[Design and Technology] suggestions for aspects of quality

[Gabriella Verstraeten]

Hi everyone, I know it was a few weeks back and someone was asking on edu list about quality finishes. Although ive done it before, I d never really listed aspects out formally. That made me sit down and discuss with my students aspects of quality in production. We came up with some ideas below and they chose which aspects were most suitable to their situation. Hope this helps
Regards
Gabriella Verstraeten

Suggestions for Aspects of quality  ( Textiles)

Seams consistently 1.5cm to avoid fraying or pulling apart through general wear

Construction seams reinforced at the beginning and end of seam to ensure they don't come undone during wear

Seams stitched evenly so garment sits properly on the body or so that shaping of necklines or arm holes are not distorted or remain symmetrical

Threads trimmed off

Seams pressed open so comfortable against the skin for fitted garments or lining sits properly

Seams pressed as soon as stitched in the production process to ensure all pattern pieces sit flat and are unwrinkled

Tactile quality of the fabric so that it drapes well if required

Applying interfacing in certain aspects of the garment if particular shaping or tailoring aspects of a garment are required

Attaching a lining if client requires a smooth finish inside the garment, fabric is light weight, has little body or a tailored look is required

Edge finishing on seams, to ensure they don't fray for long lasting, either by overlooking or zig zagging edges

Hems turned over or finished with bias binding so no raw edges showing, and to give a neater look in the finish

Boning inserted into fitted garments to maintain shape

Pressing of final garment to ensure a neat finish over all and optim appearance in final presentation

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