WorksheetsChapter 27
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
A tape measure is a small metal ruler with a slide marker that can be set to measure specific lengths.
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False
Accurately transferring construction markings from pattern pieces to fabric can make sewing easier and more accurate.
True
False
A hand sewing needle that is a number 2 is finer than a needle that is a number 10.
True
False
Ballpoint needles should be used for knit fabrics.
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False
The speed of a sewing machine can be altered by using its foot or knee control.
True
False
When a sewing machine’s upper tension is too tight, the thread on the top layer of fabric will contain loops.
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False
A serger can help you create a professional-looking garment.
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False
Just like sewing machines, sergers contain bobbins.
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False
On a sewing machine, the tension of the upper thread should always be greater than that of the lower thread.
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False
A serger is also called an overlock machine.
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False
When using a serger, it is important to always backstitch to secure the ends of a seam.
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False
If you want to know how much fabric is needed to make a particular garment, look on the pattern envelope.
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False
Most garments are cut so that the fabric grain runs vertically.
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False
14. Seams are typically sewn 5/8 inch inside the cutting line of a piece.
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False
The term ease is used to describe how quickly a sewing machine’s feed dogs can move fabric during stitching.
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False
What piece of sewing equipment is used to cut fabric?
shears
tracing wheel
feed dogs
looper
Which is not something you would use to place temporary markings on fabric?
tracing wheel
fabric pen
seam gauge
ordinary thread
What can be used to hold pattern pieces in place while you are cutting fabric?
straight pins
tracing wheel
seam gauge
fabric marker
What is the purpose of basting tape?
to make the sewing machine run more smoothly by keeping it well oiled
to hold fabric in place, or other items such as zippers, as they are being stitched
to simplify threading sewing machine needles
to trim and finish seams as they are being sewn
Which is not a component of a sewing machine?
thread take-up lever
throat plate
handwheel
loopers
What is the purpose of a pressing cloth?
to hold pattern pieces in place while fabric is being cut
to keep fabric smooth and flat while it is being cut
to allow construction markings to be transferred from the pattern to the fabric
to keep fabrics from being scorched or becoming shiny when ironed
What are you doing when you add needlework details to a pair of jeans?
serging
embroidering
basting
interfacing
When sewing on your sewing machine, the top thread of the seams is too loose. What should you do?
lengthen the stitches
replace the bobbin thread
adjust the tension
sew more slowly
Why does a sewing machine have a presser foot?
to allow you to adjust the speed of the machine
to allow you to adjust stitch length
to hold thread on the bobbin
to hold the fabric in place against the feed dogs
What is true when threading a sewing machine needle?
The spool of thread must be on the bobbin winder.
The needle should be at its lowest point.
The presser foot should be up.
The needle should be threaded from back to front.
If you want to sew together two pieces of fabric, which should you use?
shears
seam gauge
serger
feed dogs
Which is true about interfacing?
It is a special type of embroidery used to decorate clothing.
It is placed between a garment’s facing and its outer fabric.
It is used in skirts and pants, but not in shirts or blouses.
It is used to hold fabric in place while it is being sewn.
Workers at a garment factory must sew large quantities of seams very quickly. How would they best accomplish this task?
by using sergers
by using sewing machines
by hand sewing
by using seam rippers
What is a selvage?
a device that simplifies measuring fabric
a device on a serger that trims the seam
the part of a sewing machine used to create buttonholes
the finished lengthwise edge of fabric
Why should fabric be laundered before it is used in a sewing project?
so that any shrinkage occurs before the garment is sewn
to increase its wrinkle resistance
to make certain that it will not fade or bleed when laundered
so that it will not ravel when it is sewn
What is the purpose of an adjustment line on a pattern piece?
to tell you where to shorten or lengthen a pattern
to tell you how to line the piece up with the fabric’s grain
to tell you that the piece should be placed on a fold
to tell you where a seamline should occur
How can you straighten the end of a piece of fabric?
Cut vertically along its selvage.
Fold the fabric so that the crosswise grain is parallel to the selvage and cut along the fold.
Pull a crosswise thread and then cut along this pulled thread line.
all of the above
How can you recognize a pattern piece’s cutting line?
It is a solid, heavy line.
It has arrows on both ends.
It consists of dots and dashes.
It consists of a series of notches.
Which is not a measurement you would need to sew a pair of women’s pants?
waist
hips
inseam
bust
Which is an example of a notion?
tracing wheel
thread
needle
throat plate
A small tool called a seam ____________________ is used to cut and remove stitches.
ripper
roller
marker
clipper
37. Tailor’s ____________________ can be used to place temporary markings on fabric that is able to be brushed away with your hand.
chalk
scissors
needle
thread
38. A(n) ____________________ can be used to push the needle through fabric while hand sewing.
thimble
scissors
measuring tape
seam ripper
On a sewing machine, the ____________________ is a small, flat spool that holds the bottom thread.
bobbin
needle
presser foot
feed dog
A sewing machine’s ____________________ keep the fabric moving as it is being stitched.
feed dogs
bobbin case
presser foot
needle plate
The term ____________________ is used to refer to the tightness or looseness of the thread when sewing.
tension
seam
bobbin
needle
On a pattern envelope, the ____________________ lists the amount of fabric needed for each view, size, and fabric width.
yardage chart
pattern guide
fabric selector
measurement table
____________________ is special fabric that is used to provide support and body to a garment.
Interfacing
Lining
Muslin
Net
A fabric’s ____________________ is the diagonal line created when the fabric is folded so that the crosswise grain is parallel to the selvage.
bias
warp
weft
selvage
On a pattern, __________________________ are indicated by triangular or diamond shapes marked with dots and broken lines.
notches
seams
darts
pleats
Which of the following lists contains six items that would help someone who has just purchased a sewing machine get started, along with their purposes?
Fabric, thread, scissors, measuring tape, pins, seam ripper – for sewing, cutting, measuring, and fixing mistakes.
Hammer, nails, screwdriver, wrench, pliers, tape measure – for building furniture.
Paintbrush, canvas, easel, palette, paint, apron – for painting artwork.
Laptop, mouse, keyboard, monitor, printer, USB drive – for working on a computer.
Describe the steps in using a sewing machine to sew a seam.
Thread the machine, place fabric under presser foot, lower presser foot, and sew along the seam line.
Cut fabric into small pieces and glue them together.
Use only hand stitching to join fabric edges.
Place fabric on the floor and sew without using a presser foot.
A serger is different from a sewing machine because:
It trims, sews, and overcasts the edges of fabric in one step.
It only sews straight stitches.
It cannot be used for finishing fabric edges.
It is slower than a regular sewing machine.
Which of the following is NOT an item of information you can obtain by reading a pattern envelope?
Fabric type recommendations
Pattern size
Sewing instructions
Weather forecast
Why is it important to correctly position pattern pieces on fabric? How should the pattern pieces be positioned?
Pattern pieces should be positioned according to the grainline to ensure proper fit and appearance.
Pattern pieces should be placed randomly to save fabric.
Pattern pieces should be positioned only at the edges of the fabric.
Pattern pieces should be overlapped to use less material.
