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Construct lined curtains and drapes

Construct lined curtains and drapes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2008
State Code
WI623
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers constructing and machine sewing lined curtains and drapes, including detached and sewn-in linings, and may include interlined loose-lined and bag-lined products.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish work requirements and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.2 Work order requirements are checked and confirmed
  • 1.3 Heading type is recognised to identify personal work requirements for measuring, calculating, sewing, folding and finishing
  • 1.4 Correct side of fabric, naps, direction of pattern and pattern matches are identified
  • 1.5 Lining attachment method is recognised to identify any attachments and fasteners, trims and sewing requirements
  • 1.6 Drapery panels are checked for faults
  • 1.7 Appropriate needle types for the fabric are selected and threaded
2 Lay out work to be sewn
  • 2.1 Top fabric is folded bringing edges to be seamed together to match any pattern and to maintain an appropriate finished length following workplace quality requirements
  • 2.2 Linings and any interlining materials are laid out and folded ready for sewing
  • 2.3 Fabric is held together and, where required, supported with pins or other workplace approved methods
3 Stitch seams and form corners
  • 3.1 Curtain fabrics are held to allow for personal right-hand or left-hand preference of the sewer, and manipulation requirements for the bulk and slipperiness of the materials
  • 3.2 Linings to be bagged are sewn in place
  • 3.3 Machine sewing operations are completed correctly
  • 3.4 Corners are folded and formed to match work order requirements, inserting any required weight bags
  • 3.5 Hems are completed using any required weights, stitch type and appropriate sewing method
  • 3.6 Corners are stitched and finished, and any loose threads trimmed
4 Construct curtain headings
  • 4.1 Curtain heading tape is attached according to workplace approved method and job instructions
  • 4.2 Attached lining and interlinings are sewn into heading
  • 4.3 Sewn pleat spaces are kept uniform within drops
  • 4.4 Linings and interlinings are attached to curtain backs by sewing or using appropriate fasteners
  • 4.5 Care labels are fixed to heading or hem of curtain according to workplace standards
  • 4.6 Separate linings are sewn using appropriate heading tape and attached to curtain
5 Finish work
  • 5.1 Finished curtain panels, including stitch length, end finishing and final length of finished curtain panels are checked against work requirements
  • 5.2 Work is pressed for the next work stage
  • 5.3 Any parts of the work which do not comply with work order are repaired
6 Complete work for next process
  • 6.1 Workplace required documentation is completed and stored following appropriate procedures
  • 6.2 Finished work is folded, protected and despatched to next process following workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8764 LMFSF2008B Construct lined curtains/drapes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK08 MSFSF2018 Construct lined curtains and drapes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
J734 MSF30613 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing Qualification