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This unit builds technical skills in blouse and shirt construction, guiding you through the complete process of designing, cutting, and assembling a fitted or semi‑fitted blouse/shirt. It develops competence in fabric selection, pattern interpretation, and the application of core dressmaking techniques specific to lightweight, structured garments. Learners will be expected to work with accuracy, apply professional finishing methods, and evaluate their garment against design intentions. What You’ll Cover: - Fabric & Materials – selecting appropriate fabrics and haberdashery (threads, buttons, interfacing, bias binding) to suit a blouse or shirt. - Design & Preparation – researching blouse/shirt styles, sketching design ideas, interpreting patterns, and calculating fabric, cost, and time requirements. - Core Sewing Techniques – accurate cutting, seam construction, collar and cuff finishes, buttonholes, and neat hemming. - Construction & Finishing – assembling the blouse/shirt, fitting and adjusting, pressing for a professional result, and presenting the completed garment. - Reflection & Evaluation – documenting the process, producing a cost sheet and timescale, and critically evaluating the finished blouse/shirt. Outcome By completing this unit, you will produce a blouse or shirt to a professional standard and demonstrate the technical and evaluative skills required for progression to more advanced garment‑making units.
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