Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for block construction
- Research changing fashion silhouettes and identify major milestone in Western history
- Identify silhouettes for which blocks are to be constructed in consultation with relevant personnel
- Take and record measurements of dress form or performers over relevant underpinnings or corsetry
- Determine appropriate block construction method and timelines for completion
- Develop period blocks
- Produce original period blocks to specified sizes
- Test toile blocks and record adjustments
- Transfer adjustments from toiles to construction
- Retest patterns in toile form to confirm fit and silhouette
- Seek expert advice as required to resolve problems that arise during production and testing
- Follow workplace safety procedures when constructing blocks and sewing toiles
- Finalise blocks