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For courses in Industrial Sewing, Introduction to Industry Methods, Sewn Product Techniques, Production Management, Workroom Techniques, and Beginning Apparel Construction. Sewing for the Apparel Industry, 2nd Edition, focuses on the fundamental principles of garment construction, the interrelationship of assembly methods, and the elements which the designer must consider at the outset of individual design creation. It details easy-to-master production operations, while emphasising the equipment, practical skills, and sewing processes used in apparel manufacturing. Efficient and cost effective procedure descriptions complement material on the basic concept of design and desired quality, providing students with an understanding of various production methods and how they affect design decisions and relate to garment quality and labor and material costs.

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Author:   Claire Shaeffer
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.40cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 27.80cm
Weight:   1.204kg
ISBN:  

9781292039466

ISBN 10:   1292039469
Pages:   572
Publication Date:   01 November 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

I. APPAREL PRODUCTION. 1. Overview to Apparel Production. Quick Start Tutorial. 2. Orientation: The Lockstitch Machine. 3. Basic Machine Skills: The Lockstitch Machine. 4. Other Industrial Equipment. 5. Basic Production Skills. II. BASIC OPERATIONS. 6. Seams, Types, Classifications, and Basic Plain Seams. 7. More Plain Seams. 8. Seam Finishes. 9. Self-finished Seams. 10. Hems. 11. Darts. 12. Facings. 13. Plackets. 14. Interlinings. III. BASIC PRODUCTION OPERATIONS. 15. Assembling the Garment. 16. Bands: Cuffs and Waistbands. 17. Sleeves. 18. Closures. 19. Zippers. 20. Collars. 21. Pockets. 22. Bias. 23. Linings. IV. BASIC KNIT APPLICATIONS: SEAMS, HEMS, EDGE FINISHES, BANDS AND CUFFS, ZIPPERS, PLACKETS, AND SLEEVES. 24. Knit Types and Seams. 25. Hems and Edge Finishes. Appendix 1: Safety Rules. Appendix 2: Forms. Appendix 3: Using Measuring Tools. Appendix 4: Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics. Appendix 5: Hand Stitches. Appendix 6: Schematics of Seams and Stitches. Appendix 7: Troubleshooting Stitching and Pressing Defects. Appendix 8: Basic Tools and Supplies. Appendix 9: Burn Test. Appendix 10: Pattern Numbers and Shapes. Glossary. Bibliography.

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