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Perfect pleats for every body

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A paper template and lengths of textile fabric should be used to drape and sew pleats which are appropriate for any figure. One should make sure that the fabric fits the pleat style to ensure that the pleats look right. The basics for sewing a softly pleated skirt are presented.

Author: Hazen, Gale Grigg
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1999
Dressmaking

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Lapped zippers rule!

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A lapped zipper hides the zipper teeth from view when the clothing is worn. Lapped-zipper insertion can be achieved by thread tracing to mark the zipper seamlines. The actual zipper to be sewn should be used to measure the length of the opening.

Author: Smith, Shirley
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1998
Design and construction

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Tips for better lapped zippers

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Dressmakers often encounter difficulties in stiching lapped zippers. Diagonal wrinkles usually appear on the textile when the topstitching wavers. Several tips for installing lapped zippers with straight stitches are presented.

Author: Hazen, Gale Grigg
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Name: Threads
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0882-7370
Year: 1995

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