FACS FINAL EXAM Review Part 4

the nice side of the fabric that will face outward and be seen by everyone when you are finished with what you are sewing

• RIGHT SIDE

• WRONG SIDE

• SELVEDGE

• SEAM ALLOWANCE

the “___ ___” of the fabric is the one that doesn’t look as nice/looks faded and will be on the inside or hidden with your seams when you are finished with what you are sewing.

• RIGHT SIDE

• WRONG SIDE

• SELVEDGE

• SEAM ALLOWANCE

the area between the stitching and the raw, cut edge of the fabric

• RIGHT SIDE

• WRONG SIDE

• SELVEDGE

• SEAM ALLOWANCE

the border or finished edge of the fabric; It is woven tighter on the sides so the fabric doesn’t unravel.

• RIGHT SIDE

• WRONG SIDE

• SELVEDGE

• SEAM ALLOWANCE

A notch on a pattern is indicated with which shape?

• triangle

• square

• circle

• rhombus

What purpose is served by notches on a pattern?

• indicating the various size options of the pattern

• providing decoration and make the pattern more appealing

• acting as a guide for matching up seams and edges 

• indicating the start and end of a seam or seam allowance

What is the purpose of the presser foot?

• to provide a guide for stitching

• to help control the speed of the machine

• holds fabric in place (against feed gods) while you sew

• to keep the needle from breaking

When would you use the reverse sewing lever?

• when attaching a button (2-holes only)

• when hemming a garment

• when joining two pieces of fabric together

• when securing the beginning and ending of a seam

Which is true of the PRESSER FOOT LIFTER?

• It should be placed to the left for machine threading and to the right for sewing

• It should be placed up for machine threading and down for sewing

• It should be pressed in for machine threading and out for sewing

• it should be placed clockwise for machine threading and counterclockwise for sewing

Choose the only accurate statement.

• Always turn the handwheel toward you.

• Always turn the handwheel away from you.

• You may turn the handwheel whichever direction is most comfortable for you.

• Turn the handwheel towards you for stitching and away from you for threading.