What is 'Turn of Cloth'?

To achieve fine edges on jackets, shirts, and other garments, you must first understand “turn of cloth.” The term refers to the amount of fabric consumed when folding or bending a textile to conform to the body. Extra ease must be built into a garment section that’s intended to fold, to account for this. A fabric’s weight and thickness help determine how much ease is needed to accommodate the turn of cloth. More ease is required for heavyweight fabrics, less for lightweight fabrics. This video demonstrates how turn of cloth affects fabric layers, and where it should be taken into account for the best results in sewn garments. For more on turn of cloth and favoring the seam visit: https://goo.gl/gsVbyJ