Part A: Required Course Materials
The following is a list of course related items necessary for students enrolled in the Certificate in Fashion at Whanganui UCOL.
These items (at wholesale prices) will be available to purchase as a pack through School of Fashion, Whanganui UCOL. Approximate cost $220.00.
1 x A7548 Grading squares and cover
1 x A8080 Tracing wheel
1 x A8135/10” Mundial shears
1 x A81400001 Mundial snips
1 x A8150000 Embroidery scissors – sharp points
1 x Screwdriver Stanley 4x75 65.540
1 x French Curves A75420000
1 x tape measure – Brass tip
1 x Tweezers - TWE7
2 x Bobbins – Industrial #55623
1 x Bobbin Case – Industrial – #B2237
1 x NL3185HN Zip foot – hole left
1 x 12435HN Zip foot – hole right
1 x Invisible zip foot – Industrial type
Part B: ADDITIONAL Equipment Required
Dress making pins
Hand sewing needles
5 – 10 metres of calico (approximate amount required during the year.)
Stationery List:
2 x A4 Visual Diary
1 x 2B Pencil
1 x Mechanical Pencil 0.5 or 0.7
3 x Clear files (40 sheets)
Required Text:
Aldrich, W. (2008). Metric Pattern Cutting for Women’s Wear. 5th Edition. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, GBR. ISBN: 1 4051 7567 8 approximate cost: $78
This book can be purchased through Whitcoulls, or other online options (including auction sites or book stores).
Part C: On-going Costs
For the duration of the programme there are on-going costs for materials such as fabric, trims, interfacing, threads, printing, photocopying and stationery.
The cost for additional materials is at the discretion of the student and depends on the work produced.
You may be asked to pay for lost or damaged equipment and books that belong to UCOL.
Note: On completion of the programme all equipment and books belonging to UCOL must be returned and debts settled before you can receive your certificate.