Learners should know and Learners should build up a range of samples using different fabrics as appropriate to the understand how and when to apply technique to develop skills in functional and decorative edge finishes. The range will depend on these finishing processes the ability of individual learners and learners should be given experience of as many as possible. appropriately. Learners should be taught: Learners should also know and the need to use interfacings where appropriate understand the importance of the the importance of fabric grain when cutting fabric and finishing edges. following where appropriate to the Stretch and challenge opportunity: success of the process: a range of hem finishes for different fabrics, making own binding from cross-cut fabric, more fabric grain complex shapes for faced edges. strengthening of fabric, including the use of interfacing Risk assessment needed: appearance and use of end care in using sewing machines and irons. product Equipment needed: the need to trim and snip sewing machines, embroidery hoops, a range of hand sewing needles, cutting shears and turnings to achieve a good embroidery scissors. finish. Construction techniques Specification content Teaching and learning ideas 34–38 Learners should be introduced to a Introduction to sleeve setting, collar making and pocket making including: of basic construction set-in sleeve techniques and produce a range of raglan sleeve samples to demonstrate their skill.
Learners should know and understand how and when to apply these finishing processes appropriately. Learners should also know and understand the importance of the following where appropriate to the success of the process: fabric grain strengthening of fabric, including the use of interfacing appearance and use of end product the need to trim and snip turnings to achieve a good finish. Learners should build up a range of samples using different fabrics as appropriate to the technique to develop skills in functional and decorative edge finishes. The range will depend on the ability of individual learners and learners should be given experience of as many as possible. Learners should be taught: the need to use interfacings where appropriate the importance of fabric grain when cutting fabric and finishing edges. Stretch and challenge opportunity: a range of hem finishes for different fabrics, making own binding from cross-cut fabric, more complex shapes for faced edges. Risk assessment needed: care in using sewing machines and irons. Equipment needed: sewing machines, embroidery hoops, a range of hand sewing needles, cutting shears and embroidery scissors. Construction techniques Specification content Teaching and learning ideas 34–38 Learners should be introduced to a of basic construction techniques and produce a range of samples to demonstrate their skill. Introduction to sleeve setting, collar making and pocket making including: set-in sleeve raglan sleeve