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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 5
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WHY stay stitch?
BECAUSE stay stitching prevents shaped edges; such as, a neckline, shoulder line and waistline, from stretching in fitting and handling of the garment.
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WHY slip baste?
BECAUSE plaids and striped fabrics or shaped sections of a garment can be more accurately matched and stitched if the seams are first slip basted from the right side.
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WHY blend, notch or slash seams?
BECAUSE blending, notching and slashing prevent seams from drawing or puckering. In a well made dress, all seaming is smooth, curves at the right place.
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WHY stay points of slashes, etc.?
BECAUSE these are weak spots, and in order to insure a well finished, long wearing garment, these points must be reinforced.
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