Quiz on Facing and Interfacing in Garment Construction

What is the primary purpose of a facing in garment construction?

• To create decorative patterns

• To add color to the fabric

• To finish raw edges and conceal seams

• To provide extra weight to the garment

Which type of facing is used exclusively for one particular seam?

• Separate facing

• Extended facing

• Bias facing

• All-in-one facing

What is a characteristic of extended facings?

• They are only used in sleeves

• They are used for decorative purposes

• They are attached by a folded straight line

• They are always separate pieces

What is the first step in attaching facing pieces together?

• Finish the raw edges

• Turn and press the facing

• Pin and sew the facing to the garment

• Stitch facing pieces together

What is the purpose of finishing the raw edges of a facing?

• To prevent fraying

• To make it look decorative

• To add weight to the garment

• To change the color of the fabric

Which method is NOT used to fasten a facing to the garment?

• Sewing with a machine

• Understitch

• Invisible hem stitch

• Stitch in the ditch

What is interfacing primarily used for?

• To stiffen or add body to fabric

• To add color to the fabric

• To make the fabric lighter

• To create decorative patterns

What type of interfacing is ideal for fabrics that can't be ironed?

• Woven interfacing

• Knit interfacing

• Sew-in interfacing

• Fusible interfacing

Which type of interfacing is created from warp and weft fibers interwoven together?

• Nonwoven interfacing

• Knit interfacing

• Woven interfacing

• Fusible interfacing

What is a characteristic of nonwoven interfacing?

• It is only used for collars

• It is stretchy

• It can be cut in any direction

• It has a grain line