Sewing Flashcards
1
Q
Natural fibers are?
A
Wool, cotton ,silk ,flax
2
Q
Man made fibers?
A
Polyester, nylon, rayon, acrylic
3
Q
What is the standard seam allowance?
A
5/8s
4
Q
We use pressed foot
A
It’s 1/4 in.
5
Q
What is grading?
A
Reduces the bulk of a seam by cutting the seam different lengths
6
Q
How do you preshink?
A
1.Wash and dry. 2. Steam press
7
Q
What is top stitching?
A
Done on the outside of the fabric and shows.
8
Q
You Mark material with?
A
Tracing paper and wheel
9
Q
Length between pins?
A
6-8in.
10
Q
What’s nap fabric for?
A
Shading
11
Q
Stay stitching is?
A
Sewing around a curved edge to keep it from stretching
12
Q
Back stitching is?
A
Sewing in reverse for 3-4 stitches
