APPAREL 3.03 TEST UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Curved necklines may stretch during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing seams solves this
problem? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Staystitching
Selena needs to hem the bottom edge of her skirt. A properly sewn hem should: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Hang straight and even
Tina needs to baste two fabric pieces together to apply a zipper. Which stitch length setting should be
used? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅6-8 stitches per inch
The neckline of Lindsay's dress was stretched during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing
would have prevented this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Staystitching
Karen basted the interfacing to her outer fabric with a 1/2" seam allowance. Which type of interfacing
did she use? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Sew-in
Tina is slip stitching the hem of her skirt. This stitch should be completed with a: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Single Thread
Which special seam is used for strength and decoration on nearly all jeans and denim clothing? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Flat-felled
The quickest, easiest way to temporarily fix a hem would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Use
fusible web
Jamie needs to strengthen the corners of his pillow so they will not break open when turned and
stuffed. Which stitches should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Reinforcement
A small coin wallet bought at a craft fair is not holding up well. The seams are pulling apart at the ends.
Which stitches should be used to prevent this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Backstitching
, In order to control fullness at the waistline of a pair of shorts using a piece of elastic, which technique
should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Casing
Mary finished stitching her square pin cushion. Before turning it right sides out, what should she do to
reduce bulk in the corners? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Trim diagonally
Carlos is constructing a wallet. He will use a nylon tape fastener that he can machine stitch in place.
Which type of fastener will he use? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Hook and loop tape
There is extra fabric in the corners of Katrina's pillow project. Which technique should Katrina use to
make her pillow corners sharp? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Trim diagonally
Laura is sewing a close-fitting blouse and needs to reinforce the armhole. Which stitch length setting
should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅15-20 stitches per inch
What type of fastener should be used in a 9-inch side seam opening of a dress? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Zipper
The seam of a blanket made of thick fabric will not press flat. What technique should be used to taper
the seam allowance and reduce the bulk? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Grade
What technique should be used to control the extra fullness and sew two pieces of fabric together that
are slightly different sizes? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Easing
Megan was sewing a rounded collar. Which technique should she use on the outward curve to help the
seam lay flat when turned right-side out? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Trim and notch
Juan is applying a pocket to his pants. He is going to sew a row of stitching that will be visible on the
outside of the finished garment. This is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Topstitching
Which type of hem stitches and decorates at the same time? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Topstitched
Curved necklines may stretch during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing seams solves this
problem? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Staystitching
Selena needs to hem the bottom edge of her skirt. A properly sewn hem should: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Hang straight and even
Tina needs to baste two fabric pieces together to apply a zipper. Which stitch length setting should be
used? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅6-8 stitches per inch
The neckline of Lindsay's dress was stretched during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing
would have prevented this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Staystitching
Karen basted the interfacing to her outer fabric with a 1/2" seam allowance. Which type of interfacing
did she use? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Sew-in
Tina is slip stitching the hem of her skirt. This stitch should be completed with a: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Single Thread
Which special seam is used for strength and decoration on nearly all jeans and denim clothing? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Flat-felled
The quickest, easiest way to temporarily fix a hem would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Use
fusible web
Jamie needs to strengthen the corners of his pillow so they will not break open when turned and
stuffed. Which stitches should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Reinforcement
A small coin wallet bought at a craft fair is not holding up well. The seams are pulling apart at the ends.
Which stitches should be used to prevent this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Backstitching
, In order to control fullness at the waistline of a pair of shorts using a piece of elastic, which technique
should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Casing
Mary finished stitching her square pin cushion. Before turning it right sides out, what should she do to
reduce bulk in the corners? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Trim diagonally
Carlos is constructing a wallet. He will use a nylon tape fastener that he can machine stitch in place.
Which type of fastener will he use? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Hook and loop tape
There is extra fabric in the corners of Katrina's pillow project. Which technique should Katrina use to
make her pillow corners sharp? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Trim diagonally
Laura is sewing a close-fitting blouse and needs to reinforce the armhole. Which stitch length setting
should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅15-20 stitches per inch
What type of fastener should be used in a 9-inch side seam opening of a dress? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Zipper
The seam of a blanket made of thick fabric will not press flat. What technique should be used to taper
the seam allowance and reduce the bulk? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Grade
What technique should be used to control the extra fullness and sew two pieces of fabric together that
are slightly different sizes? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Easing
Megan was sewing a rounded collar. Which technique should she use on the outward curve to help the
seam lay flat when turned right-side out? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Trim and notch
Juan is applying a pocket to his pants. He is going to sew a row of stitching that will be visible on the
outside of the finished garment. This is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Topstitching
Which type of hem stitches and decorates at the same time? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Topstitched
