06-01-2011 
12874-Porters Five Forces
Do you have appropriate strengths on which to build and exploit opportunities? How can you exploit strengths in relation to opportunities? Which...
06-01-2011
12875-Comparative V Directional Shop
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06-01-2011
12877-Silhouette
When designing a garment it is key to follow a silhouette...
06-01-2011
12878-Customer Order
Sourcing Within this stage of the design cycle sourcing is needed to research and gain more information into the subjects below. Gathering...
06-01-2011
12879-Production Process
The Production Process for Apparel Manufacturing – Flow...
06-01-2011
12880-Production
With one piece flow production, machines & process steps are physically located next to each other & work proceeds one piece at a...
06-01-2011
12881-Button Sewing
Buttons must always be sewn onto to double fabric when sewing on single fabric re-enforce with tape or interfacing. Use a button thread when...
06-01-2011
12882-Pockets
It is essential that a pocket is made strongly and large enough for the purpose it is...
06-01-2011
12883-Illustration and Working Drawing
ILLUSTRATION Fashion Illustrations are used to communicate the designer’s idea, emphasize particular features or convey a trend/mood. It is common...
06-01-2011
12884-Team Working and Synchronised Working Practices
TEAM WORKING The concept of team working involves working alongside others constructively. Team work is usually needed when there is a heavy work...
05-01-2011
12885-Pleats
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05-01-2011
12886-Sewing Threads
It is important to select threads according to their...
05-01-2011
12887-Industrial Stitching
These stitch are all settings on the sewing machine. Domestic sewing machines have decorative...
05-01-2011
12888-Pressing
Pressing must not be confused with ironing. The reason for pressing is to make your production process easier as well as making the perfect looking...
05-01-2011
12889-Grades and Sealing Procedure
First Fit Approval This process is carried out to check the styling, fabric and measurements meet the design specifications and carry out any...
05-01-2011
12890-Garment Construction Tick List
STAGE PRESSED COMPLETED Preparation of the fabric – cut out the pattern Mark the pattern onto the fabric including all...
05-01-2011
12891-Pattern Alteration
At some points you may need to alter either a brought pattern or a pattern you have previously done yourself by reducing or enlarging, grading up...
05-01-2011
12893-Pattern Cutting Tips
A pattern ruler is an essential tool when you are pattern...
05-01-2011
12894-First Sample
Sourcing Sourcing is stage in the development involving the actual planning to change the ideas taken from the mood board and range plan into a real...
05-01-2011
12895-Managing your own Workstation (5S)
Understanding 5S Sort through and sort out Eliminate unneeded items Set locations and limits Give everything a logical ‘home’ Shine the...
05-01-2011
Communication Types
Communicating in the work place is a very important factor of your work conduct. It is important to learn how to communicate effectively and...
05-01-2011
12897-Making Skills and Techniques
We use our decision making skills to solve problems by selecting one course of action from several possible alternatives. Decisions making skills...
05-01-2011
Fashion Capital Newswire – 05 January 2011
This email contains graphics, so if you don’t see them, view it in your browser. NEWSLETTER Dear all, Perfect Blouse...
04-01-2011
12900-Job Description Template
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