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Construct unlined curtains and drapes

Construct unlined curtains and drapes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2017
State Code
OEJ93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
48
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct and machine sew unlined, pleated and gathered curtains and drapes. Workers with this competency follow established procedures in the soft furnishing industry.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish task requirements and prepare for task
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements from work documentation
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Identify heading type and consequent requirements for measuring, calculating, sewing, folding and finishing
  • 1.4 Identify correct side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches to inform lay out
  • 1.5 Check drapery panels for faults
  • 1.6 Select and thread appropriate needle types for fabric
2. Lay out work to be sewn
  • 2.1 Fold top fabric, bringing edges to be seamed together and matching any pattern and maintaining an appropriate finished length in accordance with workplace quality requirements
  • 2.2 Hold fabric together using pins or other workplace-approved methods
3. Stitch seams and form corners
  • 3.1 Hold curtain fabrics to suit right- or left-handedness of sewer, and manipulation requirements for bulk and slipperiness of materials
  • 3.2 Complete machine sewing operations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Fold and form corners to match task requirements, inserting any required weight bags
  • 3.4 Complete hems using any required weights, stitch type and appropriate sewing method
  • 3.5 Stitch and finish corners and trim any loose threads in accordance with quality standards
4. Construct curtain headings
  • 4.1 Attach curtain heading tape in accordance with workplace-approved method and task instructions
  • 4.2 Keep sewn pleat spaces uniform within drops and to specification
  • 4.3 Fix care labels to heading or hem of curtain in accordance with workplace standards
5. Finish work
  • 5.1 Check finished curtain panels including stitch length, end finishing and final length of finished curtain panels against work requirements
  • 5.2 Press work in readiness for next work stage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Repair any parts of the work that do not comply with work order in accordance with workplace procedures
6. Complete work for next process
  • 6.1 Complete and store required workplace documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Fold, protect and dispatch finished work to next process in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI622 MSFSF2007 Construct unlined curtains and drapes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ6 MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification