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Book Synopsis
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

    Table of Contents

    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

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 16 December 2011
      ISBN-13 9781405199742
      978-1405199742
      ISBN-10 1405199741
      Also in:
      Fashion and textile design Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Other manufacturing technologies

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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

        Table of Contents

        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

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