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Textiles and Garment Construction

It is functional because several tucks
collectively can be used to control
fullness at some parts of the garments
such as the shoulders, waistlines
yokes and pockets. Tucks are smaller
than pleats and are usually stitched Tuck
partially or through their entire
length. Pin tucks are the smallest
one which measure about 1mm to
3mm. They can be made in any size
according to the desired effects.
(iii) To allow for growth on children’s
Tucks are mostly used on bodice clothes, especially when they take
or skirt. They can be used on up extra width and length, which
garments for the following purposes: may later require letting out.

(i) To add decorative features.
The tucks are arranged in
groups or as desired to make
decorative pattern of the garment.

Tuck

Tuck

Choosing tucks: The choice of tucks
to be used in a garment construction
will depend on the desired effect.

Tucks can be for a decorative purpose
where they are used to add a high-
(ii) To control fullness. Tucks help end design quality, and they can
in reducing extra width of the be functional when they are used
fabric hence increase attraction to reduce the width of the fabric.
and good fit of the garment.

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