GABORONE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

CLOTHING DESIGN AND TEXTILE

NAME: KATLEGO KEITSILE

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GROUP IDENTIFIER: C101/CD&T/C10/23-25

DATE:

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LEARNING OUTCOME 1; DESCRIBE THE FUNCTION OF THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN
THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY

Q1 STATE AND CLEARLY EXPLAIN METHODS OF GARMENT DESIGN

-Designer route

-Modified sample

-Designing on a stand/modelling

DESIGNER ROUTE

According to the research the designer route is when the designer meets up with the client to
discuss and sketch the ideas, know the kind of dress color that goes with the occasion. Giving
clients various designs to choose from in a point whereby the clients didn’t bring any picture of
any designs they want to do, the designer must be able to assist on that.

MODIFIED SAMPLE

The customer brings a readymade garment to do some minor changes to come up with perfect
pattern, in this method the garment that the customer brings is being break or being divided into
pieces, those pieces will be laid on a fat paper to trace them out and make a perfect garment.

Modified sample is a piece of cloth, cut and sewed together according to the specifications of the
designer, thus it can be considered a tangible aspect of the designer process, sometimes this can
be as simple as understanding the structure of a dress or even working out what goes on
underneath the structure.

DESIGNING ON A STAND/MODELLING

According to the research designing on a stand is a process of position and pinning fabric on a
dress form to develop the structure of a garment design, it gives the fashion designer on
overview of now the garment will look before making the final decision about the production

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(B) STATE THE STAGES OF A PROTOTYPE

-DESCRIBE THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT OF A GARMENT DESIGN INTO A

GARMENT DESIGN

PATTERN MAKING

PRODUCTION PATTERN

PROTOTYPE GARMENT

GARMENT DESIGN

According to the research garment design is when you come up with ideas, imagination of what
you want to create and put it up as sketches& moldboards for particular design, it can be done by
hand or machine.

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PATTERN MAKING

You take body measurement; pattern making helps the customer to come up with ideas to life. A
pattern is the term used to describe the form created by drawing a copy of each component of a
garment on a piece of flat cardboard in the apparel industry. Each component of the garment has
its own pattern. Before cutting the fabric, these patterns are used to paint each component of the
garment on the fabric or on marker paper.

PRODUCTION PATTERN

According to the research production pattern is a pattern without errors that has been corrected
many times. Production pattern is created after the sample garment and its price are approved by
the appropriate authority, it is made in different sizes for are larger number of production

Production pattern are created based on the working pattern of the sample garment, the final
production is done by production pattern which is used for higher production.

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PROTOTYPE GARMENT

A prototype garment is more than a photocopy or is sample. It is the final example of are
wearable style that sets the bar for additional garments to be created. It includes the specific
hardware, fabric, and specification of the final design. It has to fits the way you want it to, to
look the way you want it to, to use the fabric and guts of the good you intent to buy to make it
and lastly it is sewn the way you want your production units to be constructed.

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LEARNING OUTCOME 2: DESCRIBE THE PROCESSES UNDERTAKEN IN THE
CUTTING DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

A) DESCRIBE CLEARLY THE PROCESSES UNDERTAKEN IN THE CUTTNG

MARKER PLANNING

SPREADING

LAYING

PREPARATION FOR SEWING

MARKER PLANNING
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Marker is a long thin paper which contains all necessary pattern pieces for different sizes for a
particular style or garment. It is planned in such way that fabric wastage would be least

By making a marker it is possible to achieve more benefit by production a garment with reduced
wastage. Normally the width of a marker is kept according to the curable width of the fabric and
the length of a marker normally depends on the number and the size of pattern placed on a
marker. The length also depends on;

-number of garment to be produced from a spread lay

-Length of cutting table

-production planning

For marker planning, white paper or newsprint paper is used. After that small sized pattern are
placed in between the gaps of large pattern.

SPREADING

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Is the process of unwinding large rolls of fabric onto long, wide table and laying them in
superimposed plies of specified length? The cutting marker is laid on the top most layers. The
number of lays depends upon the number of garments desired and the fabric thickness. Basic
types of spreads are:

FLAT SPREAD

All the piles are of the same length

Stepped spreads

This is build up in steps, with all the piles in on step having the same length. A stepped spread is
generally used when there is imbalance between the quantities to be cut.

LAYING

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Is a process that positions pattern templates fabric in the most economical way? The whole
number of fabric plies that is spread on the table and cut. A unique number is given to each lay.
A lay can be made by any number of fabric layers, It may be a single layer or 20 layers or 100
plus layers. Types of lay

-SINGLE PLY

A single layer of fabric e.g. for cutting a one garment using ban knife or scissors

-MULTIPLE PLY

Is a number of fabric layers stacked on one to the other, you can use straight knife to cut

STEPPED PLY

Is multiple lays in which groups of layer have different lengths generally used for getting best
utilization and consumption of fabric?

CUTTING

Is the first phase in the garment production process: It is the process of breaking a spread into
garment section that is exact size and shape of the pattern pieces on a marker (by sectioning,
bending, and cutting)? Before precision cutting of individual pattern forms, marks and notches
from garment parts are often transferred to enable operator in stitching, chopping, or sectioning a
spread into blocks of separate items.

Tools used for cutting

-Straight knife

-Rotary cutter

-Band knife

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-Round knife

STRAIGHT KNIFE

Is used to cut components of different size. This is the most frequently used equipment for
cutting garments in bulk.

ROTARY CUTTER

It has circular blade, it is used for precise cutting and it cut single ply.

BAND KNIFE

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Provides the most accurate cutting and are therefore used in cutting small components of
complex shape.

ROUND KNIFE

Used to cut large and medium –sized components of simple shape from low-fabric spreads or to
cut single articles from one or two material plies.

PREPARATION FOR SEWING

Transferring of special marks or notches into the fabric to guide and assembling in the sewing
room. The cuts or marks must not be in the finished garment.

Preparing means all of the work which has to be carried out prior to sewing, such as numbering,
labelling, marking pockets, and bundling. Bundles of components will also be provided with a
label containing a serial number, the size and other operational data. The label have to be clearly
visible but size and interfere with further processing. Tools used are;

-drill marker

It drill holes through numerous layers of fabric, indicating buttonholes, darts, pockets, and other
attachments

-Dye marker

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The drilled holes are additionally marker by a color delivered in a fluid which runs down flutes
in the drill. Thus the dot is visible only under a ultra-violet lamp

-Hot Notches

Is used to make position marks at the edge of a stack of fabric plies

-Thread marker

A tacking thread is stitched vertically through the layers and is cut off beneath ply

PRE- ASSEMBLING

UNDER PRESSING

MAIN ASSEMBLY

FINISHING

PRE- ASSEMBLING

According to the research pre- assembling stage, you can make any necessary adjustments to the
pattern pieces, such as altering the size or shape to better fit the intended wearer. This help to
create a more customized and well-fitting garment

UNDER PRESSING

It is a pressing operation performed on garment components as they are mad up. For the
convenience of sewing some parts of a garments are lightly pressed before sewing, which is
called under pressing, such as, creasing or gathering of some parts of a garment, which is done
with the help iron before sewing

FINISHING

Is the last stage of garments produced? All produced are rechecked, some threads will be hanged
so this is when trimming will be applied.

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C) FINISHING AND DISPATCH PROCESSES

TOP PRESSING

FINAL PRESSING

FINAL INSPECTION

SORTING

PACKING

DELIVERY

TOP PRESSING

Top pressing in the textile industry refers to the crucial process of applying heat and pressure to
fabric or garments, thereby improving their appearance and functionality. This technique is
primarily used to flatten, shape, and set creases in textiles, giving them a polished and
professional finish. With the use of specialized equipment such as industrial irons or pressing
machines, textile manufacturers can efficiently eradicate wrinkles, ensure proper seam
alignment, and enhance the overall quality and aesthetic appeal of their products. Top pressing is
a fundamental step in garment production, contributing significantly to the final product's
marketability and customer satisfaction.

FINAL PRESSING

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Final pressing is a crucial step in the textile industry, which involves the application of heat and
pressure to fabric in order to achieve the desired finish. This process helps to remove any
wrinkles, creases, or imperfections from the fabric, resulting in a smooth and polished
appearance. It is essential for ensuring the high quality and marketability of garments, as it
enhances the overall aesthetics and drape of the fabric.

FINAL INSPECTION

Final inspection in the textile industry refers to the last stage of quality control before products
are dispatched to customers. It involves a detailed examination of the finished textile goods to
ensure they meet the predetermined quality standards, which may vary based on factors such as
color, texture, weight, and dimension. This inspection is crucial as it helps identify and rectify
any defects or inconsistencies in the products, ensuring that only flawless items are delivered to
customers.

SORTING

Sorting in the textile industry refers to the crucial process of arranging and categorizing textile
products based on various predetermined criteria. It involves meticulous examination and
analysis of fabrics, garments, or yarns to ensure their quality, color consistency, size
compatibility, or any other specific attribute required by the manufacturer or customer.

PACKING

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Packing in the textile industry is a crucial process that involves carefully arranging and securing
finished textile products to ensure their safe and efficient transportation and storage. It
encompasses various techniques such as folding, bundling, wrapping, and labeling the textiles
according to specific requirements. By meticulously organizing and protecting the textiles,
packing minimizes the risk of damage during handling, shipping, and warehousing, ultimately
contributing to the quality and presentation of the products. Furthermore, it facilitates inventory
management, enables easy identification and tracking, and streamlines the overall supply chain
operations.

DELIVERY

Delivery in the textile industry refers to the process of transporting finished products from a
manufacturer to the customer. It plays a vital role in ensuring that goods are delivered in a timely
manner, meeting customer expectations and demands. This process involves various stages,
including order processing, inventory management, packaging, and shipping, which require
careful planning, coordination, and monitoring to minimize delays and maximize efficiency.

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