Seams (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What is the purpose of seams in textile work?
What is the purpose of seams in textile work?
To join fabric pieces together
Which type of seam is the most common in everyday sewing?
Which type of seam is the most common in everyday sewing?
Flat seam
What are two key characteristics of a flat seam?
What are two key characteristics of a flat seam?
Neat and strong
What equipment is needed for overlocking?
What equipment is needed for overlocking?
A special machine
What does overlocking prevent?
What does overlocking prevent?
Fraying
What type of tool are pinking shears?
What type of tool are pinking shears?
Serrated scissors
Which fabric type are pinking shears best suited for?
Which fabric type are pinking shears best suited for?
Closely woven fabrics
Where is a zig-zag stitch applied?
Where is a zig-zag stitch applied?
Along raw edges
Which fabric type is edge machining best suited for?
Which fabric type is edge machining best suited for?
Heavy fabrics
What does edge machining prevent?
What does edge machining prevent?
Bulky seams