Trimming Excess

Thread on Casual
Apparel
At the end of this lesson,
learners should be able to:
 List all the trimming tools in trimming
excess threads on casual apparel.
 Describe the importance of trimming
excess threads on casual apparel.
 Perform the use of trimming shears on
trimming excess threads on casual
apparel.
Words to Study:

 TRIM- to make neat by cutting away

parts
 CLIP- to trim or cut with scissors or
shears
 EXCESS- the part that is too much
 SNIP- to cut with a quick stroke with a
pair of scissors
 Aside from the sewing machine, there are
other tools that you will need in making
your sewing activities easier.
These tools are classified into four:
Measuring devices- tape measure, seam gauge,
yardstick, ruler
Cutting Devices-dressmaker’s shears, sewing scissors,
embroidery scissors, seam ripper, thread clipper, rotary cutter
Making Devices- French curve, hip curve
Sewing Devices- sewing machines
 Trimming Tools:
Trimming means cutting away some
of the seam’s allowance.
Thread Clipper-
is used for snipping
threads

Trimming Scissors- five to six inch

long which are for clipping threads
 A quality sewn garments means an
accomplished project that can be proud
of.
 After all construction has been done,
assuring quality can be best archived by
checking of the parts of the garments to
be trimmed.
 In order to succeed in this task you must
be familiar with different tools used in
finished garments.
Trimming Techniques for
Men’s Apparel
Having one of these tools at
hand, you can now start the
task. So let’s get started. Be
sure that it is sharp and can
really help you in trimming
threads.
 Steps and
Procedure in
Trimming Excess
Threads in Polo
Shirt
1. Reverse the polo shirt to
the wrong side.

Right Side Wrong/reverse

Side
2. Check for hanging
threads on garments parts.
3. Cut excess threads from top
to bottom.
A. Collar
B. Shoulder Seam
C. Armhole Seam
D. Sleeve Hems
E. Bottom Hem
4. Reverse the polo shirt right
out/wrong out and trim excess
threads on:
A. Placket
B. Buttonholes
C. Buttons
E. Bottom Hem
Parts of Polo Shirt
 After you finished the required
steps and procedures in trimming
excess threads you will pack and
sealed those shirt and pants into
a company’s procedures in
packaging garments.
Thank You !