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(shaping device) To pull fabric along a line of stitching so it puckers
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Seams that run from the shoulder seam, over the center of the bust, and down to the hemline. Princess seams eliminate the needs for darts.
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A single pleat turned in one direction.
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Fabric folded to create a wide, flat area at the top.
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Two folds brought to a center point and pressed.
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Narrow sewn rows of fabric that give a decorative raised look to a garment. Some bloused are made with pin tucking on the bodice for a more tailored look.When the tucks are very narrow, they are called pintucks
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tucks sewn so close together that the rows of stitching do not show on the outside
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Spaced tucks are folds of cloth sewn at regular intervals to add texture and interest to a garment.
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An extended facing is cut as an extension of the garment and then folded back along the edge it finishes
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separate piece of fabric cut from a pattern to the same shape and on the same grain as the garment edge it will finish.
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A bias facing is a narrow strip of lightweight fabric cut on the bias so that it can be shaped to conform to the curve it will finish.
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enlarged up to the neckline portion.
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Kimono sleeves slash in one with the clothing in a wide sloping shape which is related to that on traditional kimono.
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Set-In-Sleeves are sewn into an armhole.
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lies flat and next to the garment at the neckline. When the corners are rounded, they are called Peter Pan.
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the fall and stand are about the same height at center back.
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has a separate neckband that serves as the stand.
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May be an extension of the skirt or a separate piece of fabric that encloses the elastic
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Cut on grain. Most patterns suggest using the lengthwise grain to go around you because it will be more stable.
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Waistband that is sewn on the top of the fabric, causing a decorative look
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shaped to fit the waist and slightly below.
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hip Variation ofthe in-seam pocket in which the garmentfront is shaped andfaced by the front pocket hag. The inner pocket hag fills in the cutaway portion ofthe garmentfront.
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In-seam pockets are inserted in a seam such as side seam or yoke seam. The pocket hags are attached to the seam allowances and are not visible from the outside
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zipper is centered between two pieces of fabric, all parts showing
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Fold of fabric covers the zipper, put once pulled back the teeth are visible
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popular zipper often used on jeans, trousers and skirts.
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The zipper is compeltely cover with fabric
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A catch stitch has a bit of elasticity, and the criss crossing of the thread adds strength.
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blind Sewing stitch that is not meant to be seen on the right side of the fabric, usually accomplished by picking up one thread of the fabric at a time rather than going through the full fabric to make a stitch. The best finish is done by hand, but many s
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stitched A sometimes decorative, sometimes functional stitch that is usually 1/4" from the edge of a seam. It is visible because it is done on the top of the item.
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rolled Often a feature of a high end serger. it can also be done by hand with a folding technique - fold, fold again, fold again, and stitch through the rolled hem you have created.
