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Seams/seam finish
identity of seams and seam finishes
Term | Definition |
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What type of seam has a medium stitch, 5/8" seam allowance and is very common | Plain Seam |
What type of seam is used on denim, jeans, is not bulky and is very strong? | Flat-Felled Seam |
What type of seam is used on Sheer fabrics? | French Seam |
What type of Seam Finish is fast and professional? | Overlock/Serged Seam Finish |
What type of Seam Finish uses special scissors? it is used if a machine or serger is not available too. | Pinked and stitched seam finish |
What type of seam finish uses a decorative machine stitch and is used when a serger is not available? | Zig Zag Seam Finish |
What is the purpose of a seam finish? | To keep the edges of the seam allowance fabric from fraying |
What type of Seam Finish involves folding under the edge of the seam allowance and stitching on the fold? | Turned and Stitched Seam Finish |
This type of seam has an extra row of stitching very close to the original seam stitch to make it stronger | Reinforced Seam |