DR. SHAGUFTA RIAZ
Introduction to Garment Manufacturing
(TE- 2114)
Sampling and sampling procedure

LECTURE 3
 Sampling
 Types of Samples
 Steps involved in Sampling
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SAMPLING
Sampling is done in order to
• Attract buyers/customers
• Order generation
Main properties of samples are:
• Good quality
• Affordable price
• Innovative
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SAMPLING PROCEDURE IN GARMENT
MANUFACTURING
Sample Development:
“The process of making garments with specific measurements”
 Garment samples are inevitably important before starting the
bulk production.
 The buyers generally places the order after they are satisfied with
the quality of the Samples.
 Buyers require different types of sample from different stages of
the order process.
 Usually produced by a small section called sampling section.
 Supervised by the pattern master and/or designer.
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PURPOSE OF SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT
 To allow the buyer to judge the production capabilities
of the manufacturer.
 To provide a means for making revisions in the bulk
production process.
 To let the manufacturer estimate the thread and fabric
consumption,
 To develop cost quotations.
 To grab the potential customers.
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DIVISION OF SAMPLES
Development Sample - Initial stage of garment
manufacturing. These samples are made before
production.
Production Sample - Last stage of garment
manufacturing. By this, a buyer can know the bulk
production condition of a garment industry.
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DEVISION OF SAMPLES
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Development
Samples
Proto Fit Photoshoot Mock up Size set Approval
Pre-
production

DIVISION OF SAMPLES
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Production Samples
Online Shipment
Counter/
Reference

SAMPLING
Details of Garment Sample:
• Ref. number
• Color
• Fabric
• Composition
• Description
• Quantity
• Style number
• size
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DESIGN/ PROTO SAMPLE
 First sample for garment sampling department.
 Proto is the first stage, where the factory will
transform its design into a product (in 3D form).
 The designer could be able to compare and see
what he/she has envisioned is possible or not in
3D.
 Created by a fashion designer.
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DESIGN/ PROTO SAMPLE
 Proto sample is made in available similar fabrics
but in the actual measurements and
specifications.
 In one size, as specified by the buyer.
 Not mentioned fit and fabric details in this stage.
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WHY PROTO SAMPLE?
 Ensures manufacturer and apparel brand are on
the same page
 Leads to more accuracy and fewer rejections
 Saves time and money
 Protects against misinterpretation on style
detailing
 Expressively improves efficiency and productivity
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IMPORTANCE OF PROTO SAMPLE FOR
ORGANIZATION
 By making this sample the factory learn about
the:
 Style
 Its construction
 Machine requirement
 Processes to be used to make quality product
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IMPORTANCE OF PROTO SAMPLE FOR
ORGANIZATION
 What could be the all difficulties during bulk
production
 The suggestion of alternates to the buyers / get
their approval to avoid the problem at later
stage.
 The patterns may be altered
 Effective to reduce the material consumption /
CMT.
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IMPORTANCE OF PROTO SAMPLE FOR
ORGANIZATION
 Use of existing machinery or purchase of new
machines
 The suitability of the intended fabrics and
process is established for mass production
 At the sampling stage, the quantities of fabric
and trimmings are re-established
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VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING
 It is first stage where only aesthetics are judged
in sample
 Virtual prototyping is a technique used in the
process of product development through CAD,
CAM.
 Virtual prototyping is effective and time saving
way to communicate with buyer without sending
physical sample.
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FIT SAMPLE
 For making a fit sample, fashion designers are
using dummy.
 Fit samples are prepared by buyer order sheet
measurement.
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PHOTOSHOOT SAMPLE
 When the fit sample is approved the photo shoot
sample is made.
 Taking Photo shoot for the buyer where samples
will be worn by the models or dummy.
 Actual fabrics and accessories are compulsory
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MOCK UP SAMPLE
 Not a complete sample.
 For buyer few parts of garments are made.
 The part of garments such as sleeve, collar, front
panel, leg parts etc.
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SIZE SET SAMPLE
 Garment has different sizes such as S, L, M, XL,
XXL, etc.
 To check the fit of the garment in different sizes.
 Size set sample is very important because
without this approval, the cutting would not be
started
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APPROVAL SAMPLE
 This sample is made actual fabrics and
accessories.
 Approval sample is actual buyer one kinds of
recommend for next process.
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PRE-PRODUCTION SAMPLE
 Last stage of development sample.
 In apparel industry, short name of this sample
is PP sample.
 Garment bulk production depends on
approval of pre-production sample from
buyer
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ONLINE SAMPLE
 A sample which is collected from the first
stage of production process.
 For production follow up, a buyer must
collect this sample from the apparel industry.
 Use original fabrics and accessories.
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SHIPMENT SAMPLE
 In this stage production has done.
 Use original fabrics and accessories.
 For sending this sample to the buyer, need all packing
accessories such as:
• hanger,
• packing list,
• bar code sticker,
• hang tag,
• price tag, etc.
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SAMPLING IN MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRY

STEPS IN SAMPLING PROCESS
1- Design/Sketch
• Designer draws several sketches in the sketch
book
• No detail at first moment but a number of
sketches
• Analysis and selection of sketches by a panel of
designers
• Flat drawings are made that help pattern
makers in patterns
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STEPS IN SAMPLING PROCESS
Fashion sketches Flat/technical sketches
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STEPS IN SAMPLING PROCESS
2- Pattern Design
• Development of first pattern
for designing
• Selection of one standard size
for pattern making
• Purpose is to create sample
garment for test fit
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STEPS IN SAMPLING PROCESS
3- Sample Making
• Sending of first pattern into assembly for
garment making
• Sample is constructed to analyze pattern fit and
design
• Sample analysis by a panel of designers, pattern
makers and sewing specialist.
• Changes are made according to comments.
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STEPS IN SAMPLING PROCESS
(PICTORIAL PRESENTATION)
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STEPS IN SAMPLING PROCESS
(PICTORIAL PRESENTATION)
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STEPS IN SAMPLING PROCESS
(PICTORIAL PRESENTATION)
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STEPS IN SAMPLING PROCESS
(PICTORIAL PRESENTATION)
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