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T. L. E. 8 (3rd Quarter) > Dressmaking > Flashcards

Dressmaking Flashcards

1
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What are the 5 different types of sewing tools?

A

Measuring tools
Drafting tools
Cutting tools
Marking tools
Sewing Aids

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2
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Used to measure the exact length and width of the clothing.

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Measuring tools

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3
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Used to sketch the measurement of the clothing.

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Drafting tools

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4
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Used to remove unneeded threads, fabric, and patterns.

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Cutting tools

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5
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Used to guide where to sew the fabric.

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Marking tools

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6
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Used in hand-sewing in general

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Sewing aids

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7
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A measuring tool used to take body measurement

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Tape measure

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8
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One of the most common measuring devices.

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Ruler

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9
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Is 12-inch long used to help connect two points in drawing a straight line, can be made of wood or plastic.

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Ruler

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10
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Is a smaller ruler with a sliding guide in the middle, and is about 6-inch long. Is used for hem line measurements, button holes, and areas where other small measurements require checking.

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Sewing gauge

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11
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Where you sketch the draft of the measurement to create patterns.

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Manila paper

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12
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Is made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal, used for checking grain lines and marking hemlines when laying out patterns

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Yardstick

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13
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An aluminum ruler with a 90 degree angle used to draw lines.

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L-square

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14
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Is an instrument made of flat wood or metal used to shape curved areas.

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French curve

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15
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Used to cut threads, trim seams, slash, and cut button holes ad extra fabric

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Scissors

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16
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What are the 3 types of scissors?

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Trimming scissors
Embroidery scissors
Buttonhole Scissors

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17
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3-4 inches long, is used for trimmings, clipping threads, and snipping slashes.

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Trimming scissors

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18
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Has a 4-5 finely tapered blades. Both points are sharp as it is used to work with fine details in delicate fabrics and in embroidery.

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Embroidery scissors

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19
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Is used to make button holes

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Buttonhole scissors

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20
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A type of cutting tool used for fabric.

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Shears

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21
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2 types of shears

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Bent-handled dressmakers shears
Pinking shears

22
Q

Has a length of 7-12 inches and are satisfactory for most apparel fabrics, made of quality steel and hold a sharp cutting edge.

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bent-handled dressmakers shears

23
Q

True or False
All steels, chrome-plated shears are for heavy duty cutting.

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True

24
Q

True or False
Stainless steel blades and plastic handles should not be used for lightweight fabrics.

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False

25
Q

True or False
Serrated edge shears give maximum cutting control and is used for synthetic fibers and slippery knits

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True

26
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A zigzagging, scalloped edge , or for seam finishes. This is used to finish seams and raw edges on many types of fabric. It cuts a rave-resisting edge, and is not useful for straight cutting.

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Pinking shears

27
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A tool intended for cutting off stitches of a seam.

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Seam ripper

28
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Is used to remove excess threads and loose fabrics.

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Snip Thread

29
Q

An instrument that produces dots on the fabric

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Tracing wheel

30
Q

Is used to mark the fabric. It is made of hard chalk and can be removed by brushing.

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Tailors Chalk

31
Q

Is used to make fine lines on fabric, and has an erasing brush in one end.

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Chalk pencil/Dressmakers pencil

32
Q

This comes in two types: one that washes out, one that fades after 48 hours.

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Liquid marking pen

33
Q

True or False
Wash out liquid marking pens should not be used on fabric that show water marks.

A

True

34
Q

A sharp pointed tool used in sewing.

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Needle

35
Q

3 types of needles

A

Sharp-needle
Crewels
Millimeters

36
Q

Have short oval eyes and is used for ordinary hand stitching.

A

Sharp needle

37
Q

Have long, oval eyes, designed for embroidery work

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Crewels

38
Q

Are longer than sharps and is used for basting

A

Millimeters

39
Q

True or False
The thread type is determined by the color and weight of the fabric and should either match the fabric or have a darker shade than the fabric.

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True

40
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3 kinds of threads

A

Mercerized thread
Synthetic thread
Silk thread

41
Q

Is strong and does not shrink, used for light to medium wight fabrics.

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Mercerized threads

42
Q

Is stronger than the cotton thread, used for knitted, stretchable and man-made fabrics

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Synthetic threads

43
Q

Durable and elastic, used for animal fiber fabrics

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Silk threadx

44
Q

Are used to hold the fabric while sewing or tracing.

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Pins

45
Q

A diamond shaped wire attached to a handle to insert the thread through the needle eye

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Threader

46
Q

Protects fingers from getting pricked while sewing.

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Thimble

47
Q

Is used to hold pins and needles while sewing

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Pin cushion

48
Q

Is a small bag filled with fine sand to polish and clean pins and needles

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Emery bag

49
Q

Where you keep the different sewing tools

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Sewing box

50
Q

Is a cloth or other material produced by weaving together cotton, nylon, wool, silk, or other threads

A

Fabric

T. L. E. 8 (3rd Quarter) (3 decks)

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