Eliminate separate facings for elegant edges
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The cumbersome facing, along with its seam allowances and rows of machine stitching and understitching is eliminated which are then cut generously enough to serve as built-in or cut-on facings. A demonstration is provided on how to apply a lining to a curved neckline and an armhole for an elegant couture technique.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2006
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Design challenge III: starting with the same fabrics and premise, three designers arrive at very different garments
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The creations of three designers, who were asked to design outfits using the same fabric while following a set of rules, are presented. Among the rules are that the garment include a hat, that the garment be easily transformed into evening wear and that the outfit include at least one embellishment.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1999
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Boning - not just for corsets
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Boning is usually used in strapless dresses for support, but it can be useful in skirts and jackets to give stability in fitted clothes. This couture technique and its use are presented and described.
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 2000
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