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