FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)

Lesson 11 : Fasteners and Hems

Standards for choice of and construction and fasteners

Well-selected fasteners will be:

1. Appropriate to the specific garment and/or garment placket situation.
2. In the color range (black for dark fabrics; nickel, covered, or transparent for light fabrics) of the fabric to which it is applied.

Well-constructed fasteners will be:

• Neat in appearance with no loose or unsightly threads.
• Appropriate for the garment design and fabric being used.
• Applied to an area that has been reinforced with interfacing.
• Sewn in place with a double strand of all-purpose dual-duty sewing thread or single strand for heavy-duty thread.
• Secured well but stitches should not be visible on the right side of the garment.
• Appropriately placed so the garment edges are held together smoothly and evenly.
• Applied with appropriate stitch to secure fastener to the garment.