Handling Special Fabrics

Which of the following methods should NOT be used when LAYING OUT fabrics that require special treatment?

• place pattern pieces to match at seams

• place pattern pieces in the same direction so that light reflects in the same way

• place knit fabrics on a large table and allow the remaining fabric to hang over the edge

Which of the following fabrics would NOT be suitable for this layout?

• Velvet

• Gingham

• Cambric with polka dots

When working with velvet, which of the following pieces of equipment should be used to remove wrinkles?

• pressmitt and seam roll

• iron and needle board

• tailor's board and press cloth

To avoid stretching of a shoulder seam on a single-knit jersey, you should stitch

• a row of machining with a tight upper tension

• two rows of tight machining directly on the seam line

• seam binding on the seam line

When working with pints and motifs place the prominent motif to fall on the center of the garment's

• sleeve

• side seam

• collar

• center front and back

Plaid and striped garments would require the following

• as much as an extra yard fabric

• matching of lines at shoulder and side seams

• cut out on double layer of fabric