CTD 231 Study Guide - Final Guide: North American Free Trade Agreement, Zigzag Stitch, Seam Allowance

• School: University of Alabama
• Department: Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design
• Course: CTD 231
• Professor: Reaves

Document Summary

600-class cover stitch or zigzag stitch: hems most common form of edge finish, lapped seams formed by overlapping the seam allowances of two or more plies of fabric and sewing them together. Pattern drafting begins from scratch for each garment style. Done by hand or digitally: 1st) body measurements are taken. 2nd) style lines and ease added, resulting in 2d paper patterns: more time-consuming and costly; used by higher-priced, fashion-forward producers. Manufacturing-driven product development: commoditize style by lowering level of detail, uniqueness, or fit, simplify construction techniques, patterns made easy to sew to produce as many finished garments at lowest possible price in timely manner, sourcing patternmaking. Patternmaking services viable options for those without the resources to hire their own patternmakers: computerized system gives accuracy and efficiency without investment, located regionally so corrections made quickly and efficiently, maintain files of previous work. Established to reflect two major goals: enables a company to make a profit, meet target customer"s expectations.