UPMSP Intermediate Sewing study plan

Identify and name the function of at least 25 hand-sewing and measuring tools, distinguishing cutting, marking, measuring and pressing categories

Demonstrate correct threading, bobbin winding, tension adjustment and basic maintenance on a lockstitch machine without instructor help

Diagnose and fix three common machine faults (skipped stitches, thread bunching, broken needle) and record the cause of each

Cut and sew five foundational seam types (plain, French, flat-felled, overlocked, mock French) on scrap fabric with even seam allowance

Classify ten fabric samples by weave structure (plain, twill, satin, knit) and state one construction implication for each

Perform shrinkage, grain-line and bias-stretch tests on three fabrics and record measured results

Select appropriate needle size, thread and stitch length for light, medium and heavy fabrics and justify each choice

Construct a sample set of at least four edge finishes (bias binding, facing, hem, Hong Kong finish) on the tested fabrics

Take a full set of body measurements on a partner, including bust, waist, hip, back length, shoulder and sleeve length, using correct landmark points

Draft a basic bodice block to personal measurements and check it against a commercial size chart

Add seam allowance, grain lines and notches to the drafted block and explain each marking

Cut a test garment from the block in calico and identify at least three fit corrections needed

Set in a sleeve, attach a collar and insert a zip using correct sequence and seam allowance

Apply at least three fitting techniques (pin fitting, basting, seam adjustment) to correct a toile

Construct a waistband or facing with interfacing and finish the raw edges cleanly

Explain the order of construction for a simple garment and justify why sequence matters

Complete a full simple garment from cut to finished hem, following a written construction plan

Apply pressing at each stage and record where pressing changed the result

Finish all inside seams and raw edges to a standard acceptable for sale

Evaluate the finished garment against a fit and finish checklist and list three improvements

Read and interpret care labels on five garments and match each to correct washing, drying and ironing settings

Remove at least three common stains (oil, ink, tea, blood) using appropriate agents and record which worked

Explain fibre-level reasons why certain fabrics shrink, pill or bleed and how care routines prevent each

Demonstrate safe storage and moth prevention for wool and silk items

Identify workplace safety hazards in a sewing room and state a control for each (needle, machine guard, iron, cutting tools, electrical)

Describe the basic production flow of a garment unit from sampling to dispatch and name the quality check at each stage

Cost a simple garment, including fabric, thread, trims, labour time and overhead, and set a selling price

Outline the steps to register and market a small tailoring or alteration business in your local context

Complete a timed practical project from measurement and pattern through to finished garment

Self-mark the project against a rubric covering fit, construction, finish and time management

Revisit weak areas from earlier weeks and redo one failed sample or technique

Summarise the full sewing workflow in a revision sheet for exam recall