Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm millinery requirements
- Millinery order specifications are checked for completion and accuracy
- Design and construction specifications are interpreted and clarified
- Design lines and features are identified
- Headwear sizing systems and principles are applied
- Appropriate pattern making method is determined
- Trims, finishings and fabric or material characteristics and performance are considered in relation to the design
- Further detail is obtained if necessary
- Prepare for millinery pattern making
- Produce millinery pattern
- Precise design specifications are used as pattern instruction
- Pattern making principles are applied
- Pattern construction methods are applied
- Pattern is made by applying the determined techniques with consideration for cost efficiencies
- Pattern pieces are checked for accuracy to include seam allowance and seam match, pattern shape and notching.
- Test millinery patterns
- Prototype or toile is marked out and cut with consideration to fabric cost efficiencies
- Prototype or toile is assembled to test feasibility
- Effect of grain line on material usage, silhouette and handling is determined
- Construction problems are identified and where relevant, alternative constructions recommended
- Pattern adjustments are made as required, and alterations carried out to meet fitting requirements
- Final patterns are tested for compliance to design criteria and specifications, and to assess accuracy and completeness
- Final patterns are labeled and notched
- Record design specifications
- Work to quality and safety standards