Fashion-Enter Work Experience

I undertook three daysʼ work experience at Fashion-Enterʼs Newtown factory in August 2022. During this time, I saw the start of the production process through to final stages where garments are packed and distributed.

On the first day I learnt about the process of receiving a design and creating a marker on the Gerber software and how this is used to cut patterns. Next, I saw the pattern cutting process using the marker which had been printed and laid on top of the plies of fabric. Members of the team showed me how components are cut and the safety precautions to consider.

Next, I was shown how to thread a lockstitch machine along with the bobbin and then began to start sewing myself. Following this, I undertook a similar process on an overlocker. Once I became familiar with both the lockstitch and overlocker, I had a go with several other machines including a cover stitch, binding machine, buttonhole and button insert machine. After practicing on pieces of scrap material ‒ I went on to make a t-shirt and tote bag!

The invaluable knowledge I gained from my short time at Fashion-Enter gave me the confidence to continue sewing in my spare time and to link what I learnt in industry back to my university studies.

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