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Textiles and Garment Construction
(vi) Fold the turned edge over the
raw edges to the wrong side of
the garment, tack just above the
machining and hem into position.
(iv) If the edges form a concave curve,
stretch the strip slightly while
tacking it on. On convex curve, Machine stitching
ease it slightly.
stretch
Machine stitching
Piping
ease
This is a narrow folded strip of a fabric,
which is inserted in a seam for a decorative
trim. It can also be used to decorate the
rs edge of a garment.
For added decoration, contrast in texture,
colour and pattern may be applied.
(v) Make a narrow turning to the wrong Piping is used to trim collars and cuffs of
side on the free edge of the binding. blouses and dresses, seams of skirts and
soft furnishes, including cushions and
chair covers. Piping can be made with or
without a cord.
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