Apparel I Unit 3.00 - Objective 3.02

Kelsey needs to press the darts on her blouse. Which tool should she use?

• A. Tailor’s ham
• B. Press cloth
• D. Sleeve board

An important safety rule for both the sewing machine and serger is:

• A. never sew two layers of fabric.
• B. never sew over pins.
• C. never adjust the tension.
• D. never turn the handwheel.

Stitching with proper sewing machine tension should result in:

• A. loops of thread on the bottom of the fabric.
• B. skipped stitches.
• C. almost identical stitches on the top and bottom of the fabric.
• D. loops of thread on the top of the fabric.

Janet is worried about her pattern markings showing on her finished project. Which tool can she use that will disappear over time or when treated with water?

• A. Fabric marking pen
• B. Tracing wheel
• C. Tailor’s chalk
• D. Thread

Austin needed to iron his dress pants before going to work. When he placed the iron onto his pants, the fabric melted. What pressing equipment should he use in the future to prevent this from happening?

• A. Tailor’s ham
• B. Seam gauge
• C. Seam roll
• D. Press cloth

Nick placed a small pattern on his fabric. He used a marking tool to outline the entire pattern piece. Any stray marks remaining on the fabric can be brushed off at a later time when using:

• A. fabric marking pens.
• B. tracing wheels.
• C. tailor’s chalk.
• D. thread.

Xavier broke the needle in his sewing machine. To replace it, he first needs to loosen the needle:

• A. throat plate.
• B. clamp screw.
• C. spool pin.
• D. bobbin winder.

Which part of the machine forms the botton portion of the stitch?

• A. Presser foot
• B. Handwheel
• C. Feed dog
• D. Bobbin

Which machine part holds the fabric in place while stitching?

• A. Presser foot
• B. Hand wheel
• C. Feed dog
• D. Bobbin

Which type of pins are specially designed for use on knit fabrics to prevent snags?

• A. Silk pins
• B. T-pins
• C. Safety pins
• D. Ballpoint pins