Sports/Sewing 1: Practice Quiz #4 (2024)

Which piece of sewing equipment is a cloth that is placed over fabric to prevent marking or scorching when pressing?

• Iron

• Pressing cloth

• Cutting mat

• Cutting ruler

Which construction term means to evenly cut off part of the seam allowance to reduce bulk?

• Trimming

• Clipping

• Topstitching

• Grading

What does the bobbin case do?

• Guides the lower thread into position for contact with the upper thread
• Regulates bobbin tension
• Holds the bobbin
• All of the above

What type of stitch is used to strengthen a seam and is made by decreasing the stitch length?

• Staystitching
• Basting
• Top stitch
• Reinforcement Stitch

Which pattern symbol below indicates cutting the pattern on the fold to create a full pattern piece?

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Based on the image, what size of pants would you make for someone who had a waist measurement of 28" and a hip measurement of 40"?

• Size 10

• Size 12

• Size 14

• Size 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of cotton?

• It's absorbent
• It's should be ironed at low temperatures
• It is the strongest natural fiber
• It's difficult to launder

Fiber blends are created:

• from one type of yarn
• to utilize the positive characteristics of each fiber

This natural fiber is absorbent, has a natural luster but degrades and yellow from age and sunlight.

• Silk

• Spandex

• Nylon

• Linen

This fiber is very elastic, resistant to oils and outdoor elements, but shrinks and is damaged by heat.

• Nylon

• Spandex

• Wool

• Bamboo