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12. Match each item in column A with its corresponding item from column
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Column A Column B
(a) A piece of fabric turned on the wrong (i) Continuous wrap opening
or right side of the garment to neaten Edge finishing
the raw edge. (ii) Hem opening
(iii) Faced slit opening
(b) An opening, as well as a fastener.
(iv) Zip opening Introduction
(c) Suitable for children`s garments and (v) Seam opening Edge finishes are important techniques in garment construction. They make
the wrist of the long sleeves. the garment look neat and smart and last long. In this chapter, you will learn
(d) Allows the garment to be put on (vi) Bound opening the concept of edge finishes, types and how to make them. The competencies
comfortably over the fuller part of developed will enable you to apply edge finishes techniques in making garments
the body. (vii) An opening or articles.

(e) Cutting a slit on a garment and (viii) Facing
neatening it with a crossway strip of
material. Think

Answer the following questions Neatening of raw edges

13. Why is an opening important in a garment?
Concept of edge finishes
14. Briefly describe factors to consider when choosing garment openings.
Edge finishes are sewing techniques used to secure and neat the raw edges of the
15. Suggest two openings suitable for a front blouse and their appropriate garment. Edge finishes ensure the durability of a garment as they can reinforce the
fastenings.
seam, preventing the edge from fraying. Edge finishes are also used for decorative
16. What are the effects of having a very short opening on a garment? purposes. Thus, the garment with perfect edge finishes looks attractive and retains its

17. If the continuous wrap opening is 5 inches long, how long should the strip shape. The edge finishing is applied on various parts of a garment, such as on the raw
be? Explain. edge of necklines or armholes, wrists or elbows at sleeves and the edges of the hem of
all types of garments such as dresses , aprons, pyjamas, skirts and trousers. The edge
18. State four points to consider when choosing fastenings. finishes are also used on different articles such as tablecloths, pillowcases and curtains.
19. Write down three rules for attaching fastenings to a garment Choice of edge finishes: Edge finishes have to be introduced after the seam is sewn

20. Explain why it is recommended to use buttons and buttonholes on overlapping but should be chosen before sewing the seam. This enables prior planning for the
edges. appropriate seam allowance. However, the type of edge finishing chosen will depend
on the following factors:
(i) The fabric: The type of fabric used to make a particular garment has a major
effect on the edge finish choice. For example, for a fabric which frays a lot, seam
allowance should not be trimmed close to the stitching line. The choice will also
consider whether the raw edge would be completely enclosed. If one uses a very

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