1. 1 Textiles Second Semester Test Review

2. 2 To make it easy to find the style you want, pattern catalogs are divided into tabbed sections marked for dresses, sportswear, and so on Extra space in a garment pattern to give the wearer room to sit down is called ease

3. 3 A pattern is a set of tissue pieces and instructions for creating an item from fabric Almost all patterns are multisized, meaning they are printed with several sizes on each piece

4. 4 The pattern envelop shows you how the finished garment should look Fabric is sold in rolls called bolts Usually the fewer the pattern pieces, the easier the construction of the garment

5. 5 When taking body measurements, males should measure neck and arm length and women should measure back, waist and bust Figure types are size categories that are NOT determined by weight and body proportions

6. 6 Multisized patterns are printed with one style on the same pattern tissue Stretch gauges showing how much fabric must stretch is on most pattern envelopes Corduroy is a hard fabric to sew and work with

7. 7 The fabric suggestions on the pattern envelope will tell you what fabrics are suitable and what are not suitable Checking the fabric for flaws and wrinkle resistance prior to purchase is important

8. 8 You cannot buy fabric that is narrower and wider than the ones listed on the pattern yardage chart If you have selected a stripe, plaid or other fabric design that requires matching you may need to purchase extra yardage

9. 9 Notions are the smaller items needed to finish a garment Polyester or polyester/cotton thread is recommended for knits and stretch fabrics because it has some stretch ability

10. 10 It is wise to choose interfacing that is the same weight as your fabric A lining is sometimes included as a part of your garment Although all sewing machines operate in a similar manner, there are differences among the make and models

11. 11 When changing a needle the first step is the unscrew the clamp The bobbin holds the bottom thread in a sewing machine Except for machines that have a bobbin winder built into the bobbin case, bobbins may be removed from the case in order to be wound

12. 12 The thread in a sewing machine goes from the spool pin through a thread guide to the tension discs The take up lever directs the thread and keeps it from tangling The placement of thread guides are different for each machine

13. 13 Using the longest stitch possible for machine basting makes the stitches easy to remove later For reinforcement stitching, use 6 to 8 stitches per inch The presser foot holds fabric against the feed dog, which moves the fabric forward

14. 14 A zipper foot is a machine accessory that can be adjusted for stitching close to zipper teeth One of the most common causes of stitching problems is incorrect threading The type of marking equipment you use depends primarily on the type of fabric you are marking

15. 15 Every pattern envelope contains tissue pattern pieces and notions The back of the pattern envelop includes information needed for buying the fabric for a project Cutting layouts are shown on the pattern guide

16. 16 Every pattern includes a fabric key that shows how to identify the right and wrong sides of fabric Step by step sewing directions for cutting, marking, and sewing appear on the guide sheet

17. 17 On pattern pieces the symbol for the grain line is a line with an arrow Design ease is the amount of fullness added to a pattern to allow for movement and comfort You don’t need to trim away the extra tissue paper from around the pattern prior to cutting t out

18. 18 The grain of a piece can be straightened by pulling crosswise on the fabric The cutting layout will show exactly how to fold the fabric and lay out the pattern pieces

19. 19 You never angle pattern pieces on the fabric unless shown to do that Cutting layouts show exactly how to fold the fabric After folding the fabric smooth it out with your hands

20. 20 When laying out the fabric, work on a large surface such as a table etc Cut carefully around notches Mark all construction markings, pleats, darts, buttonholes

21. 21 Fabric marking pens can be used to mark on the right side of fabric because the ink is removed Machine basting is used to hold 2 or more pieces of fabric together temporarily until the permanent stitching is completed

22. 22 Standard seam is 5/8 of an inch Unit construction method is the simplest way to sew a garment To gather, stitch TWO machine basting and pull up bobbin thread from each end

23. 23 When selecting a pattern you should consider body shape, figure type and size, and sewing skill Pattern envelope answers if the garment is fitted, full or loose, is a heavy weight or lightweight fabric and if a solid or print would work best

24. 24 When taking body measurements use a flexible measuring tape, hold the tape parallel to the floor, and hold it tightly If you measurements fall between 2 sizes select the larger size if it is closely fitted

25. 25 A small all over print fabric is a good choice for a beginner sewer The yardage chart on the back of the pattern envelope lists how much fabric to buy for a particular size Notion should be purchased when you buy your fabric so that colors can be matched, care requirements are compatible and you have everything you need

26. 26 An all purpose thread that can be used for sewing almost all fabrics is polyester and polyester/cotton When you begin stitching on fabric with a conventional sewing machine turn the hand wheel to lower the needle

27. 27 The pattern envelope shows a drawing or photo of the design, pattern number, size and price, the amount of fabric and type of notions needed The pattern guide sheet give you information concerning all marking, cutting and sewing

28. 28 Grain lines, stitching lines and hemlines are on the pattern pieces Pattern pieces should be handled carefully so they do not tear When using a mutlisized pattern, always mark the desired cutting lines

29. 29 You should always make any adjustments in the pattern pieces after laying out the pattern but before cutting the fabric For most layouts, the fabric is folded with the right side in Pattern lines and symbols can be transferred to fabrics with tailor chalk, marking pens, tracing wheel and paper

30. 30 The pattern guide, which contains all the patter pieces, has illustrations of the finished garment on its from and line drawing on its back When working with fabrics that have a plaid design it is important to have all the pattern pieces laid out in the same direction

31. 31 Some notions, such as lining, interfacing, trip and elastic are purchased by the yard or meter After winding the bobbin you need to tighten the hand wheel Remove stitching mistakes with a seam ripper

32. 32 Always test your fabric before pressing with an iron Never press over pins Fabric key indicates wrong and right sides of fabric

33. 33 Lay out pattern pieces as they are shown on the guide An arrow or “place on fold” bracket indicates the grain line Keep all your scraps just in case

34. 34 Pre washing fabric helps remove fabric finishes Leave all pattern pieces on the fabric until you are ready to sew Most machines use universal needles

35. 35 Bobbin hold the bottom thread The lockstitch is what a sewing machine produces Presser foot holds fabric against the feed dogs The feed dogs pull the fabric through the machine

36. 36 The foot pedal controls the speed of the machine and turns it off Stitching problems are caused by inappropriate threading of the machine Routine care is required on machines after each project

37. 37 Machines need regular oiling The spool of thread is held at the top of the machine Tension affects the stitch appearance

38. 38 A machine cannot work with a broken needle Thread must pass through the thread guides and then the needle Raise your bobbin thread before you begin to sew

39. 39 Backstitching is required at the beginning and end of a seam Basting stitches are meant to be taken out