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Textiles and Garment Construction

(a) Shaped facings: These are cut as
Qualities of well-made facing separate pieces and joined at the
(i) The facing should lie flat, smooth, and edge of the garment. They can be cut
free from bulk. To reduce bulkiness, following the shape of the edge to be
trim or notch out excess seam fabric faced.
to create a smooth outer appearance. They are suitable for curved edges or edges
(ii) The facing should also have the with corners such as shaped necklines,
appropriate interfacing applied to the pockets openings and armholes. They are
fabric. The type of interfacing used cut on the same grains as the garment part
will depend on the type of fabric used. that will be joined with the facing because
(iii) The facing should be visible on one they are too deep for crossway facings.
side of the garment only. This kind of facing can be finished on

the right or wrong side of the garment
Points to consider when working on the depending on the purpose of the facing.
facing
If the facing is for decoration purpose,
(i) On straight edges such as the front the shaped facing is finished on the
opening of the blouse, the facing right side of the garment but if it is for
should be cut as a straight strip. neatening, the shaped facing is finished
(ii) For the curved surfaces, the facing on the wrong side. Refer to Figure 5.10.
should be cut as a cross strip.

(iii) The facing should be cut following
the shape or style of the edge on
deep curved or shaped edges.

(iv) Both shaped and bias facings can be
cut from a fabric lighter than the weight
of the garment to reduce bulkiness. Shaped
facing
(v) Snip inner curves and notch outer
curves to make facings smooth and flat.
(vi) Keep the facing free from rolling
outside the garment by under
stitching it. Figure 5.10: Shaped facing turned to w.s
(vii) Tack the facings at the seams only
to reduce puckering. Cutting shaped facing

Types of facing: There are three basic Place the folded front and back part
types of facings: shaped, bias and (i)
extended facing. of the bodice on a piece of paper.

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