Gathers: a soft, full effect

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• 6 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
• 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
• A quiz that marks itself as you go
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Other lessons in this sub-strand

1. Management of fullness
2. Why fullness must be managed
3. General rules for managing fullness
4. Darts: shaping a garment to a curve
5. Working a dart: mark, fold, stitch, press
6. Gathers: a soft, full effect
7. Working gathers: two rows, pull, even, stitch
8. Pleats: controlled fullness with a crisp look
9. Working pleats: mark, fold, tack, press
10. Elastic: an easy, comfortable grip
11. Working an elastic casing
12. Easing: a little extra, no visible folds
13. Qualities of well-managed fullness
14. How fabric decides the method
15. Other factors that influence the method
16. Sample folder and peer-assessment
17. Construct a simple skirt
18. Safety and waste in the clothing workshop