These are joining on the materials e.g. shoulders, sides, sleeve, waistline, collar etc. There are different types of seam e.g. Open seam, overlaid seam, piped seam, Mantua seam etc.
TYPES OF SEAM
- Open seam
- Overlaid seam
- Piped seam
- Mantua seam
OPEN SEAM
This is a flat seam showing no stitches on the right side.
Method:
- Cut two pieces of materials to required length.
- Place the two pieces of materials together, right side Facing pin.-
- Tack together and stitch on the wrong side
- Remove the pins.-
- Neaten the raw edges and press.
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 seam
- List the types of seam
ASSIGNMENT
- What is seam?
See also
MAKING BLANKET OR LOOP STITCHES