Dressmaking

Question 1

A flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements

Answer 1

Tape measure

Question 2

A small ruler with a sliding guide and is about six inches long

Answer 2

Sewing gauge

Question 3

What is a sewing gauge used for?

Answer 3

Measurements at hem lines, button holes, pleats, and tucks

Question 4

Measures 12 inches or even 18 inches, either clear or solid

Answer 4

Ruler

Question 5

Made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal

Answer 5

Yardstick

Question 6

Used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern. This also has perfect squares, and is useful in making straight lines and numbers.

Answer 6

L-Square

Question 7

How long are the arms of L-Squares?

Answer 7

Longer arm is 24 inches, shorter is 14

Question 8

Used to shape the depth of the neck hole and armhole of the pattern

Answer 8

French Curve

Question 9

This serves well if it is properly maintained

Answer 9

Cutting tools

Question 10

Made of quality steel and holds a sharp cutting edge

Answer 10

Bent-handled dressmaker’s shears

Question 11

This is 3-4 inches long. Used for trimmings, clipping threads, and snipping slashes

Answer 11

Trimming scissors

Question 12

This has 4-5 inch tapered blades. Both are sharp for use in working with fine details in delicate fabrics

Answer 12

Embroidery scissors

Question 13

This is intended for making buttonholes

Answer 13

Buttonhole scissors

Question 14

These are handy little spring loaded cutting tools that are specifically used to snip threads

Answer 14

Thread Clippers

Question 15

These are specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams

Answer 15

Seam Ripper

Question 16

An adaption of the giant rotary cutter used by the garment industry

Answer 16

Rotary cutter and mat

Question 17

Required for transferring pattern markings to garment fabric pieces

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Marking tools

Question 18

This is used to make fine lines on fabric and has an erasing brush at one end

Answer 18

Chalk Pencils

Question 19

Essential as a marker for use on materials and is erasable by brushing

Answer 19

Tailor’s chalk

Question 20

This ranges from serrated edges and smooth ones

Answer 20

Tracing wheel

Question 21

This produces dots on the fabric and is suitable for most types

Answer 21

Serrated edge

Question 22

This is best for delicate fabrics

Answer 22

Smooth edge

Question 23

Specifically waxed carbon paper that transfers the tracing wheel’s markings to the fabric

Answer 23

Dressmaker’s carbon paper

Question 24

This holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents

Answer 24

Pincushion

Question 25

Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes.

Answer 25

Hand Needle

Question 26

What size of hand needles are for general hand sewing

Answer 26

7-10

Question 27

Small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing

Answer 27

Thimble

Question 28

The cloth used in making garments

Answer 28

Fabric

Question 29

Used in assembling or constructing the prts of the garment

Answer 29

Thread

Question 30

Used in homes and sometimes in school. Run by foot and may also be converted to electric power machine

Answer 30

Lockstitch or Domestic Sewing Machine

Question 31

This has automatic lubricants

Answer 31

Hi-speed lockstitch sewing machine

Question 32

Other companies call it - small machine II. It finished the raw edges of the pattern for construction

Answer 32

Over Edging Machine

Question 33

Used in making fancy stitches

Answer 33

Embroidery Machine

Question 34

Used in making buttonholes on garments

Answer 34

Button Holer Machine

Question 35

Used in attaching buttons to the garments

Answer 35

Button Attachment Machine

Question 36

Two major parts if the lockstitch sewing machine

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Upper & Lower

Question 37

This is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet or stand

Answer 37

Head

Question 38

The curve part of the head containig mechanism for operating the needle

Answer 38

Arm

Question 39

The flat portion of the machine and beneath is the feed dog where it is mounted

Answer 39

Bed

Question 40

The thread holder

Answer 40

Spool pin

Question 41

Keeps the thread in position

Answer 41

Thread Guide

Question 42

Releases the thread and interlocks wirh the bobbin thread

Answer 42

Thread Take up Lever

Question 43

Moves the presser foot

Answer 43

Presser bar lifter

Question 44

Controls the looseness and tightness of stitches

Answer 44

Tension

Question 45

Holds the needle in place

Answer 45

Needle bar

Question 46

Holds and tightens the needle

Answer 46

Needle Clamp

Question 47

Holds the fabric in place while sewing

Answer 47

Presser foot

Question 48

A slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing

Answer 48

Needle

Question 49

Controls the bobbin while winding thread

Answer 49

Bobbin winder

Question 50

Checks the length of the stitches

Answer 50

Stitch regulator

Question 51

Sets the mechanism in motion

Answer 51

Balance wheel

Question 52

This connects the balance wheel to drive the wheel

Answer 52

Belt

Question 53

This hinders moving when loosened and starts

Answer 53

Stop motion screw

Question 54

This moves the fabric while sewing

Answer 54

Feed dog

Question 55

The windows of the feed dog and is where bobbin threads come out

Answer 55

Throat plate

Question 56

Is a movable plate ghat covers the shuttle and bobbin case

Answer 56

Slide plate

Question 57

This holds the bobbin case while sewing

Answer 57

Shuttle

Question 58

Is a metal spool for winding thread

Answer 58

Bobbin

Question 59

Holds the bobbin

Answer 59

Bobbin case

Question 60

Lower parts of the lock stitch sewing machine

Answer 60

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