There are 8 types of edge construction-
1. Cut edge construction: 
  •  All components of the leather goods are assembled without folding on the edge.
  • In this construction, use vegetable tanned Leather.
  • Needs edge treatment like coloring, Polishing, Creasing.
2. Folded edge: 
  • Leather cut with additional  margin.
  • Skived if necessary.
  • Applied adhesive and then fold.
  • Finally stitching to the edge of the component.
  • Impart greater durability.
3. Butted Edge: Two folded edge are placed together by keeping the grain side out and stitched.
Use: Document case, Shopping bag.
4. Stitch and turn edge: Grain to grain is stitched and joined parts are turned out to bring the grain free of leather outside. Sometimes pipes are inserted into the edge.
Use: Ladies bag, Coin bag.
5. Mixed edge: This includes  both folded and raw edge.
Use: Ladies bag, Document case.
6. Thong edge:
  •  Mostly we are using of the crafts works of production.
  • Some kinds of strips of leather used as a lace
  • Eyelet is used in this construction
7. Molded edge: It is related to the covering of rigid foundation to make article.
Use: Jewel case, Card case, Ciger case.
8. Binding edge: 
  1. English binding
  2. French binding

Terms used in leather goods manufacture

1. Outer top: The component which forms the exterior of an article and is seen on the outside is called outer top.
2. Asther: The portion f a jacket pocket articles like wallet, card holders which shows when the article is opened is called asther. It may add aesthetic value to the product.
 3. Step Pocket: It is a pocket to keep the credit card.
4. Stamp Pocket: It is a pocket when stamps are kept.
5. Coin Pocket: For keeping coin.
6. Flap: It is piece of materials that folds to cover the opening of a pocket or a bag.
7. Divider: It is used to divide the inner portion of an article to create an additional of component is called divider.

The factors should be considered in the planning and making pockets

Pockets are essential decorative and functional design features of most outerwear garments. They can be placed singly or in the case of some types, applied or set in, arranged in groups. In the process of planning and making pockets a number of factors
should be considered:
1. Position : The pocket must be positioned so that it can be used effectively, so consider the movement of the hand and arm and place accordingly. Also bear in mind aesthetic consideration.
2. Size: most pockets must have an opening or 'mouth' and a 'bag', so consider the size of the average hand, and also the type of contents that the pocket will contain. i.e. a handkerchief pocket need not be large but if a large quantity of coins is to be carried then the pocket must be sized accordingly.

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