Module 1 — Sewing Technology
Covers sewing machine technology and stitch and seam engineering.
What you will be able to do
Match machines, stitches and seams to garment performance.
The practical work
Match machines, stitches and seams to garment performance. Use a representative garment order to document the current method, identify risks, propose controls and record the evidence needed for approval.
Prerequisite: No prior module required.
Reading for this module
Read these 5 Garment Ed subjects in order, then take the quiz below.
Module quiz
5 questions on Module 1 — Sewing Technology. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.
1. Needle selection should primarily match what?
2. Skipped stitches appear after a fabric change. What is appropriate?
3. Why test seam strength on the actual material?
4. What can excessive thread tension cause?
5. What is an attachment or folder primarily used for?