Sports/Sewing 1: Strand 4 Review

The small diamond/triangular shaped markings (notches) on the cutting line of pattern pieces are:

• Used to transfer markings to the fabric
• There to make the pattern look cool
• Used for matching pattern pieces together
• A guideline for stitching

The straight of grain arrow (or grainline-shown in the image) should be:

• Parallel to the selvage edge
• Perpendicular to the selvage edge
• Diagonal to the selvage edge

The BEST time to transfer markings to the fabric is:

• Before cutting out the pattern pieces
• After the pattern pieces are cut out but before they are removed from the fabric
• After the pattern pieces are cut out and removed from the fabric
• After you begin sewing

In the illustration, which pattern piece has been incorrectly place?

• Piece #1
• Piece #3
• Piece #6
• Piece #8

When using a directional print fabric, the pattern pieces:

• Must not follow the pattern layout on the guide sheet
• Go which ever way you can fit them
• Must all be going the same direction
• Should be put upside down on the fabric

Using the image, which letter represents the selvage, which is the tightly woven finished edge?

• Letter A

• Letter C

• Letter D

• Letter E

What is the name of the black and white sketches of the front, back and detailed views on a pattern envelope?

• Technical flats

• Suggest fabric

• Yardage requirements

• Notions

Which of the following is found on a pattern guidesheet?

• Finished garment measurements

• Suggested fabrics

• Sewing instructions

• Yardage requirements

Which of the following items would be considered a notion?

• Interfacing
• Fabric
• Scissors
• Elastic

How would you add length to a pair of pants?

• Add additional length to the hemline
• Add additional height to the waistline
• Cut along the adjustment line and spread the desired amount 
• Add the same amount of length to the front and back pattern pieces