Pattern Reading Practice

Austin wants to construct a pair of pajama pants. Which body measurements should he use to determine his pattern size?

• A. Bust and waist

• B. Chest and inseam

• C. Neck and arm

• D. Waist and hip

Sally is measuring around the smallest part of her torso. Which body measurement is this?

• Back waist length

• Bust

• Hip

• Waist

Veronica will be constructing Skirt C from 60" wide fabric. She is cutting a size 8 pattern. Using the information below, how much fabric will she need?

• 1½ yards

• 1¾ yards

• 2 yards

• 2¼ yards

Kim is constructing a skirt from a commercial pattern. Using the information below, which notion will she need?

• Hook and eye

• Snaps

• Buttons

• Elastic

Mary needs to purchase fabric for her sewing project. She is constructing Skirt A, size 10 and her fabric is 45" wide. Using the information below, how much fabric will she need?

• 1 1/2 yards

• 1 3/4 yards

• 2 yards

• 2 1/4 yards

Susan is getting ready to construct a skirt from a commercial pattern. Her body measurements are: Bust 34", Waist 26", and Hip 36". Using the information below, which size pattern she should select?

• Size 6

• Size 8

• Size 10

• Size 12

Mira is constructing a skirt from a commercial pattern. Using the Back of a Pattern Envelope, which type of fabric should she use?

• Sateen

• Jersey knit

• Terrycloth

• Rib knit

Sarah is getting ready to construct a skirt from a commercial pattern. Her body measurements are: Bust 35", Waist 28", and Hip 38". Using the information below, determine which size pattern should she select?

• Size 8

• Size 10

• Size 12

• Size 14

John plans to construct a vest. Which body measurement would he use to determine his size?

• Chest

• Hip

• Neck

• Waist

Erica is measuring around the fullest part of her body below her waist. Which body measurement is this?

• Back waist length

• Bust

• Hip

• Waist