Beer, Randi. creator text bibliography nyu New York Fairchild Books c2010 2010 monographic eng

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xix, 247 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm. 1. Manufacturing girls' and junior clothing : Historical influences on modern clothing ; Historical insight to girls' apparel ; Girls' and junior apparel designer prospects ; The business of manufacturing clothing ; The relationship between production and design -- 2. The merchant and the customer : Junior sizing ; Retail market choices ; Knowing the targeted consumer -- 3. Inspiration for design : Preparing for a new line ; The range of design influences ; Forecasting ; Line preparation timing -- 4. Foundation of the new line : Checkouts and reorders ; Making garment seasonal changes ; Planning the line as the first step ; How to integrate the new trends -- 5. Considerations for fabric selection : Understanding the shopper first ; Essential garment design features ; Fabric requirements ; Picking the perfect fabric ; Sampling fabric ; Developing fabric designs ; Traditional fabric that sells -- 6. Pin sketch to pattern : Inspiration board ; Outlining ; Sketching for the patternmaker -- 7. From sample cutting to construction : Sample garment importance ; Workflow ; Sample cutting basics ; Specific fabric considerations for cutting ; Designer prerogative ; First garment samples -- 8. Trimmings and finishing touches : Trim requirements ; Trim purpose ; Trim categories ; Jean treatments ; Specialty embellishment treatments ; Trimmings as designer signature -- 9. Garment costing : The importance of costing correctly ; The forms used for cost sheets ; Math for figuring fabric costs ; Figuring markup -- 10. Merchandising the line : Sales focus ; Processing the line for presentation ; Line interpretation to enliven sales pitch ; Attaching information ; Color options for garments ; Final polishing of the line ; Selling props and visual aids ; Designer and buyer relationship benefits ; The line goes on the road -- 11. Pre-production new style preparation : Production preparation sequence ; The production pattern ; Spec sheet ; Testing of fabric and garments ; Grading production patterns -- Cycle of production : Stages in the cycle of production ; Apparel industry labor issues ; Factory construction systems ; Controlling the quality of garments ; Picking and packing ; Tracking the shipments and sales ; Conclusion. Randi Beer. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Girls' clothing Study and teaching United States Teenage girls Clothing Study and teaching United States Fashion design Study and teaching United States TT562 .B44 2010 646.406 BRD 1563676923 9781563676925 2008940823 YDXCP 090330 20150408114104.0 317453500