SPECIFY / BUYING DECISIONS
Apparel construction.
Review seams, panels, layers and finishing on a physical garment sample. Use annotated views to explain the result you want before discussing production methods.
View apparel references- Use this when
- The design is chosen and you need to explain how the inside, edges and joins should be finished.
- Work towards
- Annotated construction references and one traceable pattern revision.
A SUGGESTED STARTING POINT
Three decisions to clarify first.
Follow these in order if you are starting here. Otherwise, open only the question you need.
Apparel construction
Mapping pet garment panels
Name the visible panels and joins.
Apparel construction
Reviewing the inside of a pet garment
Explain the interior finish as well as the front appearance.
Apparel construction
Keeping garment pattern revisions consistent
Tie requested construction changes to a specific revision.
THE COMPLETE TOPIC
Look beyond the front photograph.
Apparel construction
Mapping pet garment panels
What should a panel drawing show for a custom dog garment?
Apparel construction
Specifying a seam by its intended result
How do I explain the seam finish I want on pet apparel?
Apparel construction
Recording seam allowance on a garment pattern
How should seam allowance be communicated during pet apparel development?
Apparel construction
Reviewing the hem of pet clothing
What should I specify for a dog dress hem?
Apparel construction
Specifying ruffle gathering on pet apparel
How do I brief the fullness of a dress ruffle?
Apparel construction
Planning lining attachment in pet garments
How should lining be specified for custom pet apparel?
Apparel construction
Reviewing plaid alignment on a dog dress
How do I specify plaid matching across garment seams?
Apparel construction
Placing a decorative bow on pet apparel
How do I specify bow position on a dog dress?
Apparel construction
Defining a layered pet dress skirt
How should multiple skirt layers be recorded in a technical brief?
Apparel construction
Reviewing visible topstitching
How do I specify decorative or visible stitching on pet apparel?
Apparel construction
Planning binding around curved garment edges
What should I review when a pet garment uses edge binding?
Apparel construction
Defining the closure overlap on pet clothing
How do I brief the opening and overlap of a dog garment?
Apparel construction
Reviewing the inside of a pet garment
Which inside views should I request for a pet apparel sample?
Apparel construction
Recording visible seam puckering
How should I report unwanted rippling beside a garment seam?
Apparel construction
Keeping garment pattern revisions consistent
How do I prevent an old pattern being used after sample changes?