Kelsey needs to press the darts on her blouse. Which tool should she use?

Susan is ready to attach her pattern to her fabric. Where should her pins be placed?

Stitching with proper sewing machine tension should result in:

Susan was reattaching a button that came off of her sweater. The button had a metal loop on the back. Which type of button did she have?

Holly completed stitching the side seams of her knit skirt. Which machine seam finish should she choose that would give a professional appearance?

Haley is topstitching the hem of her jeans. She is completing the hem by:

Myra is placing her pattern pieces on the fabric, which piece should be placed first?

On the cutting layout, pattern pieces may be shaded. What does this indicate?

The class is making drawstring jewelry bags. Which technique will they use to enclose the drawstring?

Emily pins her fabric right sides together, stitches 10-12 stitches per inch and sews with a 5/8 seam allowance. Which type of seam did she create?

Miranda is looking at her guidesheet to see which pattern pieces she needs to construct her garment. Which section will show her what pattern pieces she needs?

The apparel development teacher advised Joe to hem the bottom of his dress shirt with a:

Tom needs his body measurements to order a custom suit. What should he wear to get the most accurate body measurements?

Added fullness, beyond wearing ease, that is incorporated by a designer to create a particular silhouette or shape is known as:

Megan was sewing a rounded collar. Which technique should she use on the outward curve to help the seam lay flat when turned right-side out?

Hannah is using Velcro®, a fastener that is made from nylon and has two parts that interlock. Which type of fastener is she using?

A pattern that includes many sizes in one envelope is considered which type of pattern?

The quickest, easiest way to temporarily fix a hem would be to:

An important safety rule for both the sewing machine and serger is:

John is making a pair of shorts. Which symbol will he use to match pattern pieces together to be sewn?

In order to gather fabric, what stitch length setting should be used for the basting stitches

When stitching a facing to a skirt, which stitch will prevent the facing from rolling to the outside of the garment?

Mary finished stitching her square pin cushion. Before turning it right sides out, what should she do to reduce bulk in the corners?

When stitching a standard seam on a sewing machine, what stitch length setting should be used?

What technique should be used to control the extra fullness and sew two pieces of fabric together that are slightly different sizes

Nicky was trying on a pair of dress pants and noticed the side pockets did not lie flat. What area of the garment indicates poor fit?

Which area of a garment indicates poor fit, when there is gapping between the buttons on a blouse?

Casey was attempting to finish the seams of her pajama pants when the serger threads broke. She does not have time to rethread the serger. How can she finish the seams on a regular sewing machine?

Selena needs to hem the bottom edge of her skirt. A properly sewn hem should:

Nick placed a small pattern on his fabric. He used a marking tool to outline the entire pattern piece. Any stray marks remaining on the fabric can be brushed off at a later time when using:

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

Jane has all her pattern pieces pinned down onto her fabric according to the layout. With shears in hand, which pattern symbol will she follow to ensure her fabric pieces are the appropriate size for construction?

Austin needed to iron his dress pants before going to work. When he placed the iron onto his pants, the fabric melted. What pressing equipment should he use in the future to prevent this from happening?

Susan is cutting out pattern pieces for her skirt. She noticed triangle-shaped solid symbols that extend beyond the cutting line. What do these symbols represent?

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

Susie has double notches on her skirt pattern. How should the notches be cut

Gary is reinforcing the side seam of his jacket. Which stitch length setting should be used?

Sarah notices on the cutting layout that her pocket pattern piece is shaded. What does this indicate?

Janet is worried about her pattern markings showing on her finished project. Which tool can she use that will disappear over time or when treated with water?

Xavier broke the needle in his sewing machine. To replace it, he first needs to loosen the needle:

John’s sewing machine is not stitching properly and is making a loud noise, so he stops immediately. What should he do next?

Which machine part holds the fabric in place while stitching

Which part of the machine forms the botton portion of the stitch?

Carlos is constructing a wallet. He will use a nylon tape fastener that he can machine stitch in place. Which type of fastener will he use?

Karen has a dress with a zipper in the back. She has decided to add an additional hook-and-eye fastener directly above the zipper. How should she hand stitch this fastener

Seams in sheer fabric can often be seen through the garment. Which seam would be best to create a finished look?

The neckline of Lindsay’s dress was stretched during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing would have prevented this problem?

Sue is constructing a denim skirt. Which hem would be most appropriate?

Which step should be completed first when making buttons/buttonholes?

What additional fastener should be used at the top of a zipper to keep it from coming unzipped?

Leah has long legs. Which pattern symbol will she use to lengthen her pants pattern?

Pajama pant patterns that are designed for both men and women are considered to be:

Sarah is making a skirt and she selected fabric that was 60" wide. Which part of the guidesheet will show her how to correctly place the pattern pieces on the fabric?

Laura is sewing a close-fitting blouse and needs to reinforce the armhole. Which stitch length setting should be used?

Savannah is sewing a ruffle down the front of her top. The pattern piece for the ruffle is much longer than the piece it joins. What technique will she use to control the extra fullness in the ruffle?

John is making a vest. The back pattern piece has a double-arrowed bracket against the edge of the pattern piece. Which pattern symbol does this represent?

Susie is petite. Which pattern symbol will she use to shorten her pants pattern before cutting out the fabric?

Which type of pins are specially designed for use on knit fabrics to prevent snags?

Tina is slip stitching the hem of her skirt. This stitch should be completed with a:

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

There is extra fabric in the corners of Katrina’s pillow project. Which technique should Katrina use to make her pillow corners sharp?

Jamie needs to strengthen the corners of his pillow so they will not break open when turned and stuffed. Which stitches should be used?

Stacy wants to add extra stability to her fabric. Which notion should she choose?

In order to control fullness at the waistline of a pair of shorts using a piece of elastic, which technique should be used?

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?

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?

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

Sue is hemming her son’s pants with a slipstitch. She is completing this hem by:

Kim is making a stuffed plush animal with inward curves. How should she reduce bulk in the seam to allow the seam to stretch and lie flat when turning the project right side out?

Karen basted the interfacing to her outer fabric with a " seam allowance. Which type of interfacing did she use?

The simplicity pattern that Traci is using does not give her instructions for seam type. Which one should she use?

After sewing his seam, John noticed that his fabric edges were raveling badly. To prevent this problem he should use a seam:

Josh was adding a fastener to his shirt. Using double thread, he stitched the button on over a heavy pin and created a thread shank. What type of fastener did he use?

To prevent a hem from raveling, you should:

Sally needs to quickly finish her project. Which seam finish should she choose?

Tonya is attaching interfacing to her tote bag project using the iron. Which type of interfacing is she using?

What type of fastener should be used in a 9-inch side seam opening of a dress?

Tina needs to baste two fabric pieces together to apply a zipper. Which stitch length setting should be used?

Sue is constructing a pair of dress pants. Which type of hem should she use to ensure the stitches are not easily visible on the outside of the pants?

A small coin wallet bought at a craft fair is not holding up well. The seams are pulling apart at the ends. Which stitches should be used to prevent this problem?

Juan is applying a pocket to his pants. He is going to sew a row of stitching that will be visible on the outside of the finished garment. This is an example of:

When choosing interfacing, it should be:

The simplicity pattern that Traci is using does not give her instructions for seam type. Which one should she use?

To prevent a hem from raveling, you shoul