;Name:______Fashion final study sheet

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.

double notches

Use the word bank below to fill in each blank:

Hand wheelThread take-up leverSpool pin

Tape MeasureChalk, tracing wheel & paperPins

NeedlesRotary matShears

Rotary cutter Seam ripperscissorsHand wheel release

  1. Measuring Tool______ruler______
  2. Item that helps you unpick a mistake. ______seam ripper______
  3. Items used for marking symbols on fabric. ______chalk______
  4. Used to protect the counter when cutting. ______rotary mat______
  5. Used to cut paper. ______scissors______
  6. Used to cut fabric. ______shears______
  7. Used to hold fabric together while sewing. ______pins______
  8. A sharp cutting tool that cuts straight lines. ______rotary cutter______
  9. Provides a way of raising and lowering the presser foot. ______foot lifter______
  10. Used to hold the thread in place on a sewing machine. ______spool pin______
  11. Should be in the highest position when finished sewing a seam. ______take up lever/needle______
  12. Stops needle movement when winding the bobbin. ______spool pin______
  13. Allows the machine to stitch backward. ______reverse stitch lever button______
  14. Used to sew items by hand. ______needle______
  15. Used to take body measurements. ______tape measure______

Answer the following questions:

  1. What is a selvage? The woven edge of a fabric
  1. Why should you preshrink your fabric before cutting it out?

To eliminate having the garment shrink when washed

  1. 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

  1. What is the difference between lengthwise and crosswise grain

Lengthwise threads are parallel to selvage/crosswise threads are perpendicular

  1. Always turn your hand wheel ______towards you______. Allows you to move needle slowly
  1. If I want to sew a standard straight stitch, what is my stitch length? length of stitch

1.5-4

  1. What line do you follow for a 5/8” seam allowance?

Number 15 20 4/8 5/8 6/8

Spacing (cm) 1.5 2.0 1.3 1.6 1.9

Spacing (inch) (5/8) (3/4) ½ 5/8 ¾

  1. When you are finished sewing a seam, where should the take-up lever be?

Highest position

  1. Name 3 useful ways of disposing of clothes that you never wear.

Seam rip and redesign

Save for future use

donate

  1. List 3 advantages of having sewing skills.
  1. 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

  1. Distinguish between fine jewelry and costume jewelry. Fine- precious metal, everyday,fancy

Costume- beads- cheaper quality

  1. A fine hair like substance ______fiber______
  1. Fibers made of plant and animal origin______natural______
  1. Fibers made from chemicals______synthetic______
  1. Compare and contrast knit fabrics,wovenfabrics,andnon wovenfabrics

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 fibersare pressed together using heat and moisture

examples include: felt and non-woven interfacing

  1. Define Style- a particular design, shape, or type of apparel item.
  1. Define Garment-

any article of clothing such as sweater, dress, suit, etc.

  1. Define Fad-

temporary, passing fashion

  1. Define Fashion cycle- the periodic disappearance and later reappearance of specific styles or general shapes.
  1. Define Classic--an item of clothing that continues to be popular even though fashions change.
  1. What is a Seam riper- used to remove seams
  1. What are Pinking shears-

Dressmaking shears that leave a zig zag pattern

  1. What is a Tape measure (uses)-
  1. What are the Primary colors-

Red,yellow,blue,

  1. What are the Tertiary colors- mixing a primary and a secondary

Red oragane, yellow orange, red purple, blue purple, blue green , yellow green

  1. What are the Secondary colors-

Green purple orange

PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE

Study guide

Label the following on the sewing machine

Bobbin and Bobbin case:

Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder tension

Feed dog: Foot control

Hand wheelPower switch

NeedlePresser foot

Reverse control Presser foot lever

Spool pin Stitch pattern selector

Stitch width control Take up lever

1Thread cutter 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
Tumble dry on Medium 1 / Men’s red stretch shorts
100% nylon
Wash in lukewarm water, 100oF with mild soap
Do not use detergents
Do not Bleach
2
Ladies nightgown
100% polyester
Exclusive of decoration
Machine wash warm
Mild detergent
No bleach, cool iron 3 / Ladies velour warm-up suit
80% polyester, 20% cotton
Machine wash, gentle cycle
Lukewarm water, no bleach
Tumble dry low, remove at once
4
Jeans
98% cotton, 2% polyester
Machine washable
Warm wash, gentle
Hang separately
Do not use chlorine bleach
Use cool iron only 5 / Light blue corduroy ladies shorts
83% cotton, 17% polyester
Machine wash warm
No bleach
Tumble dry at medium heat
Remove at once
6
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
7
  1. Which labels specify to use the gentle cycle? ______
  2. Which labels mention nothing about how to dry the garment? ______
  3. Which item should not be dry-cleaned? ______
  4. Which item should not be washed with a detergent? ______
  5. Which item should not be washed with white of light-colored clothing? ______
  6. Name all the items that cannot be bleached? ______
  7. Name all the items made from fabric blends.______
  8. Name all the items that are not made from fabric blends. ______
  9. List all the synthetic fibers used in these garments. ______
  10. List the natural fiber used in these garments. ______
  11. What water temperatures are usually recommended for washing synthetic fibers? ______
  12. What do you think will happen to the warm-up suit if it is not removed at once from the dryer? ______
  13. Do all the care labels specify the type of water temperature to use? ______
  14. 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 / ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES / CARE
COTTON (plant)
jeans
tee-shirts
towels
socks / absorbs water
comfortable
inexpensive
easily washed
dyes well / wrinkles
shrinks
can mildew / machine wash
dry damp
can bleach (chlorine) for whites
WOOL (animal)
coats
sweater
blankets / warm
resilient
resists wrinkles
dyes well / must dry clean
moths destroy
expensive / dry clean mostly
can hand-wash small items
no bleaches
SILK (animal)
blouse, shirt
ties
scarves / luxurious feel
drapes well
dyes best / ruined by sun, perspiration
will stain
wrinkles
expensive / same as wool
SYNTHETIC FIBERS / ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES / CARE
POLYESTER (chemical)
shirts, blouses
ties
curtains / looks like silk
easy wash and dry
does not shrink
wrinkle resistant / stains
pills and snags
melts at high heat
holds static electricity / machine wash & dry
cool iron
oxygen bleach
fabric softener
NYLON (chemical)
hosiery
bathing suits
underwear / very strong
very elastic
does not shrink
easy wash & dry / same as polyester / -- same as polyester
ACRYLIC (chemical)
sweaters
carpets / imitates wool
can be washed
soft
resists wrinkles / same as polyester
will stretch out of shape / same as polyester except for drying
BLENDED FABRICS
made up of 2 or more fibers
best of both fibers / ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES / CARE
e.g. COTTON/POLYESTER / machine wash & dry
resists wrinkles
absorbs
does not shrink
will absorb / stains
colors fade
pills / same as polyester