Textiles: Construction Techniques

Question 1

1. Open seam is used to .. by using a ..
2. What is important?
3. Seam allowance measurement is ..

Answer 1

1. Join fabric together…Zigzag/ overlocked edge to stop it fraying
2. Tolerance levels
3. seam allowance is 1.5

Question 2

1. Rolled hem is used to..
2. How?
3. What can change?

Answer 2

1. Neaten the bottom of trousers, tops and skirts
2. Fabric is turned up twice so that the raw edge is encased to stop fraying
3. Hem sizes but not too much

Question 3

1. Patch pocket is ..
2. How?

Answer 3

1. A rectangular square of fabric used to create a pocket with a neatened opening at the top
2. Top stitched around the 3 remaining sides with or without a top flap

Question 4

1. Button holes are used for..
2. How?

Answer 4

1. Buttons to go through as part of a fastening
2. Zig zag stitch is made in a rectangular shape with a clear middle for hole