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1. Describe each of the following fasteners and closures: Centered zipper, lapped zipper, sew-through button, shank button, snaps, hook and eyes, and hook and loop tape (Velcro).

Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.ZipperSkirtmarker or seam gauge

2. What two tools can you use to mark a hem line while wearing a garment?

The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.ZipperSkirtmarker or seam gaugeCentered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.

3. What's the difference between a hemstitch, slipstitch, and blindstitch when sewing by hand?

ZipperSkirtmarker or seam gaugeCentered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.

4. Which would be good for the back of a dress?

Skirtmarker or seam gaugeCentered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Zipper

5. Where do you find out what patterns are available to choose from?

Skirtmarker or seam gaugeThe hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.The pattern catalogue

6. Where is each usually found?: Casings, easing, darts.

Casing- sportswear, Easing- waistbands, Darts- fullest point of body curves.The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.Skirtmarker or seam gauge

7. What is a figure type?

The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.It is a sizing standard used by pattern companies to group figures according to height and proportion.Skirtmarker or seam gauge

8. Define casing

Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.Fabric pieces that are used to enclose drawstring or elastic.The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Skirtmarker or seam gauge

9. How do you secure stitching at the end of a seam?

Backstitch, seam sealantSkirtmarker or seam gaugeThe hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.

10. Define: Selvage, LWG, CWG, Raw edge

The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.Selvage: fabric edge that will not ravel or fray. LWG: Lengthwise grain- the direction of the yarn that runs along the warp. CWG: Crosswise grain- the direction of the yarn that runs along the filling.Skirtmarker or seam gauge

11. Steps of a plain seam

Match right sides together, sew along seamline, backstitch at both endsThe hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Skirtmarker or seam gaugeCentered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.

12. What does a bracket [ with arrows at the end tell you to do with your pattern piece?

Skirtmarker or seam gaugeCentered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.It tells you to place the line on the fold of fabric.The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.

13. What kind of seam is a crotch seam?

Skirtmarker or seam gaugeThe hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.ReinforcedCentered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.

14. Name 3 characteristics of an easy to sew pattern.

15. What hemming technique would be used on a man's shirt?

Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.Machine stitchSkirtmarker or seam gaugeThe hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.

16. Where is the measurement chart on a pattern envelope?

Skirtmarker or seam gaugeThe backThe hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.

17. How do you know what fabric is best for the pattern you have chosen?

18. More than one size in a pattern envelope is called?

MultisizedThe hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.Skirtmarker or seam gauge

19. Why shouldn't you iron over markings on your fabric?

20. How can you make multi-sized pattern pieces easier to use?

Cut out the size you need.Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.Skirtmarker or seam gaugeThe hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.

21. How do you secure a serged seam?

Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.Knot the thread chain, bury the chain, secure the threads while stitching.The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Skirtmarker or seam gauge

22. Describe the correct cutting technique. How do you hold the fabric and scissors?

The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.Cut with long, smooth strokes with your free hand lightly on the fabric with the scissors flat on the table.Skirtmarker or seam gauge

23. _____ stitching is a way to hem a garment on a sewing machine where the stitches are clearly visible. It can sometimes be decorative if the thread is a contrasting color.

24. Measurements: How do you take them?

Use a measuring tape, hold it firmly and measure over the fullest part of whatever you are measuring.Skirtmarker or seam gaugeCentered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.The hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.

25. What are 2 different but specific names of the tool you use to cut out a pattern?

Centered zipper- used at center front and center back openings. Lapped zipper- one side of the zipper opening forms a lap over the zipper, and the zipper coil is less visible than in centered zippers. Sew-through button- has four holds through which you sew. Shank button- has an attached loop on the back that forms a shank. Snaps- used to hold overlapping edges together where there will be little strain. Hook and eyes- more secure than snaps, and used on garments with extra strain. Hook and loop tape- used on edges that overlap, uses two strips of nylon.Skirtmarker or seam gaugeScissors and shearsThe hemstitch is the most seen, then the slipstitch, and then the blindstitch.

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