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garment construction Fashion Blog
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Topic: garment construction
garment construction Fashion Articles
apparel manufacturing
Understand 20 common sewing seams and finishes, including French, flat-felled, plain, bound and overlocked seams, with 10 original diagrams, garment examples and quality advice.
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20 Types of Sewing Seams: Names, Pictures & Garment Uses
accordion pocket
Explore 30 pocket types from accordion and cargo to welt, kangaroo, slash and patch pockets, with 10 licensed images, construction comparisons and styling advice.
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30 Types of Pockets: Names, Pictures & Clothing Guide
adjustable straps
Explore 26 types of clothing fastenings, including buckles, buttons, eyelets, hooks, zippers, snaps and toggles, with 10 credited photos, saree blouse styling and buying tips.
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26 Types of Clothing Fastenings: A–Z Names & Pictures
3d fabric
How flat fabric becomes sculpted clothing: pleating, pintucks, smocking, shirring, ruffles and more, with openly licensed textile pictures and practical style and care tips.
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How Fabric Manipulation Creates Texture in Clothing: A Style Guide
20 fabric manipulation techniques
Discover 20 types of fabric manipulation with open-license textile images, differences between smocking, tucks and pleats, and outfit styling advice for sarees, kurtis and dresses.
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20 Fabric Manipulation Techniques: Names & Outfit Ideas