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Choosing of openings (v) The desired effect to the garment:
Openings should be chosen with great For example, if it is for functional,
care because they are likely to wear out decorative or for shaping the
before any other parts of a garment. position of the garment.
This is because they are being subjected
to too much strain and, are the most Strength of an opening
frequently handled part of the garment. The strength of an opening depends on
The correct choice of openings resist the following factors:
strain and prolong the life span of the (i) The length of the opening: An
garment. The choice and style of an opening which is too short will tear
opening will depend on the following: off the base of an opening due to
(i) The garment being made: Make pulling and straining when wearing
the right choice of an opening the garment. To prevent openings
to be applied in a particular from splitting, the base should be
garment, whether it is an outer reinforced well and the openings
or undergarment. For example, a should be of an adequate length.
zip opening is unsuitable for most (ii) The kind of opening: Choose the
undergarments. kind of opening that is strong enough
for the article to be made. Some
(ii) The fabric to be used: The choice openings are stronger than others.
of openings should be suitable to the Therefore, when choosing an opening
fabric to be used in terms of weight. consider its strength, that is, whether
For example, a bound opening is not it will withstand heavy or light wear.
suitable on heavy or thick fabric.
(iii) The stitching: The opening should
(iii) The position of the opening on be properly stitched and reinforced
the garment: For example, faced at the base because; the base usually
opening is suitable for neck openings undergoes a lot of strain. The stitching
of dresses but unsuitable for shorts can be smartly visible if it is intended
and skirt openings. A continuous to be part of the design of a garment.
wrap opening is suitable for the back
openings of children’s garments, r.s
wrist openings for long sleeves and w.s
for the front opening of the garment.
Classes of openings
(iv) The type of fastener to be used: For
example, button and buttonholes Openings are classified into two main
are not suitable for the openings groups namely: Openings designed with
which are designed without a wrap. a wrap and an opening without wrap. The
following are the description of these
openings:
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