Re- Innovation of Home-Décor: Effect of Process Parameters on Designing and Development of Computer Assisted Embroidered Cushion Covers

Abstract

The computerized embroidery process was investigated for the process variables as fabric type, motif parameters and embroidery thread, with their impact on the quality of the embroidered articles thus produced. Four sets of cotton based fabrics namely khadi, satin, velvet and Organdie with silk embroidery threads were used to experiment upon the suitability of the digital motifs along with their placement. Khadi fabric was the most suitable base for computerized work in terms of quality adjudgement parameters as fabric distortion, needle breaks, thread breaks, skipped areas and clarity index. Cushion covers were designed and developed as an interpretation of the custom designed respondent survey and costing evaluation was also carried out for the end- product.