How to sew a shaped facing

What is the purpose of a facing? Write your answer in your notebook.

What is a facing as used in garment construction?

• A facing is a pattern piece used for cutting fabric.
• A facing is a lining material used for insulation.
• A facing is a type of decorative stitch used in embroidery.
• A facing is a piece of fabric used to finish the raw edges of a garment.

Why is interfacing applied to the facing? Write your answer in your notebook

Identify with instructions, 2 ways in which you can finish the raw edge of your facing. Write the answers in your notebook.

What is the name of the stitch that is applied to the neckline or armhole line of the garment before the facing is added?

Why is this stitch added? Write your answers in your notebook.

How should the facing be placed on your garment for stitching?

• Place the facing on the inside of the garment, aligning raw edges.
• Sew the facing to the hem of the garment.
• Place the facing on the outside of the garment.
• Attach the facing with the right sides together.

As soon as you have stitched the facing to the neckline, identify 2 steps you must take next.

What is the name of the stitch used after the facing has been attached and what is the purpose of this stitch?