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Clothing Construction Vocab

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Sewing forward 4 stitches, then in reverse for 4 stitches to lock in the seam
a)
Backstitch 
b)
Basting 
c)
Slipstitch 
2.
A temporary stitch. Stitch length 4 on the machine  
a)

Basting stitch

b)
Slipstitch
c)
Nap
3.
The fabric between the edge of the fabric and the line of stitching
a)
Notions 
b)
Seam allowance 
c)
Clip
4.
Cutting into the seam allowance close to but not through the stitching
a)
Nap
b)
Clip
c)
Clean Finish 
5.
cutting the seam allowance in half and then Zig Zag the edge to encase the fray
a)
Clean finish 
b)
Selvage Edge 
c)
layout 
6.
Direction of the fabric that runs parallel to the selvage A.K.A. warp
a)
Grainline
b)
Selvage edge 
c)
Notches 
7.
The chart in the pattern instructions that show the placement of the pattern pieces on the fabric
a)
Grainline
b)
Notions
c)
Layout
8.
The "fuzzy" part of a fabric that is usually directional in nature
a)
Notions
b)
Backstitching
c)
Nap
9.
shown on a pattern with a dark diamond
a)
Notions
b)
Notches 
c)
Trace 
10.
Any item used for sewing other than the fabric and the machine
a)
Materials
b)
Notions 
c)
Regulation Stitch 
11.
Used to hold patterns in place while cutting and to hold fabrics together while stitching
a)
Baste
b)
Slipstitch
c)
Pin
12.
Washing fabric before using it for a garment or project to allow for any color bleeding and shrinkage
a)
Pre-Shrink
b)
Trace
c)
Layout
13.
Edge of fabric that is not stitched or finished
a)
Selvage edge
b)
Raw Edge
c)
Finished Edge 
14.
Basic stitch at 2.5 on the machine 
a)
Regulation stitch
b)
Backstitch
c)
Baste
15.
A loose stitch joining layers of fabric and not visible externally
a)
Slipstitch
b)
Baste
c)
Regulation stitch 
16.
To transfer marking from patterns onto fabric
a)
Notches 
b)
Trace
c)
Pin 
17.

The lengthwise or longitudinal yarns that are held stationary in tension on a frame or loom

a)

Warp

b)

Weft

18.

Yarn that is drawn through and inserted over-and-under longitudinal yarns

a)

Warp

b)

Weft