10 Questions
Which type of tuck is commonly found in formalwear and creates a pattern along the front of a shirt or blouse?
Pin tucks
What is the purpose of tucks in clothing construction?
To create a decorative effect
How wide are pin tucks usually sewn from the folded edge of the fabric?
1⁄8 inch
In what direction are spaced tucks commonly sewn on a garment?
Horizontally
What is the distinctive feature of blind tucks compared to other types of tucks?
They overlap each other and cover stitching
Tucks in clothing construction are a means of adding fullness to the garment.
False
Pin tucks are wider than spaced tucks.
False
Blind tucks do not overlap each other in clothing construction.
False
Spaced tucks are commonly found on children's clothing.
True
Tucks add texture and interest to a garment.
True
Study Notes
Tucks in Clothing Construction
- A fold of material with even width, kept in position by machine stitch on the right side of the garment, used to shape garments to the body, hold in fullness, or add decorative effect.
- Tucks add body to thin fabrics and provide textural interest.
Types of Tucks
Pin Tucks
- Very narrow tucks, sewn with a width of 1⁄8 inch from the folded edge of the fabric.
- Produce parallel rows of raised fabric by stitching tight rows of stitches on sewing machines.
- Commonly used in formalwear, creating a nice pattern along the front of a shirt or blouse.
Spaced Tucks
- Wider than pin tucks, at least 1⁄4 inch wide.
- Fold of cloth sewn at regular intervals to add texture and interest to a garment.
- Can be sewn in groups and down the full length of the tuck, or left free at one end.
- Used vertically on a bodice or yoke, or horizontally around the bottom of a skirt.
- Commonly used on children's clothing and other fancier garments.
Blind Tucks
- Tucks that overlap each other, covering the stitching and the intervals between them.
Learn about tucks in clothing construction, including their purpose, types, and how they add decorative effects to garments. Explore different types of tucks like pin tucks and their techniques.
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