View Unit : Constructing Piped Crescent Tiebacks and Cushions

Unit

Unit Reference Number

F/503/5740

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Constructing Piped Crescent Tiebacks and Cushions

Unit Level

Level 3

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

9.2 Crafts, Creative Arts and Design

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

All work must be presented to a professional

standard.

View Unit's Qualifications

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Know how to select materials for piped crescent tiebacks and cushions.	1.1	Evaluate the suitability of materials for use in the construction of tiebacks and cushions.
		1.2	Select and match the fabric type for the tiebacks and cushions.
		1.3	Evaluate stiffening and filling materials for the suitability of their use in tiebacks and cushions.
		1.4	Explain how to evaluate the fire retardant characteristics of materials.
2	Be able to construct piped crescent tiebacks and cushions.	2.1	Construct piped tiebacks and cushions.
		2.2	Attach and conceal tieback rings.
		2.3	Construct a piped cushion corner evenly.
		2.4	Insert and conceal a zip of specified length.
		2.5	Perform a machine finish, using the correct stitch tension.
		2.6	Secure zip fastening.
3	Be able to pattern cut a piped crescent tieback and cushion.	3.1	Apply the correct pattern and measurements to the fabric.
		3.2	Centralise the pattern/motif within the fabric design onto the tieback or cushion.
		3.3	Cut the fabric to a specified pattern and measurements.
4	Be able to select materials and equipment to produce bias strips and piping.	4.1	Evaluate the suitability of materials for use in the construction of bias strips and piping.
		4.2	Select suitable materials for the construction of bias strips and piping.
		4.3	Select the equipment to measure and cut materials.
5	Be able to construct bias strips and piping.	5.1	Construct piping using exact measurements and methods.
		5.2	Machine stitch areas of the piping using the correct stitch, tension and method.
		5.3	Finish all stitching.
		5.4	Secure piping ensuring an even finish.
		5.5	Conceal all machine stitching around the piping cord.
		5.6	Prevent the piping cord ruching after sewing.
6	Be able to produce a machine finish to sections of tiebacks and cushions.	6.1	Apply the correct stitch, tension and method when machine finishing sections of a tieback and cushion.
		6.2	Perform machine stitching to specified measurements.
		6.3	Apply stitching to ensure there is no visible disturbance to the front of the tieback or cushion.
		6.4	Finish all stitching.
7	Be able to hand finish sections of a tieback.	7.1	Apply the correct stitch, tension and method when hand finishing sections of a tieback.
		7.2	Perform hand stitching to specified measurements.
		7.3	Employ the correct method and tension of stitching to the tieback front to create no visible disturbance to the sample front.
		7.4	Finish all stitching.

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