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Textiles and Garment Construction

Chapter Five

Edge finishes

Introduction

Edge finishes are important techniques in garment construction. They make the
garment look neat, smart and last long. In Form Two, you learnt different types
of stitches that can be used to neat the raw edges of the garment such as blanket
stitches. However, these stitches have to be combined with an appropriate edge
finish for the better outcome. In this chapter, you will learn about different edge
finishes and how to make them. The competencies developed will enable you to
apply edge finishes techniques in making garments or articles.

Concept of edge finishes Choosing of edge finishes
Edge finishes are sewing techniques Edge finishes have to be introduced
that are used to secure and neat the raw after the seam is sewn, but should be
edges of the garment. Edge finishes choosen before the seam is sewn. This
ensure durability to a garment as they can can enable you to plan for the appropriate
reinforce the seam hence prevent the edge seam allowance. However, the type of
from fraying. Edge finishes are also used edge finishing chosen will depend on the
for decorative purposes. following factors:
Thus, the garment with perfect edge (i) The fabric: The type of fabric used to
finishes looks attractive and retains a make a particular garment has major
shape. The edge finishing is applied on effect on the choice of the edge finish.
various parts of a garment such as on the For example, for a fabric which frays
raw edge of necklines or armholes, wrists a lot, seam allowance should not be
or elbows at sleeves, the edge of aprons, trimed close to the stitching line. The
and the edges of hem of all types of choice will also consider whether
garment such as dresses and trousers. The the raw edge would completely be
edge finishes are also used on different enclosed. If one is using a very light
articles such as tablecloths, pillowcases and transparent fabric, French seam
and curtains. finishing will be suitable while facing
is suitable for a medium weight fabrics.

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