Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare pattern workstation
- Analyse garment range
- Garments in range are confirmed.
- Design sketches or drawings and specifications are interpreted and clarified with designer as required.
- Intended purpose of design is established.
- Profile of target market is obtained.
- Designs are evaluated and recorded in relation to specification of fit model, body movement and comfort.
- Analyse fabrics for garment range
- Select and assess block portfolio
- Create pattern
- Ease for comfort and appropriateness is calculated in achieving design outcomes.
- Advanced dart manipulation is performed as required.
- Necessary adjustments are made to seams to create silhouette to match design brief.
- Pattern is produced using advancedpattern-making principles.
- Methods and formulas used are documented.
- Pattern pieces are checked for accuracy of seam allowances, seam match, hems and functional openings.
- Pattern pieces are labelled and markings completed.
- Prepare sample pattern
- Toile or prototype is constructed as appropriate in stages or as a complete garment.
- Toile or prototype is examined and assessed in consultation with designer.
- Pattern problems or faults are identified.
- Pattern is altered or adjusted as required to meet design requirements.
- Pattern is finalised and checked to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance to design requirements.
- Develop pattern portfolio
- Maintain records