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Side seam versus tubular knit
Short answer: A tubular knit garment has no side seam. It is cheaper to sew, but it fits a body with a waist less wel...
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Shoulder tape that keeps the shape
Short answer: A narrow tape along the shoulder seam stops the shoulder from stretching out of shape. It is a small de...
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The neckline gives the quality away
Short answer: The neckline is the first thing to sag. If it is narrow, stretchy and sewn with a tape at the back, it ...
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Double stitching at the edges
Short answer: Two parallel rows of stitching in a hem mean the edge is secured twice. It is one of the cheapest ways ...
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The overlock seam and where it belongs
Short answer: An overlock closes the fabric edge and can stretch. It is the standard seam in knit clothing, and it sh...
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Flat seams and what they mean for the skin
Short answer: A flatlock seam lies flat with no ridge on the inside. That is the detail that decides whether underwea...
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Seams that hold and seams that do not
Short answer: Look for tight, even stitches and a seam that can stretch with the fabric. A tight, straight seam in kn...
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Stretch and release as a quick test
Short answer: Pull the fabric across and let go. If it springs back, the item holds its shape through the day. If it ...
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Hold the fabric up to the light and see what happens
Short answer: If you can see your fingers clearly through the fabric, it is thin or loosely knit. That says something...
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How to judge quality with your hands
Short answer: Grab the fabric, feel the weight, stretch it lightly and see if it springs back. Three seconds with you...
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An emergency set in the car
Short answer: Keep a set of underwear, a pair of socks, a t-shirt and a towel in a bag in the trunk. It takes up litt...
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A fixed set in the gym bag
Short answer: Keep a set of underwear, a pair of socks and a thin t-shirt permanently in the gym bag. That way you ca...
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