
is a foundational unit in the Fashion and Design course that introduces learners to the principles, processes, and techniques of maintaining standards in garment production. The unit emphasizes the importance of producing high-quality garments that meet customer expectations, industry requirements, and international standards. It trains students to understand and apply inspection methods, identify defects, and take corrective measures to ensure efficiency and professionalism in the fashion industry.
The unit covers various aspects of quality, including fabric inspection, seam and stitch evaluation, measurement accuracy, and finishing processes. Students learn how to use tools and techniques for checking garments at different production stages—starting from raw materials, through work-in-progress, to the final product. They are also introduced to key quality control concepts such as specifications, tolerances, sampling, defect classification, and compliance with quality standards.
In addition, Quality Control 1 helps learners appreciate the role of quality in customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and brand reputation. The unit highlights the consequences of poor quality, such as wastage, returns, and customer complaints, and demonstrates how proper quality control systems prevent such issues.
By the end of the unit, learners are expected to:
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Understand the importance of quality in fashion and design.
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Apply quality inspection techniques at various stages of garment production.
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Identify and classify fabric and garment defects.
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Interpret specifications and follow quality standards.
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Take corrective action to improve workmanship and finishing.
- Teacher: naomi muyoti


