Tailoring: Alterations

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
R/505/1036
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know information required to make tailoring alterations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Record instructions for simple specified alterations.
  • 1.2
    Mark the garment for alteration.
2

Be able to perform practical sewing and finishi skills required for alterations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Perform sewing skills required for simple alterations including
    •attach buttons to a variety of light and heavy garments
    •hem by hand
    •hem by machine
    •use pressing and finishing equipment.
3

Be able to make simple alterations to tailored garments.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Select thread and haberdashery components to match existing garments.
  • 3.2
    To given measurements, shorten
    •trousers
    •skirt.
  • 3.3
    To given measurements, lengthen
    •trousers
    •skirt.
  • 3.4
    Press and finish garments.
4

Know about health and safety in the workshop.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify health and safety issues likely to arise in the practice of altering tailored garments.
  • 4.2
    Conduct all activity related to altering garments in line with relevant health and safety procedures and regulations.