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WorksheetsPattern Basics - Boxer Shorts
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is this called?
Tracing Wheel
Sewing Gauge
Rotary Wheel
Needle
In order to take your measurements to make a pair of pajama pants, which tool would be the best choice?
Measuring tape
Ruler
Seam Gauge
Yardstick
What measurement would you use to find your pattern size for pajama pants?
Bust/Chest
Waist
Hips
Height
What is the name of this machine stitch
straight stitch
button hole stitch
zig zag stitch
Outermost dark line on a pattern.
cutting line
seam
fold line
stitches
The edge of the piece of fabric after it is cut but before it is hemmed.
Raw edge
Selvedge
Bias
Seam
The line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together.
Raw edge
Reverse
Backstitch
Seam
This is the distance between your stitching and the raw edge of fabric.
Seam allowance
Serged edge
Seam
Zig-Zag
What is this used for in sewing & preparing your pattern?
Cut loose threads.
Transfer pattern markings to the fabric.
Draw parallel lines
Cut notches
What is the name of this pattern symbol (in red) ?
Selvedge
Grainline
Notch
Fold
What is the name of this pattern symbol?
Grainline
Notch
Dot
Place on fold
What are the names of these pattern symbols?
Dot and Notch
Dart and Pleat
Lengthwise & Crosswise Grain
Fold line & Place on Fold
This is where we will put our elastic on our boxer shorts
Hem
Side seams
Casing
Seam allowance
Why would you stitch the center/crotch seam 2 times between dots?
To fix a mistake.
To make the seam stronger/reinforce it.
To keep the right side separate from the wrong side.
To make a guideline for sewing the center seam.
This is how to finish the raw edges of a garment/boxer shorts
Zig Zag
Serge
Zig Zag and/or serge
Straight stitch
This is a temporary line of stitching: used for fitting or checking if your pattern is placed correctly. It is set to stitch length 5.0, and is not permanent
Zig Zag stitch
Serging stitch
Decorative stitch
Basting stitch
This is the seam allowance that is usually used, unless otherwise stated.
5/8 inch
3/8 inch
1/4 inch
1 inch
Why do you press seams after sewing?
To remove wrinkles
To meld stitches into the fabric (so it doesn't lie on top of fabric)
To flatten seams & help project look better.
All of the answers are correct.
What is the purpose of notches on a pattern?
To match pattern pieces.
Determine seam allowance size
To help seam lay flat.
To mark your stitching line.
How can you tell the right side of fabric from the wrong side?
It may have a printed design.
It may be lighter in color.
It may have a different texture.
All answers are possible depending on the fabric.
