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Question 1

Pinking Shears

Answer 1

Used to trim the edge of the fabric to stop it from raveling.

Question 2

Tape Measure

Answer 2

Used to take body measurements.

Question 3

Pins

Answer 3

Used to temporarily hold fabric together.

Question 4

Hand Needles

Answer 4

Used for hand sewing.

Question 5

Scissors

Answer 5

used for trimming, clipping, and cutting the thread.

Question 6

Shears

Answer 6

use for cutting fabric.

Question 7

Serger machine:

Answer 7

used to stitch a seam and finish the edge of the fabric at the same time.

Question 8

Pin Cushion

Answer 8

Used to hold pins and needles.

Question 9

Sewing gauge

Answer 9

Use to measure short spaces, such as hems and seam widths.

Question 10

Seam ripper

Answer 10

used to remove stitches.

Question 11

Press cloth

Answer 11

used to protect the fabric when ironing.

Question 12

Bobbin

Answer 12

used to hold the bottom thread on a sewing machine.

Question 13

Thread

Answer 13

used to stitch fabric together.

Question 14

Steam iron

Answer 14

used to take the wrinkle out of clothing.

Question 15

Thimble

Answer 15

used to protect your finger while sewing.

Question 16

Yard stick

Answer 16

used to measure fabric and height.

Question 17

Button:

Answer 17

used as a closure, or decorations.

Question 18

Machine needles

Answer 18

used for sewing machine stitches.

Question 19

Fiber

Answer 19

tiny strands that makeup fabric.

Question 20

Natural fiber

Answer 20

is tiny strands made from plant and animal products.

Question 21

Synthetic Fiber

Answer 21

fibers manufactured from substances such as wood pulp and petroleum.

Question 22

Blend

Answer 22

when two or more fibers are combined to make a fabric.

Question 23

Woven Fabric

Answer 23

fabric made by interlacing lengthwise and crosswise yarns on a loom.

Question 24

Knit Fabric

Answer 24

a fabric made by looping threads together. They are made to be stretchy and comfortable.

Question 25

Grain

Answer 25

the direction the threads run in a fabric.

Question 26

Colorfast

Answer 26

fabric that will keep its original color even if it is washed many times.

Question 27

Brand Name

Answer 27

a trademark used by manufacturers as a way to identify its products.

Question 28

Static Cling

Answer 28

when electricity builds up in a dryer and causes clothing to stick to itself to your body.

Question 29

Slant

Answer 29

Set at the wrong angle.

Question 30

Strategy

Answer 30

A way to prepare.

Question 31

Coordinate

Answer 31

To mix and match.

Question 32

Pressed

Answer 32

When a fabric is ironed.

Question 33

Convection Oven

Answer 33

an oven that uses a high-speed fan to circulate hot air throughout the oven.

Question 34

Amino acids

Answer 34

are the building blocks that make up protein.

Question 35

Osteoporosis

Answer 35

a condition in which the bones gradually lose their mineral content

Question 36

Sodium

Answer 36

a mineral that helps regulate the amount of fluid in our bodies.

Question 37

Self-concept

Answer 37

a mental picture of yourself.

Question 38

Self- actualization

Answer 38

the realization of one’s abilities and potentialities.

Question 39

Baste

Answer 39

Temporarily sew pieces together.

Question 40

Zigzag

Answer 40

Stitch used to finish seam edges or make buttonholes.

Question 41

polyester

Answer 41

Type of thread that works well on most fabric

Question 42

Overcast

Answer 42

Type of stitch that finishes edge of fabric in one operation