Chapter 18 vocab

Question 1

The tightly woven edge of the fabric that has no visible loose threads.

Answer 1

selvage

Question 2

the diagonal of the fabric.

Answer 2

Bias

Question 3

A set of step-by -step instructions for a sewing pattern.

Answer 3

Guide Sheet

Question 4

Diagrams of how the pattern pieces should be placed on the fabric.

Answer 4

Layout

Question 5

Guides on the pattern pieces.

Answer 5

Markings

Question 6

Changes to the pattern to make the garment fit.

Answer 6

Alterations

Question 7

The amount of fullness added for the movement and comfort.

Answer 7

Ease

Question 8

A row of stitching made on or very near the seam line within the seam allowance.

Answer 8

Staystitching

Question 9

Fabric tunnels made to enclose elastic or drawstrings

Answer 9

casings

Question 10

Two or four holes with no loop on the back

Answer 10

sew-through button

Question 11

Has a stem on the back

Answer 11

Shank button

Question 12

Large cylinders used to hold thread

Answer 12

cones

Question 13

Rounded part that hold the thread inside a serger.

Answer 13

loopers

Question 14

A length of thread shaped like a chain.

Answer 14

Tail Chain