Build the knowledge and understanding of garment technology
essential to any designer
In today’s competitive fashion industry, it is essential that
designers have a working understanding of garment technology. This
2nd edition has been comprehensively updated, with in-depth
information on stitches, guides and attachments and sewing
techniques, all of which are fully illustrated. There are enhanced
chapters on machine and equipment technology explaining the uses,
features and limitations of garment manufacturing equipment,
enabling designers to create products that can be manufactured
efficiently and with a high degree of quality.
* Approached from the fashion designer’s mindset, this book
features illustrations to help users build their knowledge and
understanding
* Blends theoretical and practical material
* Updated with the latest and most modern advances in clothing
technology
* Illustrated throughout to help shape the reader’s knowledge and
understanding of garment technology
Содержание
Preface — About This Revised Edition vi
Acknowledgements vii
Part I The Commercial Designer 1
Chapter 1 The Designer’s Role within Product Development and Manufacture 3
Chapter 2 The Designer and Garment costs — The commercial Designer 7
Chapter 3 Pattern cutting and Materials Utilisation 15
Chapter 4 Garment Trimmings 36
Chapter 5 Designing for Manufacture 47
Part II Garment Technology 53
Chapter 6 Understanding Textile Materials 55
Chapter 7 Sample cutting 76
Chapter 8 The Principles of Fusing Technology 99
Chapter 9 The Principles of Sewing Technology 112
Chapter 10 The Principles of Pressing Technology 138
Chapter 11 Garment Finishing and Inspection 150
Chapter 12 Selecting Appropriate Technology 160
Part III The Operation of the Product Development Department 165
Chapter 13 The Sample Room 167
Chapter 14 communication 173
Chapter 15 Management/Leadership and Organisation 184
References 193
Index 195
Об авторе
Steven Hayes, Principal Lecturer in Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), has extensive experience in technology management, clothing engineering and fashion economics as a researcher, practitioner and educator.
John Mc Loughlin has considerable experience in the clothing industry both as a senior engineer and manager. John is now a Senior Lecturer in Fashion technology at MMU specializing in manufacturing technology, quality management and textile materials.
Dorothy Fairclough is a Senior Lecturer in Garment Technology at MMU and has substantial experience within the fashion industry, including being a designer/pattern cutter and a garment technologist.
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