NAME: KIPKORIR J.

SHARON

ADM NO: GMC/

INSTITUTION NAME: SERGOEK VOCATIONAL TRAINING

CENTRE

DEPARTMENT: GARMENT MAKING

DURATION: THREEGARMENT MAKING

PRESENTED TO: INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT COORDINATOR

ATTACHMENT COMMENCED: SEPTEMBER 2022

COMPLETED: NOVEMBER 2022

DEDICATION
I dedicate this business plan to my mother and father for the for graciously granting me financial
support and also my brothers and sister.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My special gratitude goes to my supervisor and the entire society of J.B Tailoring for the opportunity they
granted to me to for the attachment period, and coming up with new ideas during my research period.
Contents
DEDICATION...............................................................................................................................................2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.............................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER ONE............................................................................................................................................5
BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE ORGANISATION............................................................5
Mission Statement:................................................................................................................................5
Vision Statement:...................................................................................................................................5
Values:...................................................................................................................................................5
organizational structure..........................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 2..................................................................................................................................................7
WORK EXPERIENCE..............................................................................................................................7
Making a Tank-Top Dress.....................................................................................................................7
MAKING A DRESS..............................................................................................................................9
Making Your Dress................................................................................................................................9
MAKING A SHIRT.............................................................................................................................11
Step 2...................................................................................................................................................13
HOW TO MAKE A DRESS WITH PLEATED.................................................................................15
CHAPTER 3: Summary...............................................................................................................................17
Challenges................................................................................................................................................17
Recommendations:...................................................................................................................................18
Conclusion...............................................................................................................................................18
CHAPTER ONE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE ORGANISATION
JB TAILORS Eldoret is a private institution started in the year 2015 from Eldoret branch. The

institution helps a lot in making uniform for workers and gowns to the institutions, which makes

easier for students to get all the service easily.

Mission Statement:

Improving the fashion industry with every stitch.

Vision Statement:

Unravel the negative environmental effects of fast fashion while saving customers time and

money by providing top quality, affordable alterations nationwide.

Values:

 Providing the best quality alterations possible to our customers.

 Supporting our customers with superior customer service.

 Reducing waste by helping people wear the clothes they already own instead of buying new

ones.

 Saving customers time by empowering them to order alterations from the comfort of their

home.

Reuse, Recycle, Revive your wardrobe with alterations from Tad More.
organizational structure

MANAGER

TAILOR
TAILOR

Attachees
CHAPTER 2
WORK EXPERIENCE

Making a Tank-Top Dress

1.Gather your supplies. This dress combines a pillowcase and a tank top to make a cute, jumper-
like dress. The key to making this dress fit properly is to use a tank top that is already somewhat
loose on your child. If you use a tank top that must stretch a lot in order to fit your child, the
dress may end up too tight; the skirt part won't stretch. Here is a list of what you will need:
 Tanktop
 Pillowcase
 Sewing machine
 Thread
 Scissors
 Pins
2.Find a suitable tank top and pillowcase. The tank top should fit your child well, but still be just
a little on the loose side. Keep in mind that the skirt part of the dress will not stretch, so if the
tank top is already tight on your child, the dress will end up too small.
 Try using a solid-colored tank top and a pillowcase with a pattern on it. This will be
the most pleasing to the eye. Patterns on both the tank top and the pillowcase may
clash or make the dress appear too busy.
 You can also use a fitted t-shirt as well, just make sure that it is not too tight on your
child.
3.Make a mark on the tank top where you want the skirt to begin. If you need to, you can put the
shirt on the child first; it may help you decide where you want the skirt part to begin. You can
have the skirt begin a few inches below the arm hole or even at the waist. The choice is up to
you. The tank top will become the bodice part of the dress.
4.Cut straight across the tank top, ½ inch (1.27 centimeter) below the mark you made. Try to cut
through both layers at the same time. This will make it more even. Set the tank top aside.
5.Cut the top seam off of the pillowcase so that you have an opening at both ends. You will be
sewing the pillowcase onto the tank top to make the skirt, so make sure to include add ½ inch
(1.27 centimeter) to the total length.
  How much you cut off of the pillowcase will depend on how tall your child is, or how
long you want the skirt to be. For a tall child or a long skirt, cut less off. For a small
child or a shorter skirt, cut more off.
6.Sew two straight rows around the top edge of the pillowcase. The first row should be ¼ inch
(0.64 centimeters) away from the cut edge. The second row should be ½ inch (1.27 centimeters)
away from the edge.[7] Do not overlap, knot, or trim the threads. These are basing stitches, and
you will be pulling them to gather the skirt later.
 Try to use the longest possible stitch on your sewing machine, and a lower tension.
 Using two rows of stitches helps make the gathering easier. It will also make things
more even.
7.Turn the pillowcase inside out and tuck the tank top inside. Do not turn the tanktop inside out.
The right sides of both the pillowcase and the tank top should be touching.
8.Align the tank top with the pillowcase. The cut edges of the tank top should be aligned with the
cut edges of the pillowcase. The pillowcase will likely be much wider than the tank top. This is
normal; you will be gathering the pillowcase later. Just make sure that the side seam of the
pillowcase is touching the back of the tank top.[8]
9.Start gathering the pillowcase until it fits the tank top. Find the ends of the basting stitches you
made earlier. Gently tug on the threads and begin gathering the top of the pillowcase. Keep
gathering until the pillowcase is the same width as the tank top. Knot the threads and snip off the
excess.
10.Pin the pillowcase to the tank top. This will help keep everything in place when you go to
sew. Keep the pins a few inches apart, and pin all the way around the waistline of the dress. Be
sure that the cut edge of the tank top and the pillowcase are matching up, or the skirt will be
uneven.
11.Sew the pillowcase and tank top together using a ½ inch (1.27 centimeter) seam
allowance. The tank top will likely stretch a little. Be sure to knot and trim the threads when you
are done.
12.Finish off the waist seam. You can use a serger to finish off the hem. You can also use a
zigzag stitch.
13.Turn the dress inside out. At this point, your child can wear the dress, but you can also
topstitch the waist hem down. To do this, pin the waist hem against the tank top. Next, topstitch
it down; try to get as close as possible to the seam line.
14.Check for any loose threads. When you are done sewing, go over the dress. Make sure that
there are no hanging threads. If you find any, knot them tightly, then snip them off as close as
possible to the knot.

MAKING A DRESS

Starting Your Dress

1.

1.Choose your fabric.[1] Any fabric can be used for a dress, although if it is your first time try
working with an easy natural or cotton blend. Look for pretty fabrics that meet your color,
pattern, and texture needs. Using silky or heavy fabrics are difficult to sew without a bit of
practice. Additionally, choose a fabric that is thick enough that it won’t require two layers or a
slip. You will need between 2–3 yards (1.8–2.7 m) of fabric total depending on your size and the
length of the dress.[2]
 Try using a large over sized t-shirt as the base for your dress. These can be found in
thrift stores or even in the back of your own closet.
 Get creative with your fabric choice and try using a sheet or curtain as the fabric for
your dress. You can thrift for pretty vintage versions of these fabrics if you don’t have
any at home you’re willing to cut up.
2.

2.Wash the fabric. To remove any wrinkles or stains and to preshrink fabric before sewing it's
important to wash your fabric. After washing and drying, use an iron to smooth it out and
prepare it for sewing.[3]
3.Select a pattern.[4] Dresses are one of the more complicated projects to start with, and are
easiest when made using a dress pattern. Patterns are the specific measurements and shapes the
different parts of your dress will need to be cut in. These are available for free or for a small
price online or in fabric/craft stores. Choose a pattern that is the style and shape you would like,
in the correct size for your body type.
4.Make a faux-pattern. If you don’t want to use a dress pattern to make your dress, you can
create a mock pattern by using a dress you already own. Find a dress you like and that fits you
well, and use the outline of this to create your pattern. Your final dress will be in the same style
of the dress you used to trace.
5.Take your measurements.[5] If you are using a dress pattern, follow the guide to take your
measurements with a soft tape measure. To create a dress using another dress as the pattern, fold
it in half lengthwise. Place it over your fabric (also folded lengthwise) and trace around the
outside. You can change the total length of your dress using either a pattern or your own
measurements by measuring from your hips to the desired end point, and making this alteration
to your fabric.[6]
Making Your Dress
1.Cut your fabric.[7] Lay your fabric flat (or folded in half, if the pattern directs you to do so)
and place your pattern over the top. Follow your traced lines and the guide to cut out your fabric
in the matching shapes.[8] If you are using a dress for the pattern use your traced outline of half
the dress, drawn after being folded in half and placed along the folded edge. Cut along this line,
and unfold the fabric to expose a complete front of your dress.
 Add ½ inch of extra fabric around the edges of the dress for seam allowances. Most
patterns already have this included in their measurements, but you will need to keep
this in mind if you are tracing a dress for your pattern.
 If you want to add sleeves to your dress, these will need to be cut as separate pieces
from the body of the dress. Cut your dress fabric in a tank-style top and then sew your
sleeves on later.
 Be sure to cut the fabric for the back of this dress as well at this point, using the same
method as you did to cut the front.
2.Begin sewing.[9] Follow the sewing directions on your pattern. Typically the sides of the dress
will be sewn first. Turn your fabric inside-out and fold ¼ of an inch over on either side, using an
iron to flatten it out. Then, use a zigzag stitch to sew the front and back together, and a top stitch
to attach your newly formed seam to the body of the dress. The top stitch will help the fabric to
lay flat along the seam and add a more professional look to your dress.
 Follow any specific directions on your pattern for sewing additional sections of your
dress.
 If your pattern directs you to sew something other than the sides first, do so.
3.Sew the neckline. For a simple neckline, fold over ¼ inch of fabric along the edge and iron it
flat. Use a straight stitch along the collar to sew the edges in place and keep them from fraying.
You can adjust how deep the neckline plunges by measuring the distance from your waist to the
desired area on your bust, and adjusting your fabric accordingly.
4.Add the hem.[10] On the bottom of the dress, fold over ¼ of an inch of fabric and iron it down
flat.[11] If you have one available, use a serger to secure the ends and keep them from
unraveling. Then, use a straight stitch to attach the folded edge to the bottom of the dress,
holding it in place. So you won't make a mistake.
5.Finish off your dress. If you want, add a zipper to the side or back of your dress to allow for
easier opening/closure. You can also choose to add a lace overlay, ruffles, trim, or beading to
your dress for an added touch. It’s your dress, and your opportunity to show your style! Do so as
you please.

MAKING A SHIRT

Making a Pattern
1.Gather your supplies. Making your own pattern requires some special supplies, most of which
you can find online, or at your local craft store. If you plan on making a lot of clothes, consider
investing in a cardboard Pattern Cutting Board. You can use any large piece of cardboard, but
Pattern Cutting Boards have grid lines to make measuring easier. Acrylic rulers, also known as
quilting rulers, are made especially for cutting fabric. You can buy rolls of tracing paper, or you
can use medical exam table paper.[1]
 Straight pins
 A pencil
 A cardboard Pattern Cutting Board, or large piece of cardboard
 An acrylic ruler
 Tracing paper
 A measuring tape
 Scissors
 A t-shirt
2.Lay out your paper. Give yourself plenty of room to work with, and unfold your cardboard. Cut
a piece of tracing paper that is a little bigger than the t-shirt you'll be measuring and lay it on the
cardboard.
3.Pin your t-shirt to the board. Fold your t-shirt in half vertically, with the front half of the t-shirt
on the outside. Lay the folded t-shirt on the paper and smooth it out.
  Use your straight pins to start pinning the seam lines. Keep the pins upright and push
them into the cardboard. Use more pins along curved seam lines to get a more accurate
measurement.
4.Remove the pins from the t-shirt. Once you've pinned all the way around the shirt, remove the
pins and lift the shirt off the paper. You should be able to see the holes you made.
5.Trace your pattern. Mark the holes with your pencil so they're easier to see. Use your ruler to
start connecting the dots until you've outlined the entire half of the t-shirt.
 After you've traced the entire shirt, go back through and round out the corners on the
neckline and the armhole.
 When you've finished tracing your pattern, label it. Include the original garment type,
the size, and which piece of the pattern it is. In this case, you measured the front of the
shirt. Remember to mark the fold line of your pattern. Make a note to cut one on the
fold.
6.Repeat the pinning process for the back of the shirt. Fold the t-shirt in half, but this time make
sure the back of the shirt is on the outside. Lay it on the tracing paper and pin the seams.
 Remember to mark the fold line and label this piece of the pattern as the back of the
shirt.
 The neckline, armholes, and hemline on the back of the shirt may be a little different
than the front. Try to pin accurately so you have good measurements.
7.Pin the sleeves. Pinning the sleeves is a little different than pinning the front and back of the
shirt. Flatten the sleeve on the paper and pin the seams. Keep the sleeve as flat as possible.
 Follow the same tracing process as you did with the front and back of the shirt. When
you label the sleeve piece, make a note that you will need to cut two on the fold.

8.Make a neckband pattern. Turn your shirt inside out and match up the shoulders. Pin the four
corners of the neckband. Place some pins in the center of the neckband as well.
 Use your ruler to make the neckband piece a rectangle. The neckband is folded in half,
so make sure you double the width on your pattern piece. Subtract about an inch from
the length of the pattern to account for the stretch of a neckband. Label the pattern
piece accordingly, and make a note to cut one on the fold.
9.Add seam allowances to your pattern pieces. Use your ruler and go back through your pattern
pieces and add about 1/2" seam allowance.
 Measure the hems on the sleeves and shirt bottom and add that amount to the
corresponding pattern.
10.Cut your pattern out. Cut each piece out around the outer edge. Leave some space so that you
are not cutting along the seam allowance lines. You should have a total of four pieces: one
sleeve, one front, one back, and a neckband.
 Make sure each piece is properly labeled. You can store your pattern in a folder or a
large envelope.
Step 2
Cutting the Fabric
1.Prepare your fabric. It's a good idea to wash your fabric before you start sewing. Some fabrics
will shrink when they're washed, resulting in a poor fit. Washing beforehand will prevent this.[2]
 Think about what type of fabric you want to make your t-shirt from. Fabrics fall into
two basic categories. There are knit fabrics and woven fabrics. Most shirts use a knit
fabric, which is softer than woven fabric.[3]
 Knit fabrics stretch easier than woven fabrics, making them a little more difficult to
work with. However, the added stretch of knit makes for a more breathable garment.
[4]
 Press your fabric after you wash and dry it. You want the fabric to be as smooth as
possible before you start working with it.[5] If you're worried about your iron ruining
your fabric, do a test press on a small scrap.[6]
2.Lay out your fabric. Give yourself plenty of room to work. Try to work at a table rather than on
the floor.[7] You need a hard surface to make sure you get the fabric as smooth as you can.
Cutting on a soft surface can also yield inaccurate cuts.
 Fold the fabric in half, making sure the selvages are together. Selvages are the woven
edges of the fabric.[8]
 Your fabric will have a "right side" and a "wrong side." The right side is the front of
the fabric. It will be easier to tell the right side of the fabric if it has a pattern on it.
When you fold your fabric, keep the right sides facing each other.[9]
 Keep the fabric as smooth as possible when you lay it out.[10]
3.Arrange your pattern on the fabric. Take the pieces of your pattern and arrange them on your
fabric according to your cutting instructions. Some pattern pieces will say "cut one on the fold,"
or "cut two on the fold." Line these pieces up along the fold of your fabric.[11]
4.Pin your pattern pieces to the fabric. Use straight pins to pin your pattern pieces to your fabric
before cutting. Pin the corners of your pattern first, and then pin along the edges.
 If you prefer, you can weigh the fabric and then use chalk to draw an outline on your
fabric.
5.Cut your fabric. Hold the fabric down with one hand, and use your other hand to cut the fabric.
Take your time cutting. Use long strokes, and keep the scissors at a 90-degree angle to your
cutting surface.
STEP 3
Sewing Your Shirt
1.Sew the shoulders. Take the front and back pieces of your shirt line them up. Make sure the
right sides are facing each other, and pin them together at the shoulders.
 Sew the shoulders together using a straight stitch on your sewing machine. When
you're finished sewing the pieces together, iron out the seams.
2.Make your neckband. Take the piece of fabric you cut for your neckband and sew the two short
ends together using a straight stitch. Your neckband should now be a loop.[12]
 Fold the neckband piece in half lengthwise with the wrong sides together. Pin the
edges and sew them together using a narrow zig-zag stitch.[13]
3.Pin the neckband to the shirt. Take your shirt and lay it open. Flatten the shoulders and pin the
neckband to the neckline on the right side of the fabric.
 Pin the neckband at the shoulders first, and then the center and back. Once you've
pinned the neckband at these four points, put one more pin between each point.[14]
 You may have to stretch the neckband to get it to fit in the neckline. This is okay. You
want the neckband to be smaller than the neckline so that you have a comfortable fit.
[15]
4.Sew the neckband. Use either a straight stretch stitch or a zig-zag You want a stitch that will
stretch with the fabric.[16]
 Sew one section at a time, stretching the fabric of the neckband as you go. As you
finish a section, remove the pins and make sure the fabric of the shirt is not pleating
beneath the neckband.[17]
  When you finish sewing the neckband, go over it with an iron to press the seams.[18]
5.Stitch the sleeves. Lay the shirt out flat and pin the middle of the sleeve curve to the middle of
the armhole. Keep the right sides of the fabric together.
 Pin the sleeve along each side of the armhole. Use a straight stitch to sew the sleeve
onto the shirt. Repeat this process with the other sleeve.
 Once you have attached both sleeves to your shirt, iron the seams.
6.Sew the side seams. Keep the right sides of the fabric together and pin along the sides of the
shirt. Pin the sleeve sides first and work your way down to the hemline.
 Use a straight stitch to sew the sides of the shirt together. Start at the end of the sleeve
and work your way down the side of the shirt.
 Fold between 1/2" to 1" of fabric under the bottom edge of the shirt. Iron this fabric
down and use either a straight or zigzag stitch to sew your hem. Press the hem once
more when you have finished sewing.
7. Now cut out what you want on your shirt on paper. Color it. Then iron it on.
HOW TO MAKE A DRESS WITH PLEATED
Step 1: Pin & cut the pattern
Fold the fabric in half. Line up the center of the skirt pattern to the fold line. Pin around the
pattern and cut.

Fold the remaining fabric over about 10 inches.

Pin the front top to the fold line and cut. Fold the fabric over again and repeat for the back top
pattern. Remove the pins from the skirt pattern and unfold.

Step 2: Pleat the skirt

Starting 1″ in from the side, make a 1″ pleat and pin. Continue this all the way across leaving 1″
at the end. Space the pleats about 2″ apart from each other. In total you should have 12 pleats.

Once the pleats are pinned, baste stitch across with a 1/2″ seam allowance. The settings on your
machine should be set at 5 mm in length and 4 mm in width. A baste stitch is a straight loose
stitch to help keep the fabric in place. Back stitching is not necessary for this stitch.

Step 3: Sew the top

Before you start sewing, make sure you are using a ballpoint needle. This needle is made to
work with stretch knit fabrics. Remove the pins from the pattern pieces.
Pin one side of the front to one side of the back and zigzag stitch with a 1/2″ seam allowance.
Your machine should be set at 2.5 mm in width and 3 mm in length. From the bottom, start a
1/2″ in and leave 1″ at the end. The zigzag stitch will help the thread stretch with the fabric.
Back stitch at the beginning and the end, leaving the other side open.

Step 4: Attach the top to the skirt

Pin the bottom of the top to the skirt with the right sides facing each other. Zigzag stitch with a
½” seam allowance. Back stitch at the beginning and the end.

Step 5: Sew the side seam

Line up the side seam with the right sides facing each other. The dress should be inside out.

Pin from top to bottom and zigzag stitch with a ½” seam allowance. Start 1″ in and leave 2″ at
the bottom. Back stitch at the beginning and the end.

Step 6: Finish the top

Starting from the side seam, fold the fabric over ½” twice and pin. Then straight stitch along the
front and back with a ½” seam allowance. For this stitch, make sure the width is 4 mm and the
length is 5 mm. Back stitch at the beginning and the end.

Step 7: Hem the bottom

Starting at the seam, fold the fabric over 1″ twice and pin. Continue this until you’ve reached the
end. Then stitch with a ¾” seam allowance. Back stitch at the beginning and the end. The maxi
dress is now complete.
CHAPTER 3: Summary.
During my attachment, I was able to gain practical experience from the company.
I was exposed to demand and challenges of the work place which help in building my skill and
knowledge.
Team work
We were participating in all activities as directed by our supervisor who were specialist together
with my fellow attachees from different institutions.
Technology skills
During my stay I was able to interact with different machines working on different departments
and I gained a lot of using these technologies.
Adoption of new environment.
The attachment period encompass absorption of new students to the working organization, being
the first time in working industry and inexperienced, it took time for me to adjust to the
environment.
Challenges encountered
Some of the equipment were missing in the company, therefore being disadvantage to us
students.
The period of practical training is not enough for the student to acquire all the necessary skills
and knowledge needed.
Challenges

1. Problems like gaining depth explanations of the industrial operations due to limited

availability experienced personnel.

2. Inadequate Training Equipment

3. Financial challenges, inadequate attachment openings, relevance of attachment, lack

of free access to machines and equipment, inadequate training equipment in some

organisations and sexual harassment have been noted to compromise training of

attachees.
Recommendations:

1. To ensue close supervision to students while operating in the institution to enable them

gain enough knowledge delivery on operation process

2. New process of installation that is going on in the mill will enable quality and better

training environment.

3. Purchasing and replacement of the old machinery with the new machines will enable

students to get enough exposure to modern machines.

4. The Institution need to take Safety seriously by ensuring a safe working environment.

Conclusion

Despite the minor challenges and the technicalities involved in the Industrial attachment training,

I was able to learn as many as I could and the objectives of my Training was achieved.