WEEK 7 QUIZ

Question 1

List the steps to basic pinning procedures

Answer 1

pin left to right and fold to selvages
pin grainline arrow or fold first, then corners, then edges
use fabric sparingly and pin every 4-5 inches
make sure grainline arrows are in line with selvage and meaure both ends to make sure they’re equal

Question 2

Define notches

Answer 2

a symbol that is square to the seams and used to indicate darts, seams, zipper lengths, pocket positions, style lines, etc..

Question 3

Define swatch

Answer 3

small piece of fabric attached to design sketch that represents the fabric to be used

Question 4

Define seams

Answer 4

cut parts of a pattern that are sewn together

seam allowances must be drawn evenly and follow the shape of pattern

Question 5

define muslin

Answer 5

plain woven cotton made from bleached or unbleached yarns in a variety of weights:
Coarse weave- used for draping/testing
light weave- used for softly draped garment
heavyweight- firmly woven, used for testing tailored garments, jackets, and coats

Question 6

Define grainline

Answer 6

arrows always run parallel to the selvage
arrows that correspond to the weave of the fabric, there are two types:
Length grain- parallel to the selvage and perpendicular to the floor
Cross-grain- perpendicular to the selvage and parallel to the floor

Question 7

Define selvage

Answer 7

the narrow, firmly woven, finished strip on the edge of a fabric

Question 8

Study page 26, identify fabric width, selvage edges and length of fabric used

Answer 8

Study page 26, identify fabric width, selvage edges and length of fabric used

Question 9

What seams start by joining right sides together

Answer 9

plain seam (open and closed)

Question 10

What seams start by joining wrong sides together

Answer 10

french seam

flat-felled

Question 11

Plain seam open

Answer 11

used on lined garments where there will be minimum fraying due to handling
reduces bulk and makes seam almost invisible

Question 12

Plain seam closed and searged

Answer 12

used for unlined garments (along crotch or armpit)
searging eliminates fraying
used on medium to lightweight fabrics

Question 13

french seam

Answer 13

used on sheer lightweight fabrics
seam is bulky, not used on heavy garments
only used on straight seams

Question 14

flat-felled seam

Answer 14

(JEAN SEAM)
bulky seam used on straight edges
very strong and durable

Question 15

clean-finished hem

Answer 15

edge finish, not used as a structural seam
finishes raw edges and provides a neat finish
mostly used on cotton