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Garment Trimming
In total, all the trimmings used for the garment can be substantial cost item and so their selection and use requires careful considerations. There is no point in improving materials utilization if the savings made are thrown away by using…
Types of Pressing machinery and equipment
It is possible to press samples of light clothing, such as dresses, blouses, and nightdresses, on versatile unit equipped with a hand iron. However, if the samples are of constructed garments, while most of the simple under pressing…
Components of Pressing Machine
Regardless of fabric, type of garment or the machinery and equipment employed, the majority of pressing operations have the same components.
Importance of a cutting room in garment manufacturing
Where large quantities of a garment style must be cut, a layer is created which consists of many piles of fabric spread one above the other. From this, all the garment pieces for all the sizes that have been planned for that layer are cut.…
Tailor Tracks
There are many ways to mark the inside of a garment, but experts use tailor tacks most often. A tailor tack is a short length of thread placed in the fabric. Correctly done, it is the safest way to mark, and can be used on more fabrics…
Nips on Garments
Nips are small cuts put into the outside edge of the fabric with the point of your shears. These are placed wherever the 5/8" stitching starts or stops at the edge of a seamline.When starting and ending a seam, if you match these two nips…
What are Notches in garment making?
After all the pattern pieces are cut, you can begin marking each piece. It provides “road signs” showing where to sew and press. It will also speed your sewing time when done correctly. Marking will take only a little time and is not as…
The Fabric Marking Standards in Garment Manufacturing
Accurate marking throughout garment construction is extremely important. This process begins with marking pattern symbols. How and where to mark the garment will aid in putting the garment together. Marking should be done as soon as the…
Flat schematics and fashion illustrations
Sketching is an important tool for any sewer—it serves as a roadmap for all phases of garment creation, from fabric and color selection to actual construction. If you can sketch, you can record fashions seen on the street, work out design…
Design/sketch making in garment making
Fashion sketching or fashion flats can be defined as a base template one can use to create unique apparel designs. We have industry standard flat sketches that demonstrate a professional and accurate illustration of garments and important…
