[Design and Technology] suggestions for aspects of quality

[Kamoda, Robyn A]

Hi All : Re 'quality' suggestions

In addition to Gabriella's thorough list, I encourage students to think about and include the following aspects and present this as a brain storm diagram under the heading QUALITY PRODUCT.  It usually makes for good class discussion and thought.

  *   Quality in terms of all the materials used: best quality within budget, no manufacturers flaws, dye fast, preshrunk , appropriate matching threads and fastenings .....
  *   Quality achieved due to appropriate construction processes: Cut on straight grain (or accurate bias), accurately cut out, pattern markings transferred, clean hands and workspace, trimming threads, pressing as you go, refine skills that are unfamiliar, clip or notch curves,  and ...
  *   Quality personalised fit: taking accurate measurements, checking these against pattern before cutting out, making toile, scheduling fittings with the client on production plan and ....
  *   Quality finish and presentation: Clean garment, hand finishing neat and secure, threads trimmed, finished garment freshly pressed and appropriately hung or neatly folded with tissue in a box or bag, care and laundering instructions and ......

Does this over complicate things? Your thoughts? Robyn Kamoda

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Sent: Wednesday, 29 March 2017 1:44 PM
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Subject: Re: [Design and Technology] suggestions for aspects of quality

Thanks Gabriella - its great to have a whole lot of quality aspects! Mostly students have trouble expressing it so a list is really helpful.
Jacinta

On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 12:54 PM, Gabriella Verstraeten <gverstraeten at sfx.vic.edu.au<mailto:gverstraeten at sfx.vic.edu.au>> wrote:
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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