HomeEdu Delight TutorsOnline lesson Notes and Scheme of workHome EconomicsUses of Seams

Uses of Seams

 

Class: Basic 4

Subject: Home Economics

Topic: Uses of Seams

 

Seam allowances are provided to allow for adjustments and to prevent seam ripping apart during wear. The following are importance of Seams

 

(1) When a dress become tight, the seams are the points of adjustment to allow for more room.

(2) When a dress is bigger , the area of adjustment are the seams. Use the seam ripper to remove the old Stitches before you apply a fresh row of Stitches.

 

Guidelines for the choice of Seams.

(a) Type of material

(1) Heavy materials requires a strong seam such as run and fell seam.

(2) Light and thin materials require a French seam.

 

(b) Age of the wearer

Run and fell is suitable for children’s clothing.

 

(c) Purpose of garment

Flat seams , for instance, may be used on night dresses. A flat seam is appropriate for a night dress such that the raw edges of the material do not touch the skin.

 

Evaluation question

(1) State the uses of seams

(2) State the guidelines for the choice of seams.

Spread the word if you find this helpful! Click on any social media icon to share

Recommended Posts:

  1. Making Simple Decorative Stitches on Brown Paper
  2. Uses of Simple Sewing Equipment and Tools (Revision )
  3. Simple Sewing tools and equipment Home Economics Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
  4. SECOND TERM EXAMINATION PRIMARY 4 HOME ECONOMICS
  5. PRIMARY 4 SECOND TERM HOME ECONOMICS LESSON NOTES
  6. PRIMARY 4 SECOND TERM HOME ECONOMICS REVISION TEST WEEK 1
  7. METHOD OF COOKING : BOILING METHOD PRIMARY 4 SECOND TERM HOME ECONOMICS WEEK 2
  8. SECOND TERM MID TERM TEST PRIMARY 4 SECOND TERM HOME ECONOMICS WEEK 7
  9. HOW TO PREPARE LIQUID SOAP PRIMARY 4 SECOND TERM HOME ECONOMICS WEEK 8
  10. USE AND CARE FOR SIMPLE TOOLS PRIMARY 4 SECOND TERM HOME ECONOMICS WEEK 9
Tags:,