H Flashcards
Why should you not sew over pins?
They could break or bend or fly to someones face or melt
Why should long hair and loose clothing be tied back?
So it does not caught in the sewing machine
- If the fabric doesn’t feed through the sewing machine, what do you do
If the fabric does not feed through, turn off the power and consult the teacher
What type of ironing board should you use?
Use an iron on a padded ironing board only. Place the ironing board against the wall,
with the cord hanging between the ironing board and the wall
Why is it important to not put sharp objects on chairs?
Never point sharp objects (scissors or pins) at anyone. Do not leave them on a table
edge or chair when not in use. If walking, carry scissors with the point towards the
floor.
List one pro (good thing) about ball-point pin heads and one con (bad thing).
Colourful, round, plastic or
glass heads to make them
easy to pick up.
▪ Be careful not to press over
them because they can
melt!
How are dressmaker’s shears different than sewing scissors?
▪ Have bent handles so the
fabric can lie flat as you cut.
▪ Have excellent accuracy
because you don’t have to lift
the fabric to cut it.
▪ Have small round handles
and shorter blades.
▪ Used for detailed work
such as trimming seams,
clipping curves and cutting
corners
Why are dressmaker’s shears different than sewing scissors?
▪ Have bent handles so the
fabric can lie flat as you cut.
▪ Have excellent accuracy
because you don’t have to lift
the fabric to cut it.
▪ Have small round handles
and shorter blades.
▪ Used for detailed work
such as trimming seams,
clipping curves and cutting
corners
When using a seam ripper, what do you need to be careful of?
Be careful not to snag fabric
What are the inflection points of a body?
Chest, waist,hips
What does body shape depend on?
skeletal structure
and the distribution of fat in the body
What is usually the smallest inflection point on a person’s body?
The waist
What determines structural body shape?
How much the chest or hips inflect inward towards the
waist determines the shape
When is the waist NOT smaller than the chest?
Apple shape
What are the elements of design (explain each)?
Line (what is the shape/direction of the lines?)
Shape-(what is the outline/shape?)
Space-(how is the spaced filled up)
Texture-(how does the fabric feel)
Colour- (how does the fabric feel)
