Assessor Resource
LMTCL4001A
Perform sample machining of bespoke garments
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to sample machining of bespoke garments such as suits, commercially tailored garments and evening wear involving all operations in the assembly of complete garments to design specifications. Design and construction specifications may include multiple interfacings, tailored collars, cut-in pockets, vents, linings and a wide range of commonly used and specialised fabrics. Machines used may include plain lockstitch sewing machine, a three, four or five thread overlocker, a zigzag sewing machine, blind hemmers, buttonholers, button sewers, pocket and collaring machines, elasticators and binders. All sewing operations required to sew a complete design sample must be performed.
Work may be self-directed and unsupervised.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
This unit requires the application of skills associated with communication to accurately interpret design and pattern information and communicate feedback to designers. Planning and organising is required for safe and effective use of sewing technology and operations. This unit also requires an ability to check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to own work, design or pattern. Initiative and enterprise and problem solving will be used to evaluate and assess production efficiencies to achieve desired design outcomes.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to interpret design and pattern specifications and perform sewing operations to complete sample bespoke garments to specifications.
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