Product Construction And Decoration Techniques - True Or False

An open or plain seam is indeed the most common method used to sew fabric together in the production of various products and garments. This type of seam is simple and straightforward, making it widely used in the industry. It involves sewing two pieces of fabric together with a straight stitch, leaving the raw edges exposed. This seam is often used for lightweight fabrics or when a clean and minimalistic look is desired.

Chain stitch and blanket stitch are indeed hand embroidery stitches. These stitches are commonly used in embroidery to create decorative patterns or secure fabric layers together. Chain stitch is formed by looping the thread in a chain-like pattern, while blanket stitch is created by making a series of overlapping stitches along the edge of a fabric. Both stitches require handwork and are often used in various embroidery projects.

Darts, gathering and pleating are all ways of creating shape in fabric.

Bias binding is a narrow strip of fabric which has folded over edges. It is often sewn onto unfinished edges of fabric to create a neat edge that doesn't fray.

Tailors tacking is a way of applying pattern markings to fabric in the same way that tailors chalk is used. It is pulled out once the garment is made.

The wax resists (stops the dye getting to the fabric) the dye when batiking to create a design, the string or elastic bands stop the dye getting (resists) to the fabric in tie dye to create the pattern.

The squeegee is used in silk screen printing to push the dye across the screen to create the pattern.

Molar is sewing a pattern into layers of fabric then cutting away the fabric to show the layers underneath.

Facings are often used to finish necklines, armholes and collars.

This is a quick way of applying a pattern to large quantities of fabric. It is a development of block printing.

A french seam is used on delicate fabrics and encloses any fraying. It is often used to make lingerie. The double stitched seam is the strong, flat seam often used on jeans and pyjamas.

Sewing machines sew lockstitch as well as zigzag stitch and sometimes various machine embroidery stitches.

A hem is the edge of the fabric where it is turned up. There are several ways of creating a hem.

An overlocked seam is made on an overlocker it is used to sew up stretchy fabric as it streches with the fabric. It is also used to neaten fraying fabric. It is a strong seam as it uses 3 or 4 threads.