Separate the causes
Before assembly
Lay conditioned shell and facing pieces on their patterns without pulling them flat. Record whether either edge is already longer.
After sewing
Mark matched reference points on a trial seam. Unequal end positions suggest a feeding or handling issue worth isolating.
After pressing
Compare an unpressed trial with the production pressing cycle. A change only after pressing needs a component-response investigation.
Steps before deciding
- Retain one affected front and one acceptable front from the same lot.
- Record grain, nap direction and the facing reinforcement actually used.
- Measure edge length before sewing, after sewing and after cooling.
- Change one variable on offcuts; do not overwrite the approved recipe.
- Approve the hanging appearance and closure alignment, not only flat measurements.
Worked example
Hypothetical trial: both cut edges measure 80 cm. The sewn shell edge becomes 81 cm while the facing remains 80 cm. Investigate feeding before ordering a stiffer coating.
Buyer questions
Can pressing alone fix it?
It may temporarily disguise waviness. Confirm that the edge remains stable after cooling and the agreed care trial.
Should I reject the fabric lot?
First locate the stage that introduces the mismatch. A garment assembly issue and a fabric dimensional issue need different corrective actions.
Discuss the evidence with Fred Textile
Send Fred Textile the lot identity, before-and-after lengths, facing details and trial photographs to discuss the fabric response.
Reference and limits
The reference supports Fred Textile’s manufacturing identity, not a diagnosis of your garment. The checks and hypothetical examples below are editorial investigation plans. Confirm materials, safe trial conditions and acceptance criteria with the garment maker before altering production.
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