Guide C-233: Facings Made Easy
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A facing is a piece of fabric used to finish raw edges of a garment at open areas, such as the neckline, armholes, and front and back plackets or openings. It is cut on the same grain as the garment section it will face so it will wear and hang in the same manner.
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