FAS3160 Industrial Sewing Techniques

Advanced · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students create a project using industrial sewing techniques and/or industrial sewing equipment.
Prerequisite: FAS1030: Sewing Fundamentals
Parameters: Access to industrial sewing equipment, tools and notions.

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify equipment available to the sewing industry
- 1.1 identify a variety of industrial sewing-related machines and their end uses and discuss:
  - 1.1.1 how industrial machines differ from domestic machines
  - 1.1.2 specific safety concerns; e.g., speed, placement of needle
- 1.2 identify a variety of pressing equipment and discuss:
  - 1.2.1 how industrial pressing equipment differs from domestic pressing equipment
  - 1.2.2 specific safety concerns; e.g., steam, heat, weight, shutting off, cords
2 demonstrate and apply basic skills and knowledge of the use of industrial sewing equipment and techniques
- 2.1 identify types of fabric suitable and unsuitable for industrial machines
- 2.2 identify construction techniques found in the garment industry; e.g., seam allowance guidelines, interfacing, pattern layout
- 2.3 identify construction techniques developed for the industrial machine that are transferable to the domestic machine, including:
  - 2.3.1 speed stitching; e.g., collars, sleeves, waistbands
  - 2.3.2 insertion techniques; e.g., lining
  - 2.3.3 machine stitching; e.g., crack stitching/stitch in the ditch, crowding
- 2.4 identify hardware, notions and machine accessories developed to increase speed in construction; e.g., awl, ruffler, piping, edge joining
3 demonstrate correct layout, cutting, sewing and pressing techniques in the assembly of a project
- 3.1 assess personal preferences related to creating a fashion item using industrial sewing techniques
- 3.2 select a commercial pattern or design/draft a pattern
- 3.3 demonstrate fabric preparation by:
  - 3.3.1 identifying appropriate layout
  - 3.3.2 identifying methods for attaching a pattern to the fabric; e.g., pinning, weights
  - 3.3.3 assessing various methods of cutting; e.g., shears, rotary cutter, electric shears
  - 3.3.4 identifying methods of marking fabric
- 3.4 assess fitting of a garment by:
  - 3.4.1 identifying a time line for completion of a garment
  - 3.4.2 identifying garments to be worn for fitting
  - 3.4.3 making alterations and adjustments to fit as required
- 3.5 explore construction techniques appropriate for industrial sewing, including:
  - 3.5.1 appropriate sewing and pressing equipment
  - 3.5.2 suitable methods of stitching and reinforcing seams
  - 3.5.3 specialty seam finishes
  - 3.5.4 notions required
  - 3.5.5 finishing
- 3.6 complete a project using appropriate techniques related to:
  - 3.6.1 fit
  - 3.6.2 pressing
  - 3.6.3 construction
  - 3.6.4 finishing
4 apply basic construction skills at an appropriate level in assembling a project
- 4.1 demonstrate management skills
- 4.2 use resources appropriately
- 4.3 demonstrate the use of three construction techniques at the advanced level
5 demonstrate safe and proficient use of sewing equipment, pressing equipment, cutting tools and sewing notions
6 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
7 demonstrate basic competencies
- 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 7.1.1 communicate
  - 7.1.2 manage information
  - 7.1.3 use numbers
  - 7.1.4 think and solve problems
- 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 7.2.2 be responsible
  - 7.2.3 be adaptable
  - 7.2.4 learn continuously
  - 7.2.5 work safely
- 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 7.3.1 work with others
  - 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
8 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 8.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 8.2 identify steps to achieve goals