Why are some jackets, or any clothing item really, more expensive than others? Obviously they can be made of better material. But why do the more expensive ones seem to always fit a little better than those in a lower end store? Because, the sewers take their time to mark every seam allowance and every tiny little detail BEFORE they start sewing anything. But when working with really nice fabric, sometimes traditional marking techniques of the wash-away pen or the tailor's chalk don't work- sometimes they even leave a stain! Bad! So some really smart person invented something called thread tracing. It is a perfect way of keeping everything exact. All tailored garments use this technique because it works so well. You can easily see where everything goes, and some even have fitting lines marked in case they have to take something in. We had to do this to our jacket in class. And it looks like this:
Thread tracing is exactly what it sounds like it is. You're taking really big, loose stitches (also called basting stitches) on the outside of everything. This is how you do it. You take a needle and thread, knot one end of the thread and leave the other a little shorter than the knotted end. Exactly where your seam allowance is, or whatever you're marking, take big basting stitches all the way around. Be sure your thread is only one thickness, not two. And although this does take a bit of time, it is so worth it because you have everything exactly marked and don't have to worry about where things go, or if your seams are straight. If you mark them straight, then that's the way they should turn out.
See, all they're doing is taking simple, big stitches all the way around whatever piece they are working on. Who knew something so simple could make such a world of difference! It's amazing, really.
Thanks for reading, fashion enthusiasts!
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