What are notions and what are they used for correct answers small supplies
needed
make to
a garment, such thread, needles, pins, buttons, and
zippers
pressing correct answers -lifting and placing the iron on the garment pieces
construction
during the with or without moisture, being careful not to push the iron
back and forth
- essential for completing a professional - looking
garment
-press each area of the garment as it is sewn before continuing to another
sewing step
Grainline correct answers marks the direction of
the grain
lengthwise grain correct answers
warp
-parallel to the
selvage
-run up and down
fabric
crosswise grain correct answers
weft
-runs perpendicular to the lengthwise
grain
-run across the
fabri
Bias correct answers a line diagonally across the grain
of fabric
-true bias is at 45 degree
angle
-fabric cut on true bias max stretchability of
woven fabric
straightening fabric correct answers Tear Fabric, Pulling Thread
across
*to fabric
check straightening line the selvage
edges up
scissors or shears correct answers blades of these are usually four to eight
inches
and madelongof steel - used for cutting
fabric
beeswax and holder correct answers wax in a holder with grooves -
pass thread
through this to strengthen the thread and reduce its tendency
to tangle
seam gauge correct answers a 6 inch gauge with a movable indicator used
to measure
areas that need constant measurement, such as hem widths, pleats and
tucks dual
have - manymetric and imperial
scales
bobbin correct answers small round spool of thread that loops with the
top thread
the machine onwhen
sewing
, winding a bobbin correct answers 1. place empty bobbin on the
bobbin
2. placewinder
spool of thread on
spool
3. placepinthread on thread
guide
4. guide thread to empty bobbin on
winder
5. push drive mechanism towards
bobbin
6. run the
machine
7.clip thread and remove
bobbin
what is a drop in bobbin correct answers placed into a compartment under
the needle
plate, making it easier to change bobbins in a console style
machine
machine needle types correct answers 1. universal
point
2. needle
ballpoint
needle
3. wedge shaped/ leather
needle
what type of needle do woven fabrics, pile and nap woven fabrics use
correct answers
universal point
needle
what type of needle do you use for knit and stretch fabrics and pile and nap
knit correct
answers ballpoint
needle
what type of needles do leather and leather type suede and vinyl
fabrics correct
answers wedge shaped/
leather
ballpoint needles correct answers rounded point on this needle makes it
ideal
on allfor useof knits or stretch
types
fabrics
sizes: 8/60-
14/90
wedge shaped/leather needles correct answers specialty needles used
for leather,
suede and some artificial leathers
and vinyl
sizes: 10/70 through
19/120
universal needle point correct answers the most common needle type ,
suitable
most for
woven
fabrics
sizes: 8/60 -
19/120
seam ripper correct answers small, pointed device with a sharp blade. the
point to
used can be out unwanted stitches - used to cut a row of
pick
stitches
stay stitching correct answers plain machine stiching at 1/8 inch inside
the stitchline
before the garment is
assembled
-used to maintain the original shape of the garment pieces and prevent
stretching