Edge Finishes JSS2 Home Economics Lesson Note

 EDGE FINISHES

SUB-TOPIC:         POINTS TO CONSIDER IN CHOOSING AN EDGE FINISHING

EDGE FINISHING

Edge finishing is the process of neatening the raw edge of articles or garments. Necklines, hems or low edges, open seams, and waistlines of garments and skirts require different types of finishes.

The edge-finishing processes include pinking, over-casting, edge-stitching, zig-zag finishing, and bound finishing.

EDGE FINISHING PROCESSES

•         Pinking: this is the process of neatening or finishing with pinking shears. It is suitable for bulky fabrics that do not fray.
•       Overcasting: this can be done with either hand or machine. It is suitable for all fabrics.
•       Edge stitching: this is machine finishing. It is very neat and strong. It is good for fabrics that fray.
•         Zig-zag: this is made with a zig-zag attachment to the sewing machine.
•     Bound seam finishing: crossway or bias strips are used for this, it is suitable for heavy fabrics that fray easily.

USES OF EDGE FINISHING

•         To neaten the edge of the garment.
•         To secure the edge and prevent fraying or raveling of fabric.
•         To decorate an edge e.g. using bias binding for finishing necklines and armholes.

POINTS TO CONSIDER IN CHOOSING AN EDGE FINISHING

•         The type of material or fabric to be finished
•         The shape of the edge to be finished
•         The purpose of the finishing.

Evaluation:

•         What is edge finishing?
•         Mention the five processes of edge finishing
•         Outline three uses of edge finishing and points to consider in choosing edge finishing