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Textiles and Garment Construction

(ix) Remove tacking and turn the facing (xii) The other alternative to under stitching
to the wrong side of the garment the facing is to do a top stitch. Top
and press. stitch around ¼ inch (6mm) from
the edge of the neck on the right side
and through all layers (garment and
facing).

(x) When you have completed the inside (xiii) Once you have under stitched or
curve of the facing turn the facing to topstitched the facing, give it a final
the wrong side of the garment and press to help the facing sit flat. You
press.
might like to hand stitch a few little
stitches to secure the facing at the
shoulders when you have finished
the garment.

Variations of shaped facing

(xi) Open the facing away from the
garment then make a line of stitching
(3mm) away from the seam line
through the facing. The outside of
the garment should not be caught
in. This will ensure the facing
lies flat when turned to the inside.

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