Techniques

Drawing fabric along one or more rows of stitching to reduce its width into soft, even fullness before attaching it to another piece.

Stitched horizontal tuck added to a child's garment hem or sleeve to shorten it temporarily, released later to lengthen the garment as the child grows.

A small diamond or triangular piece of fabric inserted at the underarm or crotch seam to add ease of movement and reduce stress on the seam.