2. Describe about different types top stitched seam. 3. Explain on types seam finish. Answers for objective questions: 1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (a) 9. (d) 10. (d) 134 3. Shell or Scalloped tucks: This is a very decorative tuck made by hand. Make a tuck of � finished width. On the stitch line mark uniformly spaced dots � apart. Do overcasting stitches pull tight on each dot inserting the needle from the wrong side and bring back the needle to wrong side after overcasting and reinsert to the next dot the same way. Repeat the same till the dots end. This is called as shell or scalloped tuck.

11. Seed stitch: This simple filling stitch is composed of small straight stitches of equal length placed at random over the surface. This stitch is used to fill small spaces. 12. Couching: Lay a thread along the line of the design and with another thread, tie it down at even intervals with a small stitch into the fabric. The tying stitch can be of contrasting color to the laid thread if desired.