Sewing Easing Quiz

What is the purpose of easing in sewing?

• To make a smaller piece of fabric fit a larger one

• To add decorative elements to fabric

• To make a larger piece of fabric fit a smaller one

• To change the color of the fabric

Which part of the body is mentioned as needing extra fabric for easing?

• Elbow

• Knee

• Shoulder

• Waist

What is the first step in Method 1 for easing?

• Stitching the seam

• Cutting the fabric

• Pinning the two edges of the fabric pieces together

• Ironing the fabric

Which lesson focuses on operating the sewing machine?

• Lesson 11

• Lesson 5

• Lesson 16

• Lesson 24

What is a kimono sleeve?

• A sleeve cut in one piece with the front and back of the garment

• A sleeve attached by diagonal seams

• A sleeve with extra fabric for arm movement

• A sleeve with a curved seam at the top

How is a raglan sleeve attached to a garment?

• By diagonal seams from the underarm to the neckline

• By a seam that goes around the armhole

• By a single piece with the garment

• By a curved seam at the shoulder

What is the most common type of sleeve?

• Set-in sleeve

• Kimono sleeve

• Raglan sleeve

• Bell sleeve

What is the correct way to match notches when inserting a sleeve into an armhole?

• Match double notches to the front of the garment.

• Match single notches to the back of the garment.

• Match double notches to the back of the garment.

• Match single notches to the side seam of the garment.

What is the purpose of arranging gathers evenly when inserting a sleeve?

• To make the sleeve look decorative.

• To ensure the sleeve fits the armseye smoothly.

• To create a puffed sleeve effect.

• To make the sleeve longer.

What is the first step in the open-sleeve method for constructing set-in sleeves?

• Stitch the armhole seam after the underarm seams.

• Stitch rows of gathering stitches between the notches on the sleeve.

• Pin the sleeve to the garment armhole.

• Press the seam allowance.