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GCSE Design and Technology · key term
A stitched fold of fabric used to reduce fullness, add structure or provide decoration.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 6.7.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Textile Shaping TechniquesA tuck is a fold stitched along its length. Unlike a dart, it does not normally taper to a shaping point. Tucks take up excess width and can add structure and a decorative pattern.
Distinguish gathering from easing: gathering produces visible folds; easing distributes a small amount of extra fabric without visible tucks or puckering.
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