Choosing Quality Ready to Wear Clothing Apparel Development 1 Objective 6.02
Fabric Make sure the weave is on grain Plaid or Stripes? - Do they match? Quality fabric – durable – not cheap
Seam finishes are necessary Seams Seams ½” or more Seam finishes are necessary Seam lines are smooth, flat and free of puckers
Zippers Thread matches the fabric stitching is even and inconspicuous The zipper opens easily without catching fabric
Buttons, Snaps, Hooks and Eyes Securely attached Button fits through buttonhole and lies flat
Buttonholes Evenly spaced Lie flat Stitches are close together Darts lie flat
Hems Suitable for the fabric Lie flat Hang straight and even
Clothing Care How to care for the garment is on the care label, which is often on the collar or seam
Fabric & Workmanship Collar is smooth, curved, and sharp corners Men’s shirt sized – Collar size + Sleeve Length Example: 16/34
Fabric Finishes More beautiful and more useful Applied to surface of fabric Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Static
Flammable Fabrics Act Children’s wear and pajamas must be fire proof