Sewing for the Apparel Industry

Focuses on the fundamental principles of garment construction, the interrelationship of assembly methods, and the elements which the designer considers at the outset of individual design creation. This book is useful for freshmen-level courses in Industrial Sewing, Introduction to Industry Methods, Production Management, and Workroom Techniques.

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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.