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DRESS MAKING - CITS

TASK 5 : Sew a salwar
1 Keep the sewing machine ready for sewing by winding the bobbin and threading the machine.
2 Join straight sides of side panels with centre panel for both leg parts.
3 Make bottom cuff with stiffening.

4 Match centre front and centre back of leg piece.
5 Join crotch by double seam.
6 Take the belt piece and sew the short ends to form a loop
7 Attaching the Belt to the Salwar by aligning the center of the belt with the center of the salwar’s waist.

8 Pin the belt to the top edge of the salwar.
9 Sew the belt to the salwar, leaving a small opening for inserting elastic or a drawstring.
10 Adjust the width of leg piece with belt piece by gathering the fabric between the marks.
11 Stitch with double seam.
12 Repeat the process for other leg.

13 Stitch inside leg lengths.
14 Finish by making fold-down casing at top of belt.
15 Insert a drawstring through the waistband. Adjust the fit by gathering the fabric at the waist.
16 Trim the extra threads and Press the garment.

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CITS : Apparel - Dress Making - Exercise 43