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Which number indicates the line sketches of the pattern pieces?
1
1
What 2 parts of the machine work together to feed the fabric through the machine?
Presser Foot and Feed Dogs
1
What is the number 1 rule when pressing within a project?
Press as you Sew!!!
1
What are staple fibers?
Short, small fibers
1
What term describes the following definition:
To cut off part of the seam allowance evenly to reduce bulk. Cut away 3/8 of an inch of fabric along the full length of the seam. This will leave a ¼-inch seam allowance.
Trimming
1
Is Bamboo a natural or manufactured fiber?
Manufactured
2
What is the defining characteristic of a knit construction of fabric?
Fibers are looped
2
What are 2 cons of Rayon?
Shrinks
Wrinkles
Poor shape retention
Dry clean only
2
What is 1 reason a sewing machine might be noisy? (3 potential reasons)
Bad needle
Needs to be oiled
Threaded problems
2
If there is an issue with a machine, what should you ALWAYS check first?
The threading/ Rethread
2
What is this symbol used for?
To help line up and place pattern pieces when sewing
2
What motion is considered pressing?
Up and Down Motion
3
Where do you use the pivot technique?
Technique to stitch a corner.
3
What is this pattern symbol?
Notches
3
Define seam allowance.
The distance between the stitching line and the raw edge
3
Which number indicates the layout guide?
2
3
What is the plant source of linen?
Flax plant
3
What piece of sewing equipment is used to prevent scorching and burning when using an iron?
Pressing Cloth
4
What are filament fibers?
Long, continuous, smooth fiber
4
Define Notching
On a convex (outside) curve by cutting away V-shaped wedges from the seam allowance to remove bulk.
4
Which number indicates the glossary and terms?
3
4
A seam is applied to the raw fabric edges and is used to prevent ________ and __________
raveling and fraying
4
What are 2 pros of cotton?
Absorbent
Comfortable
Durable
Easy to Launder
Stronger when wet than dry
4
What is this pattern symbol?
Grainline or Straight of Grain
5
What is this pattern symbol?
Place on fold
5
Top and bobbin thread ____________ to form a stitch
(looking for a specific word)
Interlock
5
What part of the machine helps you measure seam allowances?
Stitch Plate
5
When using a rotary cutter, what other 2 pieces of sewing equipment do you need?
Cutting Ruler and Cutting Mat
5
Which way do you turn the hand wheel?
Towards You
5
When pinning a pattern to fabric before cutting it out, do you place your pins perpendicular or parallel to the cutting line?
Parallel
6
Define Basting
Long, temporary stitch.
6
What term describes the following definition:
Fabrics are placed with "pretty" or more vibrant sides together when sewing a seam allowance.
Right sides together (RST)
6
What term describes the following definition:
Stitching a short distance to reinforce stitching in a seam. Makes a seam permanent.
Backstitch
6
Which number indicates where the seam allowance for this pattern would be found?
3
6
What are the 2 purposes of top stitching? (both start with A)
Anchor and Accent
6
What term describes the following definition:
On a concave (inside) curve within 1/8” of the stitching so the seam allowance outer edge can spread when turned back to release tension of the seam.
Clipping