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Hand sew soft furnishings

Hand sew soft furnishings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSF2004
State Code
WI619
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
56
Description
This unit of competency covers hand sewing hems and shaped components, and hand finishing work for soft furnishings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify materials and sewing requirements
  • 1.1 Required materials are identified from work order
  • 1.2 Special requirements for the stitching, including stitch type, length and end finishing requirements, are identified from work order
2 Assemble and organise materials to be sewn
  • 2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 2.2 Materials to be sewn are collected and inspected for appropriate quality
  • 2.3 Naps, direction of pattern and face side of the materials are identified
  • 2.4 Required shape or form of the finished item is made and secured using tacking stitches, pins, adhesives or fixtures to assist in sewing operations
  • 2.5 Appropriate needle types are selected and threaded
3 Sew by hand
  • 3.1 Materials are held to allow for sewing in the required direction
  • 3.2 Hand sewing operations are completed to ensure finished components match work requirements
4 Finish work
  • 4.1 Finished stitching, including sewn area, seam width, stitch length, end finishing, allowances, shape and finish, are checked
  • 4.2 Top stitching or other decorative features are checked for required finish
  • 4.3 Where required, stitching or seams are eased and work is pressed for the next stage
  • 4.4 Raw edges are trimmed and any loose or untrimmed threads are removed
  • 4.5 Any part of the work which does not comply with work order is repaired
  • 4.6 Problems are notified following workplace procedures
5 Complete work for next process
  • 5.1 Finished work is folded, protected and despatched to the next process following workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Any required documentation is completed and stored following workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8760 LMFSF2004B Hand sew soft furnishings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J725 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
J734 MSF30613 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing Qualification