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A duct tape double is a body form created primarily of duck tape. Duck tape is used because is conforms closely to the body and creates a cheaper alternative to a custom dress form. Winding duct tape along the users body and then removing as a whole creates a Duck Tape Double.

A Bodkin is tool, which makes it easier to insert material such as cording or elastic through a casing. It makes the task of inserting material into a casing considerably easier then using a safety pin.

A Basting Stitch is a stitch, which briefly holds fabric in place till permanent stitching is put in place.EXAMPLE: Using a Basting stitch to place where a zipper will be installed. For a dress with a center back, the back of the dress is composed of two halves. A central seam is stitched from the bottom of the dress up to where the zipper will be placed. From that point up to the top, the seam is basted. This holds the seam edges in the proper position before the zipper is placed; when the pe …

A Shank Button is a button which has a space left between the fabric and the button. The shank button included a shank or a extensions on the back of the button which thread has the ability to be sewn on to the garment. Buttons without a shank can be shanked by continuously wrapping thread under the button to create a shank.

The gathering stitch, like the basting stitch, is an extra long, straight stitch.A gathering stitch is similar to a basting stitch, it can be described as an extra long straight stitch it is most commonly used for adding fullness to a project such as sleeves or curtains. Gathering can be subtle (easing in a sleeve) or full (creating a poufy sleeve). The permanent stitching placed directly on top of the gathering stitch, placed away from the fabric edge. The final effect is a seam which appears …