Techniques

A tapered fold of fabric stitched to a point that removes excess fullness and shapes flat fabric to a body curve, such as at the bust or waist.

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 series of uniform, single-direction folds pressed sharply to one side, used in skirts and trims for controlled fullness.