Intermediate Drafting and Sewing

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Take the next step in your sewing journey! In this intermediate course, learn to sew and make your very own pants and top. SkillsFuture claimable course!

Overview

This intermediate course is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of pattern development and garment construction and wish to advance their skills. Throughout the course, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of pattern development and construction techniques for basic pants and tops with collars. From taking body measurements to mastering sewing techniques, participants will develop the skills necessary to create well-fitted garments. 

By the end of this course, participants will have developed the necessary skills and knowledge to confidently create basic pants and tops with collars. Through practical sessions and comprehensive instruction, they will be equipped to produce garments that meet specified measurements and quality standards. This course is suitable for individuals with basic knowledge of pattern development and garment construction who wish to enhance their skills and proficiency in creating well-fitted pants and tops with collars.

The Details

  • FOR SKILLSFUTURE CLAIMS

    Registered Title: (Intermediate Drafting and Sewing )

    TPGateway Code:TGS-2024042394

  • total hours

    44:00

  • Mode of Learning

    On Campus

Curriculum

Course Duration

SSG Approved Training & Assessments Hours:44:00 Trainer Facilitated Hours (On Campus/Virtual):40:00 Self-Directed E-learning Hours:00:00 Assessment Hours:04:00
Who should attend
  • Assistant Merchandisers to Merchandise Managers.
  • QA Auditors, QC Inspectors, and QA/QC Managers.
  • Designers/Assistant Designers.
  • Work Study Officers.
  • Tailors.
  • Seamstress.
  • Sewing Operators.
Objectives
  • Develop proficiency in pattern development for basic pants and tops with collars.
  • Learn to take accurate body measurements and understand the relationship between styles and ease allowance.
  • Master techniques for laying fabric, cutting, sewing, edging, and finishing garments.
  • Draft basic paper pattern blocks for bottoms and tops with collars.
  • Gain expertise in labeling and marking individual paper pattern pieces with symbols and notches.
  • Sew a collared, sleeve top and a bottom with waistband finishing and fly opening.
Key Learning Areas
  • Human shapes and variations.
  • Conversion of metric to imperial system.
  • How to use pattern-making tools.
  • Pattern-making basics.
  • Types of pants and short patterns.
  • Type of collar patterns.
  • Types of sleeve patterns.
  • Garment construction basics.
  • Application of interfacings, fly, facings, and hemming finishes.
CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be awarded a Taf.tc Certificate in Intermediate Drafting and Sewing. 
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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.

  • The following items are compulsory for students to bring:

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Fabric/Lining requirements are based on standard medium sizing. Please purchase additional yardage for larger sizes.
    • Fabric for the Shirt - 100% Cotton Poplin ( 2.0 metres for 45"/114cm width)  
    • Fabric for the Pants - 100% Cotton Twill ( 2.5 metres for 45"/114cm width).
      • We advise you to get fabrics that are not too soft and slippery.
      • Additionally, solid color fabric is highly recommended. Clearly mark which is the face and back of the fabric.
      • If you prefer to get prints, please get prints that are non-directional and can be cut in either direction. For example, if you get a dinosaur print, you must make sure the dinosaurs are looking in all different directions and not just one.
    • 1 spool of matching colour thread (100m to 250m, 100% polyester)
    • For Shirt - 5 pcs of a 4-hole button ( Diameter 10 mm - 12mm ).
    • For Pants
      • Either 1 pc of a 4-hole button ( Diameter 18mm ); OR
      • 1 set of Metal Hook and Bar ( 12mm ).
    • 1.0 metre of non-woven fusible interlining/interfacing (Freudenberg AP68, 47g/m2)
    • For Trousers (capri length) - 1 normal coil zipper (length 15 cm, YKK only)
    • 6 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

Intermediate Drafting & Sewing Pants - you will need a 15cm normal coil YKK zipper (do not use metallic teeth) – This will be provided

We highly discourage you from missing any classes since the entire program is designed to be hands-on intensive. There is also a minimum attendance requirement of 75% of training hours for Singaporean and PRs, and 90% of training hours for international students. If you do not meet the 75% attendance requirement, you will not be eligible to enjoy subsidies nor to sit for the assessment. 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!

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

Yes! You can use any SkillsFuture Credits you have to pay for course fees.

Solid color fabric is highly recommended. However please note that you clearly mark which is the face and back of the fabric. If you prefer to get prints, you must get prints that are non-directional and that you can cut either directions. That means if you choose a dinosaur print, you must make sure the dinosaurs are looking at all different directions (up and down, left and right) and not only one direction. It is also advisable to get fabrics that are not too soft and slippery.Solid color fabric is highly recommended. However please note that you clearly mark which is the face and back of the fabric. If you prefer to get prints, you must get prints that are non-directional and that you can cut either directions. That means if you choose a dinosaur print, you must make sure the dinosaurs are looking at all different directions (up and down, left and right) and not only one direction. It is also advisable to get fabrics that are not too soft and slippery.Solid color fabric is highly recommended. However please note that you clearly mark which is the face and back of the fabric. If you prefer to get prints, you must get prints that are non-directional and that you can cut either directions. That means if you choose a dinosaur print, you must make sure the dinosaurs are looking at all different directions (up and down, left and right) and not only one direction. It is also advisable to get fabrics that are not too soft and slippery.Solid color fabric is highly recommended. However please note that you clearly mark which is the face and back of the fabric. If you prefer to get prints, you must get prints that are non-directional and that you can cut either directions. That means if you choose a dinosaur print, you must make sure the dinosaurs are looking at all different directions (up and down, left and right) and not only one direction. It is also advisable to get fabrics that are not too soft and slippery.Solid color fabric is highly recommended. However please note that you clearly mark which is the face and back of the fabric. If you prefer to get prints, you must get prints that are non-directional and that you can cut either directions. That means if you choose a dinosaur print, you must make sure the dinosaurs are looking at all different directions (up and down, left and right) and not only one direction. It is also advisable to get fabrics that are not too soft and slippery.Solid color fabric is highly recommended. However please note that you clearly mark which is the face and back of the fabric. If you prefer to get prints, you must get prints that are non-directional and that you can cut either directions. That means if you choose a dinosaur print, you must make sure the dinosaurs are looking at all different directions (up and down, left and right) and not only one direction. It is also advisable to get fabrics that are not too soft and slippery.

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