Sewing and Pattern making
This is what you sew to hold two pieces of fabric together
Seam
It is best practice to use a matching color of this when sewing garments.
Thread
This measurement is around the center of the body
Waist
This fabric is very soft and shiny
Satin / Silk
A small, stuffed cushion which is used to stick pins
Pincushion
This is part of a shirt attached to the sleeve
Cuff
This closure requires a special sewing machine foot to attach
Zipper
This measurement is the length from the base of the neck at the back to the shoulder joint
Shoulder length
A textile made from the fibers of the flax plant
Linen
What is the name of the sewing machine part that holds the thread on the bottom?
Bobbin
What is the name for the spot at the back of the neck known as seventh vertebra?
Nape
What is the name of a technique that uses calico fabric to make prototypes?
Toileing
This measurement is around the the body under the armpits
Chest
This fabric is very hard to sew because it stretches a lot
Jersey
What is the part of the machine that holds the fabric flat against the feed dog as you sew?
Presser foot
What are notches on a pattern used for?
To line up pattern pieces. To sew pieces together correctly.
This technique is used to produce prototypes from something flat to a three-dimensional product
Pattern cutting
This measurement is around the widest part of the body
Hip
This fabric is soft and fuzzy and made great PJ pants
Fleece
If you have to remove a seam, what tool do you use?
Seam Ripper
What is the name for the part between the stitching line and the edge? (added to to traditional garment sewing patterns)
Seam allowance
The process of putting fabric on a stand o mannequin.
Draping
Name three measurements that you take around three parts of the body
Neck circumference, hip circumference, bust circumference
This material is an artificial synthetic version of animal skin with hair
Fur
Discs that squeeze the thread to facilitate even stitches
Tension discs