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What is Knit Fabric?
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General information on the Pattern marking Minimize
General information on the Pattern marking Minimize
Not every marking is on every pattern because some are specific to a certain style or construction technique. Layout and cutting markings don't need to be transferred to the fabric. Construction markings, on the other hand, are very helpful during the sewing process and transferring them to the fabric is a good idea.
Every pattern piece has general information printed in the center. Each piece is numbered and the number indicates the order in which the pieces are sewn together.
For example:
Skirt Front 1 is joined to Skirt Back 2.
Other helpful information includes:
- Pattern brand and style number
- View letter (if there is more than one view)
- Size
- Name of the piece (skirt front, sleeve, pleat underlay, etc.) and its number
- Cutting information (cut one on fold, cut two, etc.)
- Lining/interfacing information (if applicable)
Making the marker
Making the marker
- To make a lay out for the cutter to allow
- To place pattern pieces close together to avoid fabric waste
- To accommodate the cutting order (ensuring that the correct quantities of each size are cut).
The desire economical use of space is called a tight marker, which utilizes the highest percentage of fabric possible to avoid waste. Patterns are laid out so that each size andcolour is cut as needed (popular sizes are repeated on the marker). Grain direction, one-way prints, plaids, strips, and naps are considered in making the marker.Computerized marker making. Most manufacturers now make their marker on a CAD system or have it made by an outside service. Miniatures of the graded pattern pieces are displayed graphically on the computer screen. The operator can electronically position the pattern pieces in to the most efficient arrangement. Once the marker is completed, a full-scale marker is printed by the plotter on a long sheet of paper.
Pattern Markings and Adjustment
Marking refers to the process of placing pattern pieces to maximize the number of patterns that can be cut out of a given piece of fabric in order to make garments.Pattern making is a highly skilled technique which calls for technical ability, sensitivity for design interpretation and a practical understanding of the process technology used by the factory. Industrial pattern making has two basic type.
Once the pattern is graded, the fabric must be prepared for cutting. In order to spread the fabric properly, the spreader must know how the pattern pieces will be placed on the fabric. "Marking" refers to the process of placing pattern pieces to maximize the number of patterns that can be cut out of a given piece of fabric. Firms strive for "tight" markers largely because fabric is one of a manufacturer's most significant business costs, often exceeding the cost of labor. Although markers can be made by hand or using CAD software, the computerized method is up to eight times faster. Once a marker is completed, a CAD system can use a plotter to print a full size layout on a long sheet of paper. This layout becomes the guide for the cutter.
Computer software helps the technicians create the optimum fabric layout to suggest so fabric can be used efficiently. Markers, made in accordance to the patterns are attached to the fabric with the help of adhesive stripping or staples. Markers are laid in such a way so that minimum possible fabric gets wasted during cutting operation. After marking the garment manufacturer will get the idea of how much fabric he has to order in advance for the construction of garments. Therefore careful execution is important in this step.
Computer marking is done on speciallized softwares. In computerized marking there is no need of large paper sheets for calculating the yardage, in fact, mathematical calculations are made instead to know how much fabric is required.
Not every marking is on every pattern because some are specific to a certain style or construction technique. Layout and cutting markings don't need to be transferred to the fabric. Construction markings, on the other hand, are very helpful during the sewing process and transferring them to the fabric is a good idea.
Pattern Adjustment Lines: Two parallel lines that indicate where you can lengthen or shorten a pattern piece to maintain the original shaping. This should be done before layout.
Waistline Marking: A short solid line that indicates the natural waistline of the wearer. During tissue-fitting, if the waistline is not in the same position as the pattern marking, adjustment may be needed on the Pattern Adjustment Lines.
Types of care labeling system
Types of care labeling system:
At present, there is no universal garment care symbol system. The ASTM symbols are accepted in NAFTA countries. ISO/GINETEX symbols are accepted in most of Europe, Asia, Australia and Japan has their own symbol system. Care labels are not mandatory in all countries. Following systems have been established as either a governmental regulation or an international standard.
Laundering : is a process intended to remove soil or stains by washing with an aqueous detergent solution and possibly bleach and normally including subsequent rinsing, extracting drying.
Chlorine bleach : is a process carried out in an aqueous medium, during or after washing processes, requiring the use of chlorine based bleaching agent for the propose of removing stains and improving whiteness.
Non-chlorine bleach : that does not release the hypochlorite ion in solution, for example sodium perborate, sodium per carbonate, etc.
Dry-cleaning : is process for cleaning textile articles by means of organic solvents like petroleum, per-chloro-ethylene, and fluorocarbon. This process consists or cleaning rinsing, spinning and drying.
Tumble drying : is a process carried out on a textile article after washing, with the intention of removing residual water by treatment with hot air in a rotating drum.
Ironing : is a method or pressing using a heated hand iron sometimes together with moisture or steam, and a gliding motion.
Pressing : Are a process or smoothing and shaping by heat and pressure, with or without the presence of steam.
Bleach : a product for brightening and aiding the removal of soils and stains from textile materials by oxidation that is inclusive of bother chlorine and non-chlorine products.
Cleaning agent : a chemical compound or formulating of several compounds which loosens, disperses, dissolves, or emulsifies soil to facilitate removal by mechanical action.
Professional Care : Cleaning and maintenance procedures requiring the services of a person specially trained or skilled in their use.
Qualifications of Good Care Labels
Qualifications of Good Care Labels:
Care labels should be made of suitable material with resistance to the care treatment indicated in the label at least equal to that of the article on which they are placed.
The care instruction symbols are applicable to whole of the garment including trimmings, zippers, linings buttons, embroidery or decorative embellishment.
What is Care Labels?
Today I will talk about Care Labels:
Care labels are care instructions on garments. Symbols are written on care labels, attached to clothing to indicate how a particular item should best be cleaned. Textile and apparel labels can help you consider alternative choices and make better buying decisions if you take time to read them. Permanent Care Labels (PCL) use symbols to explain how to care for wearing apparel and home sewing fabrics, so consumers need to learn the basic symbols.
Caring for garments in proper way is so important that some regulations have been enacted requiring garment manufacturers to provide information about how to care for the garment. This information or care symbol must be attached to the garment and must be readable upon purchase. Such symbols are written on care labels, attached to clothing to indicate how a particular item should best be cleaned. A Laundry care symbol is a standardized symbol which indicates best cleaning procedures to be used for that particular combination of fabric, thread, decoration and construction techniques representing a method of washing, beaching, drying, ironing or dry-cleaning process of a garment.
Repeated cleaning treatment and correct care process can assure cleaner and fresher clothes, good appearance, longer life and most important, fit and quality of garment. Damage to garments from incorrect cleaning methods can lead to complaints and costly customer return.
What is called a T-shirt?
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A T-shirt (T shirt or tee) is a style
of shirt. A T-shirt's defining characteristic is the T shape made with the
body and sleeves. It is normally associated with short sleeves, a round neck
line, and no collar. However, it may also include long sleeves, buttons,
collars, or v-necks.
