Module 2 — Knit product engineering
Tee, polo, sweater and seamless product — each with its own construction rules.
What you will be able to do
Engineer the main knit product types correctly: the right seam and stitch for each position, the right trim, and the operations that decide whether the product survives wear.
The practical work
Pick one knit product you make. List every seam position, the stitch type used, and why that stitch is right for the stress and stretch at that position.
Prerequisite: Read module 1 and pass its quiz first.
Reading for this module
Read these 4 Garment Ed subjects in order, then take the quiz below.
Practical worksheet
Pick one knit product you make. List every seam position, the stitch type used, and why that stitch is right for the stress and stretch at that position.
- Identify requirements and assumptions.
- Record evidence and calculations.
- Choose a decision and containment action.
- Assign an owner and verification check.
Module quiz
5 questions on Module 2 — Knit product engineering. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.
1. Why is a chainstitch or coverstitch used on knit hems rather than a plain lockstitch?
2. A polo collar is knitted separately rather than cut from body fabric. Why?
3. In a sweater programme, why does linking quality decide the garment's fate?
4. What is the key control point in a seamless compression garment?
5. Why can the same body measurement chart not be used for a tee and a polo in the same fabric?