Hemming Techniques

A hem my be defined as_________________________.

• turning up the lower edge of the garment

• finishing the bottom edge of a garment by folding and sewing

• finishing garments to prevent the edges from unravelling

• neatening raw edges

Where on a garment can hems be found?

• At the neckline

• At the seam allowance

• At the waistline

• At the lower edge of the pants leg

There are ____ basic types of hems

• 6

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of hem?

• Extended Hem

• Enclosed Hem

• Faced Hem

• Turned-up Hem

Identify the type of hem on this garment.

• Faced Hem

• Turned-up Hem

• Enclosed Hem

Identify the type of hem on this garment

• Faced Hem

• Turned-up Hem

• Enclosed Hem

Identify the type of hem shown on this garment

• Faced Hem

• Turned-up Hem

• Enclosed Hem

In a __________ a certain width of fabric (the hem allowance) is folded inside the garment then is secured.

• faced hem

• enclosed hem

• turned-up hem

In a ______________ most of the hem allowance is eliminated. A band of lightweight fabric is then stitched to the hem and turned inside so it does not show

• faced hem

• turn-up hem

• enclosed hem

An ___________ edge has all of the hem allowance eliminated and the raw edge is encased by either a band or binding.

• faced hem

• turned-up hem

• enclosed hem