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The tailor

How to become a professional tailor: the art of sewing and perfectly straight seams

Experts: Liudmyla Shvartseva

Creating your own collection of clothes or sewing a unique dress is nothing impossible for a dressmaker. After watching this educational series, you will have a clear idea of what a dressmaker's working day looks like and what skills are needed to successfully master the profession. Learn the basic rules about working accessories, choosing a sewing machine, and the types of stitches and fabrics. Also, learn the secrets of how to give new life to old things and, most importantly, where and how to get started as a beginner.

 

The educational series was created at the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Transformation for the Diia.Education platform with the support of Google.org, the Eastern Europe Foundation, with the assistance of Motrya.

Format:
Education series
EKTS:
0.1
Languages:
Ukrainian, English
Topic:
Re/Upskilling
For:
for IDPs, for new job seekers, for new profession
Skills:

HARD: Calculation of fabric size, Choosing an iron, Decating the fabric, Patterns Creation, Seams execution techniques, Selection and work with fabrics, Selection and work with threads, Selection of accessories, Selection of sewing machines, Stages and techniques of sewing products, Taking measurements, Transferring the pattern to the fabric, Types of fabrics, Workplace Safety, Work with different types of threads, Work with sewing machines, Work with tools for sewing, Work with various types of sewing machines

SOFT: Attention to details, Communication at manufacturing, Communication in team, Stress resistance

Profession:
The tailor

Program

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Get started

Episode 1: The profession of a tailor

What is the difference between a tailor and a seamstress? What should a tailor be able to do, what are the main qualities needed to master this profession? You will also learn about the pros and cons of this job.
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Episode 2: Tools for the job

What tools and accessories should be on the tailor's table? You will learn about the different types of mannequins, where to store needles, and what you can use instead of soap or chalk.
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Episode 3: How to choose a sewing machine

Which modes in a sewing machine will be most useful for a beginner? How many types of stitches do you need at the beginning? Get to know the types of machines, feet, and how to choose the best one - tips from an expert.

Invited experts

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Liudmyla Shvartseva

Partners

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Motrya