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Apparel I 3.03-Construction-Part 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There is extra fabric in the corners of a pillow project. Which technique should be used to make the corners sharp?

a)

Notch edge

b)

Grade edge

c)

Clip straight

d)

Trim diagonal

2.

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?

a)

French

b)

Serged

c)

Flat-felled

d)

Plain

3.

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?

a)

Hook-and-eye

b)

Buttons/buttonholes

c)

Hook and loop tape

d)

Snaps

4.

Which hem is most appropriate for a denim skirt?

a)

Fused

b)

Machine blind

c)

Rolled

d)

Topstitched

5.

Curved necklines may stretch during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing seams solves this problem?

a)

Topstitching

b)

Backstitching

c)

Staystitching

d)

Zigsag

6.

A properly sewn hem should:

a)

hang straight and even

b)

hang longer in the back

c)

hang longer in the front

d)

have a raw edge

7.

Which stitch length setting should be used when reinforcing the side seam of a jacket?

a)

2-3 stitches per inch

b)

6-8 stitches per inch

c)

10-12 stitches per inch

d)

15-20 stitches per inch

8.

Which seam should be chosen if you want to finish a project quickly?

a)

Straight

b)

Zigzag

c)

Serged

d)

Bound

9.

Which type of hem stitches and decorates at the same time?

a)

fused

b)

machine blind

c)

rolled

d)

topstitched

10.

To strengthen the corners of a pillow so they will not break open when turned and stuffed, you would use which stitches?

a)

Topstitching

b)

Backstitching

c)

Reinforcement

d)

ZigZag

11.

Which type of fastener is Velcro, which is made from nylon and has two parts that interlock?

a)

Hook and eye

b)

Buttons/buttonholes

c)

Hook-and-loop tape

d)

Snaps

12.

Which technique should be used on an outward curve so the seam will lay flat when turned right-side out?

a)

Trim and clip

b)

Trim and notch

c)

Grade

d)

Cut diagonally

13.

What is the quickest, easiest way to temporarily fix a hem?

a)

use fusible web

b)

machine blind hem

c)

complete the turned and stitched hem

d)

hand stitch the hem

14.

Which stitch length setting should be used when reinforcing the armhole of a blouse?

a)

2-3 stitches per inch

b)

6-8 inches per inch

c)

10-12 stitches per inch

d)

15-20 stitches per inch

15.

After sewing the seams, you noticed that the fabric edges were raveling badly. To prevent this problem you should use a seam:

a)

finish

b)

enclosure

c)

allowance

d)

grade

16.

What stitch length setting should be used when stitching a standard seam on a sewing machine?

a)

2-3 stitches per inch

b)

6-8 stitches per inch

c)

10-12 stitches per inch

d)

15-20 stitches per inch

17.

What technique is used when controlling extra fullness and the two pieces of fabric being sewn are slightly different in size?

a)

Clipping

b)

Dart

c)

Trimming

d)

Easing

18.

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?

a)

Trim and clip

b)

Trim and notch

c)

Grade

d)

Casing

19.

Which special seam is used for strength and decoration on nearly all jeans and denim clothing?

a)

Flat-felled

b)

French

c)

Plain

d)

Serged

20.

Utilizing which stitch before sewing would prevent a stretched neckline during construction?

a)

Staystitching

b)

Backstitching

c)

Topstitching

d)

Zigzag

21.

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?

a)

Trim and notch

b)

Trim and clip

c)

Cut diagonally

d)

Notch only

22.

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?

a)

Cut the seam

b)

Restitch the seam

c)

Trim diagonally

d)

Notch

23.

When hemming the length of a formal dress, it is important to wear:

a)

no shoes

b)

flip-flops

c)

comfortable flats

d)

the same shoes that will be worn for the event.

24.

What type of interfacing is being used when using the iron to attach to a tote bag project?

a)

Woven

b)

Nonwoven

c)

Fusible

d)

Nonfusible

25.

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:

a)

topstitching

b)

backstiticing

c)

reinforcement

d)

zigzag