There are several types of tacking stitches, four of them are 1. Even tacking 2. Uneven tacking 3. Diagonal tacking 4. Tailors tacking 1. Even Tacking : Use a thin needle and start the stitch with a knot. The stitches are of equal length about � on both sides of the material. Many number of longer stitches can be done at a time. This is used for tacking seams & other details which must be held securely.

3. Miter Placket: It is also called Tailored Placket. This placket is used for beauty and also to add strength. This is commonly used on mens shirts, sleeve opening and on neck openings in jibbas and childrens garment. When used on childrens and ladies dresses, the strip used for placket may be of contrasting material for decorative effect.