Types of Seams
Seam Finishes#1
Seam Finishes #2
Constructing a
Plain Seam
Plain Seam
Picture this???
100
This type of seam can have two rows visible on the outside of the garment
flat felled seam
100
What is used to prevent the edges of the fabric within the seam allowance from fraying
A seam finish
100
What type of seam finish can be used with a regular sewing machine instead of a serger ?
Zig Zag Finish
100
A method of binding two or more pieces of fabric together, usually using thread to form stitches.
Seams
100
Name the seam below.
French
200
What kind of seam is strong and most commonly use with denim and jeans.
flat felled seam
200
Best on medium and heavy weight fabrics.
Machine zigzag finish
200
Stitches, trims and finishes seam in one step.
Serging
200
Edge of fabric that is not stitched or finished
Raw Edges
200
Name the seam pictured below.
Plain Seam
300
Most common seam. Suitable for most fabrics except sheer and lace.
Plain Seam
300
What type of seam finish is created with a special kind of scissors with a zig zag cut?
Pinked seam finish
300
A sewing tool used on fabrics to prevent ravelling.
Pinking Shears
300
What is the most common seam width used when sewing a pair of pants?
5/8 inches
300
This tool is used to remove unwanted stitches.
Seam Ripper
400
What kind of seam is often used with sheer fabrics to prevent ravelling and the raw edge from showing ?
A French Seam
400
What type of seam finish involves folding under the edge of the seam allowance and stitching close to the fold?
Turned and Stitch seam finish
400
Looks neat and prevents ravelling. Consider using for unlined jacket. Too bulky for medium and heavyweight fabrics.
Turned and Stitch Finish
400
The distance between the edge of the fabric and the line of stitching is called
Seam Allowance
400
flat felled seam
500
5/8" seam allowance, standard stitch, right sides together. What kind of seam does this describe?
A Plain Seam
500
Way of treating a seam edge to prevent raveling and to make the seam stronger and longer wearing.
Seam finishes
500
What type of seam finish is used for firm, middle weight fabrics that ravel easily. It is completed with sewing needle a thread
Blanket
Overcasting
500
Sewing forward then in reverse to lock in the seam is none as
Backstitching
500
What is this tool used to measure?
Sewing Guage
Hem Guage