Sewing for the Apparel Industry

<ul> <li>I. APPAREL PRODUCTION. </li> <li>1. Overview to Apparel Production. </li> <li>Quick Start Tutorial. </li> <li>2. Orientation: The Lockstitch Machine. </li> <li>3. Basic Machine Skills: The Lockstitch Machine. </li> <li>4. Other Industrial Equipment. </li> <li>5. Basic Production Skills. </li> <li>II. BASIC OPERATIONS. </li> <li>6. Seams, Types, Classifications, and Basic Plain Seams. </li> <li>7. More Plain Seams. </li> <li>8. Seam Finishes. </li> <li>9. Self-finished Seams. </li> <li>10. Hems. </li> <li>11. Darts. </li> <li>12. Facings. </li> <li>13. Plackets. </li> <li>14. Interlinings. </li> <li>III. BASIC PRODUCTION OPERATIONS. </li> <li>15. Assembling the Garment. </li> <li>16. Bands: Cuffs and Waistbands. </li> <li>17. Sleeves. </li> <li>18. Closures. </li> <li>19. Zippers. </li> <li>20. Collars. </li> <li>21. Pockets. </li> <li>22. Bias. </li> <li>23. Linings. </li> <li>IV. BASIC KNIT APPLICATIONS: SEAMS, HEMS, EDGE FINISHES,&nbsp; BANDS AND CUFFS, ZIPPERS, PLACKETS, AND SLEEVES. </li> <li>24. Knit Types and Seams. </li> <li>25. Hems and Edge Finishes. </li> <li>Appendix 1: Safety Rules. </li> <li>Appendix 2: Forms. </li> <li>Appendix 3: Using Measuring Tools. </li> <li>Appendix 4: Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics. </li> <li>Appendix 5: Hand Stitches. </li> <li>Appendix 6: Schematics of Seams and Stitches. </li> <li>Appendix 7: Troubleshooting Stitching and Pressing Defects. </li> <li>Appendix 8: Basic Tools and Supplies. </li> <li>Appendix 9: Burn Test. </li> <li>Appendix 10: Pattern Numbers and Shapes. </li> <li>Glossary. </li> <li>Bibliography. <br> </li> </ul>