2. Variety in material and grain: If the garment is of light colour, the yoke may be made of a contrasting coloured fabric for a dark coloured garment the yoke may be white or light coloured. A yoke with prints is attached with the plain garment or vice versa would give a good apperance. With regard to grain, a design in a design in which the yoke is cut on bias and the garment on lengthwise grain.

2. Selection of thread and needle: A perfect stitch can be obtained only when the thread is selected to suit the material to be stitched and the needle is of correct size. For stitching on delicate thin fabrics, use fine thread and fine needle. For heavy fabrics, needles and thread size should be larger.