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Textiles and Garment Construction

The seam should be stitched Sewing should be done very
accurately, neatly and well carefully to avoid damaging the
pressed to obtain flatness. This fabric.
helps to get a perfect seam.
(vi) Appropriately matched and joined
Seams usually meet in the junction
(ii) Equal and even in width of the garments such as panties
The seam of the same type in and pyjamas. For good results, all
a particular garment should be meeting positions of seams should
with equal and even width. When turn to the same direction and
sewing, it is advised to follow the must form a continuous seam line.
stitching line carefully to avoid
uneven seam width. Note: The following colours indicate
the right side (r.s) and wrong side
(iii) Strongly stitched (w.s) of the fabric on different
procedures.
Elasticity, durability, secured, and
comfort are the most important r.s
properties of the seam, which help
to produce a perfect seam. This kind w.s
of seam can last long as the garment
is used.

(iv) Well neatened
The seam should be well-neatened
using appropriate stitches. Use the
correct size of the stitch and tension
to avoid faulty seam or weak seam. Figure 1.1 (a): Incorrect junctions
Make a correct choice of the thread
for the work to be carried out to
obtain perfect seams. The seam
should be well pressed until lay flat
for good appearance of the seam.

(v) Damage free
Fabric damage-free seam is another
important characteristic of the seam.
During sewing, fabric damage
occurs frequently leading to faulty
seam. Figure 1.1 (b): Correct junction

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