Clothing and Textiles Final Exam Review

Front

To press curved areas of a garment, such as darts and curved seams, use a ____.

Back

tailor's ham

Front

The pattern envelope answers all of the following questions EXCEPT ___: is the garment fitted to the shape of the body or full and loose? Is a heavyweight or lightweight fabric best for this garment? Is the garment likely to remain stylish for at least five years? None of the above

Back

Is the garment likely to remain stylish for at least five years?

Front

If your measurements fall between two sizes, select the ___.

Back

larger size if the design is closely fitten

Front

Marking tools are used for ___.

Back

transferring pattern symbols to the fabric

Front

The ___ on the back of the pattern envelope lists how much fabric to buy a particular size.

Back

yardage chart

Front

Of the following, the one that is NOT a type of interfacing is ____: sew in, fusible, fusible web, combination fusible/sew-in.

Back

fusible

Front

Notions should be purchased when you buy your fabric so that ____.

Back

all of the above

Front

In order to protect certain fabrics from developing a shine or glossy area when pressing, use a ____.

Back

combination steam-dry iron

Front

When selecting a pattern, you should consider ___.

Back

all of the above

Front

The best tool to use when cutting out fabric pieces is ___: sewing scissors, dressmaker's shears, embroidery scissors, pinking shears.

Back

dressmaker's shears