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Textiles and Garment Construction

In each end, leave a thread for about (vi) Fit and tack the gathers to the required
10mm long, for pulling up the gathers. portion of the garment then stitch

firmly.
(iii) In case you are using sewing
machine, thread the sewing machine
in a usual way. Adjust the stitch
regulator to get a longest length.

Running
stitching
(vii) Fasten off and neaten the raw
edges using loop stitches,
overcasting or machine stitches
Stitching line such as overlock or zigzag.

(iv) Mark the middle of gathered
and the fitted portion before the Finished Loop
gathers are worked to ensure raw edges stitches
evenly distributed of gathers.

Activity 2.1

Make samples of gathers using both
hand and machine stitch and keep
them in portifolio for reference.
(v) Pull up the two threads to create
gathers. Distribute gathers evenly
when pulling to get the required (b) Darts: A dart is a stitched folded
width for creating an attractive style.
fabric which is shaped towards a
point at the fullest part of the garment.

It is usually constructed on the wrong
Threads Gathers side and quite inconspicuous on the
would distributed right side when it is properly worked.
round a pin evenly
Darts should point to the fullest part
of the body and end about 2cm from
the body curve to which they point.

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