2. Explain about the preparation of adhesive paper dress form. 3. Explain the stages in draping the material over dress form. Answer for objective types questions: 1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (c) 116 11. PREPARING FABRIC FOR SEWING 11.1 INTRODUCTION: Fabric of any type must be pre treated before cutting to avoid later alterations or damage in the finished garment. The untreated fabric may be of correct size on the first wear, but due to repeated washing it may shrink and be uncomfortable to the wearer.

Although cuff styles vary according to the garment design, any cuff will basically be one of Attaching two piece gusset A cuff can have a placket opening or be loose-fitting with no opening A casing sewed at the sleeve edge can be selffaced or it can be separately applied A double binding applied to a sleeve edge givea a decorative finish to the sleeve A self-hemmed edge is a simple sleeve finish. A facing can also be used 174 two general types. The first type cuff without placket can be used on both long and short sleeves, and is made large enough around for the hand or arm to slip in end out easily without a cuff-and-placket opening. The second type cuff with placket of cuff is generally attached to a long sleeve and, different from the first type, requires a cuff-and-placket opening fastened snugly around wrist.