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Basic Drafting and Sewing

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Learn the basics of sewing in this fundamental sewing course/class and make your own top and skirt! SkillsFuture claimable course!

Overview

This course provides solid foundation of pattern development and garment construction of basic skirt and sleeveless top. You will learn to take body measurements, understand the relation of styles and ease allowance, develop patterns and basic sewing techniques to construct the garment. This forms the fundamental for progression enabling you to master the basic techniques of laying fabric, cutting, sewing, edging and finishing. This course is ideal for beginners who are interested in fashion design, as well as those who wish to enhance their skills in pattern development and garment construction. Join us and start your journey in the exciting world of fashion design and garment construction!

The Details

  • FOR SKILLSFUTURE CLAIMS

    Registered Title: (Basic Drafting and Sewing )

    TPGateway Code:TGS-2024042393

  • total hours

    44:00

  • Mode of Learning

    On Campus

Curriculum

Course Duration

SSG Approved Training & Assessments Hours:44:00 Trainer Facilitated Hours (On Campus/Virtual):40:00 Self-Directed E-learning Hours:00:00 Assessment Hours:04:00
Objectives

Course Highlights:

  • Measurement Techniques: Learn how to take accurate body measurements and understand the importance of ease allowances in garment construction.
  • Pattern Development: Gain hands-on experience in developing patterns for basic skirts and sleeveless tops, which can be adapted to various styles.
  • Basic Sewing Techniques: Master fundamental cutting and sewing techniques, including fabric laying, cutting, sewing, edging, and finishing.
  • Industry Practices: Familiarize yourself with industry-standard practices for labeling and marking patterns.
Key Learning Areas
  • Conversion from centimeters to inches and vice versa 
  • Human shapes and variations. 
  • Process of basic pattern block development. 
  • Operating procedures of industrial and/or domestic sewing machines. 
  • Threading machine operations 
  • Basic machine maintenance 
  • Sewing of zippers, variety of seams and facings. 
  • Applications of interfacings and hemming finishes. 
  • Built-in fabric retention and shrinkage into patterns. 
Certificate Issuance
Upon completing the course, the student will be awarded a TaF.tc Certificate in Basic Drafting and Sewing.
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Admissions

To enrol, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

Aged 16 years and above

 and 2

Course fee funding eligibility : SCs and PRs (Self-sponsored individuals must be at least 21 years old)

 and 3

Possess at least 3 GCE ‘N’ Level credits including English and Mathematics OR ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) level 4 and above

 and 4

Students are required to have basic computing skills i.e. turn on the laptop, use the mouse, drag and drop files, use online search engine for research; and be a competent user of Microsoft Office.

Graduation

To graduate, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

75% attendance rate of total training hours per module

 and 2

Be found competent during written, practical and oral assessments

 and 3

All Students are also required for this module to produce two garments in accordance to the student's own measurements (Adult Female Figure) OR according to a standard size (M) of an adult female figure provided by the trainer.

International Students

To enrol, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

Aged 16 years and above

 and 2

High School Diploma equivalent to GCE ‘N’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR Qualifications from professional institutes may be considered on a case-by-case basis

 and 3

Pass TaF.tc Entrance Test

 and 4

English Requirements: Possess a minimum credit in English at GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent OR IELTS score 5.5 or TOEFL score 46

 and 5

Students are required to have basic computing skills i.e. turn on the laptop, use the mouse, drag and drop files, use online search engine for research; and be a competent user of Microsoft Office.

Graduation

To enrol, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

75% attendance rate of total training hours per module. Student Pass Holders – a minimum of 90% attendance per month will be required

 and 2

Be found competent during written, practical and oral assessments

 and 3

All Students are also required for this module to produce two garments in accordance to the student's own measurements (Adult Female Figure) OR according to a standard size (M) of an adult female figure provided by the trainer.
Fees & Funding
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Fees

Course Fees

S$ 647.79

Application Fee

S$ 32.70 (after 50% SSG funding, 20% SFMCES, inc.9% GST)

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Fees

Course Fees

S$ 979.99

Application Fee

S$ 32.70 (after 50% SSG funding, inc.9% GST)

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Fees

Course Fees

S$ 979.99

Application Fee

S$ 32.70 (after 50% SSG funding, inc.9% GST)

Fees

Course Fees

S$ 647.79

Application Fee

S$ 32.70 (after 50% SSG funding, 20% ETSS, inc.9% GST)

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Fees

Course Fees

S$ 979.99

Application Fee

S$ 32.70 (after 50% SSG funding, inc.9% GST)

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Fees

Course Fees

S$ 1,810.49

Application Fee

S$ 32.70 (inc.9% GST)

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12 Jan 2025 to 16 Feb 2025

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Items Required For Class

Before your class begins, we'd like you to w that you have the following items so that the class can proceed smoothly.

The following items are compulsory for students to bring:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Fabric/Lining requirements are based on standard medium sizing. Please purchase additional yardage for larger sizes.
  • Fabric for the Blouse - 100% Cotton Poplin( 2.0 metres for 45"/114cm width )  
  • Fabric for the Skirt - 100% Cotton Twill ( 1.5 metres for 45"/114cm width).
    • We advise you to get fabrics that are not too soft and slippery.
    • Additionally, solid color fabric is highly recommended. Clearly mark which is the face and back of the fabric.
    • If you prefer to get prints, please get non-directional prints that can be cut in either direction. For example, if you get a dinosaur print, you must make sure the dinosaurs are looking in all different directions and not just one.
  • 1 spool of matching colour thread (100m to 250m, 100% polyester)
  • For sleeveless top - 1 mushroom or shank button (diameter 10mm)
  • For knee length skirt - 0.5 metre of non-woven fusible interlining/interfacing (Freudenberg AP68, 47g/m2)
  • For knee length skirt - 1 concealed zipper (length 23 cm, YKK only)
  • 5 metres of marker/drafting paper ( 45 gsm, 160cm width ).

Students are required to bring their Stationery too. The List of stationery has been stated below.

  1. Pen
  2. Correction tape/fluid
  3. 2B Pencil (and sharpener or extra lead depending on type of pencil used)
  4. Eraser/Rubber
  5. 1-inch paper masking tape
  6. Glue stick
  7. Notebook
  8. Calculator

Sewing Toolkit and Drafting Paper

All students who take TaF.tc's Sewing Courses are required to bring their own Sewing Toolkit and Drafting Paper for class.

  • Sewing Toolkit - TaF.tc Student Price S$55/set (Retail Price S$70/set).
  • Drafting Paper (10 yards) - TaF.tc Student Price S$7 (Retail Price S$10).
  • Students can purchase the Sewing Toolkit and Drafting Paper from SMH Craft [101 Upper Cross St, #03-32 People's Park Centre, S(058357)] and get the Student Price by showing their TaF.tc Student Mobile App.
  • Click here to download the Sewing Toolkit and Drafting Paper list.
You will need a Laptop OR Computer Or Tablet, whichever you prefer, for viewing your E-books and completing classwork.

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FAQs

No, you can't. Due to the intensive course content, you are required to follow this learning pathway: (1) Basic Drafting and Sewing (Sleeveless Top and Skirt); (2) Intermediate Drafting and Sewing (Shirt and Pants) OR (3) Pattern Drafting and Sewing- Dress; (3) Pattern Drafting and Sewing-Jacket As for Basic Alteration & Pinning for Alteration, these modules have no pre-requisites and are open to beginners.

We highly discourage you from missing any classes since the entire program is designed to be hands-on intensive. Make sure you block off your time during your training with us or find an intake option that will ensure you do not miss any classes. You will only wish that you had more time in the class!

If you do not meet the 75% attendance requirement, you will not be eligible to sit for the assessment. As 90% of the total course fees are funded by the government, you will be liable to pay back to TaF.tc the amount that the government has subsidised if the student does not meet the 75% attendance requirement or attain a 'pass' grade for assessment.

We do not offer any make-up or replacement classes.

Yes, you can! Our Basic and Drafting Sewing course is open to beginners. Just bring your enthusiasm along and have fun!

Enrolling in our campus is exactly the same as enrolling online. You will still be enrolling on the same online form and make payment online (we accept only VISA / MASTER / AMEX.)

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