CHP 18 vocab

Question 1

What is the tightly woven edge of the fabric that has no visible loose threads?

Answer 1

Selvage

Question 2

Straightening the fabric by pulling on it diagonal

Answer 2

Bias

Question 3

What is a set of step-by-step instructions for sewing a pattern?

Answer 3

Guide sheet

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Layouts

Question 5

Guides on the pattern pieces

Answer 5

Markings

Question 6

Changes in the pattern to make the garment fit

Answer 6

Alterations

Question 7

The amount of fullness added for 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

The fabric tunnels made enclose elastic or draw strings

Answer 9

Casings

Question 10

Has two or four holes through it and no loop on the back

Answer 10

Sew-through button

Question 11

Has a stem on the back

Answer 11

Shank button

Question 12

A large cylinder use to hold threads

Answer 12

Cones

Question 13

Rounded parts that hold the thread inside a serger

Answer 13

Loopers

Question 14

The length of thread shaped like a chain

Answer 14

Tail chain