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Worksheets#13 staystitching & #18 understitching
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Used to prevent fabrics from stretching on curved edges.
understitching
staystitching
support stitching
strong stitching
Directional stitching is done....
from left to right
from right to left
with the grain of the fabric
can go in any direction
When is staystitching done?
when the garment is completed
prior to other construction steps
after topstitching
before you wash the fabric
When staystitching, do you need to match the thread to the fabric?
yes
no
How far away from the cut edge should you staystitch?
1/4 inch
1/3 inch
1/2 inch
5/8 inch
When staystitching uneven curves, how do you stitch?
from the direction that stays with the grain the longest
from the outside in
from the inside out
left to right
When stitching even curves, how should you stitch?
from the center out
top to bottom
bottom up
from both directions toward the center
What is the purpose of understitching?
to keep the facing from rolling to the outside of the garment
to add a decorative touch
to keep the fabric from stretching
When understitching, where is the seam allowance sewn?
to the fashion fabric
to the facing
Where is understitching sewn?
on the garment side close to the seam
just on the facing
on the facing side through the seam allowance too
only through the seam allowances
