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Apparel 1 3.03

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Sew-in

b)

Fusible

2.

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?

a)

Snaps

b)

Shank

3.

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

a)

Easing

b)

Casing

4.

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)

Hook-and-loop tape

b)

Snaps

5.

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

a)

6–8 stitches per inch

b)

2–3 stitches per inch

6.

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

a)

hand stitch the hem.

b)

use fusible web.

7.

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

a)

hand

b)

machine

8.

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?

a)

Trim and notch

b)

Grade

9.

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

a)

turned-and-stitched hem.

b)

machine blind hem

10.

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

a)

serged

b)

zigzag

11.

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?

a)

Plain

b)

Serged

12.

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

a)

hang straight and even.

b)

have a raw edge.

13.

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?

a)

Zig-zag the seam edges

b)

Baste

14.

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

a)

10–12 stitches per inch

b)

2–3 stitches per inch

15.

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

a)

Understitching

b)

Reinforced stitch

16.

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

a)

Trim diagonally

b)

Notch

17.

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

a)

Zigzag

b)

Staystitching

18.

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

a)

Easing

b)

Clipping

19.

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

a)

15-20 stitches per inch

b)

2-3 stitches per inch

20.

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

a)

the same shoes that will be worn for the event.

b)

flip-flops.

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 clip

b)

Cut diagonally

22.

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?

a)

Double thread

b)

Single thread

23.

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

a)

Trim diagonal

b)

Notch edge

24.

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

a)

Snaps

b)

Hook-and-eye

25.

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

a)

Topstitching

b)

Reinforcement

26.

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

a)

Staystitching

b)

Backstitching

27.

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

a)

15–20 stitches per inch

b)

2–3 stitches per inch

28.

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

a)

Interfacing

b)

Button

29.

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?

a)

Clipping

b)

Gathering

30.

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?

a)

Hook-and-eye

b)

Hook and loop tape

31.

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

a)

Serged

b)

Flat-felled

32.

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

a)

Flat-felled

b)

French

33.

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

a)

machine.

b)

hand

34.

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

a)

fused

b)

topstitched

35.

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)

Grade

36.

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?

a)

Notch

b)

Clip

37.

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

a)

grade

b)

finish

38.

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?

a)

Topstitching

b)

Backstitching

39.

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

a)

French

b)

Plain

40.

When choosing interfacing, it should be:

a)

similar in weight to fabric.

b)

based on garment type.

41.

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)

Fused

b)

Machine blind

42.

To prevent a hem from raveling, you should:

a)

leave the raw edge.

b)

finish the raw edge.

43.

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

a)

Interfacing

b)

Zipper

44.

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

a)

Woven

b)

Fusible

45.

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

a)

2-3 stitches per inch

b)

6-8 stitches per inch

46.

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:

a)

backstitching.

b)

topstitching.

47.

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

a)

Serged

b)

Straight

48.

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?

a)

Sew through

b)

Snaps