Gain the ability to learn the basic features of the tools, sewing and overlock machines used in garment production.
Gain the skill of preparing the industrial iron for use and learning how to use the iron.
Gain the ability to learn to use machines according to their basic functions.
Gain the ability to learn the techniques used in basic skirt production and basic skirt cutting.
Gain the ability to learn the application of techniques such as zipper, belt, slit, printing, lining sewing on the basic skirat and how to make final ironing for the product.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
Yes(MTT103)
Recommended Optional Programme Components
-
Course Description
Implementation of performance improvement practices in order to use the sewing machine, overlock, hemming, ironing and cutting machines used safely and with high quality in the production studio.
Zipper, belt, slit, lining sewing techniques used in skirt production and their application on basic skirt.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
General features of sewing machines, introduction of machines in production workshop, bobbin winding, threading the machine, needle changing applications.
2nd Week
Machine sewing exercises applications.
3rd Week
Overlock machine threading and sewing preparation applications.
4th Week
Overlock drawing applications in overlock machine.
5th Week
Preparation of ironing environment and ironing applications.
6th Week
Working practices of machines according to their basic functions.
7th Week
Introducing the techniques used in basic skirt production. Preparing the skirt fabric for cutting.
8th Week
Making the basic skirt and lining cutting. Pulling the overlocks.
9th Week
Making basic skirt zipper technical studies.
10th Week
Making basic skirt slit technical studies.
11th Week
Making basic skirt printing technical studies.
12th Week
Basic skirt lining technical sewing.
13th Week
Making the basic skirt belt work.
14th Week
Basic skirt final ironing and checking.
Recommended or Required Reading
* Amaden, C. (2010) A Guide to Fashion Sewing: Fairchild Pubns Publisher
* Cole, J. C. & Czachor, S. (2008) Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers: Fairchild Pubns Publisher
* Camp, C. A. (2011) Teach Yourself VISUALLY Fashion Sewing: Visual Publisher
* Maynard, L. (2010) The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques: Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results: Interweave Press
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Practice
Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Assignment
1
10
Attendance
1
10
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)