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Zipper parts include teeth, zipper tape, slider, puller, top stop, bottom stop, and chain. Each part has a different function.

A tracing wheel and sewing carbon paper help transfer pattern markings such as darts, pleats, pockets, buttons, buttonholes, and stitching lines.

Pearl buttons are suitable for blouses, women’s shirts, cardigans, dresses, modern kebaya, light blazers, and soft outerwear.

A dull sewing machine needle can cause skipped stitches, thread breakage, fabric pulling, and rough needle holes.

Modern kebaya embellishments include seed beads, bugle beads, flat sequins, cup sequins, faux pearls, and crystals. Small to medium sizes help keep the result neat and wearable.

Bias tape is used to cover raw fabric edges, while piping creates a raised decorative line along seams or garment edges.

Cord stoppers lock drawstrings on hoodies, jackets, bags, and pouches so the cord stays in place without tying a knot.

Neat sewing machine stitches depend on thread tension, stitch length, needle size, thread type, and presser foot pressure.

Bust circumference, chest width, and garment length have different functions in sewing patterns and affect size, shape, and garment fit.