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Textiles and Garment Construction

(vi) Continue in this way for the length of Activity 5.1
the hem or seam closure. Finish off
inside the fold with a double stitch to Make samples for each type of hem
fasten off the thread. and keep them in the portfolio. Label
the samples accordingly.

Facing
This is a separate piece of fabric or part of
the garment that itself turns on the wrong
side and gives a finished appearance. It can
be turned on the right side of the garment
for neatening and decoration purposes.
(vii) Make slip stitch which when
carefully completed, will not be seen It is used to finish the raw edge of the
garment at edge areas, such as the neckline,
on the right side. Most of the threads armholes, front and back plackets or
are hidden in the fold of the fabric.
openings. Refer to Figure 5.9.

Facing

Facing
Slip hem on the wrong side.

Facing

Figure 5.9 Facing raw edges

The facing should be cut in the same
Slip hem on the right side. shape as the open part of the garment.
Note: Red thread had been used so that The facing can be interfaced to add and
the proccess of hemming can be seen maintain the shape to the edge of the
clearly. garment and provide enough thickness
for attaching fasteners.

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