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Comparison Between Sewing and Alternative Method of Fabric Joining Fabric can joinined many processes. Sewing is the most common way or process joining two or more fabrics togther. Others alternative processes are joining by heat and pressure, adhesive joining or by melting polymeric materials within the fabrics. In this article, we explain Comparison Between Sewing[…]
Shade Marking and Inspection in Fabric Spreading If one were to take several batches of cloth (which were of the same shade) and subject them to close scrutiny, it would become apparent that each batch of cloth differed slightly in shade from its neighbor. If a bodice was cut from one batch, and the sleeves[…]
Major Problems in Fabric Spreading Fabric spreading means the smooth laying out of the fabric in superimposed layers (plies) of the specified length. The marker paper is laid onto the topmost layers. The maximum width of the marker paper is constrained by the usable width of the fabric. Fabric spreading is an important task in the apparel[…]
Factors Considered for Ply Height Determination in Fabric Spreading Before Cutting in the Garments Industry Fabric Spreading: The process of unwinding large rolls of fabric onto long, wide tables in preparation for cutting each piece of garment is called fabric spreading. It is a preparatory operation for cutting and consists of laying plies of cloth one[…]
What are the 5 Basic Functions of Clothing? Clothing is one of the three basic needs of human beings. Cloth is used for covering human and other bodies to fulfill or satisfy the requirements of those bodies with the objects of protection, decoration, and identification. Clothing or clothes protect the human body from extreme weather and[…]
10 Properties of Sewing Thread Used for Clothing Different types of yarn, regardless of fiber, that is for hand or machine sewing. It is treated with solid or semi-solid waxy materials to secure a smooth, compact strand that is quite flexible but presents no loose fibers. The yarn is usually plied. Sewing thread is the main trim[…]
