What is a tuck?
Tuck is a fold in a fabric which is stitched down to add fullness to the garment.
State three types of tucks?
Release
Twisted
pin-tuck
Blind tuck
Define one type of tucks?
Cross tucks - Tucks are first made vertically as usual, then tucks are made horizontally as well ( perpendicular to the straight tucks) at regular intervals
Tucks when done on the wrong side of the garment would best be used for decoration or functional purpose?
Functional purposes
State two purposes of tucks?
Decorational and function
What are Blind tucks?
Blind tucks overlap each other covering the stitching and the intervals between them.
State three garments that tucks are usually worn on?
dress
blouse
skirt
pants
which tuck is normally used for children's clothing?
Bubble tuck
Which tucks form cubes?
Cross Tucks
Which two types of tucks is most suitable for formal wear?
Twisted and Lace added tucks
What is the vary in inches when stitching pin tucks?
1/8"-1/4"
State the fist three methods for constructing tucks?
Cut fabric and add 3 times the width of every fabric you use
Mark your fabric
Start with the leftmost fold line, carefully fold the fabric and press it flat.
How do you create blind tucks?
by taking out the extra space between each tuck so that each tucks overlaps the next one slightly.
To create other kinds of tucks, what should you do?
Vary the spacing of your fold and stitch lines
What is the sixth step in creating a tuck?
Keep folding along the marked guidelines, and stitch ½” from the folds.