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Textiles and Garment Construction

The facing is not a separate pattern piece.
It is just an extension of the pattern. This
type of facing is also interfaced like a
regular facing.

Procedure for working on extended
facings

(i) On the pattern, add extra paper to the
edge.

(iv) Add a notch at the top and bottom
such that you know where to fold it.

(ii) Draw in the width of the facing and
cut off the excess paper.

Activity 5. 3

Make a sample of an extended facing
that can be used on the front opening
of the bodice or shirt..

Binding

Binding is a method of finishing raw

(iii) Fold the facing into position and trim edges, whereby, a strip of material is
the paper level at the top and bottom, sewn on the edge and folded over the raw
so it is the same shape as the garment. edges in such a way that it is visible on
both sides of the garment or article.

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