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1.3 Methods of Joining and Use of Components Flashcards

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What will a good seam be?

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  • Strong and durable
  • Smooth and even
  • Accurately sewn
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What are the 4 main types of seam?

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  • Plain/open seam
  • French seam
  • Fell/double machined seam
  • Lapped seam
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What are the main characteristics of a plain seam?

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  • Needs edge finishing to stop fraying
  • Simple and quick
  • Most commonly used
  • Strong
  • Not visible on right side
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What are the uses of a plain seam?

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  • Suitable for all normal weight fabrics
  • Used in most garments, household textiles and sporting goods
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What are the characteristics of french seam?

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  • Self finishing as all raw edges are enclosed
  • More challenging and time consuming
  • Strong
  • Can be bulky
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What are the uses of a french seam?

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  • Used with delicate, fine, sheer fabrics that are prone to fraying such as chiffon and organza
  • Suitable for lightweight clothing, lingerie and children’s wear
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What are the characteristics of a fell seam?

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  • Self finishing as all raw edges are enclosed
  • Challenging and time consuming
  • Very strong and durable
  • Gives a decorative feature
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What are the uses of a fell seam?

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Used on products that have to withstand heavy wear and frequent washing such as shirts, jeans, trousers and overalls

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What are the characteristics of a lapped seam?

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  • Simple and quick
  • Flat, smooth finish
  • Gives a decorative effect
  • Strong
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What are the uses of a lapped seam?

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Typically used on bulky fabrics that do not fray such as heel e and artificial leather

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What do edge finishes give?

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A neat appearance and prevent fraying, helping to increase the life of a product

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What do edge finishing techniques include?

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  • Edge stitching
  • Overlocking
  • Pinking
  • Binding
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What should be avoided for knitted fabric?

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Stretching the fabric when pinning and cutting out

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What stitch should be used on knitted fabric?

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A stretch stitch with a polyester thread as it is strong and has some give

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What needle should be used when knitted fabric?

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A ballpoint needle to prevent snagging, using interfacing will also strengthen and stop snagging

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What stitch should be used on stretch fabrics?

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A stretch stitch with polyester sewing thread enables seams and hems to stretch with the fabric

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What needle should be used on stretch fabrics?

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A fine ballpoint needle to prevent snagging

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What interfacing should be used on stretch fabrics?

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Stretch interfacing to maintain stretch but increase stability

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What layout is needed for checked and patterned fabrics?

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A nap layout to achieve symmetry and overall continuity of the pattern across seams, pockets, darts and facings

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What should happen at the sewing line and not the cutting line of checked and patterned fabrics?

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Match, pin and tack seams

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How do checked and patterned fabrics need to be cut?

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On the bias to solve matching problems

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What layout do directional fabrics need?

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A nap layout to avoid pattern and shape variations in the finished product

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What needles need to be used on directional fabrics?

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Fine, sharp needles to prevent snagging, by finish seam edges as early as possible also prevents fraying

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Where should directional fabrics been pinned?

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In the seam allowance to toe th directional fabrics being marked

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25
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What needs to happen to sheet fabrics?

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Sandwich the fabric in tissue paper to prevent sliding or mangling when sewn

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What do you need to work with for sheer fabric?

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Fine pins, sharp needles and scissor do avoid snagging

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Where should sheer fabric be pinned?

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In the seam allowance and use narrow self finishing french seams

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What does the fabric need to be when using sheer fabrics?

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Keep on taut when sewing do prevent puckering, th same fabric should be sheer to strength areas

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29
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What are polyester fibres?

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The most used to make purpose sewing threads

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What are some characteristics of polyester fibres?

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  • Strong
  • Degree of give, so they are good with stretch fabrics
  • Do not shrink
  • Resistant to rot
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31
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What are specialist threads?

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Buttonhole thread is a thicker thread made from polyester or silk, and it is used for handstitched buttonholes, setting on buttons and top stitching.

32
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What are the 2 embroidery threads?

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  • Stranded embroidery cotton thread
  • Machine embroidery thread
33
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What are metallic threads?

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Can because spun by loosely wrapping fine yarn around very fine strips of metal laminated between clear synthetic film

34
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What are metallic effect threads?

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Appear to be made out of metal but synthetic fibres are used to give highly lustrous 3-D effects

35
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What are glow in the dark threads?

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Made from coated polyester, impregnated with a phosphorescent pigment. The thread is charged by exposure to bright light and will glow in the dark.

36
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What are multi coloured of variegated threads?

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Have a repeat of multicoloured dye pattern running throughout

37
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What is bondaweb?

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A commercially available fusible fleece fabric. It is a soft, double sided adhesive web that is attached to transfer paper

38
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What are zips?

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Secure fastenings but if they break they are hard to repair and the product may become unusable

39
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What are poppers used for?

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To fasten an opening where a smooth flat closure is desired

40
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What happens if a popper breaks?

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It is impossible to replace as a home is left in the fabric

41
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What are clips used on?

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Luggage and sporting equipment applications

42
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What are buckles used to do?

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Fasten narrow products such as belts or bag straps

43
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What are clasps?

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Made out of metal or plastic and are used in a range of products including bags, coats and swimwear

44
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What are some characteristics of velcro?

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  • Durable
  • Virtually unbreakable
  • Easy care
45
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What are d-rings used for?

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To alter the length of bag straps and belts

46
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Why are d-rings not very secure?

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They rely on friction between the strap and rings to stay in place

47
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What are books and eyes used on?

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  • Bras
  • Top of some dresses
  • Trousers
48
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What are fabric and ribbon ties?

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Decorative fastenings which are not very secure but are cheap and easy to use

49
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What are trims?

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Decorative components that add interest and finishing touches to products

50
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What are the characteristics of braids?

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  • Long and narrow
  • Cords are circular braided materials
  • Complex structures formed by plaiting or weaving braids
51
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What are the uses of braids?

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  • Decorative edge trims sewn onto garments or craft projects
  • Formal garments and dress uniforms
52
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What are the characteristics of ribbon?

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  • Woven with fine warp yarns with a high warp density
  • Long edges are finished but the cut short edge frays
  • Made from polyester and silk
53
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What are the uses of ribbon?

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Used as tie fastenings or as a decorative trim on the edges of clothing or furnishings

54
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What are the characteristics of piping?

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  • Strip of bias cut fabric
  • Made from cotton or polyester fibres
  • Fine cord used for garments and thicker cord is used for soft furnishings
55
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What are the uses of piping?

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  • Used to define style lines in garments
  • Strengthens areas vulnerable to abrasion in soft furnishings
56
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What are the characteristics of edging?

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Come with finished edges

57
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What are the uses of edging?

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Decorative edge grins sewn onto finished products

58
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What are the characteristics of bindings?

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  • Strips of fabric diagonally fit across the cross or bias grain
  • Bias binding can stretch and follow curves without creasing
59
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What are the uses of bindings?

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Used to edge textile products or cover the raw edge turnings of plain seams

60
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What are the characteristics of fringing?

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  • Decorative border
  • Looped threads, cords, beads or tassels attached to separate braid
  • Narrow strips of material
61
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What are the uses of fringing?

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  • Used as edging for interior products such as cushions and curtains
  • Used as ornamental trims on flags and uniforms, fashion garments, dance and period costumes
62
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What are the characteristics of lace?

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  • Made from cotton, polyester, rayon or silk
  • Sewn onto edges to hide hems or appliquéd onto surfaces
  • Delicate weblike patterns that snag easily
63
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What are the uses of lace?

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Used on special occasion wear, wedding dresses, lingerie, table linen and trimming in children’s socks

64
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What are the characteristics of beads?

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  • Add lustre and texture
  • Machined or hand sewn into fabrics
65
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What are the uses of beads?

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  • To emphasise style lines
  • Create patterns on products
66
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What are the characteristics of diamantés?

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  • Glued onto fabric or they come with pre glued base
67
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What are the uses of diamantés?

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Used on special occasion wear, belts, shoes and children’s clothing

68
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What are some examples of e-components?

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  • Wearable sensors that monitor temperature, moisture and medical devices
  • Integrated communication systems
  • Sound effects
69
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What are the characteristics of interfacings?

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  • An extra layer of fabric used under or between the out layers
  • Comes in different weights and colours
  • Applied before garment construction begins
70
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What are the uses of interfacing?

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Helps to:
- Give a crisp shape
- Strengthens fabric to support fastenings
- Stop fabric from stretching
- Stabalise fabric for embroidery

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What are the characteristics of underlinings?

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  • Cut to same shape and size as outer layer
  • Sewn to wrong side and treated as one layer
  • Fabric lightweight and have same aftercare
72
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What are the uses of underlinings?

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Helps to:
- Maintain shape without stiffening it
- Support seam in loose weave fabrics
- Provide opacity to sheer and lace fabrics making them less see through

73
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What are the characteristics of linings?

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  • Constructed separately and attached at facing or hem areas
  • Can be fully or partially lined
  • Same care requirements
74
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What are the uses of linings?

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Helps to:
- Make inside more attractive
- Cover and protect internal construction
- Warmer and more comfortable
- Hangs well
- Protect outer fabric

75
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What are the characteristics of interlinings?

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  • Fabric layer added to a garment
  • Soft and lightweight
  • Sew in as one with the lining
76
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What are the uses of interlinings?

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Helps to:
- Warmer/ better insulators
- Add body to a garment and improve its drape

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