S/N | Quality Detail | How We Assess Quality |
1. | Design Adherence
All design elements shown in the picture of the ordered design, must be present in the produced item |
– Mirrors Design
– Visual inspection |
2. | Textile Material Grade
The grade stated in the work order must be used |
– Texture comparison with Swatches of known quality
– Appearance – Expert opinion (textile merchant/in-house SME) |
3. | Perfect Darting
Whichever darting is chosen must be carefully and properly executed |
– Mirrors Design
– Identical on both sides (where applicable) – Measurements around the darted section are achieved |
4. | Smooth Stitching (Stitch lines must be smooth)
The Stitch lines whether curved or straight must not zig-zag |
– Visual inspection
– Measurement with Ruler and French Curves |
5. | Threads blending in
Whatever thread is used must be a Colour that blends into whatever it is used to sew e.g zippers, appliques etc (UNLESS IT IS DIFFERENT BY DESIGN) |
– Visual Inspection |
6. | Double Band Cuts On Dress Interior
Double the bands on the interior of light clothes (especially in areas that should not be transparent) |
– Visual Inspection |
7. | Finish Seams Before Joining Garment
Ensure seams are finished properly before a section is joined to another |
– Visual Inspection |
8. | Insert Secondary Seam
Ensure there is a second seam line 1/2 inch out from the agreed measurement (on either side of dress). In some cases, a tertiary seam 1 inch out may also be required. This will allow the dress to be expanded if the customer has added weight since the order was placed. |
– Visual inspection and Tape measure |
9. | Iron as you Join
Iron clothing after joining each section |
– Visual Inspection |
10. | No Loose Ends on Interior of Dress
No loose ends on Zippers, trimmings etc. |
– Visual Inspection |
11. | Allowances at Hips, In Crotch and Armpit
Give Allowance of 1 inch, 1.5 inch or 2 inches for Crotch and Armpit depending on if the person is small, medium or large For trousers with pockets: At the hips give the allowance of a palm’s thickness at the wrist (this is to simulate the allowance for putting hands in pockets) |
– Tape Measure |
12. | Measurement Adherence
Measurements adherence( except in above stated allowances) must be to within half an inch |
– Tape Measure |