Sewing Final Exam Guide Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Sewing
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Sewing
Sewing Final Exam Guide Questions and
CORRECT Answers
When taking a back waist length measurement, the tape measure should be place... -
CORRECT ANSWER- from the prominent bone at the back of the neck to the waist
When taking a man's sleeve length measurement, the measuring tape is placed from...
Sewing Final Exam Guide Questions and
CORRECT Answers
When taking a back waist length measurement, the tape measure should be place... -
CORRECT ANSWER- from the prominent bone at the back of the neck to the waist
When taking a man's sleeve length measurement, the measuring tape is placed from the... -
CORRECT ANSWER- top of the spine to the wrist
You are making a shirt for a friend with the following measurements: bust 32, waist 26 1/2,
hips 36. Which pattern size would you select? - CORRECT ANSWER- size 10
How much fabric would be required for view A in a size 12 if the fabric were 44/45" wide? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 3 1/2 yards
The yardage requirement table for various views, sizes, and widths of fabric is found on the...
- CORRECT ANSWER- back of the pattern envelope
Which of the following types of information would not be found on the pattern envelope? -
CORRECT ANSWER- A list of pattern pieces needed for the garment view being
constructed.
The lengthwise grain of the fabric... - CORRECT ANSWER- runs from cut edge to cut edge
The ends of woven fabric should be straightened by cutting along a pulled crosswise thread
when the fabric has been... - CORRECT ANSWER- cut from the bolt
To determine whether a piece of fabric is on grain, the fabric should first be folded... -
CORRECT ANSWER- lengthwise
How can you determine whether the ends of the fabric are straight with the grain? -
CORRECT ANSWER- See if one crosswise thread ravels from selvage to selvage without
being stopped by other crosswise threads
, Diagram A - CORRECT ANSWER- DCE
Diagram B - CORRECT ANSWER- CBA
To see if a pattern piece is placed on the fabric straight with the grain, measure the distance
from... - CORRECT ANSWER- both ends of the grain line arrow to the selvage edge
When pinning the pattern to the fabric, pattern pieces should... - CORRECT ANSWER- all be
placed on the fabric before pinning any of them in place
When cutting out a pattern piece, notches should be cut... - CORRECT ANSWER- out, away
from the seam allowance
Which of the following is not a method of removing marks left by special fabric marking
pens? - CORRECT ANSWER- Apply a cleaning compound made especially to remove the
marks
Which of the following statements is true about using tracing paper to mark pattern symbols?
- CORRECT ANSWER- Always test tracing paper on a fabric swatch before using it to be
sure marks can be removed
The best method to use when transferring pattern symbols to a thick, fuzzy fabric would be...
- CORRECT ANSWER- tailor's tacks
The rule to follow when threading the sewing machine needle is to thread the needle from... -
CORRECT ANSWER- the side of the last thread guide
When the bobbin thread lies along the lower surface of the fabric, which statement below
would be correct? - CORRECT ANSWER- The upper tension is too loose, so the tension
regulator is turned to a larger number
How should be a sewing machine needle be placed in a machine? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Flat side of shank toward the back
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