Identification should include basic tailoring techniques (e.g., bound buttonholes, welt pockets, lapped seams, sleeve plackets, notched collars).
Process/Skill Questions
Thinking
- How is tailoring different from other construction methods? What is custom tailoring? What are couture techniques?
- Why are these types of tailoring rarely used in today’s fashion industry?
Communication
- What communication needs should be considered when tailoring for the individual customer?
- How might the role of communication be different when tailoring for an individual rather than tailoring for an employer?
Leadership
- What are the consequences when tailoring does not meet industry standards?
Management
- What procedures might be used to improve tailoring techniques?
- What resources are needed to use tailoring techniques?