Uses of plain seam
It is used for joining materials which are meant to show as little as possible e.g. joining underarm, sleeve, and seam on clothing of all kinds.
Uses of run and fell
Good for clothing needing hand wear and frequent washing e.g. shirt, jeans, under wear; night wears, overall, short.
Uses of French seam
The seam is good for under cloth, also used on fine blouses, children wear.
The seam can be made on dresses, blouses and overalls requiring frequent washing
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES
STEP I; The Teacher revises the previous week lesson.
STEPII: The Teacher introduces the new topic.
STEP III: The Teacher explains the note in details.
STEPIV: The Teacher gives room for pupils to ask questions.
STEPV: The Teacher evaluates the pupils.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
- Define run and fell seam
- List the method of making run and fell seam
- Define French seam
- List the method of French seam
ASSIGNMENT
Mention three uses of seam.
See also
MAKING BLANKET OR LOOP STITCHES
PRACTICAL DECORATIVE STITCHES ON BROWN PAPER