SKSBCTT2
Make handcraft/bespoke trousers, waistcoats or skirts: adjustments and pockets
Overview This standard is for those who make adjustments and insert trouser, waistcoat or skirt pockets in bespoke tailoring. 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 pocket 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 ‘dress' 4. cutting, making, inserting; 4.1 facings 4.2 pockets, 4.3 waistbands 4.4 side straps 4.5 fly button 4.6 catch and bearer 4.7 pleats 4.8 stays 4.9 curtains and waist-band linings 4.10 lining for fly and button-catch 4.11 bands 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 – top 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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