APPAREL ANALYSIS CERTIFICATION EVALUATION FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS TEST BANK

APPAREL ANALYSIS CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION FULL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS TEST BANK

●● seam type choice depends on:
Answer: -location of seam within garment
-end use
-design
-fit
-fabric
-care of garment
-current fashion trends
-cost


●● seam line
Answer: stitched line of a seam


●● seam allowance
Answer: or seam margin narrow width of fabric between seam line and
cut edge of fabric


●● width of seam allowance affects:

,Answer: -strength
-durability
-appearance
-comfort
-cost


●● seam allowance
Answer: -wider seams can be let out
-too wide seams in crotch or underarms are uncomfortable
-1/2 in. or wider for high quality RTW
-1/8in reduces bulk and yields smooth flat edge (ex: collars and cuffs)


●● superimposed seams
Answer: -created by superimposing or stacking piles with edges even
-sewing plies together near the edge
-majority of seams are superimposed
-plain seam, most common (side, waist, sleeve)


●● butterflied or busted (superimposed seams)
Answer: -seam is pressed open
-reduces bulk by distributing seam allowance to each side of the seam
line

, ●● advantages (superimposed seams)
Answer: -inconspicuous
-nonbulky
-easy to alter
-inexpensive to produce


●● disadvantages (superimposed seams)
Answer: -not especially strong
-greater tendency to grin
-seam starts to pull apart: sewing threads exposed


●● advantages (french seam)
Answer: -prevents raveling
-stronger than plain seam in non stick fabrics
-adds elegance
-suitable for short, fairly straight seams


●● disadvantages (french seams)
Answer: -difficult to alter
-costly