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3.03 Apparel

Understanding Engineering and Construction of Apparel

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Karen basted the interfacing to her outer fabric with a 1/2 inch seam allowance. Which type of interfacing did she use? Sew-In
The quickest, easiest way temporarily fix a hem would be to use? Fusible web tape
Megan was sewing a rounded collar. Which technique should she use on the outward curve to help the seam lay flat when turned right-side out? Trim and notch
Susan was reattaching a button that come off her sweater. The button had a metal loop on the back. Which type of button did she have? Shank
The class is making a drawstring bag. Which technique will they use to enclose the drawstring? Casing
Hannah is using Velcoro, a fastener that is made from nylon and has two parts that interlock. Which type of fastener is she using? Hook and Loop Tape
Haley is topstitching the hem of her jeans. She is completing the hem by ? Machine
The apparel development teacher advised Joe to hem the bottom on his dress shirt with what type of hem? Turned and Stitched Hem
Holly completed stitching the side seams of her knit skirt. Which seam finish should she choose that would give professional appearance? Serged
Emily pins her fabric right sides together, stitches - stitches per inch and sews with a 5/8 seam allowance . Which type of seam did she create? Plain Seam
In order to gather fabric, what stitch length setting should be used for the basting stitches? 6-8 stitches per inch
What technique should be used to control the extra fullness and sew two pieces of fabric together that are slightly different sizes? Easing
When stitching a standard seam on a sewing machine, what stitch length setting should be used? 10-12 stitches per inch
When stitching a facing to a skirt, which stitch will prevent the facing from rolling to the outside of the garment? Understitching
Casey was attempting to finish the seams of her pajama pants when the serger thread broke. She does not have time to rethread the serger. How can she finish the seams on a regular sewing machine? Zig-Zag the seam edge
Gary is reinforcing the side seam of his jacket. Which stitch length setting should be used? 15-20 stitches per inch
Selena needs to hem the bottom edge of her skirt. A properly sewn hem should hang How? straight and even
Mary finished stitching her square pin cushion. Before turning it right sides out, what should she do to reduce bulk in the corners? Trim diagonally
When hemming the length of a formal dress, it is important to wear? the same shoes that will be worn for the event
Curved necklines may stretch during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing seams solves this problem? Staystitching
Laura is sewing close-fitting blouse and needs to reinforce the armhole. Which stitch length should be used? 15-20 stitches per inch
Misty owl in her apparel class. After stitching the front to back, she turned the owl right sides out. The seams at the inward curve looked very puckered. What technique should she use to make the seam stretch and flatten out? Trim and clip
Stacy wants to add extra stability to her fabric. Which notion should she choose? Interfacing
Savannah is sewing a ruffle down the front of her top. The pattern pieces for the ruffle is much longer than the piece it joins. What technique will she use to control the extra fullness in the ruffle? Gathering
Which step should be completed first when making buttons/buttonholes? Stitch the buttonholes
Carlos is construction a wallet. He will use a nylon tape fastener that he can machine stitch in place. Which type of fastener will he use? Hook and Eye tape
Which special seam is used for strength and decoration on nearly all jeans and denim clothing? Flat-felled Seam
Seams in sheer fabric can often be see through the garment. Which seam would be best to create a finished look? French Seam
Jamie needs to strengthen the corner of his pillow so they will not break open when turned and stuffed. Which stitches should be used? Reinforcement Stitch
What additional fastener should be used at the top of a zipper to keep it from coming unzipped? Hook and Eye fastener
Karen has a dress with a zipper in the back. She has decided to add and addition hook and eye fastener directly above zipper at the neckline. How should she hand stitch this fastener with single thread or double thread? Double threaded needle
In order to control fullness at the waistline of a pair of shorts using a piece of elastic, which technique should be used? Casing
Sue is construction a denim skirt. Which hem would be most appropriate? Topstitched
Tina is slip stitching the hem of her skirt. The stitch should be completed with a ____________threaded hand sewing needle Single
There is extra fabric in the corners of Katrina's pillow project. Which technique should Katrina use to make her pillow corners sharp? Trim Diagonal
Which type of hem stitches and decorates at the same time? Topstitched
Sue is hemming her son's pants with a slipstitch. She is completing this hem by ? Hand
Kim is making a stuffed plush animal with inward curves. How should she reduce the bulk in the seams to stretch and lie flat when turning the project right side out? Clip areas in the curve.
The seam of a blanket made of thick fabric will not press flat. What technique should be used to taper the seam allowance and reduce the bulk? Grading the seam allowance
Tonya is attaching interfacing to her tote bag project us the iron. Which type of interfacing is she using? Fusible interfacing
Tina needs to baste two fabric pieces together to apply a zipper. Which stitch length setting should be used? 6-8 stitches per inch
To prevent a hem from raveling, you should? Finish the raw edge
Juan is applying a pocket to his pants. He is going to sew a row of stitching that will be visible on the outside of the finished garment. This is an example of? Topstitching
A small coin wallet bought at a craft fair is not holding up well. The seams are pulling apart at the ends. Which stitches should have been used to prevent this problem? Backstitching
The Simplicity pattern that Traci is using does not give her instructions for seam type. Which one should she use? Plain Seam
After sewing his seam , John noticed that his fabric edges were raveling badly. To prevent this problem he should use a seam ________. Finish
Sally need to quickly finish he project. Which seam finish should she choose? Serged
What type of fastener should be used in a 9-inch side seam opening of a dress? Zipper
Sue is constructing a pair of dress pants. Which typ of hem should she us to ensure the stitches are not easily visible on the outside of the pants? Machine Blind Hem
When choosing interfacing, it should ____________in weight to the fabric. Similar
Jossie is adding a fastener to her skirt. Using double thread, she stitched the button on over a heavy pin and created a thread shank. What type of fastener did she use? Sew through button
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