5.03 Reducing Bulk

Question 1

How is a seam notched?

Answer 1

Cut wedges of fabric from the seam allownace every 1/4” to 1/2”

Question 2

The outward curve on a coallar has too much fabric in the seam allownace. What will make the collar lie flat?

Answer 2

Notching

Question 3

After being graded, the smallest seam allownace should be what size?

Answer 3

1/8”

Question 4

How should bulk be reduced in a seam?

Answer 4

Grade the seam allowance

Question 5

After a seam allownace is graded the widest part should be:

Answer 5

closest to the outside of the garment.

Question 6

What is the best way to reduce bulk from an inside curve?

Answer 6

Trim & clip

Question 7

To reduce bulk in a corner:

Answer 7

trim seam allowances and cut close to the corner diagonally.

Question 8

The inward curve on Daniel’s neckline is too bulky. To make the seam allownace lie flat, he should:

Answer 8

grade then clip.

Question 9

How should a seam allownace be clipped?

Answer 9

Make tiny snips every 1/4” to 1/2”