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-Use of double rows of stitches.
-Use of gussets
-Double stitching
-Patching into the seam
-Neaten raw edges of seams which are likely to fray especially ready made clothes roughly finished inside and seam turnings are not neatened well.
-Fastening on at the beginning On and Off
-Use correct tension to produce straight and firm seams.
-Use suitable threads and needle to make the strong seams
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