;Name:____________________________
Identify the following pattern markings:
1.
button holes
2.
button
3.
place on fold
4.
straight of grain
5.
cutting line
6.
double ended dart
7.
directional stitching
8.
Fashion final study sheet
double notches
Use the word bank below to fill in each blank:
Hand wheel
Thread take-up lever
Tape Measure Chalk, tracing wheel & paper
Needles
Rotary mat
Rotary cutter
Seam ripper
scissors
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Spool pin
Pins
Shears
Hand wheel release
Measuring Tool _________ruler_______________
Item that helps you unpick a mistake. ___________seam ripper_____________
Items used for marking symbols on fabric. __________chalk______________
Used to protect the counter when cutting. ____________rotary mat____________
Used to cut paper. _______________scissors_________
Used to cut fabric. ___________shears_____________
Used to hold fabric together while sewing. ______pins_________________
A sharp cutting tool that cuts straight lines. ___________rotary cutter_____________
Provides a way of raising and lowering the presser foot. ________foot lifter________________
Used to hold the thread in place on a sewing machine. _______spool pin_________________
Should be in the highest position when finished sewing a seam. ____________take up lever/needle_________
Stops needle movement when winding the bobbin. _______spool pin_________________
Allows the machine to stitch backward. ________reverse stitch lever button________________
Used to sew items by hand. ______needle__________________
Used to take body measurements. _________tape measure_______________
Answer the following questions:
24. What is a selvage? The woven edge of a fabric
25. Why should you preshrink your fabric before cutting it out?
To eliminate having the garment shrink when washed
26. What do the terms nap or directional design mean you should do when laying out ?
Face the tops of the pattern pieces all in the same direction
27. What is the difference between lengthwise and crosswise grain
Lengthwise threads are parallel to selvage/crosswise threads are perpendicular
28. Always turn your hand wheel ________towards you_________________. Allows you to move needle slowly
29. If I want to sew a standard straight stitch, what is my stitch length? length of stitch
1.5-4
30. What line do you follow for a 5/8” seam allowance?
Number 15
Spacing (cm) 1.5
Spacing (inch) (5/8)
20 4/8 5/8
2.0 1.3 1.6
(3/4) ½ 5/8
6/8
1.9
¾
31. When you are finished sewing a seam, where should the take-up lever be?
Highest position
32. Name 3 useful ways of disposing of clothes that you never wear.
Seam rip and redesign
Save for future use
donate
33. List 3 advantages of having sewing skills.
34. On the Janome style machine (the newer style machine we have) what letter does the bobbin resemble before
placing the bobbin in the bobbin holder? After placing the bobbin inside what must you do next before you
place the bobbin cover plate back on?
P – the thread must be caught on the metal side notch and be pulled out a few inches
35. Distinguish between fine jewelry and costume jewelry. Fine- precious metal, everyday,fancy
Costume- beads- cheaper quality
36. A fine hair like substance _________fiber______________
37. Fibers made of plant and animal origin____________________natural____________
38. Fibers made from chemicals__________synthetic_____________________
39. Compare and contrast knit fabrics,woven fabrics,and non woven fabrics
Knit – interlocking loops to make a fabric
knits provide stretch
knits don't need a seam or edge finish; will not fray
ball point needle is recommended for sewing on knits
single knit fabric curls to the right side when stretched
Woven- weaving occurs when two or more yarns are woven together at right angles to make a
fabric
strong and easy to sew on
suggested for beginners to use
Non woven- made when fibers are pressed together using heat and moisture
examples include: felt and non-woven interfacing
40. Define Style- a particular design, shape, or type of apparel item.
41. Define Garmentany article of clothing such as sweater, dress, suit, etc.
42. Define Fadtemporary, passing fashion
43. Define Fashion cycle- the periodic disappearance and later reappearance of specific styles or general
shapes.
44. Define Classic--an item of clothing that continues to be popular even though fashions change.
45. What is a Seam riper- used to remove seams
46. What are Pinking shearsDressmaking shears that leave a zig zag pattern
47. What is a Tape measure (uses)-
48. What are the Primary colorsRed,yellow,blue,
49. What are the Tertiary colors- mixing a primary and a secondary
Red oragane, yellow orange, red purple, blue purple, blue green , yellow green
50. What are the Secondary colorsGreen purple orange
PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE
Study guide
Label the following on the sewing machine
Bobbin and Bobbin case:
Bobbin winder spindle
Feed dog:
Foot control
Hand wheel
Power switch
Needle
Presser foot
Reverse control
Spool pin
Presser foot lever
Stitch pattern selector
Stitch width control
1Thread cutter
Bobbin winder tension
Take up lever
Thread tension control
Directions:
Read these
labels from a
few items of
clothing.
Answer the
questions
below, using
numbers for
1 – 8. Use
words for 9 – 14. Refer to your notes on the other side to help you answer these questions.
Men’s blue sport shirt
65% polyester, 35% cotton
Do not dry clean, turn inside out
Machine wash in warm water
Do Not bleach
Men’s red stretch shorts
100% nylon
Wash in lukewarm water, 100oF with mild soap
Do not use detergents
Do not Bleach
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Tumble dry on Medium
Ladies nightgown
100% polyester
Exclusive of decoration
Machine wash warm
Mild detergent
No bleach, cool iron
Jeans
98% cotton, 2% polyester
Machine washable
Warm wash, gentle
Hang separately
Do not use chlorine bleach
2
Ladies velour warm-up suit
80% polyester, 20% cotton
Machine wash, gentle cycle
Lukewarm water, no bleach
Tumble dry low, remove at once
3
4
Light blue corduroy ladies shorts
83% cotton, 17% polyester
Machine wash warm
No bleach
Tumble dry at medium heat
Remove at once
5
Use cool iron only
Old velour bathrobe
Wash in warm water, not hot
Use mild soap.
Hang to dry.
Wash deep colors separately.
May be tumble dried to enhance appearance
Do not use chlorine bleach
100% polyester
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Which labels specify to use the gentle cycle? _______________________________
Which labels mention nothing about how to dry the garment? __________________
Which item should not be dry-cleaned? ___________________________________
Which item should not be washed with a detergent? _________________________
Which item should not be washed with white of light-colored clothing? ___________
Name all the items that cannot be bleached? _______________________________
Name all the items made from fabric blends._______________________________
Name all the items that are not made from fabric blends. ______________________
List all the synthetic fibers used in these garments. __________________________
List the natural fiber used in these garments. _______________________________
What water temperatures are usually recommended for washing synthetic fibers?
__________________________________________________________________
What do you think will happen to the warm-up suit if it is not removed at once from the dryer?
________________________________________________________
Do all the care labels specify the type of water temperature to use? ___________
What could possibly happen if you did not follow the directions on each clothing care label?
_______________________________________________________
CHARACTERISTICS OF FIBERS
FIBER – strands made-up into yarns which are woven or knitted into cloth. Different kinds of fibers can be woven or
knitted together into blends.
NATURAL FIBERS
COTTON (plant)
 jeans
 tee-shirts
 towels
 socks
WOOL (animal)
 coats
 sweater
 blankets
SILK (animal)
 blouse, shirt
 ties
 scarves
SYNTHETIC FIBERS
POLYESTER (chemical)
 shirts, blouses
 ties
 curtains
NYLON (chemical)
 hosiery
 bathing suits
 underwear
ACRYLIC (chemical)
 sweaters
 carpets
BLENDED FABRICS
 made up of 2 or more
fibers
 best of both fibers
e.g. COTTON/POLYESTER
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ADVANTAGES
absorbs water
comfortable
inexpensive
easily washed
dyes well
warm
resilient
resists wrinkles
dyes well
luxurious feel
drapes well
dyes best
ADVANTAGES
looks like silk
easy wash and dry
does not shrink
wrinkle resistant
very strong
very elastic
does not shrink
easy wash & dry
imitates wool
can be washed
soft
resists wrinkles
ADVANTAGES
machine wash & dry
resists wrinkles
absorbs
does not shrink
will absorb
DISADVANTAGES
 wrinkles
 shrinks
 can mildew
CARE
 machine wash
 dry damp
 can bleach (chlorine)
for whites
 must dry clean
 moths destroy
 expensive
 dry clean mostly
 can hand-wash small
items
 no bleaches
 same as wool
 ruined by sun,
perspiration
 will stain
 wrinkles
 expensive
DISADVANTAGES
 stains
 pills and snags
 melts at high heat
 holds static electricity
 same as polyester
 same as polyester
 will stretch out of
shape
DISADVANTAGES
 stains
 colors fade
 pills
CARE
 machine wash & dry
 cool iron
 oxygen bleach
 fabric softener
-- same as polyester
 same as polyester
except for drying
CARE
 same as polyester