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What is an overlaid seam |
It is a strong seam used for joining awkward shaped pieces |
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Wher can an overlaid seam be used |
It can be used on yokes and curved panels |
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What Is the first step to making an overlaid seam |
Take top part of garment and fold along fitting line to W.S press,tack on the fold.e.g. yoke or bodice |
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How do u prepare the lower part of the garment |
Prepare by gathering or pleating.e.g skirt |
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What is the finished seam allowance of an overlaid seam |
It is 1cm |
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How do u neaten an overlaid seam |
U cn neaten by overcasting,loopstitch,overlocking,zigzag by machine |
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How many mm do u trim down the frnch seam to. |
3 to 4 mm |
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What is the finishing seam allowance of a french seam |
It is 5 mm |
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What seam does a finished french seam look like on th right side |
It looks like a single seam |
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What is a seam |
A seam is where two or more layers of fabric are joined together securely |
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What are the uses of a seam |
A seam is used to join together parts of a garment or any other stitched them permanently |
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Seams can be conspicuous |
Stitched on right side of the garment as a decoration |
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Seams can be incospicuous |
Functional and stitched on wrong side of the garment |
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Why do raw edges have to be neatened |
To prevent edges fraying |
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What does success of seam depend on |
Depends on well matched matching edges |
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Where is final stitching of seam |
Final stitching on stitching line |
