Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare work pieces
- Prepare workstation
- Prepare machine for operation
- Machine is set up and adjusted according to manufacturer instructions and specifications for work.
- Threads are selected according to specifications.
- Needle types, attachments and parts are checked and worn needles and parts are changed as necessary.
- Stitch length is set and tested against specifications.
- Tension is set according to specifications.
- Machine is tested for correct operations.
- Perform machine sewing
- Pieces are selected according to shape, size, colour and style.
- Materials are accurately positioned to achieve required specifications, including quality and to minimise stretch.
- Seams are machined to achieve specific results.
- Trimming of threads occurs as required.
- Work is carried out according to OHS practices.
- Identify poor machine performance
- Conduct final quality check for operations
- Dispatch completed work