Product Development from Remnant Fabrics via Patchwork and Appliquéé Technique

Abstract

This study was an aim to apply patchwork and appliquéé technique in to remnant fabrics for value added by developing the new products. It was a survey research by questionnaires tool. The study was divided into 2 steps. The first was collected the basis data for product analyzed and appropriate design to produce the prototype products. Then, the prototype was displayed to sample group for acceptance in designs and patterns. The results found that the clothes/costume and zodiac designs were the favorite patterns. The styles, quality and creative design were the important for buying decisions. The representative sample satisfied the prototype products in case of technique, attractive design, and their applicable, respectively. They estimated the prototype product is over 2001-3000 bath/design although the previous was not over 500 bath/design. That meant, these techniques were responding the relevant products and increased the household revenue.