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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine job requirements
  2. Prepare to create pattern to meet customer specifications
  3. Create pattern
  4. Check and finalise pattern

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

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

WHS practices

Australian Standards include:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Design requirements include the following:

fabric characteristics and performance

trim details and finishings

special construction methods

Methods and formulas include the following:

deviations from standard patterns

sources of pattern components

pattern derivation methods and formulas

block construction methods and formulas

application of current industry practice

Check prototype or pattern pieces includes the following:

accuracy of seam allowances

ease allowance

seam match

hems

functional openings


Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

applying relevant standards

interpreting and clarifying design drawings and specifications

using patternmaking tools and equipment and applying industry standards for pattern and garment construction

measuring client, selecting appropriate block and making size adjustments to produce pattern from an existing block for an individual size and to meet the styling requirements of the customer

applying patternmaking principles to develop at least two (2) patterns from existing block to customer design and fit

checking pattern pieces, labelling and completing markings, and documenting methods and formulas used

fitting toile, prototype or garment segments to check for correct fit, and adjusting patterns to suit customer and design requirements

finalising pattern, checking it is accurate, complete and complies with design specifications, and completing pattern specification sheet to attach to patterns

filing patterns according to workplace procedures and maintaining accurate records.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Australian Standards for patterns and garment construction

patternmaking tools and equipment:

blocks

dress form

scissors

square rule

marker pens

hole punch

pins

fashion triangle

French curve

pattern notcher

weights

tape measure

design specifications and procedures

patternmaking principles and procedures:

dart manipulation

adding fullness

contouring

pattern markings:

appropriate seam allowance

notching

pattern information (size, style number, cutting instructions and identity)

darts

drill holes

grain line

stitching line

design requirements and style features:

garment type

collar

sleeves

yoke

sides

openings

neckline

buttons

seams

zips

gathers

pleats

panels

tucks

customer and workplace fit requirements

fabric characteristics

marker making procedures

cutting and garment construction

maintaining accurate records.