Clothing and Textiles

Question 1

1A run-and-fell (flat-fell) seam is commonly used on

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A. socks B. shirts and jeans C. delicate lingerie D. curtains only

Question 2

2Clipping curved seams helps them to

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A. shrink B. fray C. lie flat when turned D. tear

Question 3

3A hem is used to

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A. shape the bust B. add a pocket C. join two pieces D. finish the lower edge of a garment

Question 4

4The folded and stitched lower edge of a garment is the

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A. cuff B. yoke C. dart D. hem

Question 5

5Neatening seam edges prevents

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A. fraying B. shrinking C. colour loss D. stretching

Question 6

6Finishing raw edges to stop them fraying is called

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A. cutting out B. pressing C. neatening D. gathering

Question 7

7A plain seam is

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A. a dart B. a decorative stitch C. the simplest seam joining two pieces of fabric D. a hem

Question 8

8A seam that encloses the raw edges inside a second line of stitching, suitable for sheer fabrics, is a

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A. flat fell seam only B. lapped seam C. plain seam D. French seam

Question 9

9A blind hem is

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A. very visible B. almost invisible from the right side C. a seam finish D. a decorative stitch

Question 10

10A Hong Kong finish on a seam uses

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A. glue B. zigzag stitch only C. pinking shears D. bias binding to enclose raw edges