Seams (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Purpose of seams in textiles
Purpose of seams in textiles
Join fabric pieces to create clothing & textile items
Most common & strong seam type
Most common & strong seam type
Flat seam
What overlocking uses
What overlocking uses
Special machine to trim & neaten fabric edges
Benefit of overlocking finish
Benefit of overlocking finish
Prevents fraying & provides strong finish
Fabrics suitable for overlocking
Fabrics suitable for overlocking
Most fabrics
What are pinking shears?
What are pinking shears?
Serrated scissors that trim fabric edges quickly
Best fabrics for pinking shears
Best fabrics for pinking shears
Closely woven fabrics
What is zig-zag stitch?
What is zig-zag stitch?
Machine stitch along raw edges
Fabrics suitable for zig-zag stitch
Fabrics suitable for zig-zag stitch
Most fabrics
Edge machining process
Edge machining process
Fold edge under, press, and sew
Best fabric type for edge machining
Best fabric type for edge machining
Heavy fabrics
Why use edge machining on heavy fabrics?
Why use edge machining on heavy fabrics?
Prevents bulky seams