Clothing and Textiles Final Exam Review

To press curved areas of a garment, such as darts and curved seams, use a ____.

• press cloth

• tailor's ham

• sleeve board

• seam roll

The pattern envelope answers all of the following questions EXCEPT ___.

• is the garment fitted to the shape of the body or full and loose?

• Is a heavyweight or lightweight fabric best for this garment?

• Is the garment likely to remain stylish for at least five years?

• None of the above

If your measurements fall between two sizes, select the ___.

• smaller size if the design is closely fitted

• larger size if the design is closely fitten

• larger size if the design is full or loose fitting

• none of the above

Marking tools are used for ___.

• transferring pattern symbols to the fabric

• cutting through multiple layers of fabric

• measuring darts, buttonholes, pleats, and hems

• laying out the pattern on the fabric

The ___ on the back of the pattern envelope lists how much fabric to buy a particular size.

• yardage chart

• figure type

• stretch gauge

• handtag

Of the following, the one that is NOT a type of interfacing is ____.

• sew in

• fusible

• fusible web

• combination fusible/sew-in

Notions should be purchased when you buy your fabric so that ____.

• the colors can be matched

• the care requirements are compatible

• you will have everything you need for the project

• all of the above

In order to protect certain fabrics from developing a shine or glossy area when pressing, use a ____.

• a smooth, padded ironing board

• combination steam-dry iron

• press cloth

• seam roll

When selecting a pattern, you should consider ___.

• your body shape

• your sewing skill level

• figure type and size

• all of the above

The best tool to use when cutting out fabric pieces is ___.

• sewing scissors

• dressmaker's shears

• embroidery scissors

• pinking shears