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Booklet Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Stitch

A

Interlocking loops of thread

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2
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Seam

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A line of stitching that joins two layers of fabric together (usually permanent)

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3
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Pressing

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Moving a hot iron up and down on a piece of fabric to set the seam

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4
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Ironing

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Moving a hot iron using a forward and back motion over a piece of fabric to get rid of wrinkles

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5
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Right or good side of fabric

A

The side of the fabric you want to show

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6
Q

Seam Allowance

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The fabric left over between where you sew and the end of the fabric

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7
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Stitch length

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How far apart the needle goes in between the stitches

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8
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Backstitch or reverse

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A stitch made in reverse to prevent the thread from coming out at the end of a seam

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9
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Basting stitch

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A long stitch used for holding layers of fabric together temporarily

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10
Q

Grain line yarns

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Grain is the direction the yarns or strands of fibre run in the fabric

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11
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Stitch width

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How wide a zigzag stitch goes

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12
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What is the basic ingredient of all fabrics?

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Fibres

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13
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What are some natural fibres?

A

Cotton
Linen
Wool
Silk

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14
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What are some man made fibres?

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Nylon
Polyester
Spandex

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15
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What are yarns?

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Fibres that are twisted and overlapped together

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16
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What are the three most common methods of fabric construction?

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Woven
Knit
Non woven

17
Q

What are fabric blends?

A

Fabrics made from two different kinds of fibre

18
Q

What are woven fabrics?

A

Interlocking strands of yarn to form fabric

19
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What are three ways to finish the seam of a woven fabric

A

Edge stitch
Surge stitch
Zigzag stitch

20
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What are knit fabrics?

A

Fabrics made by looping strands at yarn together row after row with special needles

21
Q

How are non woven fabrics made?

A

Usually made from matted fibres when heat, moisture and pressure are applied to fibres

22
Q

What does the needle on a sewing machine do?

A

Pushes the thread through the fabric

23
Q

What does the spool pin on a sewing machine do?

A

Keeps the spool of thread in place and away from the sewing mechanism of the machine

24
Q

What does the thread guide on a sewing machine do?

A

Leads the thread to the needle keeping it in place and away from the sewing mechanism

25
Q

What does the feed dog on a sewing machine do?

A

Moves the fabric over the throat plate

26
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What does the presser foot on a sewing machine do?

A

Holds the fabric in place

27
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What does the balance wheel on a sewing machine do?

A

Gives manual control to raising or lowering the needle

28
Q

What does the bobbin case on a sewing machine do?

A

Holds the bottom thread in place

29
Q

What does the tension regulator on a sewing machine do?

A

Controls how tightly or loosely the top thread is sewn

30
Q

What does the throat plate on a sewing machine do?

A

Is the medal portion beneath the needle, which has guidelines to enable sewers to stitch in a straight seam

31
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What does the take-up lever on a sewing machine do?

A

Moves the thread from the spool to make a stitch

32
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How do you sort different colours in the wash?

A

Whites and pastels together
Same colour brights
Dark colours

33
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How do you sort different fabrics and construction in the wash?

A

Separate delicate or lightweight fabrics from heavier items

Separate lint givers from lint catchers

34
Q

How do you sort different degrees of soil in the wash?

A

Heavily soiled work or play clothes should be washed separately
Washed diapers or soiled bed sheets separately to avoid contaminating other clothes

35
Q

What should you check for before you put clothes in the wash?

A

Empty pockets
Shake out loose dirt from cuffs
Close zippers and other fasteners to prevent snagging
Mend rips or tears
Tie strings and sashes loosely to avoid tangling
Remove belts, pins, trim that are not washable

36
Q

When do you need extra detergent?

A

Larger loads, extremely dirty clothes, or hard water

37
Q

If you have hard water, what type of detergent works best?

A

Powder detergent

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