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Textiles and Garment Construction

5. What is a method used to neaten straight or curved raw edges of the fabric?
(a) Crossway strips and hemming.

(b) Hemming only.
(c) Extended facing.
(d) Shaped facing.

6. Which of the following method is used for neatening and protecting the raw
edges of a garment
(a) Trimming.

(b) Snipping.
(c) Openings.

(d) Edge finishes.

7. A technique used to make the curved area lie flat and smooth is known as

(a) Basting.

(b) Tacking.
(c) Snipping.

(d) Trimmings.

Answer the following questions

1. What should be considered when sewing facings?

2. Differentiate between extended and shaped facings.

3. State three reasons of using facings on garments.
4. Where are the suitable places for hemming on a garment?

5. What are the three qualities of a well-made hem?

6. What are the factors that influence the choice of edge finishes?

7. What are the significance of using edge finishes in garment construction?

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