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Ladies' Dressmaking Category Description

 

Competitors design sketches for presenting and making clothes, and photograph the materials used in the competition design. They create a model/models that are workable in terms of measurements and form. In planning the design, the competitor takes into account the competition task theme, the use and care of the materials and supplies to be used, the machines, the equipment and the preparation technique to be used in making the design. The competitor prepares a cutting pattern with the necessary seam allowances and markings. The competitor draws up an economical cutting plan for a single cutting, in which the grain and the characteristics of the fabric and of the design are taken into account. The competitor makes the cost estimate and fills out the given form using the given costs.

 

Competitors create the products according to the competition task description. They select working methods which are technically sound and of high quality. The competitor interprets and follows the instructions given in the competition task. They are able to independently use machines, equipment, hand tools and appliances for making the task. The competitor makes the products in accordance with the set requirements and in the given time limits, and observes work safety rules.

The competitor must be able to make an assessment of their own work and the work quality, and adjust their working to the given time limits in the competition.

 

There are three modules in the competition task, one of which is a preliminary task.

The competition task can be altered by 30%.

More details of the Finals competition tasks to be specified later.

 

Machines and Equipment provided for use in the Competition

 

Workstation for the competitor

• Industrial lockstitch sewing machine (down feed) with lamp and necessary pressure feet
• Magnetic seam guide
• Tape measure
• Dummy, size B38
• Worktable
• Work chair
• Large T-square
• Calculator

 

Shared equipment in the competition area

 

• Overlock sewing machines, 3-thread (3)
• Cutting tables
• Ironing points (3)
• Fusing press (1)
• Industrial buttonhole machine (1)

 

The competitor should bring their own personal pattern drawing, sewing and cutting tools and supplies. A calculator will be used to make the cost calculations. No headsets, walkmans, portable CD players or cellular phones are allowed during the competition on the competition floor. The supplies needed for the task, thread, etc., will be given out along with the task instructions, and are apart from the recycled materials of the competitor's own choosing, that the competitor has brought with them to the competition.

 

Finalists

 

Vilma Hassi, Tampereen ammattiopisto, Tampere
Tytti Hongisto, Jyväskylän ammattiopisto, Jyväskylä
Suvi Onne, Koulutuskeskus Salpaus, Lahti
Katariina Saari, Koulutuskeskus Sedu, Törnäväntien toimipiste, Seinäjoki
Meri Välilehto, Koulutuskeskus Sedu, Törnäväntien toimipiste, Seinäjoki
Karoliina Pietiläinen, LPKKY/ Ikaalisten käsi- ja taideteollisuusoppilaitos
Jenni Lastula, Tampereen ammattiopisto, Tampere 
Kirsi Heikkinen, Vaasan ammattiopisto 

COMPETITION TASK 2011

 

1. Module; Preliminary Task, Design Three Different Waistcoats

The task is to design three different waistcoats with lining suitable for the semi-final task and to make up a work methods and work order plan for each model. The design, work methods and work order should be presented on an A3 size document.

The waistcoat is to have inside pockets. The material to be used will be skirt fabric and the competitor will have 80 cm for use. The fabric usage width will be 140 cm. The competitor will integrate the recycled materials of their own choice that they bring to the competition, in the making of the waistcoat

The competitor turns in the model plans at the beginning of the first day of the competition, and at that time all recycled materials are turned in along with the plans.

One of the planned designs will be made in the finals. The judges will choose the design to be made.

 

2. Module; Making a Blouse, Total Working Time: 7 hours

 

The task is to make a blouse from a ready-made pattern to which the competitor adds the necessary seam allowances, makes a cutting plan, cuts the fabric and makes the blouse. The competitor also makes a cost estimate for the blouse they have made. The cost estimate should be completed on the form that can be found on the Internet. The costs needed for the cost calculation will be given to the competitors when the task instructions are given.

 

 kilpailutehtv_nettimalli_.pdf
 kustannuslaskelmakaavake_2011eng.xls  

 

3. Module; Making a Waistcoat, Total Working Time: 10 hours

 

Competitors make the waistcoat that has been chosen by the judges from the waistcoats that the competitors have designed. The competitor makes the pattern, adds the seam allowances, cuts and makes the waistcoat according to the plans. The competitor is given a basic pattern for a suit, which is to be used for the pattern making.

Familiarisation with the competition area and the equipment will be arranged for the competitors on May 2, 2011 at 15.00-17.00.

 

Timetable for the Competition (details to be announced later)

May 3
9.00-10.00 The Instructions for the Tasks will be given

10.00-12.00 Making the Blouse

12.00-13.00 Lunch and becoming familiar with other areas of the competition

13.00-18.00 Making the Blouse and Making the Cost Estimate

May 4
9.00-12.00 Making the Waistcoat Cutting Pattern, Cutting and Making the Waistcoat.
Estimate of Costs and Time Usage

12.00-13.00 Lunch and becoming familiar with other areas of the competition

13.00-18.00 Making the Waistcoat continues

May 5
8.15-11.30 Making the Waistcoat continues

11.30 Lunch

Timetable for award ceremony to be announced later