Form 4 & 5 CT Seam Quiz

The most commonly used seam for outer wear is a/an......... seam.

• french

• double-stitched

• open/plain

• overlaid

The choice of seam depends on all of the following except:

• the fabric being used

• the width of the seam

• the garment being made

• the shape of the seam

Which seam is most suitable for sewing the leg seam of a pair of jeans?

• open/plain

• french

• double-stitched

• over-laid

Which seam is most suitable for sewing the side seam of a linen skirt?

• open/plain

• french

• double-stitched

• over-laid

Which seam is most suitable for sewing the yoke seam of a blouse?

• open/plain

• french

• double-stitched

• overlaid

Which seam is most suitable for sewing the shoulder seam of a chiffon blouse?

• open/plain

• french

• double-stitched

• overlaid

All of the following are seam finishes except:

• edge stitching

• overcasting

• pinking

• overlaid

Which of the following seam finishes is most suitable for lightweight dress fabrics?

• edge stitching

• pinking

• overcasting

• loop stitching

Which of the seam finishes is most suitable for heavy dress fabrics?

• edge stitching

• edge stitched and overcast

• loop stitching

• zig-zag stitching

The open seam is also known by the following names except:

• flat

• plain

• dressmaker's

• french