Setting up and using electrically-driven sewing machines including computer controlled sewing machines.

Hand sewing, pinning for machine sewing and unpicking stitching.

Setting up and using electrically-driven overlockers.

Constructing a garment from textiles can be done by hand or using machines, in most cases it is a combination of hand and machine work.

Pupils may have access to a range or processes and materials including; sewing, knitting, dyeing, sublimation printing and batik work.

In managing the practical work the MRATs below should be taken into account.