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Clothing Final

LSHS Clothing Construction Final Review

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What is one disadvantage of working with cotton fabric? It wrinkles easily
True or False: Sergers have bobbins. FALSE
When during the construction process should each seam be pressed? While you sew
Name the four most commonly known natural fibers. Cotton, Silk, Wool, Linen
What is the purpose for trimming the seam allowance? To reduce the bulk
Define what the selvage is The finished edges of the fabric
In order to select the right pattern size, you must know what three measurments? Waist, Bust (chest), Hip
What direction does the true bias run on a piece of fabric? Diagonally
What is the tracing wheel and tracing paper used for in sewing? To transfer pattern markings to the fabric
What are the 3 things you must know before you can decide how much fabric to buy? View, Size (for you personally), and Width of the fabric
Which of the following would be a fabric that is best for a person sewing for the first time: Solid cotton broadcloth, plaid fabric, lightweight wool or jersey knit? Solid cotton broadcloth
What should you do when you are cutting out a pattern piece with a curved arrow or the words "place on fold" written on the line? Place first with the arrow on the fold line, when you cut your piece out...DO NOT cut the fold.
List the four seam finishes practiced in class. Turn and stich, zig-zag, pinked, and serged
What is the information that can be found on the end of the bolt of fabric? Cost, fiber content, care instructions, company name and width
Which is the part of hte machine that moves the fabric along? Feed Dogs
Why are some knit fabrics harer to sew? They stretch more than others
When installing a new needle in the sewing machine, where should the flat side go? to the back
Which of the three measurements (bust, waist or hip) is needed for skirts and pants? Hips
Describe how to accurately cut out the pattern pieces. Lay the fabric flat and when cutting, keep it flat!!
All pattern pieces must be placed on the fabric so that the grain line runs parrell to which grain? Lengthwise
What does the thread tension regulate? The looseness/tightness or the stitch
What is the purpose of a shank on a button? To provide room for other layers of fabric (to keep the button from laying completely flat against the fabric)
When stitching a normal seam the fabric is pinned _____________ sides together unless other specified by the instructions Right
When laying pieces on the fabric, is it acceptable for the outer cutting lines to overlap? NO
Explain how you should properly care for a steam iron after using it? Turn off the iron, unplug, empty water, let cool.
How far in from the cutting line is the normal seam line? 5/8 inch
How should notches be cut? In towards the seam allowance, using only the tip of the shears
How can you straighten the grain of the fabric? Pull at the fabric along the bias (diagonally)
The tracing paper should be plced on the fabric so that the markins will appear on which side? Wrong side of fabric
How is staystitching done? 4/8 inch from curved edges, with a 2.5 length stitch, from outside towards the middle
In the cutting layout, when pieces are shaded what does it represent? The pattern pieces are right side down
Which part of the sewing machine holds the fabric in position? The presser foot
After sewing an inner curve you should make small cuts in the seam allowance to let corners and curved seams lie flat. Inner curves should be ______________ while outer curves should _______________. Inner = clipped Outer = Notched
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