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Textiles and Garment Construction
(iv) All seams of the same type on a That means, the finer the
garment must be of similar widths. fabric the narrower the
The width of the seam on a garment seam allowance should be.
depends on the texture of the The seam allowance will also
material. If the material is very depend on whether the fabric
light in weight, the narrow seams is loosely woven or fray easily.
can be used but it will be suitable (xiii) The beginning and the end of the
if the fabric does not fray easily.
stitching line should be firmly secured
(v) Ensure that all balance marks and with few repeated stiches. This is
fitting lines are matched before because the seams of a garment
tacking. must withstand wear and tear.
(vi) Fix the seam firmly in place using (xiv) The strength of the seam depends on
tacking stitches before sewing. the firmness of the stitching. Hand
(vii) Where possible, stitch along the worked stitches must be of even
grain to prevent the garment from length and distance. The stitches,
stretching. which are worked by a machine,
must be of suitable tension and
(viii) Before making the seam on curved length of the fabric to be used.
areas or areas likely to stretch, stay
stitching to keep them in shape. (xv) Ensure that the seam is neatly
(ix) On a very delicate fabrics, place finished, even in width, straight and
a piece of tissue paper behind the pressed flat towards the sides or
layer of the fabric before stitching centre back (C.B).
to avoid puckering of seams. Characteristics of a well-constructed
(x) Press seams immediately after seams: The quality of a well-constructed
stitching to ensure flatness and seam in a garment or an article will be perfect
accuracy. if it maintains some properties. Once it is
(xi) When cutting out a fabric, made, it should be maintained throughout
allow a wider seam allowance the lifetime of the garment, despite many
for fabrics that fray easily. challenges that arise during wearing,
washing and dry-cleaning. Therefore,
(xii) Use the correct seam allowance a well-constructed seam should be:
(distance between the raw edge
of the fabric and the fitting line). (i) Accurately stitched
This is usually about 1.5 cm This is the most important property
or 5/8 of an inch depending that helps to make a seam perfect.
on the texture of the fabric.
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