Thumb Hole Making Techniques and Clothing

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of clothing design technology and discloses a process for making a thumb hole and related garments. The thumb hole making process includes: S1, preparing a cuff fabric piece and symmetrically setting notches on both sides of the cuff fabric piece; S2, folding the cuff fabric piece in half so that the two notches overlap; S3, sewing a first arc line along the end edges of the two notches, with the concave side of the first arc line facing the notch, and the curvature of the first arc line matching the shape of the thumb's web-like side; S4, turning the sewn cuff fabric piece over, forming a first hole on the cuff fabric piece; S5, preparing a patchwork piece, inserting the first end of the patchwork piece into the first hole, and sewing the notch portion of the cuff fabric piece below the root of the first arc line to the patchwork piece, forming a thumb hole within the hollow area enclosed by the first arc line. The thumb hole produced by this invention can match the shape of the thumb's web-like side and outer side, thereby improving the wearing comfort of the thumb hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing design technology, and in particular to a process for making thumbholes and clothing. Background Technology

[0002] In clothing design, thumbholes at the cuffs not only prevent the cuffs from slipping up but also provide windproof and warmth. Current technologies include designs for sun-protective clothing, windproof jackets, and winter coats. The manufacturing processes for thumbholes involve either overlapping two pieces to form the opening or cutting the opening using a hot-pressed adhesive film. However, these processes don't consider the shape and size of the thumbhole, leading to problems in practical applications such as sleeves that are too long to match the opening or sleeves that are too short, causing the edges of the thumbhole to dig into the hand, resulting in poor overall comfort. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a manufacturing process and garment for thumb holes, which solves the problem of poor comfort caused by the mismatch between the shape of the thumb hole and the hand shape.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A method for making a thumb hole includes the following steps:

[0006] S1, Prepare a cuff fabric piece, and symmetrically set notches on both sides of the cuff fabric piece;

[0007] S2, fold the cuff fabric piece in half so that the two notches overlap;

[0008] S3, sew a first arc line to the end edges of the two notches, with the concave side of the first arc line facing the notch, and the curvature of the first arc line matching the shape of the thumb's web side;

[0009] S4, flip the sewn cuff fabric piece over, and form the first hole on the cuff fabric piece;

[0010] S5, prepare the patchwork piece, insert the first end of the patchwork piece into the first hole, sew the notch portion of the cuff fabric piece located below the root of the first arc to the patchwork piece, and form a thumb hole in the hollow area enclosed by the first arc.

[0011] In step S3, the inner diameter of the first arc is greater than the width of the notch.

[0012] In some embodiments, the length of the notch is not less than the length from the base of the thumb to the wrist.

[0013] In some embodiments, step S5 specifically includes:

[0014] Prepare two patchwork pieces, the shapes of which are consistent with the notch;

[0015] Overlap the two patchwork pieces;

[0016] A second arc is sewn at the second end of the two patchwork pieces, the second arc being consistent with the first arc;

[0017] Flip the two patchwork pieces over so that the second arc line is aligned with the first arc line;

[0018] Insert the first end of the patchwork piece into the first hole, and sew the part of the cuff fabric piece below the root of the first arc to the patchwork piece. The hollow area enclosed by the first arc forms the thumb hole, and the fabric area enclosed by the second arc can be opened and closed to fill or cover the thumb hole.

[0019] In some embodiments, at the second ends of the two patchwork pieces, two straight seams are sewn at both ends of the second arc toward the center away from the second arc.

[0020] In some embodiments, there is an angle A between the straight suture line and the extension of the line connecting the two ends of the second arc, wherein the angle A is less than 45°.

[0021] In some embodiments, step S5 specifically includes:

[0022] Prepare a patchwork piece, the size of which is more than twice the size of the notch;

[0023] Fold the patchwork piece in half;

[0024] A U-shaped arc is sewn onto the patchwork piece, with the opening of the U-shaped arc facing the fold line of the patchwork piece and the fold lines intersecting to form a seal;

[0025] Flip the patchwork piece over and insert the first end of the patchwork piece away from the fold line into the first hole, aligning the fold line with the root of the first arc. Sew the patchwork piece and the cuff piece together to form the thumb hole in the hollow area enclosed by the fold line and the first arc.

[0026] In some embodiments, in step S5, when the first end of the patchwork piece is inserted into the first hole, the patchwork piece is located between the two overlapping cuff pieces.

[0027] A garment in which the cuffs have thumb holes, the thumb holes being manufactured using the thumb hole manufacturing process provided by the present invention.

[0028] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0029] The thumb hole manufacturing process provided by this invention involves sewing a first arc line on the cuff fabric piece that matches the shape of the thumb's web side, thereby matching the shape of the thumb hole with the hand shape and improving the wearing comfort of the thumb hole. The combination sewing method of the cuff fabric piece and the patchwork piece makes the setting of the patchwork piece more flexible, allowing for selective adjustment of the size of the thumb hole and setting the patchwork piece to fit the shape of the outer side of the thumb, further improving wearing comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cuff fabric piece in the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of sewing the first arc line on the cuff fabric piece in the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the first arc line is sewn onto the cuff fabric piece in the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, after being flipped over.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the patchwork piece structure in the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for sewing a second arc line on a patchwork piece in the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the second arc line is sewn onto the patchwork piece in the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the cuff fabric piece and patchwork piece in the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the finished structure of the thumb hole obtained by the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the wearing state of a thumb hole produced by the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the patchwork piece structure in the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for sewing a second arc line on a patchwork piece in the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the finished structure of the thumb hole obtained by the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the wearing state of the thumb hole produced by the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0043] In the picture:

[0044] 1. Cuff fabric piece; 11. Notch; 12. First arc; 13. Hollow area; 14. Center line;

[0045] 2. Patchwork piece; 21. Second arc; 22. Straight line; 23. Fabric area; 24. Fold line; 25. U-shaped arc. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0047] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0049] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0050] Example 1:

[0051] Embodiment 1 of the present invention provides a process for manufacturing a thumb hole, such as... Figures 1-9 It includes the following steps:

[0052] S1, Prepare cuff fabric piece 1, and symmetrically set notches 11 on both sides of the cuff fabric piece 1;

[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, the two notches 11 on both sides of the cuff fabric piece 1 are symmetrically distributed about the center line 14. The notches 11 are long and narrow, with a relatively long extension, that is, the notches 11 are long grooves. In the prior art, the position of the thumb hole is usually a round hole, which only considers the diameter of the hole at the base of the thumb. However, when the thumb moves, the area from the base of the thumb to the wrist has follow-up movements. Therefore, in this embodiment, the notch 11 is set as a long groove, which meets the requirements of flexible fit and comfort for thumb movement.

[0054] S2, fold the cuff piece 1 in half so that the two notches 11 overlap;

[0055] S3, sew a first arc 12 to the end edges of the two notches 11. The concave side of the first arc 12 is set towards the notch 11, and the curvature of the first arc 12 is adapted to the shape of the thumb's web side.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, on both sides of the top of the notch 11 on the cuff fabric piece 1, pre-set cutting edges are made, and stitching lines are drawn to facilitate positioning during sewing. Figure 2 As shown, the cuff fabric piece 1 is folded along the center line 14 so that the two notches 11 completely overlap, which facilitates sewing. The two ends of the first arc 12 are aligned with the cut edge. The first arc 12 surrounds the end of the notch 11 to form an arc shape and has partial extension at both ends. The inner diameter of the first arc 12 is larger than the width of the notch 11. It can be understood that the notch 11 is designed for the thumb along its length. The length of the notch 11 is not less than the length from the base of the thumb to the wrist, which facilitates the formation of a thumb hole that adapts to the degree of freedom of movement of the thumb along its length. The inner diameter of the first arc 12 refers to the length of the line connecting the two ends of the first arc 12. The two ends of the first arc 12 are symmetrical about the notch 11, so that a thumb hole communicating with the notch 11 can be obtained after the cuff fabric piece 1 is turned over.

[0057] S4, turn the sewn cuff fabric piece 1 inside out, forming the first hole on cuff fabric piece 1, as shown. Figure 3 .

[0058] S5, prepare patchwork piece 2, insert the first end of patchwork piece 2 into the first hole, sew the notch 11 part of the cuff piece 1 located below the root of the first arc 12 to patchwork piece 2, and form a thumb hole in the hollow area 13 enclosed by the first arc 12.

[0059] like Figure 4-6 The diagram shows the structure of patchwork piece 2, which is adapted to the structure of notch 11. The thumb hole manufacturing process provided by this invention involves sewing a first arc 12 on the cuff fabric piece 1 that matches the shape of the thumb's web side, thus matching the shape of the thumb hole to the hand shape and improving wearing comfort. The combined sewing method of the cuff fabric piece 1 and patchwork piece 2 allows for more flexible placement of patchwork piece 2, enabling selective adjustment of the thumb hole size and setting the patchwork piece 2 to fit the shape of the outer side of the thumb, further enhancing wearing comfort.

[0060] The following detailed description of the assembly and sewing process of patchwork piece 2 and cuff piece 1 in step S5 is provided through specific embodiments. Figures 4-9 Step S5 is as follows:

[0061] Prepare two patchwork pieces 2, whose shapes match those of the notch 11, as follows: Figure 4 The two patchwork pieces 2 are the same size and shape as the notch 11 and its sewing area, and the size of the patchwork piece 2 is not smaller than the size of the notch 11 and its sewing area, so as to facilitate the sewing of the patchwork piece 2 and the cuff piece 1.

[0062] Overlap the two patchwork pieces 2;

[0063] A second arc 21 is sewn onto the second end of each of the two patchwork pieces 2, the second arc 21 being identical to the first arc 12; as follows. Figure 5 When the patchwork piece 2 has two sides (A and B), attention needs to be paid to the sewing direction. The two overlapping patchwork pieces 2 have cutting edges and markings to ensure that the shape and size of the second arc 21 are consistent with the first arc 12. Of course, in other embodiments, the size of the second arc 21 can be slightly smaller than the size of the first arc 12 without affecting the design size and shape of the thumb hole.

[0064] Flip over the two patchwork pieces 2, aligning the second arc 21 with the first arc 12, as follows. Figure 7 ;

[0065] Insert the first end of the patchwork piece 2 into the first hole, and sew the part of the cuff piece 1 below the root of the first arc 12 to the patchwork piece 2. The hollow area 13 enclosed by the first arc 12 forms a thumb hole, and the fabric area 23 enclosed by the second arc 21 can be opened and closed to cover the thumb hole.

[0066] like Figure 7 The finished patchwork piece 2 can be directly placed on one side of the first hole and overlapped with the cuff piece 1 for sewing. When sewing, only sew the two sides below the notch; leave the thumb hole unsewn. Figure 7 The suture ends at both ends of the root of the first arc 12, thus forming the enclosed cavity area 13 of the first arc 12, which is the thumb hole. The finished product is as follows: Figure 8 As shown, the fabric area 23 enclosed by the second arc 21 at least partially fills or covers the thumb hole area, thus ensuring that when worn, as Figure 9 The fabric area 23 enclosed by the second arc 21 can freely cover the outer side of the thumb, providing warmth and protection. It can be understood that the fabric area 23 enclosed by the second arc 21 can be larger than the area of ​​the hollow area 13 enclosed by the first arc 12, especially when the fabric area 23 has an extension beyond the top of the hollow area 13, it can cover more of the outer side of the thumb. Therefore, it can be flexibly configured according to needs.

[0067] In some embodiments, at the second ends of the two patchwork pieces 2, two straight stitches 22 are sewn at both ends of the second arc 21 toward the center away from the second arc 21.

[0068] like Figure 5 As shown, when sewing the second arc 21, the two ends of the second arc 21 are extended and sewn respectively. The second arc 21 is approximately U-shaped, which facilitates the formation of a fabric area 23 with a clear dividing line after flipping. This is beneficial for referencing the insertion distance when the patchwork piece 2 is inserted into the first hole, and it is also beneficial for the flatness of the fabric piece after sewing and flipping.

[0069] In some embodiments, the straight line 22 suture line and the extension of the line connecting the two ends of the second arc 21 have an included angle A, which is less than 45°.

[0070] like Figure 3 As shown, in the first hole formed after the cuff fabric piece 1 is turned over, there is a transition area between the hollow area 13 and the notch area 11, making the cuff fabric piece 1 flat. The straight line 22 is adapted to the transition area on the cuff fabric piece 1 to facilitate the positioning of the first arc 12 and the second arc 21, and can also be used as a reference line to ensure that the cuff fabric piece 1 and the patchwork piece 2 have a flat appearance after being sewn together.

[0071] Example 2:

[0072] Based on Embodiment 1, the thumb hole manufacturing process provided in Embodiment 2 uses a patchwork piece 2 for step S5, combined with... Figures 10-13 The specific steps of step S5 are as follows:

[0073] Prepare a patchwork piece 2, the size of which is more than twice the size of the notch 11, such as... Figure 10 Patchwork piece 2 is a symmetrical pattern. Draw a fold line 24 on patchwork piece 2.

[0074] Fold the patchwork piece in half as follows: Figure 11 This yields two layers of fabric that coincide with the fold line 24.

[0075] Sew a U-shaped arc 25 onto patchwork piece 2, with the opening of the U-shaped arc 25 facing the fold line 24 of patchwork piece 2 and intersecting the fold line 24 to form a closed opening; as shown Figure 11 As shown, the U-shaped arc 25 is a structure corresponding to the length direction of the notch 11 on the cuff fabric 1. The length of the notch 11 refers to the length of the part of the cuff fabric 1 excluding the hollow area 13, and its purpose is to cover the part of the notch 11.

[0076] Flip the patchwork piece 2 over and insert the first end of the patchwork piece 2 away from the fold line 24 into the first hole. Align the fold line 24 with the root of the first arc 12. Sew the patchwork piece 2 and the cuff piece 1 together to form a thumb hole in the hollow area 13 enclosed by the fold line 24 and the first arc 12.

[0077] like Figure 12 As shown, after flipping the patchwork piece 2, a flipped pocket structure is formed, with a flat appearance. One end of the flipped patchwork piece 2 corresponding to the fold line 24 is designated as the second end, facing the first arc 12. The area where the first end faces the length direction of the notch 11 is such that the patchwork piece 2 can cover the area of ​​the notch 11. Both sides of the patchwork piece 2 can overlap with the cuff fabric piece 1 for easy sewing. In the sewn structure, the fold line 24 and the first arc 12 together form a thumb hole. Figure 13 As shown, when worn, the thumb protrudes from the thumb hole, and the fold line 24 is seamless, thus fitting the outside of the thumb more softly. The first arc 12 is consistent with the shape of the thumb's web, making it more comfortable to wear.

[0078] In some embodiments, when the first end of the patchwork piece 2 is inserted into the first hole, the patchwork piece 2 is located between the two overlapping cuff pieces 1.

[0079] It is understandable that at this time, the straight lines 22 at both ends of the second arc 21 or the two ends of the U-shaped arc 25 can be connected with the two ends of the first arc 12, and the patchwork piece 2 is inserted between the two cuff pieces 1 to obtain a flat cuff appearance.

[0080] A garment with a thumb hole at the cuff, the thumb hole being manufactured using the thumb hole manufacturing process provided by this invention.

[0081] The thumb hole manufacturing process provided by this invention makes the thumb hole more conform to the curvature of the hand, resulting in greater wearing comfort and allowing for convenient thumb movement without compromising warmth. Through the combined sewing of the cuff fabric piece 1 and the patchwork piece 2, the thumb hole in the cuff of the garment conforms to the shape of the hand, ensuring that the flexibility and curvature of the thumb are not restricted by the thumb hole, thus improving wearing comfort.

[0082] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bung hole making process characterized by, It comprises the following steps: S1, preparing a cuff fabric piece (1), symmetrically arranging notches (11) on both side edges of the cuff fabric piece (1); S2, folding the cuff fabric piece (1) in half so that the two notches (11) coincide; S3, sewing the end edges of the two notches (11) with a first arc line (12), the concave side of the first arc line (12) faces the notch (11), and the curvature of the first arc line (12) is adapted to the shape of the thumb web side; S4, turning over the sewn cuff fabric piece (1), forming a first hole on the cuff fabric piece (1); S5, preparing a patch fabric piece (2), inserting the first end of the patch fabric piece (2) into the first hole, and sewing the part of the notch (11) below the root of the first arc line (12) on the cuff fabric piece (1) with the patch fabric piece (2) to form a thumb hole in the hollow area (13) enclosed by the first arc line (12); Step S5 specifically comprises: Preparation of two patch fabric pieces (2), the two patch fabric pieces (2) are consistent with the shape of the notch (11); The two patch fabric pieces (2) coincide; Sewing a second arc line (21) at the second end of the two patch fabric pieces (2), the second arc line (21) is consistent with the first arc line (12); Turn over the two patch fabric pieces (2), align the second arc line (21) with the first arc line (12); Insert the first end of the patch fabric piece (2) into the first hole, and sew the part below the root of the first arc line (12) on the cuff fabric piece (1) with the patch fabric piece (2) to form the thumb hole in the hollow area (13) enclosed by the first arc line (12), and the patch fabric area (23) enclosed by the second arc line (21) can be filled or covered in the thumb hole.

2. The thumbhole making process according to claim 1, wherein, The inner diameter of the first arc line (12) in step S3 is greater than the width of the notch (11).

3. The thumbhole making process according to claim 2, wherein, The length of the notch (11) is not less than the length from the root of the thumb to the wrist.

4. The thumbhole making process of claim 1, wherein, At the second end of the two patch fabric pieces (2), two straight lines (22) are sewn at both ends of the second arc line (21) respectively away from the center of the second arc line (21).

5. The thumbhole making process according to claim 4, wherein, The straight line (22) has an included angle A with the extension line of the two ends of the second arc line (21), and the included angle A is less than 45°.

6. The thumbhole making process of claim 1, wherein, In step S5, when the first end of the patch fabric piece (2) is inserted into the first hole, the patch fabric piece (2) is located between the two coinciding cuff fabric pieces (1).

7. A garment characterized by The sleeve of the garment is provided with a thumb hole, and the thumb hole is made by the thumb hole making process of any one of claims 1-6.

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