Fashion & Interior Design

For freshmen-level courses in Industrial Sewing, Introduction to Industry Methods, Sewn Product Techniques, Production Management, Workroom Techniques, and Beginning Apparel Construction.

This text 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 emphasizing the equipment, practical skills, and sewing processes used in apparel manufacturing. Efficient and cost effective procedure descriptions compliment material on the basic concept of design and desired quality—providing students with an understanding of various production methods, how they affect design decisions, and relate to garment quality and labor and material costs.

• Sample-focused workbook style—Describes each application in detail with step-by-step directions.

  • Allows students to use the book with little or no supervision and proceed at their own level. Enables instructors to assign work to students based on their individual abilities, various skill levels, aptitudes, and experiences. Ex.___

• Numerous sewing techniques.

  • Teaches tailoring, draping, flat patternmaking students how to solve production problems, and more. Ex.___

• Logical organization.

  • Introduces production applications based on frequency of use and degree of difficulty. Ex.___

• Lists of materials/supplies, pattern pieces and worksheets—Needed to execute technical applications.

  • Ensures students have complete and accurate directions in order to save time, develop self-reliance, and promote recall. Ex.___

• Evaluation guidelines.

  • Helps students become proficient in both complex applications such as collars, sleeves, and pockets, and fundamental elements of hems and facings. Ex.___

• Sidebars—Defines fashion industry terminology.

  • Supplies students with definitions of words for machine parts and individual garment elements. Ex.___

• Analytical approach towards problems.

  • Increases students' efficiency, self-reliance, and knowledge, and improves their judgement. Ex.___

• Comparative look at sewing and equipment for the home and industry.

  • Helps students and instructors bridge the gap between home sewing and fashion industry techniques and tools with proficiency and confidence. Ex.___

• Threading charts.

  • Familiarizes students with the know-how for the lockstitch, overlock machine, and blindhemmer. Ex.___

• Stitching charts.

  • Encourage students to practice technique. Ex.___

• Comparison charts.

  • Looks at seam finishes, facing types, plackets, and collars. Ex.___

I. APPAREL PRODUCTION.

II. BASIC OPERATIONS.

III. BASIC PRODUCTION OPERATIONS.

Sewing in the Industry (Fashion)
Textiles (Fashion)

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  © 2001 | Prentice Hall | Paper Package; 10 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0130270741 | ISBN-13: 9780130270740
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  Shaeffer | ©2001 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 448 pages
  
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