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Discover LudwigThe phrase "avoid puckering" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts related to fabric, skin care, or any situation where you want to prevent wrinkling or tightening.
Example: "To achieve a smooth finish on your dress, make sure to avoid puckering while sewing the seams."
Alternatives: "prevent wrinkling" or "stop creasing".
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Mary Monroe says Weinstein (or a seamstress) should double-stitch two seams of thread up each side of where the cut for the zipper will be made; she suggests a full-length zipper, to avoid puckering at the bottom.
Keep your lips soft, and avoid puckering like you would if you were kissing a family member.
Avoid puckering like a smoker.
Avoid puckering or pursing them, as this will send the wrong message and make kissing physically difficult.
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Avoid taut, puckered lips.
Thread for use in commercial or home sewing machines and for hand sewing should allow easy movement when tension is applied and ease in needle threading; should be smooth, to resist friction during sewing; should have sufficient elasticity to avoid the breaking of stitches or puckering of seams; and should have sufficient strength to hold seams during laundering or dry cleaning and in use.
You should also avoid wearing a cut that accentuates your chest, such as natural waist items, cowl neck tops, or tops with puckers and gathers at the bust.
"There's puckering.
Send a photo of yourself puckering up.
I looked at the thin, puckering yellow soy counterfeit.
They kissed, brushing cheeks, puckering, a sound like tasting air.
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