Garment making Flashcards
Name the garment making processes.
Stitching
Seam finishing
Edge finishing
What is fullness?
Fullness in garment construction is the provision of extra allowance in the garment fullness can be controlled or created
Types of fullness
Tucks Darts Pleat Gathers Smoking Shiring
Types of dart
Straight dart
Double pointed dart
Curved dart
Parts where darts can be found
Sleeve Hip line Waist line Wrist Shoulder
Types of pleat
Box pleat
Knife pleat
Inverted pleat
Types of gathers
Gathers by hand
Gathers by machine
Gathers by elastic
Uses of tucks
To control fullness Provide extra width Can be sewn on skirts & tops They can decorate garments Adds style features Hiding joining line
Where can gathers be found
Waistline
Arm circumference
Shoulder line
Ankle
Features of shiring
Produced with several roles of gathering
It may be decorated with smoking or other embroidery pattern
What is an opening
They are features in a garment. They help us to put on and take off our clothes.
What are the consideration for openings
Suitable for materials Long enough Consider the type of fabric Consider the position It should be neat as possible The seam should be strong
