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Textiles and Garment Construction

fold are combined on the right side,
where the selvedge usually meets at
the centre. This layout is often used
for knitted fabrics. Refer to Figure
9.9.

Figure 9.10: Partial fold

Activity 9.4
1. Collect different plain fabrics, then
identify the right and wrong sides.

2. Search information from various
Figure 9.9: Double fold sources how to perform different
(iv) Combination Fold: This is the layout ways of layout.
that is folded both in lengthwise and 3. In groups, practice using pattern
crosswise. pieces to perform different ways of
layout and present your work to the
Fold class.

4. Layout the pattern pieces you have
prepared using the selected way of
layout patterns.
Selvedge Pinning the pattern pieces
Fold

Pattern pieces must be secured with pins
to avoid slipping out while laying out.
This should be done so that it does not
(v) Partial fold: Fold the required width affect the cutting processes. It is advised
for the pattern in the lengthwise or to ensure that all pins point inwards away
crosswise direction. For example, from the cutting line at intervals of 6cm
if small sections of patterns need for straight edges and 3cm for curved
to be laid out, fold only the width edges. The pins should be placed at a right
sufficient for the pattern. Refer to angle to the fold because parallel placed
Figure 9.10.

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