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01. About Fabrics
02. About Patterns
03. Sewing A Pleasure
04. Why Wherefores 1 + 2
05. Pattern Layout .3
06. Whys Wherefores 3
07. Fitting .4
08. Whys Wherefores 4
09. Basting + Seams .5
10. Whys Wherefores 5
11. Seam Finishes .6
12. Whys Wherefores 6
13. Setting in Sleeves .7
14. Whys Wherefores 7
15. Hems + Finishes .8
16. Whys Wherefores 8
17. Pressing
18. Sheer Fabrics
19. Underlining Fabrics
20. Tailoring
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The Whys and Wherefores of Step 4
WHY pin and baste?
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BECAUSE in fitting, particularly the first fitting, it is so easy to make adjustments. Then too, pinning and basting insure accuracy in matching markings and in machine stitching.
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WHY fittings?
BECAUSE points of assembly are checked one at a time. If pattern pieces are properly adjusted, only slight changes should be necessary. The first fitting proves the location of darts, tucks, etc.; the next fitting, that of buttonholes, pockets, and the like.
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WHY interface?
BECAUSE in the shaping of certain parts of a garment, such as collars, cuffs and peplums, extra support is required.
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WHY are there three types of buttonholes?
BECAUSE one method seems more suited to a particular type of garment or fabric than another. For example, the patch method is preferable for simple dresses of cotton, while the corded method is smarter for silks and light wools.
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