Apparel : pattern symbols, cutting/layoutI

Sally needs to quickly finish her project. Which seam finish should she choose?

• Straight

• Zigzag

• Serged

• Bound

In order to gather fabric, what stitch length setting should be used for the basting stitches?

• 2–3 stitches per inch

• 6–8 stitches per inch

• 10–12 stitches per inch

• 15–20 stitches per inch

The neckline of Lindsay’s dress was stretched during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing would have prevented this problem?

• Staystitching

• Backstitching

• Topstitching

• Zigzag

Holly completed stitching the side seams of her knit skirt. Which machine seam finish should she choose that would give a professional appearance?

• Pinked

• Zigzag

• Serged

• Bound

After sewing his seam, John noticed that his fabric edges were raveling badly. To prevent this problem he should use a seam:

• finish.

• enclosure

• allowance.

• grade.

When stitching a standard seam on a sewing machine, what stitch length setting should be used?

• 2–3 stitches per inch

• 6–8 stitches per inch

• 10–12 stitches per inch

• 15–20 stitches per inch

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 be used to prevent this problem

• Topstitching

• Backstitching

• Staystitching

• Zigzag

Mary finished stitching her square pin cushion. Before turning it right sides out, what should she do to reduce bulk in the corners

• Cut the seam

• Restitch the seam

• Trim diagonally

• Notch

What type of fastener should be used in a 9-inch side seam opening of a dress?

• Elastic

• Interfacing

• Zipper

• Hook and loop tape

Emily pins her fabric right sides together, stitches 10-12 stitches per inch and sews with a 5/8 seam allowance. Which type of seam did she create

• French

• Serged

• Flat-felled

• Plain