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Textiles and Garment Construction
Chapter One
Seams
Introduction
Garment construction involves the application of basic sewing techniques
including seams that have a key role in obtaining good products. In this chapter,
you will learn the concept of seam and procedures for working on commonly used
seams. The competencies developed will provide you with a good foundation on
the construction of garments and household articles.
The concept of seam When a seam is meant to be decorative,
Understanding the concept of seams will it can be worked on the right side of the
help to make appropriate use of seam garment. A contrasting colour of a thread
for good quality products in garment may also be used to create a decorative
construction. effect.
The meaning and uses of seam: A seam Choosing a seam: Choose the most
refers to the stitching line where two or appropriate type that gives the best
more pieces of a fabric are joined together. results. The following factors need to
It is the basic building unit of any garment be considered when selecting the type
or household article. It is necessary to of seam to be used for good results.
apply this seams appropriately for a good (i) The fabric
quality product. Seams are important as
they give shape and style to the garment. Weight of the fabric is important when
A seam can be functional, decorative or choosing type of seam. Open seams
both depending on the area where it is are suitable for medium and heavy
made and the method of working on it. weight fabrics to reduce bulkiness.
A tucked seam is a good example of a Self-neatening seams such as French
decorative seam and a flat or French seam seam and double stitched seam should
is a good example of a functional seam, be chosen for the fabric that fray easily.
refer to Figure 1.1 (c) and (d). The bulk For example, a French seam is ideal for
of the seam is on the wrong side when it is the side seam of a rayon blouse but quite
meant to be functional using a matching unsuitable for the seams of a tweed skirt.
colour of the thread.
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