Welcome to the world of Dressmaking and Tailoring!
What is DRESSMAKING?
Dressmaking is defined as the craft of sewing clothes and dresses. An example of dressmaking is the art of sewing a beautiful dress from fabric.
This Module is an exploratory and introductory course on Dressmaking/Tailoring which covers five competencies that includes:
Use of sewing tools;
1. Carry out measurements and calculations;
2. Create design for simple project;
3. Perform basic maintenance, and
4.Practice occupational safety and health
These 5 common competencies are covered separately in 5 Lessons. As shown below, each Lesson is directed to the attainment of one or more learning outcomes:
Lesson 1 – Use of sewing tools
Learning Outcomes
(LO) 1 Identify sewing tools and equipment and their uses
Lesson 2 –Carry out measurements and calculations
Learning Outcomes
(LO) 1 Obtain measurements
(LO) 2 Perform simple calculations
(LO) 3 Estimate appropriate quantities
Lesson 3 –Create design for simple project Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
(LO) 1 Sketch simple project design
(LO) 2 Produce simple project
Lesson 4 –Perform basic maintenance
Learning Outcomes
(LO) 1 Operate machine and assess its performance
(LO) 2 Clean and lubricate machine
Lesson 5 –Practice Occupational Safety and Health
Learning Outcomes
(LO) 1 Identify and evaluate hazards and risks
(LO) 2 Control hazards and Risks
These 5 common competencies are covered separately in 5 Lessons. As shown below, each Lesson is directed to the attainment of one or more learning outcomes:
Lesson 1 – Use of sewing tools
Learning Outcomes
(LO) 1 Identify sewing tools and equipment and their uses
Lesson 2 –Carry out measurements and calculations
Learning Outcomes
(LO) 1 Obtain measurements
(LO) 2 Perform simple calculations
(LO) 3 Estimate appropriate quantities
Lesson 3 –Create design for simple project Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
(LO) 1 Sketch simple project design
(LO) 2 Produce simple project
Lesson 4 –Perform basic maintenance
Learning Outcomes
(LO) 1 Operate machine and assess its performance
(LO) 2 Clean and lubricate machine
Lesson 5 –Practice Occupational Safety and Health
Learning Outcomes
(LO) 1 Identify and evaluate hazards and risks
(LO) 2 Control hazards and Risks