Barrientos, Mikaela M. <br/><br/>
Innovation of a multi-functional sewing tool/ 
Mikaela M. Barrientos, Gene Luigi Albert B. Bravo, Danrick F. De Castro, Keithlin Yvonne D. Sarvida and Kenneth S. Valencia.-- 
 - Technological University of the Philippines, Manila.  2024 
 - xii, 105 pages.  29cm 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's thesis 
<br/><br/>College of Industrial Technology.-- 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> The multi-functional sewing tool, inspired by the Swiss Army knife concept, condenses its<br/>hand-held sewing accessories into a single design. The aspect of this tool includes a seam<br/>ripper, flashlight, thread clippers, tailor's chalk, needle threader, and mini-flat screwdriver–<br/>all housed in bamboo and stainless-steel body. The prototype was developed using metal<br/>fabrication and assembly processes and then tested thoroughly for steel quality, corrosion,<br/>and ergonomic functionality. Laboratory tests show the tool's dimensions are 2.54cm by<br/>9cm with a thickness of 1.27cm, weighing 185g, thus making it quite light and portable.<br/>The function was tested against 50 people drawn from different professional and student<br/>backgrounds, and several evaluation criteria were given, such as performance,<br/>marketability, and usability. Obtained an average score of 4.53 points on the scale,<br/>indicating "Highly Acceptable" and thus market potential. This innovation solves an issue<br/>that frequently crops up when people sew, which is finding lost tools. This research<br/>highlights the shift technology needs to make in the design process to optimize workflow<br/>for the garment industry.<br/>Keywords: Multi-functional sewing tool, ergonomic design, garment industry, Swiss Army<br/>knife concept 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Apparel and Fashion Technology<br/>Multi-functional Sewing Tool
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TT 507  / B37 2024