Reading a Pattern Pre and Posttest

The pattern envelope contains all of the following items EXCEPT:

• Appropriate Size

• Fabric Type

• Notions and Yardage

• Construction Steps

All of the following items are included in the Pattern Guide Sheet, EXCEPT

• Fabric Type

• Pattern Pieces to Use

• Pattern Layout

• Construction Steps

When cutting a pattern, the notch is:

• A straight line with arrows on the end of it

• The guide for the straight of the grain

• The guide for cutting out the right size

• A small diamond shaped marking you cut around

The fold line, (or place-on-fold line), on a pattern is:

• A straight line with arrows on each end of it

• The guide for cutting out the right size

• A solid, double ended arrow that is bent on both ends

• A small diamond shaped marking you cut around

Ease is:

• Added to commercials pattern for style and fit

• The short fibers that create texture on fabrics

• Increasing/decreasing the size of the pattern

• Not that important in sewing

When pre-washing fabric, you should:

• Always use hot water

• Launder it the same way it will be washed or dried when the project is completed

• Always dry clean the materials

• Always use cold water and avoid machine drying the material

The straight of grain runs

• Parallel to the selvage

• Perpendicular to the selvage

• Diagonal to the selvage

• The same direction as the print on the fabric

When cutting one-way, or directional prints:

• It doesn't matter which direction the pieces are laid out

• Cut on pattern piece at a time

• Make sure to cut all pieces in the same direction

• None of the above

A pattern is

• Fabric used to create a design

• A paper template that is pinned on top of fabric

• An envelope that tells you what you need

• A set of directions

What does this larger number in the picture tell you?

• The size

• The pattern number

• The number of pieces

• The number of items you can make