Sewing Basics Quiz Unit 7

Which of the fabrics below has the most warmth capacity and/or insulation?

• Linen

• Wool

• Cotton

• Nylon

Which of the fabrics below is twice as durable as rubber?

• Polyester

• Rayon

• Spandex

• Acrylic

Which fabric is a synthetic, is lightweight, and is a good insulator?

• Wool

• Acrylic

• Acetate

• Microfiber

Which fabric is the strongest of the man-made fabrics and is also prone to static cling?

• Nylon

• Polyester

• Ramie

• Spandex

Which of the fabrics below will resist body oils?

• Acrylic

• Nylon

• Spandex

• Microfiber

List in order the steps in basic sewing. For questions 6-11, select the correct steps from the list below and put them in the correct order. Not all of the steps will be used.

• A. Pin the pattern to the fabric

• C. Prepare the pattern for layout

• F. Cut the pattern pieces

• B. Prepare the fabric for cutting

• E. Transfer pattern markings

Which of the following is a quality indicator in clothing construction?

• Stitching on seams should be straight.

• Men’s shirts should always be single stitched on the sleeve.

• Lining should hang just past the garment’s hem.

• Hem stitching should be clearly visible.

Which of the following is a quality indicator in clothing construction?

• Stripes, plaids, and checks should match at facings

• Buttons should not have a shank.

• Buttonholes should be spaced evenly.

• Edges of pockets should be sewn off-grain.

Which of the following is a quality indicator in clothing construction?

• Zippers should be parallel to the floor.

• The zipper should allow for alteration, if needed.

• Any bulges or puckering around the zipper should be covered.

• The zipper should be covered completely.

You are ironing the following: a linen tablecloth that requires very high heat, a cotton shirt that requires high heat, a cotton/polyester shirt that requires medium-high heat, and a rayon shirt that requires low heat. Which should you iron first?

• Linen tablecloth

• Cotton shirt

• Cotton/polyester shirt

• Rayon shirt