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Construct lined curtains and drapes

Construct lined curtains and drapes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2018
State Code
OEK08
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct and machine sew lined curtains and drapes, including detached and sewn-in linings. Work may include interlined loose-lined and bag-lined products. 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 in order to guide lay out
  • 1.5 Identify lining attachment method and consequent requirements for attachments, fasteners, trims and sewing
  • 1.6 Check drapery panels for faults
  • 1.7 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 to match pattern where required and maintaining an appropriate finished length in accordance with workplace quality requirements
  • 2.2 Lay out linings and any interlining materials and fold ready for sewing
  • 2.3 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 Sew in place linings to be bagged in accordance with requirements
  • 3.3 Complete machine sewing operations in accordance with task requirements
  • 3.4 Fold and form corners to match task requirements and insert any required weight bags
  • 3.5 Complete hems using required weights, stitch type and appropriate sewing method
  • 3.6 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 procedures and task instructions
  • 4.2 Sew attached lining and interlinings into heading in accordance with task requirements
  • 4.3 Keep sewn pleat spaces uniform within drops and to specification
  • 4.4 Attach linings and interlinings to curtain backs by sewing or using appropriate fasteners
  • 4.5 Fix care labels to heading or hem of curtain in accordance with task requirements
  • 4.6 Sew separate linings using appropriate heading tape and attach to curtain in accordance with task requirements
5 Finish task
  • 5.1 Check finished curtain panels including stitch length, end finishing and final length of finished curtain panels against task requirements
  • 5.2 Press work in readiness for next work stage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Repair in accordance with workplace procedures any parts of work that do not comply with task requirements
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
WI623 MSFSF2008 Construct lined curtains and drapes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ6 MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification