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Understanding Seams and Finishes

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

Which of the following is a basic seam commonly used in garment construction?

a)

French seam

b)

Flat-felled seam

c)

Plain seam

d)

Topstitched seam

2.

What type of seam encloses the raw edges inside two lines of stitching, giving a clean, finished look?

a)

French seam

b)

Flat-felled seam

c)

Topstitched seam

d)

Plain seam

3.

Which seam is commonly found in jeans and provides extra strength by folding the fabric and sewing it twice?

a)

Flat-felled seam

b)

French seam

c)

Plain seam

d)

Zigzagged seam

4.

A seam with visible stitching on the outside, often used as a decorative element, is known as:

a)

Topstitched seam

b)

French seam

c)

Flat-felled seam

d)

Plain seam

5.

Which seam finish involves cutting the seam allowance with pinking shears and stitching along the edge to prevent fraying?

a)

Stitched-and-pinked finish

b)

Zigzagged finish

c)

Turned-and-stitched finish

d)

Serge-s

6.

Which seam is best suited for lightweight or sheer fabrics to provide a neat finish?

a)

French seam

b)

Flat-felled seam

c)

Plain seam

d)

Topstitched seam

7.

What is the primary purpose of a flat-felled seam in garment construction?

a)

To add decorative stitching

b)

To provide extra strength and durability

c)

To enclose raw edges

d)

To create a stretchy seam

8.

Which seam finish is commonly used in knit fabrics to prevent unraveling?

a)

Zigzagged finish

b)

Stitched-and-pinked finish

c)

Turned-and-stitched finish

d)

Bound finish

9.

What is the main advantage of using a serged seam finish?

a)

It adds decorative elements

b)

It provides a clean, professional look

c)

It is the fastest method

d)

It is the most durable

10.

Austin needed to iron his dress pants before going to work. When he placed the iron onto his pants, the fabric melted. What pressing equipment should he use in the future to prevent this from happening?

a)


Tailor’s ham

b)

Press cloth

c)

Seam roll

d)

Seam gauge

11.

Which tool has a round blade and is used with a self-healing mat

a)


rotary cutter

b)


Dressmaker shears

12.

When hemming the length of a formal dress, it is important to wear:

a)


slippers

b)


the correct shoes worn to event

c)


no shoes

13.

Which step should be completed first when making buttons/buttonholes?

a)


Attach the snap.

b)


Sew the button on.

c)


Make a thread shank.

d)

Stitch the buttonholes.