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2. Elastic (notion) - Wikipedia

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   In sewing, elastic is a notion which is sold in narrow strips and generally serves to increase the ability of garment to stretch, either to accommodate movement or to make the garment suitable for wearers of many different physical sizes. Elastic comes in four forms of construction, each with costs and benefits.

3. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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   Seam allowances can range from 1/4 inch wide (6.35 mm) to as much as several inches. Commercial patterns for home sewers have seam allowances ranging from 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch. seam ripper A seam ripper is a small tool used for unpicking or cutting stitches. seamstress A seamstress is a woman who sews and finishes garments, as contrasted with a ...

4. Bar tack - Wikipedia

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   The bar commonly varies between 1 ⁄ 16 to 1 ⁄ 8 inch (1.6 to 3.2 mm) in width and 1 ⁄ 4 to 3 ⁄ 8 inch (6.4 to 9.5 mm) in length. In some garments, such as jeans, the bar tack will be sewn in a contrasting color. Similar stitches to the bar tack include the arrowhead tack and crow's foot tack. [5]

5. Suspenders - Wikipedia

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   Suspenders can be measured in a variety of different ways to ensure proper fitting. To accurately measure suspenders, first, start by measuring from the back pant line, then cross over the opposite shoulder down to the front pant line. Add a few additional inches for adjustments when required. [10]

6. Tack (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   Diagonal bastings. In sewing, to tack or baste is to sew quick, temporary stitches that will later be removed. Tacking is used for a variety of reasons, such as holding a seam in place until it is sewn properly, or transferring pattern markings onto the garment.

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