waistband sewing
A Business Owner's Guide To Professional & Durable Work Wear For Your Employees
When you own or manage a business that requires employees to work out in the field, it's important that your workers convey a professional appearance at all times. After all, their appearance is a reflection of your company. Similarly, if you have a manufacturing plant or operate a warehouse, the clothing your employees wear can impact safety, which is always a primary concern.
Styles of Work Clothes
For reasons of professionalism, safety, and conformity, industrial work clothes are (or should be) a requirement in any number of industries. One of the leaders in industrial work clothes is CornerStone, which offers the following types of apparel:
Work Jackets: Work jackets are made from cotton duck cloth fabric with a polyfill lining that withstands harsh conditions. Hooded work jackets feature a zipper front, drawstrings at the hood, rib knitting at the hem and cuffs, and muff pockets. Classic work jackets feature reinforced stitching at the shoulders and armholes, a zipper front, a corduroy collar, slash pockets, and hems and cuffs that each have two snaps for a more tailored fit.
Work Shirts: Industrial work shirts are available in both long-sleeve and short-sleeve styles, and can typically withstand up to 50 washings by an industrial launderer. The fabrication of work shirts is a poly/cotton blend with a special treatment for easy cleaning of soiled fabric. These work shirts feature an open collar with stays, a metal collar gripper, melamine buttons, and two chest pockets. CornerStone work shirts come in a variety of colors, including white, light blue, navy blue, gray blue, petrol blue, light tan, light green, and light gray.
Work Pants: There are two basic styles of work pants. Both industrial pants and insert work pants have a poly/cotton twill fabrication, front and back pockets, and a zipper and button closure. Regular industrial pants have a solid fabric waistband, while insert work pants feature elastic inserts in the waistband for a better fit and added comfort.
Work Shorts: For warm weather and work conditions that aren't climate controlled, work shorts combine comfort and professionalism. Like industrial long pants, work shorts are made from a poly/cotton twill and feature front and back pockets with a banded waist and zipper/button closure.
Branding Work Clothes
While high quality work clothes go far in ensuring safety and establishing the professional image of your company, they can also serve to enhance your "brand awareness." By utilizing custom embroidery, your company's work clothes can actually become a marketing tool.
Embroidery is a very cost effective form of marketing, especially if your employees are out in the field. The name of your company or your company logo can be embroidered on work shirts, as can the names of your employees. Businesses that sell work clothes frequently offer custom wholesale embroidery, and sew patches onto work clothes. There are a variety of factors that affect cost, such as the number of pieces that will be embroidered, the height of the letters, the number of stitches per piece, and whether or not special threads are utilized.
Just as CornerStone is a leading manufacturer of work clothes, work clothes should be a cornerstone of your business.
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McCall's Pattern 3306 Ms 8-12 Woman Day Collection Skirts & Pants w Waistband $1.85 |
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Skirt Sewing Pattern UNCUT Size 8 10 12 Front Pleats Side Seam Pockets Waistband $7.99 |
WHAT IS A GOOD QUALITY LASTING SEWING MACHINE I CAN GET FOR UNDER $500?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
im in my second semester of college majoring in fashion design. ive taken two "sewing" classes (my first ever intro to sewing) and im not too bad at it. just to give you an idea of what ive done ive made jeans, circle skirts with elastic waistbands, ive done boneing, and am currently making a bathing suit (just a few examples among other things ive done)
i finally gave in and decided to spend some saved dow on my own sowing machine! my school uses brother machine, but for the life of me i cant remember the model. its a pretty expensive machine, i believe they payed about $800 per machine (they bought about 15 though) but thats the only machine ive ever used, and have been spoiled with it being so high tech and electronic.
i want a good quality, lasting machine because i imagine it being my career, ill sew pretty often lol
i want to spend no more than about $500
what do you suggest i get??
any other suggestions, comments, warnings are welcomed!!!
Before you go spending that sort of money on a sewing machine, please stop by a good sewing machine shop and ask to see what a serger* can do. I think you'll find it an excellent tool to add to your repertoire, and then you can hunt a used sewing machine with excellent stitch quality and good buttonholes. Here's my standard beginner sewing machine advice for home sewing: http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090712082542AAgxpXy
You may also want to think about proper industrial machines.
http://www.fashion-incubator.com/category/machines-equipment/
(* aka merrow machine, overlocker. Of the home serger brands, I'd strongly suggest looking at Juki)
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Perfect Fit Button Deluxe (Set of 8) $0.28 Perfect Fit Button Deluxe (Set of 8) Perfect Fit Button is the newest way to get your pants, jeans, or skirts to fit perfectly everyday, all the time. If you've put on a few pounds or have recently taken off some weight, just attach this adjustable, removable button to make a perfect fit. Now, you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to replace your old clothing, just use these remarkable bu... |
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Adjust A Button for Denim: Removable instant fix fashion button for tight or gaping waistbands for a perfect fit on jeans (No iron, sew, tailor) $16.50 Finally, a movable button that alters waistbands in a flash! Adding or reducing up to 1.5 inches is as easy as inserting a pin. Simply poke through on outside of existing button to tighten, move to inside to loosen. Strong spring back clasp locks button in place yet quickly releases for repeated use. Don't sacrifice comfort, customize your fit with Adjust-a-Button.... |
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New - Perfect Fit Button Set of 8 - Extend your Pants Waistline - 17733811 $7.99 The Perfect Fit Button is the best way ever to add or reduce inches to the waistband of your pants. Simply pop it on to the waistband in the desired location and attach the secure lock fastener. Your pants will fit perfectly every time. Its removable and reusable. Youll save a fortune on alterations or buying new clothes. Use it to alter jeans, suit pants, slacks, and skirts in seconds. With the P... |
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Easy Guide to Sewing Skirts (Sewing Companion Library) $2.93 From Library Journal Debut titles in Taunton Press's new sewing series, these guides take both new and experienced sewers completely through the construction process of a particular garment. Podolak, contributing writer to Threads Magazine, is quite expert in breaking down the construction of the jacket. Organization of chapters is very logical, starting with selection of style, fabric, and custom... |
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Waists & Waistbands: A Directory of Design Details and Techniques (Select-n-Stitch) $7.52 A well-made waistband is the key to a great-fitting and comfortable garment. Whether you are looking for a casual drawstring, a comfortable elastic or a tailored seam - this book will teach home seamstresses how to create waistbands to suit a variety of garments and styles.... |
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Waistbands (Timesaving sewing) ... |
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WAISTBAND STRETCHER and Extender Stretch Tight Pants and Jeans up to 5 inches $15.99 This is our Easy Waistband Stretcher. It is New In Box. It is an easy & effective way to alter your favorite clothing by stretching. Never need cutting or sewing. Waist band can be stretched up to 5 inches. Works perfect for waist measures 22"-50". Waist band will remain stretched until its next washing. Works on most fabrics such as Cotton, Denim, Linen, Polymer. Not recommended for silk or wool... |
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McCall's Pattern 3306 Ms 8-12 Woman Day Collection Skirts & Pants w Waistband $1.85 |
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Skirt Sewing Pattern UNCUT Size 8 10 12 Front Pleats Side Seam Pockets Waistband $7.99 |
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PATTERN 3 STRAIGHT SKIRTS WAISTBAND OPTION SZ 4-PLUS 22 $25.00 |
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ROLL OF APPROX. 200 mtrs. IRON ON CHARCOAL GREY WAISTBAND INTERLINING 65mm WIDE $15.72 |
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Unisex Men Miss Teen PATTERN Folded Uncut Shorts & Pants Small elastic waistband $1.99 |
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DRITZ - STRETCH MATERNITY PANEL - WITH ELASTIC WAISTBAND - 24" by 9 1/2" - BLACK $9.99 |
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Elastic Black Non Roll Waistband Waist * 1" 2 Yds $1.50 |
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PETASTRETCH WAISTBAND ELASTIC, 32mm - WHITE $5.01 |
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White 5 inch wide Waistband Elastic By The Yard $3.50 |
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Childs Girls + 18 in Doll Skirt Costume Sewing Pattern Lower Calf Waistband 5658 $6.74 |
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vintage 5 JIFFY WAISTBAND-CUT-FUSE-FOLD 3 YARDS NIP $9.00 |
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2 y black knitted waistband wide elastic trim 1 1/2" w $1.20 |
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10 y black knitted waistband wide elastic trim 1 1/2" w $4.90 |
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Vintage 80s Misses Shirt Pants Cuff Shorts Sewing Pattern No Waistband 7310 $7.93 |
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10 Yards 1.25" White Elastic Sewing Waist Band Banding Webbing Strap 6A $13.99 |
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Misses Skirt Sewing Pattern 1" Below Waist Waistband Pleat Yoke Bands Easy 6625 $7.93 |
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Misses Top Skirt Sewing Pattern Sleeveless Short Sleeve Waistband Belt 3548 Easy $7.14 |
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Misses Lined Jacket Sleeveless Top Skirt Sewing Pattern Darts Waistband 6921 $7.14 |
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MCCALLS 2708 PANELED OR BACK YOKE FACED OR WAISTBAND ZIP SLIM SKIRTS 8 PATTERN $1.99 |
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Misses Lined Unlined Jacket Gored Skirt Sewing Pattern Princess Waistband 8616 $7.14 |
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Misses Lined Unlined Jacket Gored Skirt Sewing Pattern Princess Waistband 8616 $7.14 |
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Misses Lined Unlined Jacket Gored Skirt Sewing Pattern Princess Waistband 8616 $7.14 |
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Misses Lined Unlined Jacket Gored Skirt Sewing Pattern Princess Waistband 8616 $7.14 |
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Sewing PATTERN B 3791 Tapered & Straight PANTS Slacks Waistband Sz 12 14 16 OOP $5.99 |
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Butterick Pattern #4470 WOMENS /PETITE SKIRT waistband, back zipper closing 4470 $9.57 |
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Misses Jacket Bias Skirt Pants Sewing Pattern No Waistband Overskirt 4872 New $7.14 |
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MCCALLS 6174 Jacket, top, pleated yoked-skirt, waistband pants PATTERN 16 18 20 $3.99 |
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Knitted Webbing Waistband Elastic 2" White 5 yds #M400 $8.45 |
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Stripe Webbing Wide Waistband Elastic 1" Black White 5 yds #BE1 $5.95 |
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Wide Waistband Stripe Elastic 2-1/2" Burnt Orange Navy Blue Off-White 5 yds $11.50 |
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Wide Waistband Stripe Elastic 2-1/2" Light Gray Black Red 5 yds $11.50 |
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Webbing Wide Waistband Elastic 2" Yellow Gold 5 yds $8.45 |
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Webbing Wide Waistband Elastic 2" Burgundy Red 5 yds $8.45 |
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Knitted Plush Underwear Webbing Wide Waistband Elastic 1-1/4" White 5 yds #333 $7.25 |
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Misses Lined Jacket Vest Straight Pants Bias Skirt Sewing Pattern Waistband 4200 $7.93 |
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raffia elastic 1/2" red blue white black wide 3" 2" 5yds waistband decorative $2.79 |
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raffia elastic 1/2" red blue white black wide 3" 2" 5yds waistband decorative $2.39 |
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raffia elastic 1/2" red blue white black wide 3" 2" 5yds waistband decorative $2.39 |
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raffia elastic 1/2" red blue white black wide 3" 2" 5yds waistband decorative $2.39 |
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raffia elastic 1/2" red blue white black wide 3" 2" 5yds waistband decorative $2.98 |
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raffia elastic 1/2" red blue white black wide 3" 2" 5yds waistband decorative $2.98 |
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raffia elastic 1/2" red blue white black wide 3" 2" 5yds waistband decorative $2.79 |
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raffia elastic 1/2" red blue white black wide 3" 2" 5yds waistband decorative $3.39 |
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5 yards / 4.57m shiny bra strap or waist band elastic. 3/4" or 19mm wide. White $4.00 |
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Misses Tiered Skirt Blouse Knit Top Sewing Pattern Yoke Waistband Front Tie 7479 $7.14 |
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Misses Tiered Skirt Blouse Knit Top Sewing Pattern Yoke Waistband Front Tie 7479 $7.14 |
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Misses Tiered Skirt Blouse Knit Top Sewing Pattern Yoke Waistband Front Tie 7479 $7.14 |
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Webbing Wide Waistband Sport Stripe Elastic 3" White Red Blue 5 yds $11.50 |
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5 YARDS BLACK KNITTED TRIM BY YARD WAISTBAND ELASTIC BAND 1/4 inch $0.99 |
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5 YARDS WHITE KNITTED TRIM WAIST BAND ELASTIC 1 inch TRIM BY YARD 2.54 cm $0.99 |
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