Construction skills
What is the equation used to determine the width of the casing?
Elastic width (ribbon) + 1/4 inch = width of casing fold
What is a group of twisted fibers called?
Yarn
What is fabric?
The textiles produced by weaving, knitting, or fusing yarns together.
What type of fabric is constructed with continuous interlocking of lopping of yarn?
Knit fabric
What is one of Ms. Larsen's favorite resturaunt?
Chick fil a, Costa vida, In and Out, etc.
When sewing a buttonhole, what do you change on the sewing machine?
Options could include presser foot, way the bobbin is threaded, length on the presser foot.
What is FILAMENT YARN composed of?
Long, continuous fibers
If I wanted to make a shirt to keep me warm in the fall and winter, what fabric would be a good fit?
Flannel, sweatshirt fleece, polar fleece, etc.
What type of fabric is constructed by using warp and weft yarns interlaced at 90 degree angles.
Woven fabric.
What is the name of New York City's busiest fabric store?
Mood
When sewing a buttonhole, what do you change about threading the BOBBIN?
Put the thread through the hole on the stitch finger.
What is Spun Yarn composed of?
Short, staple fibers.
What fabric is described as a knit fabric that stretches lengthwise and crosswise? It is used for making leggings, swimsuits, and activewear.
4 way stretch
Name one example of fabric that is not knit or woven.
Felt.
What was the first Pixar movie?
Toy Story
What is the equation to determine the length of the buttonhole?
Button width + 1/8 inch = Buttonhole length
What are the two Manufactured fibers?
Options could include: nylon, polyester, spandex, rayon, bamboo
What fabric is described as a nylon fabric made with a special reinforcing technique that makes it resistant to tearing and ripping. It is used to make hammocks, tents, and duffel bags.
Ripstop Nylon
Name one soft good that would be made out of a WOVEN FABRIC.
Pillowcase, button up shirt, jeans, etc.
What national holiday is celebrated in all countries?
New Year's
What is the knot that secures the button in place called?
Shank
What are the 4 types of Natural fibers?
Cotton, Linen, Silk, Wool
Soft napped insulating fabric that is made from polyester.
Polar Fleece
Name one soft good that would be made out of a FELT FABRIC.
Craft, slipper, hat, etc.
How many minutes are in 1 week?
10,080 minutes