Sewing Terminology Quizs

Dart (Stitch and Fold)

• Triangular folds of fabric used to control fullness; fold on the solid line, stitch on the broken lines.

• Straight cuts of fabric that create a seamless edge.

• Curved seams that add volume to the garment.

• Flat pieces of fabric that are sewn together without shaping.

Place on Fold

• Double arrowed bracket symbol indicating the solid line should be placed in the fold of the fabric.

• Single arrow indicating the fabric should be cut along the edge.

• Circle symbol indicating the fabric should be gathered.

• Dashed line indicating the fabric should be hemmed.

Notch/Dot/Square

• Used to match fabric pieces together and show what to sew together and where.

• A type of stitch used in sewing.

• A tool for measuring fabric length.

• A decorative element added to fabric.

Standard Sizes

• The set of body measurements used by most pattern companies.

• A list of common fabric types used in sewing.

• The average dimensions of clothing for different age groups.

• A guide to selecting the right sewing machine.

Adjustment Line

• Indicates where a pattern can be lengthened or shortened.

• Marks the center of a garment for cutting.

• Shows the seam allowance for stitching.

• Denotes the fabric grain direction.

Multisized Patterns

• Patterns having several sizes printed on the same pattern piece.

• Patterns that are only available in one size.

• Patterns that can be resized digitally.

• Patterns that are made from multiple fabrics.

Design Ease

• An extra amount of fullness in patterns to give the garment its special look or silhouette.

• A technique used to reduce fabric waste during garment production.

• A method for creating patterns that are easy to sew together.

• A style of design that focuses on minimalism and simplicity.

Notions

• All the ‘extra’ items you need to create a garment (e.g., buttons, zipper, ribbon).

• The main fabric used to construct a garment.

• The pattern used to cut the fabric pieces.

• The sewing techniques required to assemble a garment.

Suggested Fabrics

• Fabrics recommended for the best outcome; use these fabrics to make the garment.

• Any fabric that is available in the market.

• Fabrics that are only suitable for summer wear.

• Fabrics that are not recommended for garment making.

Bias Grain

• The directional grain of the fabric, with a true bias at a 45-degree angle to the selvage.

• The grain that runs parallel to the selvage of the fabric.

• The grain that runs perpendicular to the selvage of the fabric.

• The grain that is woven in a circular pattern.