Ambattur Clothing Company

Design Studio

DESIGN STUDIO

Artistry in Every Thread Where Design Meets Fabric

we believe that textiles are more than just materials—they’re an expression of creativity, culture, and craft.

 

The initial sketch and design are crucial first steps in creating any piece of clothing. This sketch serves as a visual guide, outlining the direction of the garment and providing a foundation for both fashion designers and manufacturers. It should detail key elements such as color combinations, embellishments, proportions, pocket placements, and accessories.

When creating the initial sketch, consider the following factors:

  • Garment Complexity: Determine how intricate the design will be.
  • Fabric Type & Usage: Choose appropriate fabrics and consider their impact on the design.
  • Sizing Proportions: Ensure the design accommodates different body sizes.
  • Clarity: Make sure the design is easily distinguishable and understandable.
  • Production Scale: Decide if the design is for a single piece or for mass production.

Our services include helping designers turn their initial sketches into a first sample garment. This prototype allows designers to better visualize their concepts and make necessary design adjustments and revisions.

Each design requires the creation of an original pattern, which acts as a template for cutting and assembling the garment. This pattern outlines the precise measurements needed for each part of the garment. From this master pattern, variations for different sizes are produced.

Patterns can be developed either manually or using computerized systems. They are graded according to industry size charts, allowing for the creation of patterns in various sizes. The grader adjusts the patterns for different sizes, while the marker uses these patterns to plan the fabric layout for efficient cutting and minimal waste.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) in the fashion industry leverages software to streamline the creation, modification, and optimization of designs. CAD tools help designers produce detailed sketches and blueprints for garments, accessories, and footwear.

Tech packs are comprehensive documents that serve as the technical blueprint for a garment. They typically include images, fabric and accessory details, label information, and precise measurements. By providing a thorough overview of the garment’s specifications, tech packs facilitate clearer communication between designers and manufacturers, minimize errors, and often lead to reduced production lead times and faster turnaround. While not mandatory, tech packs significantly enhance the product development process.

A garment sample, or pre-production garment, serves as a prototype to evaluate key aspects of a design, including fit, size measurements, color, fabric quality, trims, and overall construction. This initial sample is crucial for assessing and refining the garment before proceeding with bulk manufacturing.

Once the first sample is created, we offer on-site fittings with our pattern makers. This process allows for quick and efficient pattern corrections and adjustments.

A fit model, a professional trained to assess garment fit, can provide valuable feedback on the garment’s fit and comfort. While not mandatory, using a fit model can ensure that your apparel meets the desired fit standards. Alternatively, some designers opt to use their own size or friends for fittings.

With the vast array of fabric options available, sourcing the right material can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. To streamline this process, we recommend that designers bring a sample of the fabric they wish to use.

Here are some important considerations:

  • Production Volume: The quantity of garments to be produced can impact both the cost and lead time of fabric procurement. Fabrics with higher demand or specialty materials may affect pricing and availability.
  • Fabric Pricing: Fabric costs are typically based on length, not width. To estimate fabric needs accurately, it’s helpful to lay out pattern pieces before ordering.
  • Pattern Efficiency: Properly marked, graded, and digitized patterns can optimize fabric usage, reducing waste and overall fabric costs.

Utilizing our extensive network, we can facilitate the sourcing process by sending fabric swatches directly to suppliers. This allows us to provide a range of color options and fabric choices, giving our clients more flexibility in selecting the perfect material for their designs.

Sewing and cutting are critical operations in garment production, each playing a key role in transforming fabric into finished apparel.

  • Pattern Layout: Before cutting, pattern pieces are laid out on the fabric. Proper layout helps maximize fabric usage and minimize waste.
  • Fabric Cutting: Fabric can be cut using various methods, including manual cutting with scissors or rotary cutters, or automated cutting machines for larger production runs. Accurate cutting is essential for ensuring that all garment pieces are the correct size and shape.
  • Marking: Essential markings, such as notches, seam lines, and grainlines, are transferred onto the fabric. These markings guide the sewing process and ensure proper alignment of garment pieces.
  • Fabric Preparation: Prior to cutting, fabrics may need to be pre-shrunk or treated to ensure they maintain their intended size and properties after production.

  • Assembly: Sewing machines and techniques are used to assemble the cut fabric pieces into a complete garment. This includes stitching seams, attaching zippers, adding pockets, and other construction details.
  • Seam Types: Various seam types are used depending on the design and fabric, including straight seams, serged seams, and decorative stitches. Each type serves a specific purpose in terms of strength, appearance, and finish.
  • Pressing: As garments are sewn, they are often pressed to shape the fabric and ensure a crisp, polished finish. Pressing helps set seams and eliminate wrinkles.
  • Finishing: This includes adding final touches such as labels, trims, and buttons. It also involves quality checks to ensure the garment meets design specifications and quality standards.
  • Quality Control: Throughout both cutting and sewing processes, quality control checks are performed to identify and correct any issues, ensuring that the final garment is well-constructed and meets the required standards.

Efficient and precise sewing and cutting operations are crucial for achieving high-quality garments, minimizing waste, and meeting production timelines.

Our garment manufacturing process begins with precision cutting of fabric from finalized patterns. Each piece is carefully laid out and hand-sewn together, with meticulous attention to detail and the addition of any necessary accessories.

Upon completion, every garment undergoes rigorous quality control checks to eliminate any manufacturing defects before shipment. This comprehensive approach enables us to offer domestic production in our vertically integrated factories.

For larger orders, we provide overseas production options. All our international facilities are SGS-approved and adhere to stringent ethical standards to maintain the highest quality. Our overseas Research and Development teams oversee the manufacturing process from start to finish, ensuring consistency and excellence across all production stages.

Garments and apparel are packaged and finished according to store requirements.