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Plain / Basic Yoke

It can be placed on front and back part of men’s shirt. According to the shape of garment, use of garment, age of
person, yokes are suitably cut and joined. This yoke is a part of the garment which is cut and joined with a piping
or seam. (Fig 1)
Fig 1

Decorative Yoke
Contrast colour materials can be used for making yoke. Use of various tucks, pleats and frills add interest to the
garment. According to the wish of wearer, piping or frills can be stitched at the edges of the yoke.(Fig.2)

Fig 2

A piece of a garment that is closely fitted, either around the neck and shoulders or at the hips, and from which an
unfitted or gathered part of the garment is hung
Types of yoke depending on the location of the yoke in a garment are
1 Shoulder yoke

2 Midriff yoke
3 Skirt yoke
1 Shoulder yoke: A yoke is a small section of pattern around the neck or across the shoulders used to support
the lower section of the garment which is usually gathered along the yoke edge.(Fig 3)
Fig 3

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CITS : Apparel - Fashion Design & Technology - Lesson 9 - 11