SKSBCTT2

Make handcraft/ , or : adjustments and

Overview This standard is for those who make adjustments and insert trouser, or pockets in . The job role may involve: 1 putting in linings 2 constructing pockets 3 adding facings 4 making and adjustments

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Make handcraft/bespoke trousers, waistcoats or skirts: adjustments and pockets

Performance criteria You must be able to: You must be able to: P1 put in leg linings P2 cut, make and attach a variety of pockets, facings, pleats and staying P3 press garment parts P4 interpret the meaning of measures and notations on the job ticket P5 re-baste P6 communicate effectively with colleagues and customers

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Make handcraft/bespoke trousers, waistcoats or skirts: adjustments and pockets

Knowledge and understanding You need to know and You need to know and understand: understand: K1 shrinking and stretching K2 the principles of garment construction including: K2.1 garment parts for various garments K2.2 position of parts in trousers, waistcoats or skirts K2.3 finishes K2.4 inlays, cuts, darts and wedges, and pleats K3 figure variations K4 construction of leg and skirt garments K5 the company’s relevant quality standards K6 the company’s rules, codes, systems, procedures and guidelines K7 health & safety in the workplace

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Make handcraft/bespoke trousers, waistcoats or skirts: adjustments and pockets

Skills 1. checking measurements 2. thread-marking 3. checking ‘' 4. cutting, making, inserting; 4.1 facings 4.2 pockets, 4.3 waistbands 4.4 side straps 4.5 fly 4.6 catch and bearer 4.7 pleats 4.8 stays 4.9 curtains and -band linings 4.10 lining for fly and button-catch 4.11 5. basting in fork lining and pocket stays 6. cutting extra fittings according to style 7. serging cut edges 8. match seams 9. press 9.1 darts and pleats – side 9.2 side pocket jettings and facings 9.3 press darts – underside 10. make accurate estimates of fabrics and materials 11. make accurate and detailed measurements

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Make handcraft/bespoke trousers, waistcoats or skirts: adjustments and pockets

Developed by Creative skillset

Version Number 1

Date Approved January 2012

Indicative Review December 2015 Date

Validity Current

Status Original

Originating Skillset Organisation

Original URN O46NBCTT2

Relevant Manufacturing technologies; Crafts, creative arts and design; Design Occupations Associate Professionals; Textile and Garment Trades

Suite Bespoke Cutting and Tailoring

Keywords Adjust; insert; trouser; waistcoat; skirt; pocket; bespoke; tailoring

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