Cooklin's Garment Technology for Fashion Designers

Gerry Cooklin, Steven George Hayes (Manchester Metropolitan University), John McLoughlin (University of Manchester) , Dorothy Fairclough

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Wiley-Blackwell
02 December 2011

Fashion design & theory; Clothing & footwear manufacture

Build the knowledge and understanding of garment technology essential to any designer

In today's competitive fashion industry, it is essential that designers have a working understanding of garment technology. This 2nd edition has been comprehensively updated, with in-depth information on stitches, guides and attachments and sewing techniques, all of which are fully illustrated. There are enhanced chapters on machine and equipment technology explaining the uses, features and limitations of garment manufacturing equipment, enabling designers to create products that can be manufactured efficiently and with a high degree of quality.

Approached from the fashion designer's mindset, this book features illustrations to help users build their knowledge and understanding Blends theoretical and practical material Updated with the latest and most modern advances in clothing technology Illustrated throughout to help shape the reader's knowledge and understanding of garment technology

By: Gerry Cooklin, Steven George Hayes (Manchester Metropolitan University), John McLoughlin (University of Manchester), Dorothy Fairclough
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781405199742
ISBN 10: 1405199741
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 02 December 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface – About This Revised Edition vi Acknowledgements vii Part I The Commercial Designer 1 Chapter 1 The Designer’s Role within Product Development and Manufacture 3 Chapter 2 The Designer and Garment costs — The commercial Designer 7 Chapter 3 Pattern cutting and Materials Utilisation 15 Chapter 4 Garment Trimmings 36 Chapter 5 Designing for Manufacture 47 Part II Garment Technology 53 Chapter 6 Understanding Textile Materials 55 Chapter 7 Sample cutting 76 Chapter 8 The Principles of Fusing Technology 99 Chapter 9 The Principles of Sewing Technology 112 Chapter 10 The Principles of Pressing Technology 138 Chapter 11 Garment Finishing and Inspection 150 Chapter 12 Selecting Appropriate Technology 160 Part III The Operation of the Product Development Department 165 Chapter 13 The Sample Room 167 Chapter 14 communication 173 Chapter 15 Management/Leadership and Organisation 184 References 193 Index 195

Steven Hayes, Principal Lecturer in Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), has extensive experience in technology management, clothing engineering and fashion economics as a researcher, practitioner and educator. John McLoughlin has considerable experience in the clothing industry both as a senior engineer and manager. John is now a Senior Lecturer in Fashion technology at MMU specializing in manufacturing technology, quality management and textile materials. Dorothy Fairclough is a Senior Lecturer in Garment Technology at MMU and has substantial experience within the fashion industry, including being a designer/pattern cutter and a garment technologist.

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Cooklin's Garment Technology for Fashion Designers

Gerry Cooklin, Steven George Hayes (Manchester Metropolitan University), John McLoughlin (University of Manchester) , Dorothy Fairclough

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