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tailor's tack

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tailor's tack has 1 sense
  1. tailor's tack - loose looped stitch used to transfer marking for darts, etc., from a pattern to material
    --1 is a kind of
    stitch

Definitions from the Web

Term: Tailor's Tack

Description:

Tailor's tack refers to a temporary stitch or mark made by a tailor on fabric to indicate a specific measurement, pattern placement, or alteration. It is a commonly used technique in tailoring and dressmaking to ensure accurate and precise sewing. Tailor's tack is typically created with contrasting thread and can be easily removed after the desired sewing or alteration is completed.

Sample Sentences:

1. The tailor carefully placed a tack on the fabric to mark the position of the pocket.

2. Before stitching the seam, she used tailor's tacks to indicate the exact points of alignment.

3. The dressmaker relied on tailor's tacks to ensure the precise drape of the fabric.

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