Method improvement

There are two different area of sewing for improving method

Ø  Big method

Ø  Little method

Big method:

The method which require initial cost to implement. The method include work aids, table alteration, m/c attachment etc

Ø  Auto machine

ü  Profile stitching

Ø  Loading device

Ø  Stacking device

Ø  Faster machine

Ø  Thread cutter

Ø  Folder

ü  Inbuilt UBT(Under bit trimmer)

Ø  Work aid

ü  Bin

ü  Shelves

ü  Trays etc

Ø  Needle positioner

Ø  Construction change in garments

Ø  Combine separate operation into one

Little method:

Little method is technique which requires no initial cost. The method include how operator handle work how he/she control machine and dispose the garment

Ø   Basic

ü  Correct table height

ü  Correct chair height

ü  Correct operator positing at machine

ü  Both feet on treadle

Ø  Principle of motion economy

Ø  Specific of sewing job

ü  Things to change

§  Operator idle during machine operation time on automatic machine

§  Operator pit pat the garment and dispose

§  Operator pick up dispose and pick up again

ü  Things to encourage

§  Operator locate parts close to the needle

§  Operator fold anything that need folding while moving the machine