Pattern Envelope's and Guide Sheets
What is one thing listed on a pattern envelope?
Body measurements and corresponding pattern size, suggested fabrics, yardage requirements for 45'' and 60'' width bolts, finished garment measurements, and technical flats (black and white sketch of front and back and detailed views).
What is the selvage?
Tightly woven finished edge of fabric formed by the crosswise yarns.
How should you place the pattern pieces on your fabric?
according to grainline and place on fold pattern symbols.
What is a basting stitch?
A long temporary stitch.
What is a seam allowance?
The area between the cut edge of the fabric to the stitching line.
What is one piece of information found on a guide sheet?
Pattern pieces, layout diagrams, sewing instructions, glossary terms and symbols legends, and seam allowances.
What is the warp/lengthwise grain?
Why would a project not hang properly?
Fabric is off grain
What is a top stitch?
A row of evenly spaced straight stitches visible on the right side of the garment, typically aligned parallel to an edge or seam. Two functions are to anchor layers of fabric together and to accent an edge as a finishing detail.
What is the standard seam allowance for a commercial pattern?
5/8''
What is a notion?
all the supplies you will need to complete a project. (elastic, thread, buttons, boas tape, zippers, etc.)
What is the weft/crosswise grain?
Grainline that runs perpendicular to the selvage typically the cut/raw edge.
Where on the fabric do we typically place our markings?
On the wrong side of the fabric.
What does right sides together mean?
fabrics are placed right sides together when sewing a seam allowance.
Why is a seam finish used?
To prevent raveling and fraying.
What is the purpose of a layout diagram on a guide sheet?
Suggests placement of pattern pieces on fabric.
What is the Bias?
45 degree angle to the selvage; has stretch.
Which type of fabric needs a one way layout?
A fabric with a nap, pile, or directional print.
Why do we clip and notch a seam allowance?
It makes them more flexible.
What is one type of seam finish?
Zigzagged or clean finish
What do you reference when you need to find finished garment measurements?
The pattern envelope
Why is it important to know where the selvage is?
Understanding the selvage helps you align your fabric correctly with the grainline, ensuring your pieces hang and drape properly.
One important thing to remember when cutting out fabric pieces.
Keep the pattern pieces as flat as possible, cutting around the pattern piece.
Where is grading and layering done?
On enclosed seams where the layered seam allowances create extra bulk.
What is a clean finish seam finish?
Turn under 1/4'' toward the wrong side of fabric, then stitch near the fold.