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Final Exam Flashcards

1
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Give two guidelines for organizing a project before actually beginning to sew

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Double check the steps to take

Check size

Look at final product

Make sure you have enough fabric and material

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Why should you press a garment after each construction step?

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Because pressing some areas after stitching can be difficult

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3
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What are the three parts of a pattern?

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Pattern envelope, guide sheet, and pattern pieces

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4
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What are four things you can learn by reading the front of a pattern envelope?

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The size

The price of garment

Amount of fabrics and notions needed

Sewing difficulty level

Wether garment is slim or full fit

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5
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How does a cutting layout help you organize pattern pieces ?

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By us using a diagram which makes it easier to recognize and find pattern pieces you need

It shows how to arrange pattern pieces on fabric

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6
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How are pattern pieces marked to make sewing easier ?

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By being marked by a number or specific name to tell the designer where to place the piece

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7
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When preparing a pattern how can you help ensure that you only use the pattern pieces you need?

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By cutting only the pieces you need and don’t have extras laying around , put the rest in an envelope

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8
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How do you use grain line to place pattern pieces on grain?

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By putting the grain line the same way as the line shows MORE DETAIL TO THIS ANSWER?

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9
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How can you tell where o sew garment pieces together if a pattern pice didn’t marked with a seam line ?

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The notches will line up and 5/8 SA?

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10
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What is the difference between “place on fold” and “fold line” marked on a pattern piece?

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The difference is place on fold is when you place fabric on the fold

Fold line is when you fold that garment piece

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How can you be sure to use the size you want when using a multi sized pattern?

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By checking the fitting as you go so if it isn’t right you can adjust the garment

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12
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What can be found on the guide sheet

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Cutting layouts

Step by step directions

General sewing directions

Fabric key

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13
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What’s a few things found on pattern envelope

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Photo of finished product

Amount of fabric needed

Average time required to compete project

Back view of garments

Designation as “easy to sew”

Required notions

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14
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What can be found on pattern pieces ?

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Notches

Cutting lines for multi sized patterns

Dots

Adjustment lines

Placement lines

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15
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Define harmony

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When design elements compliment each other

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16
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Define emphasis

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This principle is the focal point of a design, the part that draws attention. Emphasis can be used to make an outfit more interesting or unique.

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17
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3 guidelines that should be followed when considering the use of emphasis in a clothing ensemble

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  1. The emphasis should be well planned. If done correctly, the emphasis should quickly lead the eye to the pin t of interest
  2. Use emphasis to highlight your best features and draw attention away from figure problems. For example, a Colorful belt adds emphasis to the waistline
  3. Add a bright color or something shiny to an outfit to make it more appealing or interesting
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18
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Define rhythm

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This is the principle of design that is visual, carrying the eye through a regular pattern produced by design elements

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What are 3 different forms of Rythm

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Repetition ( pattern repeats

radiation ( when lines or patterns flow from a central location)

Gradation ( pattern changes gradually)

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20
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Define balance

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A design has balance when the spaces on both sides of a central line, real or imagined, appear equal. Balance can be achieved by symmetrical or asymmetrical balance

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21
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Define symmetrical balance

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This is when the spaces on each side of a garment look just the same, balance is symmetrical. This type of balance usually gives a formal or tailored look to a garment

22
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Define asymmetrical balance

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This is when clothes don’t look the same on each side of the real or imagined central line. For example, a pin on the left corner of a shirt with a button on the right. The button and the pin helps balance the space on the garment. Assume tribal balance has an informal look

23
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Define proportion and what else it can be called

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This principle of design describes how separate parts of a garment relate to each other and to the whole in size. Proportion can also be called scale

24
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Two guidelines that should be followed when considering proportions used in clothing

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  1. Use the 3-to-5 ratio. This ratio provides a flattering look that equates to body structure. This ration is commonly used because about 3/8 of a persons total heigh is above the waist and 5/8 is below. You could also invert the ratio, placing the larger portion on the top.
  2. Proportion the clothing to your own personal size. For example, if you are a short or small framed person you should typically avoid large, overpowering details. While, if you are a tall or large framed person it is advised you typically avoid small details
25
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Define texture

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Describes the surface characteristics that determine the look and feel of an object

26
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What does it mean if a fabric is described as soft and clingy

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The fabric hugs the body and emphasizes figure irregularities

27
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What does it mean to describe a fabric as moderately crisp

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It stands away from the body just enough to conceal body shapes

28
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What does it mean when a fabric is described as extra crisp

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It may create a firm outer shell making the body seem larger

29
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What does it mean when a fabric is described as smooth fabric with dull finish

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Does not seem to create illusions about the size and shape

30
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What does it mean when a fabric is described as nubby and bulky

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That it will add dimension making a person appear larger

31
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What does it mean when a fabric is described as dull

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It absorbs light and tend to make a figure look smaller

32
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What does it mean when a fabric is described as shiny

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Reflects light and gives the impression of added size

33
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Define shape

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The outline that forms when one or more lines come together to enclose an area

34
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What does it mean when shape is described as natural

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Natural shape follows your body outline

35
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What does it mean when a shape is described as tubular

And illusion given

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Rectangular with vertical emphasis

Add height and thinness

36
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What does it mean when a shape is described as a bell and what illusion does it give

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Both diagonal and horizontal lines which combine in the silhouette of a bell shape

Can cut height and add contour

37
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What does it mean when a shape is described as full

And illusions it gives

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The shape has more horizontal and curved lines than other shapes do

Tend to make body look large r

38
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Define lines

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A series of points connected to form a narrow path

39
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What is a vertical line

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Top to bottom

40
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What is horizontal line

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Side to side

41
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What are horizontal lines used for illusions

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Give an area a shorter or wider look

42
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What illusion does diagonal lines give

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Slanted, add movement and excitement to the clothing

43
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What illusions do zigzags create

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Create the most excitement

44
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Define space

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The area inside a shape

45
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What illusion does more lines give

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Draw attention

46
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What are some of the specialty marking items used for sewing projects?

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Tailors chalk
Dressmakers tracing paper 
Thread and hand needle
Marking pen or pencil
Tracing wheel
47
Q

What items could be included on pattern pieces

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Notches 
Dots
Cutting lines for multi sized patterns 
Adjustment lines 
placement lines
48
Q

What part of the sewing machine allows you to Insert and remove needles

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Needle clamp screw

49
Q

What part of the sewing machine allows you to control the up and down motion of the needle

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Handwheel

50
Q

What part of the machine regulates the tension on the needle thread

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Thread tension dial

51
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What’s an acronym to remember the 5 principles of design

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Principle loves her peanut butter
H-harmony
E-emphasis
R-rythm

P-proportion
B-balance

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