Apparel 3.02

What is the difference between ironing and pressing?

• There's a difference?
• Ironing is only for interfacing
• Pressing is raising and lowering the iron onto fabric; ironing is moving the iron around on the fabric.
• Pressing is for what we say in America; ironing is what they say in Cananda

What should you NOT do with pins?

• Attach pattern pieces to fabric to cut out pattern
• Sew or serge over them
• Attach two pattern pieces temporarily before sewing
• Mark the location of a dart or notch

How do you end a serged seam?

• Cut the looper threads
• Cut the thread under the presser foot
• Raise the presser foot and pull out the fabric
• Chain off

What tool is best for taking body measurements?

• Yard Stick
• Seam Gauge
• Measuring Tape
• Ruler

What tool is to be used only with a special self-healing mat and transparent ruler for cutting straight lines?

• Dressmakers Shears
• Seam Ripper
• Rotary Cutter
• Pinking Shears 

Why is it important to use a pressing cloth when ironing certain fabrics?

• The fabric could melt with direct heat from the iron.
• It's just an extra step our teacher wants us to do. 
• It makes the iron even hotter, resulting in a smoother result.
• To preserve energy.

What is this part of the sewing machine that moves the fabric as you are sewing?

• Presser Foot
• Hand Wheel
• Feed Dog
• Bobbin

What is the name of the part that creates the bottom line of stitching?

• Upper Thread
• Bobbin
• Feed Dog

Spencer wants to turn his fabric up 1/2" for a hem. What tool should he use?

• Yard Stick
• Seam Gauge
• Measuring Tape
• Ruler

What tool should be used for cutting out fabric for a pair of pj shorts?

• Dressmakers Shears
• Seam Ripper
• Rotary Cutter
• Pinking Shears