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tuck

Tucking is a technique used to manipulate fullness in garments by folding the fabric and sewing a row of stitching parallel to the fold, releasing the fullness at the end of the stitching. Similar to tucks are pleats and tucks, but tucks are smaller, typically measuring only an inch or less in width. Multiple tucks can be made in the same area to create a specific effect. Tucks can sometimes be turned to the outside of a garment as an ornamental feature, adding visual interest and texture.