Quality Construction of a Garment

Thread:

-color should match exactly or be one shade darker

-thread should be the same type as the fabric

Hemlines:

-hemlines should hang straight and even

-unless it is top-stitched, you should not see the stitching in the hemline

-stitching should not be too tight, or too loose and "pull" the fabric

Fabrics:

- plaids and certain prints should be matched at all seams

-fabrics should look like natural fabric

-fabrics should be the correct weight, texture, and blend for the garment

-should be straight and lie flat

Seams:

-with most clothing the inside seam allowance should be 5/8"

-ALL SEAMS on ALL garments should be finished, either by zig-zag or by a clean finish

-seams should be pressed flat

-no threads should be hanging or loose

-top stitching should be done evenly

-seams should not "pull" or "wrinkle" and should be flat