Abaya Production Area:

Production Unit : 1000 square feet

Total Sewing Operator: 50

Quality Control : 4

Sales & Merchandising: 6

Production Capacity : 10,000 pcs per month

Products: Abaya, Sheila, Hijab and Jalabiya

Manufacturing Process :

 

 

→ Design → Fabric selection → Cutting → Stitching

→ Embellishment→ Finishing → Quality check → Packaging.

Design & Planning

===> Market research – Identify trends, customer preferences, cultural styles.

===> Sketching & digital design – Fashion designers create abaya styles (classic, modern, embellished, embroidered).

===> Fabric selection – Popular choices include crepe, chiffon, georgette, satin, silk, and cotton blends.

===> Pattern making – Create paper or digital patterns that serve as templates for cutting.

Fabric Sourcing & Preparation

===>Fabrics are sourced from textile suppliers (local or imported).

===>Pre-shrinking or washing (if required) to prevent size changes after stitching.

===>Quality check for defects, thickness, and draping.

Cutting

===>Fabric is laid flat in layers.

===>Patterns are placed on fabric and traced.

===>Cutting is done manually (scissors) or industrially (fabric-cutting machines).

===>Pieces include front, back, sleeves, collars, cuffs, etc.

Stitching & Assembly

===>Sewing machines (lockstitch, overlock, flatlock) are used.

===>Steps include:

    1. Joining front & back panels

    2. Attaching sleeves

    3. Adding cuffs, collars, or hoods (if applicable)

    4. Closing seams with overlock stitching to prevent fraying

  •  ===>Lining may be added for premium abayas.

Embellishment (Optional)

===>Embroidery – machine or hand embroidery with patterns (floral, geometric, Arabic calligraphy).

===>Beading, sequins, or crystals – often applied to sleeves, cuffs, or borders.

===>Lace or appliqué work – stitched or heat-bonded onto fabric.

Finishing

===>Ironing/pressing to remove wrinkles and set seams.

===>Hemming bottom edges and sleeves.

===>Adding closures (snaps, zippers, buttons, or ties).

===>Attaching brand labels and size tags.

Quality Control

===>Inspection for stitching strength, symmetry, embellishment accuracy, and fabric quality.

===>Checking measurements against size charts.

===>Rejecting defective pieces or sending for rework.

Packaging & Distribution

===>Abayas are folded neatly, sometimes with tissue paper or protective covers.

===>Packed in branded bags or boxes.

===>Distributed to boutiques, retailers, or sold online.

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