Monday, 31 October 2011

Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011

Cutting

After the pattern pieces are laid and pinned on the fabric they are cut out with fabric scissors in gentle and long strokes.

Productrion process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection 2011

Laying

The 2nd stage of the production si to lay paper patterns on the fabric according to the grain indicated on the pattern pieces.

Production process of the Bulelwa Belewa Spring collection

Spreading

This is the process of laying fabric on a clean table before cutting. It is important to fold the fabric in half  so that the selvage edges are together. This is to make sure that the fabric is on the correct grain. The wrong side of the fabric should be on the outside.