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Advanced Pattern Manipulation and Development of Tops

On Campus Short Course Apparel Design and Product Development

This course provides a foundation of drafting a top with sleeves and collar details at an advance level. Participants will understand the pattern development of tops with relation of styles and ease allowance; leaners will also learn how to draft according to body measurements/ size specifications as well as to the process of checking and finalization of the top patterns using the proper techniques and approaches adopted by the apparel industry.

Overview

This course provides a foundation of drafting a top with sleeves and collar details at an advance level. Participants will understand the pattern development of tops with relation of styles and ease allowance; leaners will also learn how to draft according to body measurements/ size specifications as well as to the process of checking and finalization of the top patterns using the proper techniques and approaches adopted by the apparel industry.

The Details

  • FOR SKILLSFUTURE CLAIMS

    Registered Title: (Advanced Pattern Manipulation and Development of Tops )

    TPGateway Code:TGS-2024044956

  • total hours

    24:00

  • Mode of Learning

    On Campus

Curriculum

Course Duration

SSG Approved Training & Assessments Hours:24:00 Trainer Facilitated Hours (On Campus/Virtual):23:00 Self-Directed E-learning Hours:00:00 Assessment Hours:01:00
Objectives
  • Develop patterns for a collared top with sleeves and given specifications or measurements from human body in accordance with industry standards.
  • Construction and develop various style line of a top.
  • Pattern manipulation for various part of top e.g lining and facings for tops.
  • Applications of top layer and under layer for various components of the top.
  • Sewing process of a top in accordance with industry standards.
  • Pattern checking of the top against various components of the top.
  • Label and mark individual pattern pieces with symbols and notches based on industrial practices.
  • Alignment of notches and seam allowances to match various components of the top.
Key Learning Areas
  • Conversion from centimetres into inches and vice versa.
  • Points of body measurements.
  • Types of seam allowance for various finishings.
  • Pattern manipulation of a top for collar.
  • Pattern manipulation of a top for sleeve.
  • Seam allowance application techniques.
  • Set back allowances for various parts of patterns.
Certificate Issuance

Upon completing the course, the student will be awarded a TaF.tc Certificate in Advanced Pattern Manipulation and Development of Tops.

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Admissions

To enrol, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

Aged 16 years and above

 and 2

Course fee funding eligibility : SCs and PRs (Self-sponsored individuals must be at least 21 years old)

 and 3

Possess at least 3 GCE 'N' Level credits including English and Mathematics OR ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 4 and above

 and 4

ALL Students are required to have basic computing skills - i.e. able to 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.

 and 5

All students must be competent or possess equivalent skills and knowledge for the following competencies: Intermediate Drafting and Sewing

Graduation

To graduate, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

75% attendance rate of total training hours per module

 and 2

Be found competent for written, practical and oral assessments

International Students

To enrol, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

Aged 16 years and above

 and 2

IELTS score 4.5 or TOEFL score 32 AND High School Diploma equivalent to GCE ‘N’ Levels with minimum grade C6 for 3 subjects, including English and Mathematics

 and 3

ALL Students are required to have basic computing skills - i.e. able to 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.

 and 4

All students must be competent or possess equivalent skills and knowledge for the following competencies: Intermediate Drafting and Sewing

Graduation

To enrol, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

75% attendance rate of total training hours per module. Student Pass Holders – a minimum of 90% attendance per month will be required

 and 2

Be found competent for written, practical and oral assessments
Fees & Funding
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Fees

Course Fees

S$ 514.80

Application Fee

S$ 32.70 (after 50% SSG funding, 20% SFMCES, inc.9% GST)

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Course Fees

S$ 778.80

Application Fee

S$ 32.70 (after 50% SSG funding, inc.9% GST)

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Fees

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S$ 778.80

Application Fee

S$ 32.70 (after 50% SSG funding, inc.9% GST)

Fees

Course Fees

S$ 514.80

Application Fee

S$ 32.70 (after 50% SSG funding, 20% ETSS, inc.9% GST)

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Course Fees

S$ 778.80

Application Fee

S$ 32.70 (after 50% SSG funding, inc.9% GST)

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Items Required For Class

Before your class begins, we'd like you to make sure that you have the following items so that the class can proceed smoothly.

  • 20 metres of marker/drafting paper ( 45 gsm, 160cm width ).

Students are required to bring their Stationery too. The list of stationery has been stated below.

  1. Pen
  2. Correction tape/fluid
  3. 2B Pencil (and sharpener or extra lead depending on type of pencil used)
  4. Eraser/Rubber
  5. 1-inch paper masking tape
  6. Glue stick
  7. Notebook
  8. Calculator

Sewing Toolkit and Drafting Paper

All students who take TaF.tc's Sewing Courses are required to bring their own Sewing Toolkit and Drafting Paper for class.

  • Sewing Toolkit - TaF.tc Student Price S$55/set (Retail Price S$70/set).
  • Drafting Paper (10 yards) - TaF.tc Student Price S$7 (Retail Price S$10).
  • Students can purchase the Sewing Toolkit and Drafting Paper from SMH Craft [101 Upper Cross St, #03-32 People's Park Centre, S(058357)] and get the Student Price by showing their TaF.tc Student Mobile App.
  • Click here to download the Sewing Toolkit and Drafting Paper list.
You will need a Laptop OR Computer Or Tablet, whichever you prefer, for viewing your E-books and completing classwork.

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FAQs

No, you can't. Due to the intensive course content, you are required to follow this learning pathway: (1) Basic Drafting and Sewing (Sleeveless Top and Skirt); (2) Intermediate Drafting and Sewing (Shirt and Pants) OR (3) Pattern Drafting and Sewing- Dress; (3) Pattern Drafting and Sewing-Jacket As for Basic Alteration & Pinning for Alteration, these modules have no pre-requisites and are open to beginners.

We highly discourage you from missing any classes since the entire program is designed to be hands-on intensive. Make sure you block off your time during your training with us or find an intake option that will ensure you do not miss any classes. You will only wish that you had more time in the class!

Enrolling in our campus is exactly the same as enrolling online. You will still be enrolling on the same online form and make payment online (we accept only VISA / MASTER / AMEX.)

If you do not meet the 75% attendance requirement, you will not be eligible to sit for the assessment. As 90% of the total course fees are funded by the government, you will be liable to pay back to TaF.tc the amount that the government has subsidised if the student does not meet the 75% attendance requirement or attain a 'pass' grade for assessment.

Yes, you can! Our Basic and Drafting Sewing course is open to beginners. Just bring your enthusiasm along and have fun!

We do not offer any make-up or replacement classes.

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