Many dress and top patterns call for a lined-to-the-edge finish. This yields an attractive interior, but in some cases, it's not the best edge treatment. A simple lining doesn't provide support at necklines or armholes. If the garment's fashion fabric doesn't have sufficient body, unfaced edges can sag, collapse on the body during wear, or stretch out of shape. You can avoid these problems by adding a facing. If your pattern doesn't include facing pieces, you can create them. I'll show you how to draft facings for necklines and armholes, as well as an all-in-one facing that finishes both at once. You'll also learn the basic steps for installing a facing. Facings improve the look and longevity of garments, and they are one of the quickest, easiest finishes to apply.
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