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Trouser by double stitching line all along the seams
dore in a thick thread. Made For rough use,
TROUSER Jeans epitomizes youthfulness.
A pair of long pants or trousers is an outer
garment covering each leg separately and
4. Culottes
usually extending from waist down to
Culottes are the pants that were worn by
ankle.
the European men earlier, but nowadays
Trousers are originally designed for men,
these are immensely trending among the
but that was before as the time goes by
woman. This is Flared pant that ends just
women wear it confidently either For
below few inches From knee, which gives it
convenience or thru fashion.
a very quirky look and can be easily carried
Pant styles that are timeless. Dressy to
of with a T-shirt or a camisole according to
casual, pants Fit all Fashion styles. But the
the need. You can also wear it as a formal
wrong kind of pants can take you from a
wear, for fits highly popular among the
fashion diva to a fashion toddler. Most
office going women, its makes a
important things to consider when going
comfortable bottom wear with an
about your pants are:
astonishing style management.
1. It fit you properly
2. The color of the pants complements you.
5. Palazzo Pants
3. The style matches your age and body shape.
Palazzo Pants are the loose Flared or you

Styles of Ladies Trousers can say wide-legged pants which usually

are made of light fabric should be perfect
1. Leggings for summers. Not so comfortable to wear a
These are much pitted pants made of skin-fit pants and Palazzo make it a lot
hosiery ог knitted stretch material. easier as they are extremely comfortable
Treggings are leggings that look like ang voguish at the same time, you can pair
trousers and Jeggings are leggings that it with almost everything, a kurts, a shirt, a
look like jeans F with small details like t-shirt, a camisole a regular top or
pockets (Faux) and Front fly and the jeans anything according to your wish and
special seam stitching. creativity but it will never fail to impress.
2. Overalls or Jumpsuits
These are pants which have a bodice 6. Sailor Pants
attached to it at the waistline. They have a These pants are more like the long and
long stitching line starting at the neck and wide bell bottoms with buttons attached on
going along the crotch line at the Front as the waist Front in parallel rows opposite to
well as the back Pockets are usually each other. In old days pants like these
topstitched. These are usually worn by were worn by the Navy men as their
workmen. Jumpsuits are also a Favorite in uniform where as nowadays this is
kid wear something that makes an awesome
Fashion trend among women-high waist
3. Jeans
comfortable and extremely stylish is how
Jeans are made of a rough and thick
well describe them.
material called denim. It is characterized
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7. Boot Cut Pants 13. Baggy Pants
These pants hug you at the thighs, Baggy pants, also known as "harem pants"
accentuating the better parts of your legs, or "MC Hammer Pants," are lose-fitting
and are flared at the bottom. pants originating from the Middle East or
Aria. They have wide billowy leas, an
8. Formal Pants elastic waistband or drawstring, and come
Formal pants are the usual, basic trouser in various materials like cotton, silk, or
that women wear at offices and linen. Despite their unique silhouette, they
workplaces. You can pair up these formal offer both style and comfort, suitable for
pants with a shirt, blazer, and stilettos for casual wear or high-fashion statements.
an extraordinary formal office look or even
with a formal top for that matter.
Types of Fabrics Suited for
Ladies Trousers
9. Gaucho Pants
Gabardine
Though the terms culottes and gauchos are
A smooth, durable twill-woven cloth
often used interchangeably, and to be
typically of worsted or cotton.
honest, they are nearly identical in design
the main difference between the two is that
Polyester
gauchos are really more of a cropped pants
A lightweight synthetic fiber that is durable
and don't have quite the fullness of
and less breathable.
culottes. Thus, they look less like a skirt and
more like, well, wide-leg pants.
Cotton
A soft and breathable materials and great
10. Capri/Crop Pants
for sensitive skin.
These are popular among upwomen which
are worn during summer. These are made
Denim
up of cotton, denim, and polyester. Capri
Is a rugged and sturdy cotton which made
pants-also called
a woven Fabric yarns in twill weaving.

11. Pedal Pushers

Corduroy
Are made for versatility. These are pants
Is a soft but durable material which has a
that are longer than shorts but not as long
distinctive pattern.
as trousers. fitted pants that cut off
between the ankles.
Velveteen
Made of cotton but heavier and has a less
12. Cargo Pants
Shine and more matte.
Cargo pants are large, loose pants with lots
of pockets. It is often worn by people who
need to Carry a lot of stuff with them, like
Satin
A shiny, soft, and great for keeping you
hikers, campers or workers who need easy
cool, it has a duller surface in one side with
access to tools while on the job.
lustrous surface on the other side.
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Flannel 2. SIDE SEAM POCKET
An extreme softness and warmth. It Inseam pockets are medium-sized pockets.
characterizes loosely spun weave with It is often known as the 'secret pocket'
either a brushed or unbrushed texture. because it does not show or have a
Linen A natural and lightweight material. It decorative purpose. They are not obvious
is also a highly - absorbent material. unless you put your hands inside them,
making them a sleek and flattering option
Linen for all garments.
A natural and lightweight material. It is
also a highly - absorbent material. 3. FLAP POCKET
The flap pocket, as the name suggests, is
Pocket made with a flap that covers the opening of
the pocket. Flap pockets are part of suit
A small bag for carrying things in, made of
jackets, and the flap is usually rectangular
cloth and sewn into the inside or onto the
but can also have a pointed or curved
outside of a piece of clothing.
bottom.

3 Main Categories of pockets:

4. ZIPPERED POCKET
PATCH POCKET
Pockets with zippers to close the pocket at
A pocket applied onto the outside of a
the top, or even the side, add a secure
garment. pocket closure and some decorative
interest at the same time The zipper can be
SET-IN POCKET inserted into the top or side of the normal
A pocket made by cutting an opening in the patch pocket
garment and stitching the pocket bag to
the inside of the garment so only the 5. CURVED INSET POCKET
opening is visible. These pockets are typical examples of a
set-in pocket that are famously featured on
SEAM POCKET the classic five-pocket jean and typically
A type of pocket in which the opening falls feature a curved opening.
along the seam line of a garment where
two fabric panels overlap
6. PORK CHOP POCKET

Different Types of Pocket A front pocket style known as a "pork chop

pocket" is often found on pants and jeans.
1. PATCH POСКЕТ Pork chop pockets are pockets in clothing
The patch pocket is the basic pocket. It can and are named for their pork chop-like
be a contrasting color or just top- stitched shape. Rather than being a square shape
to show it has some style. The patch pocket like most other pockets, they are
is seen on shirt and many other fashion rectangular with a diagonal, rather than
styles. straight, opening. This opening allows
them to be deep yet also easily accessible.
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7. HIDDEN POСКЕТ Intended to protect pocket watches. The
These pockets are made Intentionally to pocket has gradually become smaller and
hide conceal Something or of Importance. smaller, and less commonly used for
Travelers often use concealed pockets for carrying watches, it is now known as a coin
their documents and important travel items pocket
to keep them safe. Many men's suit jackets
have concealed inside pockets. 13. FAUX POСКЕТ
Faux pockets do not open, they are purely
8. CARGO POCKET for decoration. They are false pocket in
Cargo pockets are expandable pockets with other words.
a flap and may be layered with other types
of pockets. This pocket is found on the
Facing and Interfacing
cargo pant design. What is facing?
A facing is a piece of fabric used to finish
raw edges of a garment at open areas,
9. SLASH POCKET
such as the neckline, armholes, and front
This pocket is found on the front of pants,
and back plackets or openings. A facing
jeans, or skirts. Slash pockets start at the
may be a separate pattern piece to be
waist and follow a diagonal line to the side
added to the garment or an extension of
seam. The line may be straight or curved,
the pattern piece itself.
but will always be cut and sewn at a slant.
It is also known as a cutaway pocket or a
scoop pocket. 3 Basic types of Facing:
SHAPE FACING
It is also called Fitted facing. The shaped facing
10. SLIT/SET-IN POCKET
is cut in the same shape as the part of the
The slit pocket shows no pocket on the
garment it is going to neaten. Commonly this is
outside and is usually placed vertically on
for a round or v-neck. There is usually a pattern
the garment but can also be horizontal, The piece included in the pattern if you are using a
opening of the pocket is neatened by the commercial pattern.
fabric of the pocket that hangs on the
inside of the garment. Welt pockets and EXTENDED FACING
jetted pockets are types of set-in pockets. An extended facing is cut with an addition
at the side to neaten a center front or back
11. WELT POCKET opening. It is primarily used to neaten the
It is a set-in pocket that is finished with front or back of the garment when buttons
fabric welts long its length that strengthen or some fastening are required.
the opening. They are bound, flat pockets
that have finished with a welt or reinforced
BIAS FACING
border along the edge of a piece of fabric.
It is a narrow strip lightweight of fabric cut
on the bias so that it can be shaped to
12. COIN POCKET conform to the curve it will finish. It is often
Also called watch pocket. Extra pocket on used on sheers fabrics to eliminate a wide
the right-hand side of jeans was originally facing that may show through.
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What is interfacing?
Interfacing is a woven or non-woven
Circumferencial Measurements
Waist
fabric that is used to stiffen certain Taken around the smallest part of the waist
areas of garments and sewing projects. just above the hipbone. This measurement
It is sewn or fused to the wrong side of should be divided into two to get the waist
the fabric to give structure. scale.

Measurements Seat or Hip

Measurements are foundation of pattern Taken around the fullest part of the second
drafting so it must be established and done hip o buttock with a tape measure. The
with complete accuracy. It can be taken measurement should be divided by two to
without assistance, but the task is easier get the seat scale.
when you have someone to help you.
Thigh
Measured around the fullest part of the
Note:
thigh.
The procedure of taking measurements for
men and women is different.
Accurate measurements of the body and Width of Knee
materials, the garments can be fit. Measured around the exact location of the
A well-fitted garment can enhance not only knee or from back crease line to the front
the look of the person but also the crease line at the knee line of pants.
personality
Measuring and fitting is a part of quality Width of Bottom
inspection and is done to ensure that it The same procedure in taking the knee
conforms to the client's specification. width.

Parts of body to be measured can be taken in:

Pattern
Is a template used to cut out fabric pieces
Horizontal measurement
that will be sewn together to Create a
Vertical measurement
garment.
Circumferential measurement

Vertical Measurements
A. VERTICAL MEASUREMENTS
Different Types of Pattern
1. Block/Basic
Outside Length
Pattern Also known as a Sloper, is a
This measurement is taken at the side from
template used as a foundation for creating
the waist down to the desired length of
Other pattern.
pants.
Rise
2. Construction Pattern
Taken from the waist down to the crotch.
This is intervening step between the block
and final pattern.
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3. Final Pattern 4. When laying each Pattern piece check the
Provided with necessary symbols that will following.
guide the designers on how to layout the A. Lengthwise grain Position
pattern on the cloth. Symbols for darts, B. The center fold
seam allowances, grain line, center fold, C. If it is to be duplicated
and notches other markers are used. D. if it is to be sectioned to be cut or not
through two layers.
4. Pattern Manipulation 5 fold the material on the right Side With
The process in which you change and Selvage folded together.
reshape pattern blocks to adjust the fit or 6. Lay out the Largest Pattern Piece first on the
incorporate a new design. wrong side of the Material.
7. Pin Pattern Piece in all the way around the
3 Ways of Making a Pattern edge.
1. Foundation Pattern 8. Insert pins along the Length wise.
Made from the individual measurement. 9. Lay the Small Pattern Pieces and Pin them in
Has no allowances Vacant Places.
10. Let the Seam allowance touch each other
2. Drape Pattern Whenever possible.
Is the placing of fabric Over the models or 11. Mark the stitching lines before Cutting.
mannequin. It lets the fabric flow freely
downward over the body's Silhovette. Lay Out Pattern Pieces Focus on 5 Areas:
1. Pressing
3. Commercial Pattern 2. Pattern Layout Guide
Are sold in department stores. They have a 3. Grainlines
package of directions and contain the 4. Cutting
actual pattern piece one will use to cut out 5. Marking
fabric. Front Part Pattern
Laying Out Pattern Pices Guide Line:
for Ladies Trousers 1. Draw a foundation line and mark it A.
2. A to B = 1 1⁄2” upward and project a
It is the Placement and arrangement of
horizontal
Pattern Pieces on the materials for Marking
line from A.
and Cutting.
Rise
Procedure in Laying out Pattern 3. A to C = crotch or rise length. Project a
horizontal perpendicular line.
1. Patterns must be checked well before Laying
Length of Pants
them on the cloth.
4. A to D = measure length of pants project a
2 Examine all the necessary pattern Symbols
perpendicular line and mark it D.
before laying them on the Cloth.
5. D to E = measure 2 inches downward then
3. Choose the longest cutting table to Prevent
project a horizontal perpendicular line and
the fabric from hanging Over the edge of
mark it L.
table.
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Hip Line 28. Connect T1 – U1 and T2 – U2 with a
6. C to F = measure 4 inches outward and mark straight line.
it F.
7. F to H = measure 1⁄4 hip circumference and
Back Part Pattern
mark it H. Waistliner
8. H to I = measure 1/16 part of hip 1. L to #1 = measure 1 r1/2 inches and
circumference and mark it I mark it #1
9. I to J = measure 1⁄2 inch and mark it J. 2. #1 to #2 = measure 1 1⁄2 inches
10. Project point H upward perpendicular to line upward and mark it #2
A. 3. Connect #1 and #2 with straight line.
11. H to M = measure 2 1⁄2 inches upward and 4. #2r to #3 = measure 1⁄4 waist
mark it M. circumference and mark it #3.
5. #r3 to #4 = measure 1 3⁄4 inch
Waistline
outward and mark it #4.
12. H to L = measure 3⁄4 inch mark it L
6. Connect point #2 and #4 with a
13. L to N = measure 1⁄4 inch and mark it N.
straight line.
14. L to O = measure 1/4 waist circumference
and mark it O. Waist Dart
1. Locate the middle #4 and #2 and
Knee Line
mark it #r5.
15. P = Midpoint of F and I and project
2. Project #5 perpendicular (90 degrees)
perpendicularly downward to line D.
dowrnward.
16. Locate the midpoint of C and D and mark it
3. #5 to #6 = measure 4 1⁄2 inches
Q.
downwarrd and mark it #6.
17. Q to R = measure 1 inch and mark it R.
4. #5 to #7 = 1⁄2 inch sideward and mark
18. S = intersection of lines P and R
it #7.
19. S to S1 = measure 1⁄4 knee circumference
5. #5 to #8 = 1⁄2 inch sideward and mark
and
it #8.
mark it S1.
6. Form the dart by connecting #7, #6
20. S to S2 = measure 1⁄4 knee circumference
and #8.
and
mark it S2. Hipline
7. J to #9 = 1⁄4 inch downward, then
Bottom Hem
draw a broken line outward and mark
21. P1 to T1 = measure 1⁄4 bottom and mark it T1.
it #9.
22. P1 to T2 = measure 1⁄4 bottom and mark it
8. #9 to #10 = 1 inch inward and mark
T2.
it #10.
23. Connect F to O with curve line.
9. I to #11 = 1 inch outward and mark it
Shaping the Front Part
#11.
24. Connect J and M with a round curve line.
10. #11 to #12 = 1 inch downward and
25. Connect J and S2 with a slight curve.
mark it #12.
26. Connect F to S1 with a slight curve.
27. Connect S1 – T1 and S2 – T2 with a Knee line
straight 11. S1 to #13 = 3⁄4 inch downward and
line. mark it #13.
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12. S2 to #13a = 3⁄4 inch – 1 inch outward
and mark it 13a.
Bottom
13. U1 to #14 = 3⁄4 inch – 1 inch outward
and mark it #14.
14. U2 to #14a = 3⁄4 inch – 1 inch outward
and mark it #14a.
15. F to #15 = 3⁄4 inch – 1 inch outward
and mark it #15a.
Shaping the Back Part
16. Connect points #4 and #15.
17. Connect #12 - #13 with curve line.
18. Connect #13 - #14 and #13a - #14a
with a straight line.
19. Connect 2 to M with a straight line.
20. Shape M to 12 with a French curve.
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Pressing Tools for Sewing Essentials Garments
Iron Garments is not difficult if the cut parts are
Is a small appliance that when heated is well-prepared and pinned correctly.
used to press clothes to remove wrinkles Remember to prepare your garment parts
and unwanted creases. before you proceed to sewing. In order to not to
consume so much time finding your garment
Ironing Board part, place it near to you, place it under the
Is the foundation of your pressing tools. extension leaf of your sewing machine.
It needs to be firm and flat and able to Complete also your tools in sewing like scissor
withstand some pressure as you press or trimmer, thread, Seam ripper.
down.
Preparing Cut Parts
Spray Bottle
The additional moisture helps to smooth
out wrinkles with less effort.

1. Use both hands to anchor work flat on the

table.
Press Cloth 2. Separate the big units from the small units.
The main purpose of press cloth is to 3. Place the cloth parts flat on the table.
protect fabrics from direct heat of an iron. 4. Label the units to avoid confusion when
sewing.
5. To get easily the garment parts to be sewed
first, place them at the right side of the sewing
machine table.

Sleeve Board Things to Prepare for Assembling

It will sit on top of your ironing board to
give a stable pressing professionally.
the Ladies Trouser
1. Zipper (8 inches long)

Tailor's Ham
These are useful, soft, cushion-like pressing
it is ideal for pressing darts, curves, puffed
sleeves.
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2. Hook and Eye
Cautions:
Do not put pins in your mouth.
Keep unused pins in your handy cushion
rather than leaving them on the machine or
table.
Discard dirty, dull, bent pins – they will ruin
your material.
3. Cut fabric as shown in the picture below
Sew and Assemble Ladies Trousers
Assembling ladies trousers is the most
challenging part of the sewing process.
However, if you follow the preliminary
procedures correctly it will be smooth and will
end up with pleasing result. So, have patient

Pinning Fabric Pieces/ Steps in Assembling Ladies Trousers

for this part for you are near to your finish
output

Units Together
When pinning, pins are placed perpendicular 1.Overedge the inseams, crotch and outseams.
to the edge of a fabric, pattern to the edges of
any kind of seam preparatory to basting or
stitching, to the folded edge of a dart, pleat,
tuck, or hem, and to seams fitted right side out.
2.Sew the dart.
In this way the two layers are kept smoothly. If
pins are placed parallel to these edges, the
edges will pucker unevenly.

On satins, velvets, some manmade fiber 3.Assemble the side pocket.

fabrics, permanent press fabrics and other
fabrics easily marred by pins, use extra fine
pins.

Methods of Pinning 4.Attach the side pocket.

1. For matching ordinary seams, hold the work
up and insert pins at right angles on the seam
lines of both layers.
2. For lapped seams, pleats and other flat work
on the table, use the fingers of both hands 5.Prepare and attach the left and right zipper
spread to serve as weight to push up a little placket
fold while the right hand pushes the pin
through. Smooth out the fabric before lifting
the hands entirely away, as in basting.
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6.Join the inseams and outseams.

7.Prepare and attach the waistband.

Fasteners
8.Check and retrace the final crotch and seat
seam.

9.Join the back and front crotch.

10.Make the belt guide and attach on the

waistband

11,Prepare and attach the hook and eye.

Characteristics of Well-tailored
Ladies Trousers
A well-constructed ladies trousers has the
following characteristics:

Factors in Evaluating Finished

Garment
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6.Join the inseams and outseams.
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6.Join the inseams and outseams.

Finishing Touches
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6.Join the inseams and outseams.
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6.Join the inseams and outseams.

Trimmings
Trimming refers to reducing a seam allowance
to prevent bulk. Grading is used in an enclosed
seam to reduce the bulk created by the layered
seam allowances. Trim, grade and press in the
right places and your seams will look as smooth
as silk.
Grading
When you add a facing, make a collar, sew a
pocket, cuff, or waistband, anything that
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requires the seam allowances to get pressed 4) Zipper
together and hidden on the inside. You need to A zipper is a popular device for temporarily
trim those seam allowances to different levels joining two edges of fabric. It is used in
so they won’t create a ridge on the outside of clothing (e.g. jackets and jeans), luggage
the fabric. and other bags, sporting goods, camping
gear (e.g., tents and sleeping bags), and
Trimming Techniques other daily use items. This is one kind of
for Ladies Trousers trims used to open and close of some
special parts of a garment. It is sometime
DECORATIVE TRIMMINGS
also used for decorative purposes. In
Are trims that are used for decorations
making trouser and jackets, this is an
only. Meanwhile some trims are used for
essential component.
functional purposes. Moreover, we can say
that the materials used in sewing room
5) Lace
other than fabric is called trims.
Lace is an openwork fabric, patterned with
open holes in the work, made by machine
1) Buttons
or by hand. The holes can be formed via
Buttons are the hardware items used in
removal of threads or cloth from a
conjunction with button for the fastening of
previously woven fabric, but more often
garments.
open spaces are created as part of the lace
These are the buttons which are used purely
fabric. Lace-making is an ancient craft.
for decorative purposes. For example,
True lace was not made until the late 15th
double breasted garments, sleeve vents
and early 16th centuries. A true lace is
etc.
created when a thread is looped, twisted or
braided to other threads independently
2) Snap fastener
from a backing fabric.
A snap fastener (also called snap, popper,
and press stud) is a pair of interlocking
SEAM ALLOWANCE TRIMMING
discs commonly used in place of buttons to
Trimming seam allowance simply means
fasten clothing. A circular lip under one-
cutting down the seam allowance width to
disc fits into a groove on the top of the
about half its size. When needed, it
other, holding them fast until a certain
should be done as a preliminary step to
amount of force is applied. Snaps can be
the allowance being ironed or clean
attached to fabric by hammering, plying,
finished.
or sewing.
The technique of trimming seam allowance is
often applied on semi-curved seams like those
3) Ribbon of the armhole and neckline. Depending on
A ribbon or riband is a thin band of flexible fabric, you may choose to trim the seam
material, typically cloth but also plastic or allowance on any seam of your choice if you
sometimes metal, used primarily for binding feel that extra allowance shows on the outside
and tying. Cloth ribbons, which most commonly of the garment or interacts with how the
includes silk, are often garment fits and feels.
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ENCLOSED CORNERS TRIMMING 3) Smooth and has defined finish
Enclosed fabric corners are those that are
clean finished with a self-piece or a facing Procedures in Pressing
such that all seam allowance is encased on
the inside of the overlapping layers.
Ladies Trousers
STEP 1
An important aspect of sewing enclosed Make sure you have a clean and dirt free
corners is achieving a smooth, flat, defined iron. Thus, a dirty iron will leave rust or
finish. The only way to achieve a defined sediment stains on light colored trousers.
corner as such is by trimming the seam Test the iron by first ironing a white rag or
allowance excess around the corner stitch old pillowcase to see if it leaves a stain.
prior to flipping the fabric layers to the
right side. Trimming eliminates excess bulk STEP 2
and tension thus allowing the finished Prepare the ironing board and a water
corner to lay completely flat and maintain spray to press the trousers with ease. Also
a smooth angle. prepare the ladies trousers, make sure that
the trousers are dirt-free and away from
stains.
SEMI TRIMMING
In some instances, you may only need to trim a
STEP 3
portion of the seam allowance. In this case, the
Set your iron to the right heat setting for
seam allowance is trimmed on one end and left
your fabric. Always check the care label on
untrimmed on the other.
your trousers to ensure you don't damage
the fabric. The general rule is low heat for
To apply this technique, trim the seam
synthetic fabrics, low to medium heat for
allowance partially by gradually blending
wools.
from one side of the seam to the other. ​
Semi-trimming is sometimes used with weaker,
STEP 4
loosely woven fabrics. You may need to trim
Ironing the pockets. You want to make sure
the seam allowance at a portion of the seam
the pocket lining isn't wrinkled. If you have
where it is absolutely imperative to the
close fitting trousers, the wrinkled pockets
garment’s fit and construction, then gradually
can show through the fabric.
blend into full seam allowance as you move
away from this vulnerable area- this will
STEP 5
maintain more durability and structure in a
The top of the trousers. Pull the lining out of
seam that could otherwise be weakened by too
the front pocket. Press the top of the
much trimming.
trousers, being careful around pleats and
Characteristics of Well Trimmed other folds. Put the front pocket back in

Ladies Trousers place and then move towards the seat of

the trousers. Pull out the back pocket and
1) Clean and dirt-free press around it.
2) Away from bulks
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STEP 6 3) Smooth and has defined finish

The bottom crease. Lay your trousers out
flat. You will work on one leg at a time Flip
Procedures in Pressing
the leg you aren't working on over the end Ladies Trousers
of the board. Make sure the seams of the
STEP 1
pants are lined up properly in the middle.
Make sure you have a clean and dirt free
iron. Thus, a dirty iron will leave rust or
STEP 7
sediment stains on light colored trousers.
The top crease. You will now do the same
Test the iron by first ironing a white rag or
thing at the top of the trouser legs, making
old pillowcase to see if it leaves a stain.
sure the seams are lined up in the center,
and then gently press a crease on each side
STEP 2
of the leg. You will form the crease roughly
Prepare the ironing board and a water
six inches below the waistband.
spray to press the trousers with ease. Also
prepare the ladies trousers, make sure that
STEP 8
the trousers are dirt-free and away from
The Middle crease. Now that you have the
stains.
beginning and end points for your crease in
place, you will now travel down the pant
STEP 3
leg, gently pressing the crease all the way
Set your iron to the right heat setting for
along the leg.
your fabric. Always check the care label on
your trousers to ensure you don't damage
STEP 9
the fabric. The general rule is low heat for
Six the center leg. Now that the creases are
synthetic fabrics, low to medium heat for
in place, you can focus on removing any
wools.
wrinkles present in the middle of the trouser
leg. Use the same technique, setting down
STEP 4
and picking up the iron to remove any
Ironing the pockets. You want to make sure
wrinkles along the fabric.
the pocket lining isn't wrinkled. If you have
close fitting trousers, the wrinkled pockets
STEP 10
can show through the fabric.
Final touch up. If you find that the front end
seat of the trousers require a little extra
STEP 5
attention, you can slip the pants over the
The top of the trousers. Pull the lining out of
end of the ironing board and give them a
the front pocket. Press the top of the
quick press. Be sure to pull the pockets out
trousers, being careful around pleats and
to avoid creating unwanted creases.
other folds. Put the front pocket back in
Characteristics of well Pressed place and then move towards the seat of
the trousers. Pull out the back pocket and
Ladies Trousers press around it.
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Packaging 5. Apparel Boxes - made in

cardboard and comes in variety of
is a wrapping material around a consumer
colors.
item.

Packaging is categorized as follows:

Procedures in Packaging
a. Primary Packaging- materials that first wrap Finished Garments
the product. PACKING A SINGLE SHIRT:
b. Secondary Packaging- use to hold primary 1. Fold it neatly and place it face down with the
packages together. sleeves folded backward.
c. Tertiary Packaging- use for bulk handling, 2. Place it in a bag or wrap it with tissue paper
storage ang shipping. and seal it with a piece of tape or ticker. Then
place it in the box.
Packaging Materials 3. Finally, add the shipping label and input all
Packaging calls for environmental relevant information.
responsibility. When choosing packaging
materials, Consider the "3r's" - Reduce, PACKING MULTIPLE SHIRTS:
Reuse and Recycle. Reusable packaging 1. Stack the shirts and use a box or mailer that's
adds a distinctive appearance and value to larger than the volume of the clothes to prevent
your product. wrinkling
2. It's best if you use packaging that's made
A. SYNTHETIC with a material that can prevent wrinkling
protects your products from light, moisture, 3. Add the shipping label.
and transit/storage conditions.
1. Polyethylene Bag- most widely used PACKING SINGLE PANTS OR JEANS:
packaging plastic material 1. Fold the pant legs on top of one another,
2. PVC - a synthetic thermoplastic then fold once from the knees to the pockets.
material for attractive packaging. 2. Next, fold the jeans in half one more time.
3. Tapes - used to seal packaging. Place the jeans in a bag or wrap it with tissue
paper then seal it. Place it into the poly bag.
B. Paperboard/Cardboard 3. Add the shipping label.
often used for secondary packaging.
1. Chipboard/pads/Shirt Board- PACKING - MULTIPLE PANTS OR JEANS:
stiffens the garment and make it 1. Stack the jeans and use a Padded Mailer to
stable. prevent wrinkling
2. Dress Board - provides stability and 2. Seal the mailer
protection. 3. Add the shipping label.
3. Collar Board- support the shirt
collar. PACKING DELICATE CLOTHING:
4. Tissue Paper - laid over the garment 1. Use a box that is slightly larger than the
before folding to prevent it from volume of the clothes to contain it without
creasing. squishing
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2. Place the item inside the box and wrap it
with tissue paper
3. Add cushioning material to further protect
the delicate details of the fabric
4. Add the shipping label.

Flatfold: How to Fold Trouser Fast

FOLDING THE TROUSER
The flat fold is the fastest way that you can
fold your pants. There are only 5 steps to it.
Flat fold is the most common fold and will
work on most pants. Here are the step on
how to fold your trouser: >>

1. PLACE THE PANTS ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH

THE FRONT FACING UP AND FOLD THEM IN
HALF FROM SIDE TO SIDELT
Make sure the sides line up evenly to get a
neat fold.

2. FOLD THE PANTS IN HALF FROM TOP TO

BOTTOM
The waist should land at the end of the legs
and line up evenly.

3. AGAIN, FOLD THE JEANS IN HALF FROM TOP

TO BOTTOM
Make sure that the edges line up as you
fold over the pants again.

4. PLACE THE TROUSER IN A BAG OR WRAP IT

WITH TISSUE PAPER THEN SEAL IT. PLACE IT
INTO THE POLY BAG.

5. ADD THE SHIPPING LABEL