1. Choosing Quality Ready to Wear Clothing
Apparel Development 1
Objective 6.02

2. Fabric Make sure the weave is on grain
Plaid or Stripes? - Do they match?
Quality fabric – durable – not cheap

3. Seam finishes are necessary
Seams
Seams ½” or more
Seam finishes are necessary
Seam lines are smooth, flat and free of puckers

4. Zippers Thread matches the fabric stitching is even and inconspicuous
The zipper opens easily without catching fabric

5. Buttons, Snaps, Hooks and Eyes
Securely attached
Button fits through buttonhole and lies flat

6. Buttonholes Evenly spaced Lie flat Stitches are close together
Darts  lie flat

7. Hems
Suitable for the fabric
Lie flat
Hang straight and even

8. Clothing Care
How to care for the garment is on the care label, which is often on the collar or seam

9. Fabric & Workmanship Collar is smooth, curved, and sharp corners
Men’s shirt sized – Collar size + Sleeve Length
Example: 16/34

10. Fabric Finishes More beautiful and more useful
Applied to surface of fabric
Anti-Wrinkle
Anti-Static

11. Flammable Fabrics Act
Children’s wear and pajamas must be fire proof