Sewing

VSC Sewing Skill and Level Rating Categories:

Find your sewing skill level by using VSC’s sewing rating categories. This is the most accurate sewing skill rating system available.

Beginner: 

The client has zero OR some basic skills, knowledge, and experience in sewing but is only able to stitch basic straight lines.

Intermediate: 

The client has moderate skills, knowledge and experience in sewing. The client can sew using basic techniques, such as centered/railroad zippers or lapped zipper applications, straight waistbands, patch and hip pockets, tailored shirt collars, set-in sleeves, continuous plackets, shirts, shirt cuffs, turned-up hems and neckline facings.

Advanced: 

The client has good skills, knowledge and experience in sewing. The client has knowledge of more advanced sewing techniques, such as invisible and fly-front zipper applications, tailored and contoured waistbands, shirt cuff plackets, welt and bound pockets, notch collars, jacket vents, and set-in sleeves.

Professional: 

The client is experienced and is making a professional living from her/his fashion design skills.