Sewing concept

Placket shaping

Using steam and physical tension to contour the neckline facing and chest area of the placket to fit the body's curves.

Where it is used

p. 11

Press the placket in half lengthwise, folding the crosswise edges with the wrong side facing in.

p. 9

With the help of an iron, give the placket a rounded shape at the chest area (use the chest reference point as a guide). When pressing, stretch the fold of the piece while easing the edge to achieve the correct contour.

p. 11

Press the placket in half lengthwise, folding the crosswise edges with the wrong side facing in.

requiresIron