https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions Practical Skills en-us 2017-11-09 10:24:27 UTC 2023-08-02 15:29:16 UTC hello@padlet.com lr2griffin https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205195767
Inlay is extra fabric additional to the seam allowance that is in some parts left within a constructed garment. Inlays allow for any future alterations that the client may need for example if the client's body shape were to change, then the garment may be more easily adjusted. It is typical to find inlays in adolescent's clothing as they rapidly grow.

Not all inlays are left in after final fittings as some seams may become too bulky and difficult to press.

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Gimp thread is used when constructing hand sewn button holes in order to strengthen and neaten the button hole. It is a strong cord with wire inside. As you stitch the button hole your thread passes over the positioned gimp cord adding structure.

See the video below for method: ]]> 2017-11-09 10:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205195967 lr2griffin https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205196390
- Even-baste the linen to the fabric / once welt Ian folded
- Raw-edge felling stitch wrong side, along long folded section of welt
- Felling stitch wrong side, diagonally folded edges of welt
- Side stitch right side, top edge of welt
- Over caste wrong side, seams once pressed to secure them
- Felling and raw edge felling pocket bag to welt
- Prick stitch right side, welt into place]]> 2017-11-09 10:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205196390 lr2griffin https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205196505
Point pressers are used for pressing narrow, hard to reach areas of collars, belts, cuffs, corners, points, etc.]]> 2017-11-09 10:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205196505 lr2griffin https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205196633
Pre waxed thread is called silk skeins. Silk is a strong thread and when waxed it becomes even more durable and resistant to moisture. By using pre waxed thread, tailors save copious amounts of time by not having to do this method by hand.]]> 2017-11-09 10:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205196633 lr2griffin https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205196859
For any permanent stitches you would use beeswax to wax your cotton or polyester thread. Cut your thread to length and pass over the beeswax 3-4 times before ironing off the excess by placing the thread between a protective piece of cloth (calico).

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For this specific type of hand-stitch you would use a size 7 needle. 

Felling stitch is found when attaching the folded edge of the lining to the garment's hem or facing; such as at the waist on trousers or inside a jacket or waistcoat. 

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Tailor's traditionally sit crossed legged while working to keep their work within close enough proximity of their eyes. By sitting cross legged you are able to rest your work across your leg and knee making it adjustable and comfortable as much of the stitching is around curved or small areas. 

However, it is essential to move around frequently to distribute strain from sitting.

If you are working at a machine you must make sure to be using an appropriate chair that is positioned at the correct height for you to work comfortably. I.e. so that your legs are not squashed underneath the table and your eye sight is not strained.]]> 2017-11-09 10:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205197030 lr2griffin https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205197087
When making a pocket you are using a combination of machine and manual techniques. Some of the health and safety issues include:

- upholding proper posture
- jabbing yourself with a needle
- burning yourself with the iron or steam from the boiler
- using the sewing machine

These issues, respectively may be prevented by:
- (see answer to question 8)
- wearing a thimble
- keeping your fingers/hands well away from the soleplate of the iron and the boiler
- keeping fingers well away from the needle plate and any other moving parts of the machine / making sure not to use a machine that seems faulty / turning off your machine whilst not working at it

All of the these methods require absolute attention to reduce any injury due to human error.]]> 2017-11-09 10:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lr2griffin/questions/wish/205197087