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Exams Flashcards

(16 cards)

1
Q

What does the presser foot on a sewing machine do?

A

It holds the fabric flat and steady as it is stitched.

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2
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What part of the sewing machine moves the fabric through while stitching?

A

The feed dogs.

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3
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What is the tension dial used for on a sewing machine?

A

It adjusts the tightness of the top thread.

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4
Q

What does the grainline symbol on a commercial pattern indicate?

A

The direction to place the pattern piece along the fabric’s grain.

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5
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What do notches on a commercial pattern help with?

A

Matching up fabric pieces accurately.

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6
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What is the standard seam allowance on most patterns?

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1.5 cm (unless otherwise stated).

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7
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Where should you measure to determine clothing size?

A

Bust, waist, hips, and sometimes inseam or back length.

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8
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Name 3 sewing safety practices in the classroom.

A

Tie back long hair, handle sharp tools with care, turn off iron when not in use.

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9
Q

What are the steps to threading a sewing machine?

A

Thread top thread, wind and insert bobbin, bring up bobbin thread.

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10
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Name 2 types of seams and where they’re used.

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Plain seam (general use), French seam (lightweight fabrics, neat finish).

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11
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What is a quick unpick used for?

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Removing unwanted stitches.

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12
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Why should fabric scissors not be used on paper?

A

It dulls the blades, making them ineffective for fabric.

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13
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What should you do if your machine’s thread bunches up underneath?

A

Re-thread the machine and check tension settings.

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14
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What is a constraint in a design task?

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A limitation such as budget, time, or materials.

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What is a consideration in a design task?

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A factor like function, audience, or aesthetics that affects design choices.

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16
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What should annotations on a design include?

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Explanations of choices in fabric, colour, function, and design adjustments.