Seam finishes
If you are sewing a shoulder seam, what would be the best seam allowance choice?
notching
What is a grain line?
It is an arrow on each pattern that has to be parellel with the selvage edge.
To hand stitch a hem, what stitch would I use?
slip stitch
. If a pattern looks shaded on the layout diagram, what does this mean?
place pattern printed side down to pin it to the fabric!
When using heavy fabric, which of the following seam finishes would work best? notching, grading or turning corners
grading
The yardage requirement table for various views, sizes and widths of fabric is found on what side of the pattern envelope?
Gathering requires how many rows of stitching?
one
What is the purpose of trimming seam allowances?
to decrease bulk and weight
What is a notch used for?
They are used for matching pattern pieces up!
When pinning the patterns to the fabric,you should: pattern pieces should all be laid
OR
pin and cut out one at a time?
All pinned then cut out. Cut the ones that need to be cut out twice first- re pinned then cut all the patterns out.
on the paper in the pattern envelope- pattern layout/direction sheet
Why would you do a basting stitch?
to temporarily hold fabric together.
What side of the fabric is best to transfer pattern markings with a tracing paper/wheel?
wrong side
What information do you need to know , to decide on what layout of the pattern to follow?
. view, size and fabric width
To determine whether or not a piece of fabric is on grain, the fabric should first be folded which way first?
crosswise
The selection of a seam finishing method to be used on a garment depends most on what?
To see if a pattern piece is placed on the fabric straight with the grain,what do you do?
Measure from both ends of the grainline to the selvage edge- it should be equal!
What is the next thing you do once you get your fabric from the store?
preshrink it
What is another word for lengthwise grain:
warp