APPAREL & TEXTILE PRODUCTION
3.03A MACHINE STITCHING
TECHNIQUES EXAM
Stitch Lengths - Correct Answers -Medium, basting, reinforced
Standard Stitching - Correct Answers -most fabrics are 10-12 per inch, finer=12-15, and
heavy= 8-10
Basting - Correct Answers -temporary, holds 2 pieces of fabric together, easing,
gathering, marking guidelines
Reinforcement Stitching - Correct Answers -adds strength to areas such as, armhole,
crotch, and corners. 15-20 stitches per inch
Stay-Stitching - Correct Answers -prevents stretching
top stitching - Correct Answers -decorative, outlines=seams, secures=facings,
attaches=pockets, stitches=pleats, holds=hems
Edge stitching - Correct Answers -holds fabric and seams in place, row of stitching 1/4
inch from finished edge.
Stitch-in-the-ditch - Correct Answers -Holds 2 or more layers of fabric together at the
seams. secures: necklines, armholes, and waistband facings
Directional Stitching - Correct Answers -helps seam from changing or stretching
Standard Seam Stitching - Correct Answers -produces 5/8 inch seam, used in most
patterns
Back stitching - Correct Answers -secures end of stitching rows, begin 1/2inch from end,
stitch backward
Understitching - Correct Answers -keeps facing or the underside of fabric from rolling
out in sight
3.03A MACHINE STITCHING
TECHNIQUES EXAM
Stitch Lengths - Correct Answers -Medium, basting, reinforced
Standard Stitching - Correct Answers -most fabrics are 10-12 per inch, finer=12-15, and
heavy= 8-10
Basting - Correct Answers -temporary, holds 2 pieces of fabric together, easing,
gathering, marking guidelines
Reinforcement Stitching - Correct Answers -adds strength to areas such as, armhole,
crotch, and corners. 15-20 stitches per inch
Stay-Stitching - Correct Answers -prevents stretching
top stitching - Correct Answers -decorative, outlines=seams, secures=facings,
attaches=pockets, stitches=pleats, holds=hems
Edge stitching - Correct Answers -holds fabric and seams in place, row of stitching 1/4
inch from finished edge.
Stitch-in-the-ditch - Correct Answers -Holds 2 or more layers of fabric together at the
seams. secures: necklines, armholes, and waistband facings
Directional Stitching - Correct Answers -helps seam from changing or stretching
Standard Seam Stitching - Correct Answers -produces 5/8 inch seam, used in most
patterns
Back stitching - Correct Answers -secures end of stitching rows, begin 1/2inch from end,
stitch backward
Understitching - Correct Answers -keeps facing or the underside of fabric from rolling
out in sight
