Unit Award Scheme

117351 FASHION DESIGN: USING A SEWING MACHINE TO MAKE A CUSHION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	use a pattern suitable for a cushion	Summary sheet
2	cut the pattern to an appropriate size	Summary sheet
3	pin the pattern to the fabric, cut the fabric and transfer the pattern markings	Summary sheet
4	use a tacking stitch to join the two pieces of fabric together	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
5	three parts of a sewing machine, ie needle, thread tension, pedal	Summary sheet
6	how to thread the machine correctly	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
7	carry out a test stitch on the sewing machine, checking for correct tension and stitch length	Summary sheet
8	sew the cushion parts together	Summary sheet
9	fill the cushion and stich the last part by hand.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 3 July 2022Level - Entry Level