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Clothing I Test Review
State Skills Test
1. What do the feed dogs do when sewing?
Contro
l the
positio
n o...
Hold
the
fabric
in p
lace
Move
the
needl
e
Move
the
fabric
durin
...
0%
74%
0%
26%
A. Control the position of the needle
B. Hold the fabric in place
C. Move the needle
D. Move the fabric during stitching
2. If the sewing machine is threaded correctly, the thread will
Loop
on th
e botto
m s
...
Stit
ch E
venl
y
Pull
out of t
he nee
dl...
Ski
p Stit
ches
0% 0%0%
100%A. Loop on the bottom side of the fabric only
B. Stitch Evenly
C. Pull out of the needle when beginning to sew
D. Skip Stitches
3. What part of the sewing machine are the seam allowance
guides located?
Tak
e-up le
ver
Nee
dle S
titch
Pla
te
Fee
d Dog
Stit
ch C
ontro
l
5% 5%11%
79%
A. Take-up lever
B. Needle Stitch Plate
C. Feed Dog
D. Stitch Control
4. On the sewing machine what forms a stitch?
Upper
thre
ads
and b
...
Bobbi
n win
der
Tak
e-up a
nd bob
bin t.
..
Bobbi
n th
read
goes
t...
89%
5%5%0%
A. Upper threads and bobbin threads interlock
B. Bobbin winder
C. Take-up and bobbin threads interlock
D. Bobbin thread goes through the needle
5. The presser foot:
Forc
es th
e fa
bric to
...
Contro
ls th
e tig
htnes
...
Hold
s th
e fa
bric fi
rmly
..
Hold
s th
e sp
ool of t
h...
16%
0%
79%
5%
A. Forces the fabric to move while being stitched
B. Controls the tightness or looseness of the thread
C. Holds the fabric firmly in place against the feed dogs
D. Holds the spool of thread
6. The presser foot lifter/lever:
Rai
ses
or lower
s th
e ...
Hold
s th
e sp
ool of t
h...
Hold
s th
e fa
bric fi
rmly
..
Rai
ses
or lower
s th
e ...
79%
5%16%
0%
A. Raises or lowers the presser foot
B. Holds the spool of thread
C. Holds the fabric firmly in place against the feed dog
D. Raises or lowers the thread take-up lever
7. The thread tension:
Hold
s th
e sp
ool of t
h...
Hold
s th
e bo
bbin in
...
Hold
s th
e fa
bric fi
rmly
..
Contro
ls th
e tig
htnes
...
26%
63%
0%
11%
A. Holds the spool of thread
B. Holds the bobbin in place
C. Holds the fabric firmly in place against the feed dogs
D. Controls the tightness or looseness of the thread
8. Which part raises and lowers the needle on a sewing machine?
Thre
ad ta
ke-u
p leve
r
Pre
sser
foot
lifte
r/lev
er
Han
dwhee
l
Spool
Pin
0% 0%
100%
0%
A. Thread take-up lever
B. Presser foot lifter/lever
C. Handwheel
D. Spool Pin
9. The bobbin case:
Guid
es th
e lo
wer th
re..
Forc
es th
e fa
bric to
...
Dire
cts
the
thre
ad fr
..
All
of the
above
74%
21%
0%5%
A. Guides the lower thread into position for contact with the upper thread
B. Forces the fabric to move while being stitched
C. Directs the thread from the spool into the needle
D. All of the above
10. All of the following statements regarding the stitch length control
are true EXCEPT:
Contro
ls th
e num
ber .
.
For r
egul
atio
n stit
chin
...
Can
be
easi
ly a
djust
e...
Is a
djust
ed to
stit
ch ..
.
11%
53%
16%21%
A. Controls the number of stitches per inch.
B. For regulation stitching is set to sew 6 stitches per inch
C. Can be easily adjusted to perform a basting stitch
D. Is adjusted to stitch more stitches per inch when sewing an area that will have stress.
11. Pinking Shears:
Can
be
used
to c
reat
...
Shoul
d be
used
to c
..
Are
bet
ter t
o use
on
k...
Can
be
easi
ly s
harp.
..
41%
12%
35%
12%
A. Can be used to create a seam finish
B. Should be used to cut out fabric
C. Are better to use on knits than on woven fabrics
D. Can be easily sharpened at home.
12. A tool that is designed to remove small stitches is a:
Sci
ssors
Sea
m ri
pper
Shea
rs
Hem
Mar
ker
0% 0%0%
100%A. Scissors
B. Seam ripper
C. Shears
D. Hem Marker
13. Which of the following protects the finger from a hand needle?
Tap
e M
easu
re
Thim
ble
Sci
ssors
Poin
t Tur
ner
0% 0%5%
95%A. Tape Measure
B. Thimble
C. Scissors
D. Point Turner
14. Which of the following is used to take body measurements
Tap
e M
easu
re
Sea
m G
auge
Rule
r
Yar
d Stic
k
100%
0%0%0%
A. Tape Measure
B. Seam Gauge
C. Ruler
D. Yard Stick
15. Which of the following is used to transfer pattern markings onto
the fabric?
Sea
m R
ipper
Wat
er s
oluble
fabric
...
Nee
dle p
oint b
oard
Sea
m G
auge
0% 5%0%
95%A. Seam Ripper
B. Water soluble fabric pens/markers
C. Needle point board
D. Seam Gauge
16. Which of the following tools is designed to cut fabric from patterns?
Shea
rs
Rota
ry C
utters
Pin
king
Shea
rs
Sea
m R
ipper
63%
0%0%
37%
A. Shears
B. Rotary Cutters
C. Pinking Shears
D. Seam Ripper
17. Which one of the following is designed to measure short distances, six inches or
less?
Sea
m g
auge
Tap
e M
easu
re
Rule
r
Yar
d Stic
k
68%
5%
26%
0%
A. Seam gauge
B. Tape Measure
C. Ruler
D. Yard Stick
18. Which of the following protects the fabric from shiny marks made by an iron?
Sea
m R
oll
Sea
m R
ipper
Pre
ssin
g Clo
th
Sle
eve
Board
0%5%
89%
5%
A. Seam Roll
B. Seam Ripper
C. Pressing Cloth
D. Sleeve Board
19. When replacing the sewing machine needle, it is important that the:
Gro
ove s
ide
of the
n...
Gro
ove s
ide
of the
ne...
Nee
dle b
e in
serte
d to
...
1 a
nd 3
16%
53%
21%
11%
A. Groove side of the needle faces the thread
B. Groove side of the needle faces away from the thread
C. Needle be inserted to the top of the socket
D. 1 and 3
20. Following the outside edge of the presser foot gives a seam allowance of:
3/8
” wid
e
½” w
ide
¼” w
ide
5/8
” wid
e
11%
32%
47%
11%
A. 3/8” wide
B. ½” wide
C. ¼” wide
D. 5/8” wide
21. The length of stitch you select is determined by:
A. The fabric you are using.
B. The purpose of the stitch
C. Type of thread
D. All of the above
22. Before starting a row of stitching, the thread take-up lever should be at
its:
Lowes
t poi
nt
Mid
way p
oint
Hig
hest p
oint
Does
n’t m
atte
r
0%
17%
67%
17%
A. Lowest point
B. Midway point
C. Highest point
D. Doesn’t matter
23. When pressing:
Use
a li
fting a
nd low
e...
Use
a s
lidin
g mot
ion
Chec
k ap
propria
te t.
..
1 a
nd 3
20%
40%40%
0%
A. Use a lifting and lowering motion
B. Use a sliding motion
C. Check appropriate temperature settings
D. 1 and 3
24. If the sewing machine is incorrectly threaded, the thread of the stitch will:
Loop
on th
e botto
m l.
..
Ski
p Stit
ches
Unth
read
the
needle
All
of the
above
0%
43%
29%29%
A. Loop on the bottom layer of the fabric
B. Skip Stitches
C. Unthread the needle
D. All of the above
25. Which of these practices might damage or reduce the efficiency of a sewing
machine?
Apply
ing a
dro
p of o
il ..
Lea
ving p
iece
s of t
hr...
Rem
oving th
e st
itch/..
.
Usi
ng can
ned a
ir to
...
0% 0%0%0%
A. Applying a drop of oil at each oiling point.
B. Leaving pieces of thread in the machine
C. Removing the stitch/needle plate to clean the underside of the machine
D. Using canned air to remove lint.
26. All of the following may be causes for a sewing machine to skip stitches EXCEPT:
Nee
dle in
bac
kwar
ds
Blu
nt or b
ent n
eedle
Inco
rrec
tly th
read
ed ..
.
Upper
tensi
on is to
o t...
0% 0%0%0%
A. Needle in backwards
B. Blunt or bent needle
C. Incorrectly threaded needle
D. Upper tension is too tight
27. When passing a sharp object, such as a pair of shears, to another person always:
Use
both
han
ds
Pas
s th
e ha
ndle fi
rst
Chec
k th
e bla
de
Use
the
clip
cove
r
0% 0%0%0%
A. Use both hands
B. Pass the handle first
C. Check the blade
D. Use the clip cover
28. Which of the following fibers is classified as a natural fiber?
Ray
on
Acr
ylic
Cotto
n
Poly
este
r
0% 0%0%0%
A. Rayon
B. Acrylic
C. Cotton
D. Polyester
29. Linen is made of:
Silk
Cotto
n
Woo
l
Fla
x See
d
0% 0%0%0%
A. Silk
B. Cotton
C. Wool
D. Flax Seed
30. Which fiber comes from an animal?
Silk
Fla
x
Cotto
n
Ram
ie
0% 0%0%0%
A. Silk
B. Flax
C. Cotton
D. Ramie
31. Natural fibers:
Com
e fro
m p
lants
an.
..
Are
not a
bsorb
ent
Com
e fro
m p
lants
a..
Are
chem
ical
ly a
ltere
d
0% 0%0%0%
A. Come from plants and animals
B. Are not absorbent
C. Come from plants and wood pulp
D. Are chemically altered
32. Examples of synthetic fibers are:
Cotto
n, lin
en, a
nd wool
Nyl
on, poly
este
r, an
d...
Fel
ting, k
nitti
ng, a
nd...
All
of the
above
0% 0%0%0%
A. Cotton, linen, and wool
B. Nylon, polyester, and acrylic
C. Felting, knitting, and weaving
D. All of the above
33. Which characteristic is unique to synthetic fibers?
Ten
ds to
shrin
k
Hea
t Sen
sitiv
e
Abso
rbs
Mois
ture
All
of the
above
0% 0%0%0%
A. Tends to shrink
B. Heat Sensitive
C. Absorbs Moisture
D. All of the above
34. Which of the following fibers is usually recommended for beginning sewing projects?
Cotto
n
Woo
l
Lin
en Silk
0% 0%0%0%
A. Cotton
B. Wool
C. Linen
D. Silk
35. All of the following characteristics are true of cotton
EXCEPT:
Stro
ng and D
urabl
e
Abso
rben
t
Wrin
kle
resi
stan
t
Acc
epts
dye
s an
d prin
..
0% 0%0%0%
A. Strong and Durable
B. Absorbent
C. Wrinkle resistant
D. Accepts dyes and prints easily
36. Blends are created:
To u
tiliz
e th
e posi
tive.
..
To re
duce
the
cost
So th
e fa
bric w
ill b
e...
By
using th
ree
or mor
...
0% 0%0%0%
A. To utilize the positive characteristics of each fiber
B. To reduce the cost
C. So the fabric will be washable
D. By using three or more fibers
37. All of the following statements regarding textiles are true EXCEPT:
Syn
thet
ic fi
bers
are
l...
Ofte
n a b
lend
is a
co...
You c
an u
sual
ly te
ll th
...
Som
e sy
nthet
ic fi
bers
...
0% 0%0%0%
A. Synthetic fibers are less absorbent than natural fibers
B. Often a blend is a combination of one natural and one synthetic fiber
C. You can usually tell the fibers in a fabric by looking at it.
D. Some synthetic fibers are manufactured from wood pulp
38. All of the following statements regarding man made fibers are true EXCEPT:
Ray
on is
man
ufact
ur..
Nyl
on was
the
first
fi...
The
gener
ic fi
ber n
...
The
gener
ic n
ame
is t.
.
0% 0%0%0%
A. Rayon is manufactured from the cellulose fibers found in plants.
B. Nylon was the first fiber produced from chemicals
C. The generic fiber name must appear on the label of any garment or fabric sold
D. The generic name is the name given by the manufacturer of the fiber
39. When polyester is blended with cotton, the fabric becomes:
Wrin
kle
resi
stan
t
Stro
nger
Mild
ew R
esis
tant
All
of the
above
0% 0%0%0%
A. Wrinkle resistant
B. Stronger
C. Mildew Resistant
D. All of the above
40. Which one of the following fibers should be pressed at the lowest temperature
setting?
Poly
este
r
Nyl
on
Lin
en
Cotto
n
0% 0%0%0%
A. Polyester
B. Nylon
C. Linen
D. Cotton
41. Which of the following statements about pressings is true?
Silk
shoul
d be
press
..
Woo
l shou
ld b
e pre
s...
Syn
thet
ic fa
brics
sho...
Cotto
n shoul
d be
pr...
0% 0%0%0%
A. Silk should be pressed with a hot iron and moisture
B. Wool should be pressed with a hot dry iron
C. Synthetic fabrics should be pressed using a low temperature setting
D. Cotton should be pressed using a low temperature setting
42. Which of the following characteristics is unique to cotton?
Drie
s Quic
kly
Build
s up
sta
tic e
lect
r...
Abso
rbs
Mois
ture
All
of the
above
0% 0%0%0%
A. Dries Quickly
B. Builds up static electricity
C. Absorbs Moisture
D. All of the above
43. Which one of the following fibers has the MOST natural fire-retardant
characteristics?
Acr
ylic
Cotto
n
Poly
este
r
Woo
l
0% 0%0%0%
A. Acrylic
B. Cotton
C. Polyester
D. Wool
44. Usually the least expensive natural fiber is:
Lin
en
Woo
l
Cotto
n S
ilk
0% 0%0%0%
A. Linen
B. Wool
C. Cotton
D. Silk
45. Which fibers would be the best choice for a summer clothing project?
100
% P
olyes
ter
Acr
ylic
and N
ylon
Blend
Silk
Cotto
n/Poly
este
r Ble
nd
0% 0%0%0%
A. 100% Polyester
B. Acrylic and Nylon Blend
C. Silk
D. Cotton/Polyester Blend
46. Stains may be permanently set by:
Pla
cing
the
stai
n in
c...
Lea
ving th
e st
ain u
nt...
Hea
t of a
ny ki
nd
2 a
nd 3
0% 0%0%0%
A. Placing the stain in cold water immediately
B. Leaving the stain untreated for too long
C. Heat of any kind
D. 2 and 3
47. To remove blood stains from washable fabric:
Soak
it in
cold
wat
er
Was
h it in
hot w
ater
Pour b
leac
h dire
ctly
o...
Use
a n
on-enzy
me
d...
0% 0%0%0%
A. Soak it in cold water
B. Wash it in hot water
C. Pour bleach directly on it
D. Use a non-enzyme detergent
48. To remove ink:
Soak
it in
cold
wat
er ..
.
Spong
e w
ith w
hite v
i...
Spra
y lig
htly w
ith h
air..
.
Pour b
leac
h dire
ctly
...
0% 0%0%0%
A. Soak it in cold water and then rub with detergent
B. Sponge with white vinegar and rinse
C. Spray lightly with hair spray or sponge with rubbing alcohol
D. Pour bleach directly onto the stain
49. Allowances made by pattern companies for fit is:
Ext
ensi
ons
Sea
m A
llowan
ce
Gra
ding
Eas
e
0% 0%0%0%
A. Extensions
B. Seam Allowance
C. Grading
D. Ease
50. Symbols including grainline, notches, buttons and buttonholes are found on the:
Pat
tern
enve
lope
Pat
tern
gui
de sh
eet
Pat
tern
pie
ces
Pat
tern
Boo
k
0% 0%0%0%
A. Pattern envelope
B. Pattern guide sheet
C. Pattern pieces
D. Pattern Book
51. Pattern layout options are found on the :
Pat
tern
enve
lope
Pat
tern
Guid
e sh
eet
Pat
tern
Pie
ces
Pat
tern
Boo
k
0% 0%0%0%
A. Pattern envelope
B. Pattern Guide sheet
C. Pattern Pieces
D. Pattern Book
52. The pattern symbol illustrated below is:
The
grain
line
A n
otch
The
line
to s
horte
n or
...
The
stitc
hing li
ne
0% 0%0%0%
A. The grainline
B. A notch
C. The line to shorten or lengthen
D. The stitching line
53. A broken or dashed line on a pattern is the marking for:
Stra
ight o
f gra
in
Butto
nholes
Pla
cing
the
patte
rn o
n...
A s
titch
ing li
ne
0% 0%0%0%
A. Straight of grain
B. Buttonholes
C. Placing the pattern on the fold
D. A stitching line
54. A solid arrow line that is bent on both ends is the pattern marking for:
Pla
cing
the
patte
rn o
n...
A s
titch
ing li
ne
A d
art
The
shorte
ning o
r le.
..
0% 0%0%0%
A. Placing the pattern on the fold
B. A stitching line
C. A dart
D. The shortening or lengthening line
55. Small diamond/triangular shaped markings on pattern pieces
are:
Dire
ctio
nal s
ewin
g lines
Notc
hes th
at a
re u
sed.
..
Pat
tern
dec
oratio
ns
Use
d for s
horte
ning
o...
0% 0%0%0%
A. Directional sewing lines
B. Notches that are used for matching pattern pieces
C. Pattern decorations
D. Used for shortening or lenghtening
56. The pattern symbol illustrated below is:
The
stitc
hing li
ne
A D
art
Dire
ctio
nal s
ewin
g lines
The
cutti
ng lin
e
0% 0%0%0%
A. The stitching line
B. A Dart
C. Directional sewing lines
D. The cutting line
57. On one size patterns the heavy solid line on the pattern indicates the:
Bas
ting li
ne
Sea
m A
llowan
ce
Cutti
ng lin
e
Notc
h line
0% 0%0%0%
A. Basting line
B. Seam Allowance
C. Cutting line
D. Notch line
58. The purpose of topstitching is to:
Impro
ve/e
nhance
the.
..
Fin
ish
Edges
Pre
vent t
he ed
ges
fr..
Pre
vent t
he ed
ges
fro...
0% 0%0%0%
A. Improve/enhance the appearance and add durability
B. Finish Edges
C. Prevent the edges from stretching
D. Prevent the edges from raveling
59. The purpose of clean finishing is to:
Mai
ntain
the
grain
line
Pre
vent r
avel
ing/fr
ayin
g
Pre
vent s
tretc
hing
Impro
ve/e
nhance
th...
0% 0%0%0%
A. Maintain the grainline
B. Prevent raveling/fraying
C. Prevent stretching
D. Improve/enhance the appearance
60. Grading/layering is:
A s
mal
l cut
into
the
...
The
cut e
dge
of the
fa...
Trim
min
g ea
ch la
yer o
...
An e
xtra
thic
knes
s of..
.
0% 0%0%0%
A. A small cut into the seam allowance almost to the stitching line
B. The cut edge of the fabric pieces
C. Trimming each layer of a seam allowance in varying amounts to reduce bulk
D. An extra thickness of fabric used to provide shape
61. The fabric outside the stitching line is:
The
seam
allo
wan
ce
Ext
ra fa
bric
The
selv
age
Cle
an fi
nished
0% 0%0%0%
A. The seam allowance
B. Extra fabric
C. The selvage
D. Clean finished
62. The diagonal angle to the grain of the fabric is the:
Sel
vage
Len
gthwis
e gr
ain
Cro
sswis
e gra
in B
ias
0% 0%0%0%
A. Selvage
B. Lengthwise grain
C. Crosswise grain
D. Bias
63. A small short cut made in the seam allowance of a curved seam, to help the seam lay flat is:
Gra
ding/la
yerin
g
Trim
min
g
Clip
ping
Bas
ting
0% 0%0%0%
A. Grading/layering
B. Trimming
C. Clipping
D. Basting
64. The lengthwise and crosswise direction of the fabric is the
Bal
ance
Eas
e L
ine
Gra
in
0% 0%0%0%
A. Balance
B. Ease
C. Line
D. Grain
65. Stitching placed 1/8” or less from the edge is:
Topst
itchi
ng
Edges
titch
ing
Gra
ding/la
yerin
g
Under
stitc
hing
0% 0%0%0%
A. Topstitching
B. Edgestitching
C. Grading/layering
D. Understitching
66. The threads running parallel to the selvage are the:
Cro
sswis
e gra
in
Len
gthwis
e gr
ain
Sel
vage
Bia
s
0% 0%0%0%
A. Crosswise grain
B. Lengthwise grain
C. Selvage
D. Bias
67. The threads running perpendicular to the selvage are:
Bia
s
Len
gthwis
e gr
ain
War
p
Cro
sswis
e gra
in
0% 0%0%0%
A. Bias
B. Lengthwise grain
C. Warp
D. Crosswise grain
68. Stitching done through a single thickness of fabric, to add stability and prevent stretching
during construction:
Under
stitc
hing
Gra
ding
Bac
kstit
chin
g
Sta
ystit
chin
g
0% 0%0%0%
A. Understitching
B. Grading
C. Backstitching
D. Staystitching
69. The tightly woven finished edge of the fabric is the:
Bia
s
Len
gthwis
e Gra
in
Cro
sswis
e Gra
in
Sel
vage
0% 0%0%0%
A. Bias
B. Lengthwise Grain
C. Crosswise Grain
D. Selvage
70.The pattern symbol illustrated below is:
A d
art
A tu
ck/p
leat
The
fold
line
mar
king
The
button/ b
utto
nhole
0% 0%0%0%
A. A dart
B. A tuck/pleat
C. The fold line marking
D. The button/ buttonhole
71. The standard seam allowance for a woven fabric is:
¼ in
ch
½ in
ch
3/8
inch
5/8
inch
0% 0%0%0%
A. ¼ inch
B. ½ inch
C. 3/8 inch
D. 5/8 inch
72. One-way or directional fabric means that the:
Fab
ric m
ust b
e se
wn
i...
Len
gthwis
e th
read
s a.
.
The
tops
of the
patte
r...
The
patte
rn w
ill u
se le
..
0% 0%0%0%
A. Fabric must be sewn in the same direction
B. Lengthwise threads are parallel to the selvage
C. The tops of the pattern pieces must always be the same direction
D. The pattern will use less fabric than a two-way directional fabric
73. Which is usually the FIRST step in preparing a washable fabric for sewing:
Pre
shrin
king
Cutti
ng
Pat
tern
Lay
out
Stra
ighte
ning
the
grain
0% 0%0%0%
A. Preshrinking
B. Cutting
C. Pattern Layout
D. Straightening the grain
74. When preshrinking a washable fabric it is important to:
Was
h and d
ry th
e fa
br..
Was
h in h
ot wat
er a
n...
Was
h in c
old w
ater
an...
Was
h the
fabric
the
...
0% 0%0%0%
A. Wash and dry the fabric the same way it will be laundered
B. Wash in hot water and dry completely in the dryer
C. Wash in cold water and line dry
D. Wash the fabric the same way it will be laundered, then line dry.
75. The long straight arrow on a pattern is the marking for:
Pla
cing
the
patte
rn o
n...
The
cutti
ng lin
e
Pla
cing
the
patte
rn o
...
The
zipp
er
0% 0%0%0%
A. Placing the pattern on the fold
B. The cutting line
C. Placing the pattern on the straight of grain
D. The zipper
76. The straight of grain arrow should be:
On th
e bia
s
Par
alle
l to th
e se
lvag
...
In a
ny dire
ctio
n
As
clos
e to
the
other
...
0% 0%0%0%
A. On the bias
B. Parallel to the selvage edge
C. In any direction
D. As close to the other pieces as possible
77. When checking to see if a pattern piece is placed on grain, measure the distance
from both ends of the:
Gra
in li
ne a
rrow to
th...
Pat
tern
pie
ce to
the
...
Gra
in li
ne a
rrow to
th...
All
of the
above
0% 0%0%0%
A. Grain line arrow to the center front line
B. Pattern piece to the selvage edge
C. Grain line arrow to the selvage edge
D. All of the above
78. In the illustration below, all of the pattern pieces are on grain EXCEPT:
Pie
ce 1
Pie
ce 2
Pie
ce 3
All
piece
s ar
e co
rrect
0% 0%0%0%
Selvage Edge
Fold
1
3
2
A. Piece 1B. Piece 2C. Piece 3D. All pieces are
correct
79. The advantage of cutting a putting a pattern piece on the bias
grain is:
Tex
ture
Stre
tch
Stre
ngth
Dura
bility
0% 0%0%0%
A. Texture
B. Stretch
C. Strength
D. Durability
80. When pinning the pattern to fabric, pattern pieces should:
All
be pla
ced o
n the
f...
Pin
ned ra
ndomly
Pin
ned o
n and
cut o
u...
All
of the
above
0% 0%0%0%
A. All be placed on the fabric before pinning any of them in place
B. Pinned randomlyC. Pinned on and cut
out one piece at a time
D. All of the above
81. When pinning a pattern onto the fabric, pins should be placed:
In th
e m
iddle
of t
he pa.
..
Just
in th
e co
rner
s
Sev
eral
inch
es a
part,
..
Slig
htly o
ff th
e pat
ter..
.
0% 0%0%0%
A. In the middle of the pattern pieces
B. Just in the corners
C. Several inches apart, in the seam allowance
D. Slightly off the pattern pieces.
82. On the pattern layout illustrated below, which pattern piece is placed incorrectly?
Pat
tern
Pie
ce 1
Pat
tern
Pie
ce 2
Pat
tern
Pie
ce 3
All
are
corr
ect
0% 0%0%0%
Fold
Selvage edge
1
3
2
A. Pattern Piece 1
B. Pattern Piece 2
C. Pattern Piece 3
D. All are correct
83. When cutting pattern pieces out with shears use:
Short
stro
kes
Short
even
stro
kes
Long
stoke
s
Long
even
stro
kes
0% 0%0%0%
A. Short strokes
B. Short even strokes
C. Long stokes
D. Long even strokes
84. Transfer markings to the fabric:
Bef
ore th
e pat
tern
pi..
.
Afte
r the
pat
tern
pie
c..
Afte
r the
pat
tern
pie
c..
Afte
r the
pat
tern
pie
c..
0% 0%0%0%
A. Before the pattern pieces are pinned on
B. After the pattern pieces are pinned on, but before they are cut out
C. After the pattern pieces are cut out, but before they are removed
D. After the pattern pieces are cut out and removed.
85. When cutting the pattern pieces out of the fabric:
Hold
the
fabric
in y
ou...
Lift
the
fabric
up to
cut
Cut a
¼ in
ch a
way fr
o...
Kee
p the
fabr
ic fl
at
0% 0%0%0%
A. Hold the fabric in your lap
B. Lift the fabric up to cut
C. Cut a ¼ inch away from the pattern
D. Keep the fabric flat
86. A standard seam is stitched with:
Rig
ht sid
es o
f the
g...
Wro
ng s
ides
of t
he ..
.
The
right
sid
e of
one.
..
The
edges
of t
he fa
br..
0% 0%0%0%
A. Right sides of the garment pieces together
B. Wrong sides of the garment pieces together
C. The right side of one garment piece against the wrong side of the other garment piece
D. The edges of the fabric uneven
87. All of the following statements regarding seams are true except:
Stit
chin
g with
the
gra..
Stit
chin
g with
the
gra..
Whe
n beg
innin
g a s
...
Bac
kstit
chin
g is u
sua.
..
0% 0%0%0%
A. Stitching with the grain prevents the fabric from stretching
B. Stitching with the grain creates the threads to be smoothed down in the direction of the fabric grain
C. When beginning a seam stitch a few stitches and then backstitch to the top of the seam
D. Backstitching is usually only done at the top of seams
88. The number of stitches per inch, when machine basting is:
6 to
8 s
titch
es
8 to
10
stitc
hes
10
to 1
2 st
itches
12
to 1
4 st
itches
0% 0%0%0%
A. 6 to 8 stitches
B. 8 to 10 stitches
C. 10 to 12 stitches
D. 12 to 14 stitches
89. The ____________ sewing machine needle is ideal for woven
fabric.
Shar
p
Bal
l-poin
t
Mill
iner
Wed
ge
0% 0%0%0%
A. Sharp
B. Ball-point
C. Milliner
D. Wedge
90. Directional stitching is sewing:
In th
e dire
ctio
n of t
he...
Fro
m th
e to
p of t
he ...
Fro
m th
e nec
k ed
ge t.
..
One
side
of the
garm
e..
0% 0%0%0%
A. In the direction of the pattern arrows
B. From the top of the garment down to the bottom
C. From the neck edge to the shoulder edge.
D. One side of the garment to the other
91. All of the following are true when using pins to hold a seam together before sewing except:
Pla
ce p
ins
abou
t 2 i.
..
Pla
ce p
ins
at ri
ght an...
Pla
cing
pinhe
ads
to...
Stit
chin
g ove
r pin
s c.
.
0% 0%0%0%
A. Place pins about 2 inches apart
B. Place pins at right angles to the seam
C. Placing pinheads towards the outside edge
D. Stitching over pins can cause uneven stitching and damage the needle
92. Machine stitching a regular seam is usually:
6 to
8 s
titch
es p
er in
ch
8 to
10
stitc
hes p
er in
ch
10
to 1
2 st
itches
per
...
12
to 1
4 st
itches
per
...
0% 0%0%0%
A. 6 to 8 stitches per inch
B. 8 to 10 stitches per inch
C. 10 to 12 stitches per inch
D. 12 to 14 stitches per inch
93. Plain straight seams are usually pressed:
To o
ne si
de
On a
curv
ed s
urface
Open
To th
e ce
nter
of t
he ...
0% 0%0%0%
A. To one side
B. On a curved surface
C. Open
D. To the center of the garment
94. The seam finish illustrated below is:
Zig
zagged
Ser
ged
Bound
Cle
an F
inis
h
0% 0%0%0%
A. Zigzagged
B. Serged
C. Bound
D. Clean Finish
95. Seam finishes are:
The
dista
nce
from
the.
..
Met
hods
of fi
nishin
g ...
Pie
ces
of fa
bric u
sed t.
..
Thre
ads
that
run
acro
..
0% 0%0%0%
A. The distance from the raw edge of seam allowances
B. Methods of finishing raw edges of seam allowances
C. Pieces of fabric used to finish edges such as necklines
D. Threads that run across the fabric and are perpendicular to the selvages
96. Casings are used to thread:
Ela
stic
thro
ugh to h
elp.
..
A d
raw
strin
g thro
ugh
Bel
t web
bing o
r stre
t..
All
of the
above
0% 0%0%0%
A. Elastic through to help fit a garment
B. A drawstring through
C. Belt webbing or stretch cording through
D. All of the above
97. If the pocket is square or a rectangular shaped, ___________ the corner edges to
make them meet at right angles
Stit
ch
Ple
at
Mite
r C
ut
0% 0%0%0%
A. Stitch
B. Pleat
C. Miter
D. Cut
98. Casing widths should be approximately:
¼” w
ider
than
the
elas
tic
½” w
ider
than
the
elas
tic
Is n
ot rel
ated
to e
last
i...
1”
wider
than
the
elas
tic
0% 0%0%0%
A. ¼” wider than the elastic
B. ½” wider than the elastic
C. Is not related to elastic width
D. 1” wider than the elastic
99. All of the following are true regarding an in-seam pocket EXCEPT:
It c
an u
sual
ly b
e ad
de...
It c
an b
e el
imin
ated
fr..
It is
usu
ally
fini
shed
..
It is
ofte
n m
ade
with a
...
0% 0%0%0%
A. It can usually be added to a pattern
B. It can be eliminated from a pattern
C. It is usually finished by topstitching
D. It is often made with a lighter weight fabric.
100. The purpose of making a shank when sewing on a button is
to:
Let
the
buttonhol
e l..
Pre
vent t
he but
tons.
..
Pro
vide
deco
ratio
n
All
of the
above
.
0% 0%0%0%
A. Let the buttonhole lay smooth under the button without strain.
B. Prevent the buttons from slipping out of the buttonhole
C. Provide decoration
D. All of the above.
101. It is best to position buttons:
Bef
ore b
uttonhole
s ...
Afte
r butto
nholes
ar..
.
On th
e ed
ge of t
he fro
nt
1 ½
inch
es fr
om th
e ...
0% 0%0%0%
A. Before buttonholes are made
B. After buttonholes are made
C. On the edge of the front
D. 1 ½ inches from the edge
102. If a button is 1” in diameter and 1/8” thick, the buttonhole length is
usually:
1”
1 1
/8”
1 5
/8”
7/8
”
0% 0%0%0%
A. 1”
B. 1 1/8”
C. 1 5/8”
D. 7/8”
103. To complete a standard machine hem, fold the fabric:
And s
titch
by
the
ra...
Tw
ice
and s
titch
by
t..
¼” t
hen fo
ld u
p and
s...
1”
and s
titch
by
the
fold
0% 0%0%0%
A. And stitch by the raw edge
B. Twice and stitch by the lower fold
C. ¼” then fold up and stitch by the inside fold
D. 1” and stitch by the fold