Course description
TERM: 14 WEEKS X 20/HRS = 280 HOURS
WEEKLY: LECTURE 8 HRS/WEEK. LAB 12 HRS/WEEK
INDUSTRY INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the various roles in the fashion industry.
Understand how all roles work together in bringing products to market.
BUILDING A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION PACKAGE
Introduction to building a spec sheet.
Use of software to produce industry-standard technical documents.
Understand how to prepare technical specification packages.
CONSTRUCTION
Overview / review of different seam constructions.
Identify construction details in a spec sheet.
Overview of trim items often found in apparel products.
BOM (Bill of Materials) are defined.
Build a BOM, estimating yields, minimum orders, etc.
Understand and prepare a production plan / calendar.
Identify fabric and trim lead times with suppliers.
Understand lab dips; color matching, and DTM (Dye to Match) trims.
TEXTILE SCIENCE
Textile fibers, yarn classification and numbering, texturing, spun yarn manufacturing and yarn testing.
Knitting and weaving fundamentals, and nonwovens.
Fabric preparation and fabric finishing.
Color – dyestuffs, pigments, digital and traditional printing methods.
Get to know where to source fabric.
PROTOTYPE BUILDING
Learn how to problem solving in manufacturing.
Be able to identify effective methods for tracking changes.
Producing a run – either sample or production, and what are the differences.
QC – working with production to identify and uphold quality standards.
Confirm and release approved tech packs.
Using tech packs, produce three samples at domestic factory
SOURCING
Understand the role of sourcing and determine best methods of use.
Learn about the pros and cons of factory allocation.
Learn how to confirm material souring.
Understand flow chart that runs between PD, Sourcing Mangers and Design
Using learned techniques, locate one overseas apparel manufacturer to produce a total of three samples, using tech packs created.
PRODUCTION & PLANNING
Understand basic factory flow.
Understand and prepare costing, estimating yields.
Produce a production plan using strict timelines.
Understand the role of finance.
PRESENTATION
Final project: Total of 4 manufactured garments; two garments domestically and 2 garments internationally.
Students will present their final presentation to peers, the Dean of The Cut Fashion Design Academy and the course instructor.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
