Sewing
What is the tiny knife device called in your sewing kit?
Seam Ripper
What is the difference between natural and synthetic fabrics?
Natural - plant, animal from nature and Synthetic is usually human made
Which designer did we watch the making of their fashion show on Day 3?
Chanel
What is a basic pattern called (hint we used them)
block
What is the human dummy called that we drape onto?
Mannequin or Dressform
What should you do after you get your fabric under the foot of the sewing machine BEFORE you press the foot pedal to start sewing?
Lower the foot into the fabric with the wheel
Give 3 Examples of Natural Fabrics
Cotton, Silk, Canvas, Denim, Wool, Cashmere
What brand did Tinker Hatfield work for?
Nike
What must you have if you are going to draft a pattern to fit you correctly?
Your measurements
What is the cotton fabric called that we use to drape?
Muslin or Toile
Which direction should you twist the wheel?
Towards you!
Give 3 Examples of Synthetic Fabrics
Faux Leather, Faux Fur, Polyester jersey, Lace (usually)
Name 2 other types of studios we saw in the Dior Bar Jacket Video on Day 2
Pleating & Embroidery
How do you measure for body rise?
Sit at a 90 degree angle and measure from the floor surface or chair up to your waist.
What kind of marking devices can we use on the human dummy?
Pencil or Chalk
What are the 3 important tasks you should do to make your sewing look it's best?
Ironing, Pinning, Cutting
Are some fabrics neither woven or knit? Give one example
Felt
In Stitching Brittian, what was the red velvet made from in the soldier tunics?
Silk
What if your measurements are all over the pattern chart?
Go bigger! You can always go smaller, Choose the one with the most in the same size, Choose one and make a sample if complicated
What does it mean to call the dummy a 1/2 size? explain
Exactly half the size of the measurements of a full size human.
What is the thread in on the bottom of the sewing machine called? What is the device called that holds this thread in place?
Bobbin
How long does wool take decompose in the landfill?
Aprox 90 days
Name Three Designers whose runway shows we watched?
Chanel, Prada, Genny, Dolce & Gabbana, Etc
Are the sizes on a pattern going to align with your size in a store? Explain
No! Vintage patterns are different from today and sometimes they are in European Sizes. Every "standard" body is different
What are the ironing forms called used to iron sleeves?
Tailors Hams