterns for pants and skirts. They will also gain expertise in fabric laying, cutting, sewing, edging, and finishing techniques to produce high-quality garments that meet industry standards.
Delivered through whiteboard drafting, quarter-scale drafting, demonstrations, and hands-on sewing sessions, this course provides a comprehensive pathway for learners to master the technical aspects of garment creation and enhance their proficiency in apparel production.
What You'll Learn
Learn to draft foundational blocks from size specifications or body measurements in accordance with industry standards.
2. Develop patterns for skirts and pants using block manipulation methods
Apply advanced manipulation techniques to create various skirt and pant styles from basic block patterns.
3. Label and mark pattern pieces with symbols and notches
Gain the ability to accurately label, notch, and mark patterns for precision and ease in garment construction.
4. Sew a skirt with lining based on given specifications
Develop practical sewing skills to construct lined skirts that meet quality and measurement requirements.
5. Sew bottoms with curve waistline finishing, pocket, and cuff
Master the sewing of pants with advanced details, including curved waistlines, functional pockets, and cuffs.
6. Evaluate sewn products against given specifications or measurements
Learn to assess the quality and accuracy of finished garments to ensure compliance with required standards.
7. Take follow-up actions for non-conformance
Acquire the skills to identify sewing or construction issues and apply corrective measures for improvement.
Entry Requirements
MINIMUM AGE:
▪ 21 YEARS OLD
SINGAPOREAN / SINGAPORE PR:
▪ GCE ‘O’ LEVEL CREDITS WITH MINIMUM GRADE C6 FOR 3 SUBJECTS, INCLUDING ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS; OR
▪ WSQ ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN FASHION TECHNOLOGY; OR
▪ ADVANCED CERTIFICATE FROM ANY PEI; OR
▪ HIGHER NITEC
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS:
▪ GCE "O" LEVEL CREDITS WITH A MINIMUM OF C6; OR
▪ IELTS SCORE 5.5 OR TOEFL SCORE 46; OR
▪ PASS TEMBUSU INSTITUTE'S ENGLISH TEST
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE BASIC COMPUTING SKILLS, I.E., TURN ON THE LAPTOP, USE THE MOUSE, DRAG AND DROP FILES, USE ONLINE SEARCH ENGINES FOR RESEARCH, AND BE A COMPETENT USER OF MICROSOFT OFFICE.