Cooklin′s Garment Technology for Fashion Designers 2e
Samenvatting
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
Specificaties
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<p>Acknowledgements vii</p>
<p>Part I The Commercial Designer 1</p>
<p>Chapter 1 The Designer′s Role within Product Development and Manufacture 3</p>
<p>Chapter 2 The Designer and Garment Costs The Commercial Designer 7</p>
<p>Chapter 3 Pattern Cutting and Materials Utilisation 15</p>
<p>Chapter 4 Garment Trimmings 36</p>
<p>Chapter 5 Designing for Manufacture 47</p>
<p>Part II Garment Technology 53</p>
<p>Chapter 6 Understanding Textile Materials 55</p>
<p>Chapter 7 Sample Cutting 76</p>
<p>Chapter 8 The Principles of Fusing Technology 99</p>
<p>Chapter 9 The Principles of Sewing Technology 112</p>
<p>Chapter 10 The Principles of Pressing Technology 138</p>
<p>Chapter 11 Garment Finishing and Inspection 150</p>
<p>Chapter 12 Selecting Appropriate Technology 160</p>
<p>Part III The Operation of the Product Development Department 165</p>
<p>Chapter 13 The Sample Room 167</p>
<p>Chapter 14 Communication 173</p>
<p>Chapter 15 Management/Leadership and Organisation 184</p>
<p>References 193</p>
<p>Index 195</p>