Tailor Garment Construction Techniques

Question 1

What is the standard seam allowance used in most tailored garments?

Accepted Answer

5/8 inch (1.5 cm)

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1/4 inch (6 mm)

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1 inch (2.5 cm)

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2 inches (5 cm)

Question 2

What is a 'pad stitch' used for in tailoring?

Accepted Answer

To secure interfacing to a lapel and create a roll

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To hem the bottom of a jacket

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To attach buttons to a jacket front

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To sew the lining into a jacket

Question 3

What type of seam finish prevents raw fabric edges from fraying?

Accepted Answer

Serged or overlocked seam

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Plain straight-stitch seam

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Basting seam

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Topstitched seam

Question 4

What is the purpose of 'understitching' in garment construction?

Accepted Answer

To prevent facings and linings from rolling to the outside

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To reinforce the bottom hem of a jacket

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To attach shoulder pads inside a jacket

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To secure buttons on heavy fabric

Question 5

What is a 'fell stitch' in hand tailoring?

Accepted Answer

A nearly invisible slip stitch used to attach linings and facings by hand

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A decorative stitch on jacket lapels

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A long basting stitch used in fittings

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A reinforcing stitch at pocket openings

Question 6

What is 'ease stitching' used for in a set-in sleeve?

Accepted Answer

To gather the sleeve cap slightly so it fits smoothly into the armhole

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To hem the sleeve at the cuff

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To attach the sleeve lining to the outer fabric

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To reinforce the underarm seam