WorksheetsApparel I 3.03-Construction-Part 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins
There is extra fabric in the corners of a pillow project. Which technique should be used to make the corners sharp?
Notch edge
Grade edge
Clip straight
Trim diagonal
What type of seam is produced when fabric is pinned right sides together, stitches are 10-12 inches per inch and sewn with a 5/8" seam allowance?
French
Serged
Flat-felled
Plain
A wallet is being constructed and it uses a nylon tape fastener, that is machine stitched in place. Which type of fastener is being used?
Hook-and-eye
Buttons/buttonholes
Hook and loop tape
Snaps
Which hem is most appropriate for a denim skirt?
Fused
Machine blind
Rolled
Topstitched
Curved necklines may stretch during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing seams solves this problem?
Topstitching
Backstitching
Staystitching
Zigsag
A properly sewn hem should:
hang straight and even
hang longer in the back
hang longer in the front
have a raw edge
Which stitch length setting should be used when reinforcing the side seam of a jacket?
2-3 stitches per inch
6-8 stitches per inch
10-12 stitches per inch
15-20 stitches per inch
Which seam should be chosen if you want to finish a project quickly?
Straight
Zigzag
Serged
Bound
Which type of hem stitches and decorates at the same time?
fused
machine blind
rolled
topstitched
To strengthen the corners of a pillow so they will not break open when turned and stuffed, you would use which stitches?
Topstitching
Backstitching
Reinforcement
ZigZag
Which type of fastener is Velcro, which is made from nylon and has two parts that interlock?
Hook and eye
Buttons/buttonholes
Hook-and-loop tape
Snaps
Which technique should be used on an outward curve so the seam will lay flat when turned right-side out?
Trim and clip
Trim and notch
Grade
Cut diagonally
What is the quickest, easiest way to temporarily fix a hem?
use fusible web
machine blind hem
complete the turned and stitched hem
hand stitch the hem
Which stitch length setting should be used when reinforcing the armhole of a blouse?
2-3 stitches per inch
6-8 inches per inch
10-12 stitches per inch
15-20 stitches per inch
After sewing the seams, you noticed that the fabric edges were raveling badly. To prevent this problem you should use a seam:
finish
enclosure
allowance
grade
What stitch length setting should be used when stitching a standard seam on a sewing machine?
2-3 stitches per inch
6-8 stitches per inch
10-12 stitches per inch
15-20 stitches per inch
What technique is used when controlling extra fullness and the two pieces of fabric being sewn are slightly different in size?
Clipping
Dart
Trimming
Easing
The seam of a blanket made of thick fabric will not press flat. What technique should be used to taper the seam allowance and reduce the bulk?
Trim and clip
Trim and notch
Grade
Casing
Which special seam is used for strength and decoration on nearly all jeans and denim clothing?
Flat-felled
French
Plain
Serged
Utilizing which stitch before sewing would prevent a stretched neckline during construction?
Staystitching
Backstitching
Topstitching
Zigzag
Misty made a stuffed owl in her apparel class. After stitching the front to the back, she turned the owl right sides out. The seam at the inward curve looked very puckered. What technique should she use to make the seam stretch and flatten out?
Trim and notch
Trim and clip
Cut diagonally
Notch only
When you finish stitching a square pin cushion and beef turning it right sides out, what should be done to reduce bulk in the corners?
Cut the seam
Restitch the seam
Trim diagonally
Notch
When hemming the length of a formal dress, it is important to wear:
no shoes
flip-flops
comfortable flats
the same shoes that will be worn for the event.
What type of interfacing is being used when using the iron to attach to a tote bag project?
Woven
Nonwoven
Fusible
Nonfusible
You are applying a pocket to a pair of pants. You are going to sew a row of stitches that will be visible on the outside of the finished garment. This is an example of:
topstitching
backstiticing
reinforcement
zigzag
