Manufacturing Methods Flashcards
What do you need to consider when manufacturing?
fabric, techniques used, type of machine and needle used and the end use of the item
What equipment can you use when manufacturing?
sewing machine, over locker, embellishing machine, irons, scissors, tape measures, marking tools, pins and needles
A seam is a basic ____ element of a ___ item
- structural
- textile
What are the types of seams?
- Seam
- Overlock seam
- French seam
- Flat-felled seam
- Stretch stitch seam
What is a seam finish used for?
Make a seam neater or to stop raw edges from fraying
What are the types of seam finishes?
- Pin-stitched seam finish
- Zigzag seam finish
- Overlock seam finish
- Bias-bound finish
- Topstitch seam finish
What methods are used to remove bulk from seams?
- Trimming
- Grading
- Clipping
- Notching
What can you use to add shape in a garment?
- Darts
- Tucks
- Pleats
- Gathering
- shirring
What are darts?
What are darts used for?
Darts are triangular shapes on the pattern piece that taper toa point
Used to fit the fabric to the body - usually at the bust, waistline and hips
What are tucks?
What are tucks used for?
Are stitched folds of varying widths - normally have a space between them - pin tuck = very narrow tuck
Used for decorative purposes - remove fullness in a garment
What are pleats?
What are pleats used for?
Are fold in fabric - partially stitched or held in place by waistband
Common types are inverted, box and knife pleats
Decorative purposes
What are gatherings?
What are gatherings used for?
Process of drawing up a fabric using rows of stitches
Suitable for soft, lightweight fabrics
Add fullness
What is shirring?
What is a shirring used for?
similar to gathering but with an elastic bobbin thread
Add fullness
What are the types of opening and closures?
- Zippers
- Buttons and buttonholes
- Snap fasteners
- Hook and eyes
- Velcro
What are the type of zippers?
- Conventional
- Open-ended
- Invisible
