WSQ Develop Pattern Draft and Sew Dress

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Study Level

Certification

School

Textile and Fashion Training Centre

Awarded By

Textile and Fashion Industry Training Centre

Available to

Local & International Students

Duration

1 Months

Course Fees

$182-1820 (SGD)

Delivery Mode

Part-time

Commencement Dates

April, July, October

One of the most exciting aspects of dressmaking is to be able to adapt a basic pattern and develop various types of dresses with elaborate designs. This advanced course not only provides you with the knowledge and fundamental principles in dart manipulation method that will enable you to develop different types of dress patterns but also expand your pattern making skills and sewing techniques. Through this module, you will acquire the necessary skills in taking body measurements and fitting adjustments for dresses. The construction processes are explained and demonstrated. This includes the sewing technique on corners, curves, lining and garment finishing, which can be satisfying when it is properly sewn.

Objectives

Draft a basic dress block with given specifications or measurements
Apply dart manipulation or slash and spread method to develop various types of dress patterns
Label and mark individual pattern pieces with symbol and notches
Sew a dress toile for fit
Evaluate the dress toile for fitting body measurements
Sew a final dress based on given specifications or measurements

Academic Requirements

Local Students
- GCE ‘N’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
- WSQ ES WPLN Level 4 and above
International Students
- High School Diploma equivalent to GCE ‘N’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
- Qualifications from professional institutes may be considered on a case-by-case basis AND/OR
- Pass TaF.tc Entrance Test
English Language Proficiency
- Possess a minimum credit in English at GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent OR
- IELTS score 4.5 or TOEFL score 450

Non-Academic Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years old and above

Modules Covered

Conversion from metrics to imperial and vice versa
Basic pattern block development
Body shapes and variations
Various types of dress patterns
Various types of seams, facings and hem finishing
Type of neck pattern variation
Point of measurement

Delivery Mode

Part-time

Duration

44 hours

Timetable

Tuesday: 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Wednesday: 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Thursday: 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 6.00pm

Commencement Dates

April
July
October

Assessment Methods

Successful completion of all modules within the course

Graduation Criteria

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

Awards

Upon succcessful completion of the course, trainee will be awarded the WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA). WSQ Certification is nationally endorsed and recognised by industry partners.

Local Students

	Amount	Remarks
Course Fee	$1,820.00
Less: SSG Grant	($1,638.00)
Course Fee after SSG Grant	$182.00
7% GST	$12.74
Total	$194.74

Note: Local Students may receive course fee subsidy of up to 95% (inclusive of SSG Grant) and may use their SkillsFuture credits to pay for the course.

International Students

	Amount	Remarks
Course Fee	$1,820.00
7% GST	$127.40
Total	$1,947.40

Who Should Attend

Assistant Merchandisers and Merchandise Managers
QA Auditors, QC Inspectors and QA/QC Managers
Designers / Assistant Designers
Work Study Officers
Tailors
Sewing Operators
Seamstress
Fashion Sales Associates

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