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Hemming Techniques

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

A hem my be defined as_________________________.

a)

turning up the lower edge of the garment

b)

finishing the bottom edge of a garment by folding and sewing

c)

finishing garments to prevent the edges from unravelling

d)

neatening raw edges

2.

Where on a garment can hems be found?

a)

At the neckline

b)

At the seam allowance

c)

At the waistline

d)

At the lower edge of the pants leg

3.

There are ____ basic types of hems

a)

6

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

Which of the following is NOT a type of hem?

a)

Extended Hem

b)

Enclosed Hem

c)

Faced Hem

d)

Turned-up Hem

5.

Identify the type of hem on this garment.

a)

Faced Hem

b)

Turned-up Hem

c)

Enclosed Hem

6.

Identify the type of hem on this garment

a)

Faced Hem

b)

Turned-up Hem

c)

Enclosed Hem

7.

Identify the type of hem shown on this garment

a)

Faced Hem

b)

Turned-up Hem

c)

Enclosed Hem

8.

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

a)

faced hem

b)

enclosed hem

c)

turned-up hem

9.

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

a)

faced hem

b)

turn-up hem

c)

enclosed hem

10.

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

a)

faced hem

b)

turned-up hem

c)

enclosed hem

11.

When are the qualities of well-made hem?

a)

It should be neat and fancy

b)

It should be neat and stitching should not be visible on the outside

c)

It should be firm and neat

12.

Why is it important to finish the hemline neatly?

a)

To make the garment look complete

b)

To add decorative feature to the edge of garments.

c)

To prevent unravelling and also to give the garment a professional look.

13.

All of the following are hand stitches which can be used to finish a hem EXCEPT _______.

a)

Slip Stitch

b)

Blind Stitch

c)

Running Stitch

d)

Hemming Stitch

14.

Hem can be served for __________________________ purpose(s)

a)

functional

b)

decorative

c)

both functional and decorative

15.

Hems can be worked by _____.

a)

fusing

b)

hand

c)

machine

d)

ALL of the above