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Evidence Guide: MSFSF2004 - Hand sew soft furnishings

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MSFSF2004 - Hand sew soft furnishings

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify materials and sewing requirements

  1. Required materials are identified from work order
  2. Special requirements for the stitching, including stitch type, length and end finishing requirements, are identified from work order
Required materials are identified from work order

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Special requirements for the stitching, including stitch type, length and end finishing requirements, are identified from work order

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Assemble and organise materials to be sewn

  1. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  2. Materials to be sewn are collected and inspected for appropriate quality
  3. Naps, direction of pattern and face side of the materials are identified
  4. Required shape or form of the finished item is made and secured using tacking stitches, pins, adhesives or fixtures to assist in sewing operations
  5. Appropriate needle types are selected and threaded
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

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Materials to be sewn are collected and inspected for appropriate quality

Completed
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Naps, direction of pattern and face side of the materials are identified

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Required shape or form of the finished item is made and secured using tacking stitches, pins, adhesives or fixtures to assist in sewing operations

Completed
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Appropriate needle types are selected and threaded

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Sew by hand

  1. Materials are held to allow for sewing in the required direction
  2. Hand sewing operations are completed to ensure finished components match work requirements
Materials are held to allow for sewing in the required direction

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Hand sewing operations are completed to ensure finished components match work requirements

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Finish work

  1. Finished stitching, including sewn area, seam width, stitch length, end finishing, allowances, shape and finish, are checked
  2. Top stitching or other decorative features are checked for required finish
  3. Where required, stitching or seams are eased and work is pressed for the next stage
  4. Raw edges are trimmed and any loose or untrimmed threads are removed
  5. Any part of the work which does not comply with work order is repaired
  6. Problems are notified following workplace procedures
Finished stitching, including sewn area, seam width, stitch length, end finishing, allowances, shape and finish, are checked

Completed
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Top stitching or other decorative features are checked for required finish

Completed
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Where required, stitching or seams are eased and work is pressed for the next stage

Completed
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Raw edges are trimmed and any loose or untrimmed threads are removed

Completed
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Any part of the work which does not comply with work order is repaired

Completed
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Problems are notified following workplace procedures

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Complete work for next process

  1. Finished work is folded, protected and despatched to the next process following workplace procedures
  2. Any required documentation is completed and stored following workplace procedures
Finished work is folded, protected and despatched to the next process following workplace procedures

Completed
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Any required documentation is completed and stored following workplace procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify materials and sewing requirements

1.1

Required materials are identified from work order

1.2

Special requirements for the stitching, including stitch type, length and end finishing requirements, are identified from work order

2

Assemble and organise materials to be sewn

2.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

2.2

Materials to be sewn are collected and inspected for appropriate quality

2.3

Naps, direction of pattern and face side of the materials are identified

2.4

Required shape or form of the finished item is made and secured using tacking stitches, pins, adhesives or fixtures to assist in sewing operations

2.5

Appropriate needle types are selected and threaded

3

Sew by hand

3.1

Materials are held to allow for sewing in the required direction

3.2

Hand sewing operations are completed to ensure finished components match work requirements

4

Finish work

4.1

Finished stitching, including sewn area, seam width, stitch length, end finishing, allowances, shape and finish, are checked

4.2

Top stitching or other decorative features are checked for required finish

4.3

Where required, stitching or seams are eased and work is pressed for the next stage

4.4

Raw edges are trimmed and any loose or untrimmed threads are removed

4.5

Any part of the work which does not comply with work order is repaired

4.6

Problems are notified following workplace procedures

5

Complete work for next process

5.1

Finished work is folded, protected and despatched to the next process following workplace procedures

5.2

Any required documentation is completed and stored following workplace procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify materials and sewing requirements

1.1

Required materials are identified from work order

1.2

Special requirements for the stitching, including stitch type, length and end finishing requirements, are identified from work order

2

Assemble and organise materials to be sewn

2.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

2.2

Materials to be sewn are collected and inspected for appropriate quality

2.3

Naps, direction of pattern and face side of the materials are identified

2.4

Required shape or form of the finished item is made and secured using tacking stitches, pins, adhesives or fixtures to assist in sewing operations

2.5

Appropriate needle types are selected and threaded

3

Sew by hand

3.1

Materials are held to allow for sewing in the required direction

3.2

Hand sewing operations are completed to ensure finished components match work requirements

4

Finish work

4.1

Finished stitching, including sewn area, seam width, stitch length, end finishing, allowances, shape and finish, are checked

4.2

Top stitching or other decorative features are checked for required finish

4.3

Where required, stitching or seams are eased and work is pressed for the next stage

4.4

Raw edges are trimmed and any loose or untrimmed threads are removed

4.5

Any part of the work which does not comply with work order is repaired

4.6

Problems are notified following workplace procedures

5

Complete work for next process

5.1

Finished work is folded, protected and despatched to the next process following workplace procedures

5.2

Any required documentation is completed and stored following workplace procedures

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Identify materials used and any special sewing requirements for the materials to be sewn and hand sew at least five (5) different soft furnishing products or use five (5) different techniques

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Soft furnishing work requirements, including workplace standards

Identification of techniques and procedures for hand sewing processes

Fabric types, common faults and inspection procedures

Sewing methods to be used with different fabric types

Risks to health from repetitive actions and prevention strategies

Design features of the articles sewn in relation to the methods and stitches to be used

Range Statement

Specifies 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements including, legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving

Purposes of hand sewing include:

sewing and manipulation requirements for hand sewing a range of upholstery and other furnishing fabrics

the joining of all types of fabrics, single or multi-thickness, partly constructed materials and heavy materials, including leather

hemming, seams, tacking, button attachment, and hand finishing of trims and decorations

Tools and equipment include:

needles

threads

Materials to be sewn include:

plain and patterned fabrics for a variety of curtains

drapes and cushions

attachments

lining

interlining

webbings or padding

Sewing direction is determined by:

stitch type and location

personal right or left-hand preference of the sewer

manipulation requirements for the bulk and slipperiness of the materials

Hand sewing work quality requirements include:

beginning and end of stitching are secure

appropriate allowances (or hem and/or other allowance), stitch type, length and visibility are used

sewn area or hems are flat and/or appropriately shaped

finished components match work requirements

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures