8. Zig zag stitched seam finish: This type of finish is more suitable for natural fur and fake fur fabric. Trim seam allowance to 1/8 and stitch with plain zig zag stitches. 9. Bound seam finish: Bound binding in especially good for finishing seams in an unlined jacket or coat. Press the seam open on the wrong side and wrap a bias around it, with wider side of tape underneath, stitch close to edge of top fold, catching underneath fold in stitching.

(pleats, darts, gathers, plackets, gores etc) are completed. When waistband is completed, the garment should fit comfortably and look smooth and pressed. As attached waistband should be larger than the true waistline measurement to compensate for fabric bulk and thickness of the darts and seam allowances that are stitched into the band. The amount of ease varies, the general allowance is �. Ease is essential as it helps the waistband, to bear the abdominal stress and also prevents rolling of skirt just below the band.