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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This sewing tool is used to take out stitches | seam ripper |
| this flexible piece of equipment is used for taking body measurements | measuring tape |
| this sewing tool is used to measure distances of 6-inches of less | seam gauge |
| this part of the sewing machine holds the fabric firmly in place against the feed dogs | pressure foot |
| this part of the sewing machine moves the fabric through whil stitching | feed dogs |
| this piece of equipment is used to press curved areas of projects | tailors ham |
| these should only be used to cut fabric and nothing else | shears |
| what 2 things must you use with the rotary cutter | rotary mat and ruler |
| where on the sewing machine are the seam allowance guidelines found | stitch plate |
| what should you use during pressing to protect you fabric and prevent shiny marks | a pressing cloth |
| the grainline with the least amount of stretch in a woven fabric is | bias |
| The lengthwise grainline should always run _____to the selvage. (Which direction) | parallel |
| The SOLID line on pattern pieces represents the _______ line. | cutting |
| The DASHED line on pattern pieces represents the _________ line. | stitching |
| What are notches used for? | matching up pattern pieces |
| The tightly woven edge on a woven piece of fabric is called the: | selvage |
| The handwheel on the sewing machine should always be turned: | toward you |
| What are circle/dot, square and triangle pattern markings used for? | the placement of pockets, sleeves and decorations |
| Why is it important to backstitch? | To reinforce seams |
| What does the thread tension on the sewing machine control? | The tightness or looseness of the thread |
| Before you can begin sewing, the thread take-up lever must be at its _______ point. | highest |
| this is the term for the distance from the raw edge of the fabric to the stitching line | seam allowance |
| These are long, temporary stitches used to hold fabric pieces together | basting stitches |
| This is the part of the sewing machine that holds the bobbin: | bobbin case |
| Elastic, cording or drawstring is usually threaded through a: | casing |
| This is the term for the methods of finishing seam allowances so that they won't fray or unravel | seam finishes |
| Casing should be ____ inches wider than the elastic threaded through it. | 1/4" |
| Trimming the layers of the seam allowance to different widths is called: | grading |
| What is the FASTEST way to finish a seam? | serging |
| The bottom edge finishing of a clothing item is called a: | hem |
| STRAIGHT cuts in the seam allowance, (but not through the stitching) is called: | clipping |
| TRIANGULAR cuts in the seam allowance (but not through the stitching) is called: | notching |
| This is an easy way to quickly turn and stitch corners while stitching without taking the fabric out of the machine: | pivoting |
| The number one rule of pressing is: | press as you go |
| Stitch length must be lengthened in order to: | baste stitch |
| The bottom corners of a square or rectangular patch pocket should be ______to create sharp right angles. | mitered |
| This is added to commercial patterns to allow for wearing comfort: | ease |
| Interfacing is used mainly to add: | stability to other fabrics |
| This is the TYPE OF FABRIC made by two or more yarns interlocking each other at right angles: | woven fabric |
| This is the TYPE OF FABRIC made by the continuous interlocking of yarns into loops: | knit fabrics |
| This is the TYPE OF FABRIC made by fibers matted together and set with heat and moisture: | non-woven fabrics |
| The metal prong around which stitches are formed on the serger is called the: | stitch finger |
| The part of the serger that trims the fabric as the stitches are formed is called the: | knife |
| Lint in a serger or sewing machine should be: | removed regularly |
| Before you can begin to sew, the presser foot must be _____. | down |
| The sewing machine forms a stitch when the upper and lower threads ________. | interlock |
| If the fabric SNAGS during sewing, it is most likely caused by | a dull or damaged needle |
| If the machine stitches are uneven or looping on either side of a fabric, you should check the: | thread tension |
| The FIRST thing you should check if your machine is not sewing properly is: | the threading |
| Which type of sewing machine needle can be used on most knit and woven fabrics? | universal |
| The type of thread used for most sewing is: | all-purpose thread |
| Following the OUTSIDE edge of the presser foot will give you what size of seam allowance? | 1/4" |
| What is the standard seam allowance for most commercial patterns? | 5/8" |
| Natural fibers come from _____ and _____. | plants and animals |
| Synthetic fibers are manufactured from: | chemical substances |
| Which fibers, natural or synthetic, are extremely heat sensitive? | synthetic |
| What type of fabric is the easiest to sew on? | cotton |
| What fibers blended together in fabric? | cotton/polyester |
| which fiber comes from the flax plant? | linen |
| What is the warmest fiber? | wool |
| What is the most important rule of stain removal? | treat the stain immediately |
| Where are the diagrams for pattern layouts found in a commercial pattern? | pattern guide sheet |
| If your personal measurements place you between sizes on a pattern, which size should you cut out? | the larger size |
| What section on the pattern envelope would you look in to find the appropriate fabric to use for a project? | the suggested fabrics section |
| Everything needed to complete a project except the fabric and patterns are called: | notions |
| What body measurement should you use when determining the correct size for a shirt? | bust/chest |
| What body measurement should you use when determining the correct size for a skirt or pants? | full hips |
| When using one-way, or directional fabrics, the pattern pieces must all be going the ________ direction. | same |
| Illustrations or sketches of all the different constructions options for a pattern are called: | pattern views |
| Should you wash and dry your fabric before cutting out any pattern pieces? | yes |
| Topstitching is done approximately _____ from the edge. | 1/4" |
| The term for stitching through a single thickness to add stability and prevent stretching during construction is: | stay stitching |
| An advantage of cutting on the bias is: | stretch |
| When replacing the sewing machine needle, the flat side should be toward the _____ of the machine. | back |
| What is the LOWEST temperature setting on an iron needed for? | nylon |
| Fabrics with a ________ contain fibers that are short and create texture? | nap |
| What does Clan Finishing prevent on the seam allowance? | raveling or fraying |
| Separately serged seams are usually pressed ______. | open |
| Fabric is usually sewn together with _____ sides touching. | right or "pretty" |
| The most important thing about serging is to leave ________. | a thread tail |
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