APPAREL 3.01 & 3.03 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
Answers -Backstitching
The neckline of Lindsay's dress was stretched during construction. Utilizing which stitch
before sewing would have prevented this problem? - Correct Answers -Staystitching
Sally needs to quickly finish her project. Which seam finish should she choose? -
Correct Answers -Serged
When stitching a facing to a skirt, which stitch will prevent the facing from rolling to the
outside of the garment? - Correct Answers -Understitching
Casey was attempting to finish the seams of her pajama pants when the serger threads
broke. She does not have time to rethread the serger. How can she finish the seams on
a regular sewing machine? - Correct Answers -Zig-zag the seam edges
After sewing his seam, John noticed that his fabric edges were raveling badly. To
prevent this problem he should use a seam: - Correct Answers -Finished seam
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 Answers -Reinforcement
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 Answers -
Topstitching
When hemming the length of a formal dress, it is important to wear: - Correct Answers -
The same shoes that will be worn for the event.
There is extra fabric in the corners of Katrina's pillow project. Which technique should
Katrina use to make her pillow corners sharp? - Correct Answers -Trim diagonally
Stacy wants to add extra stability to her fabric. Which notion should she choose? -
Correct Answers -Interfacing
John is making a pair of shorts. Which symbol will he use to match pattern pieces
together to be sewn? - Correct Answers -Notches
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
Answers -Backstitching
The neckline of Lindsay's dress was stretched during construction. Utilizing which stitch
before sewing would have prevented this problem? - Correct Answers -Staystitching
Sally needs to quickly finish her project. Which seam finish should she choose? -
Correct Answers -Serged
When stitching a facing to a skirt, which stitch will prevent the facing from rolling to the
outside of the garment? - Correct Answers -Understitching
Casey was attempting to finish the seams of her pajama pants when the serger threads
broke. She does not have time to rethread the serger. How can she finish the seams on
a regular sewing machine? - Correct Answers -Zig-zag the seam edges
After sewing his seam, John noticed that his fabric edges were raveling badly. To
prevent this problem he should use a seam: - Correct Answers -Finished seam
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 Answers -Reinforcement
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 Answers -
Topstitching
When hemming the length of a formal dress, it is important to wear: - Correct Answers -
The same shoes that will be worn for the event.
There is extra fabric in the corners of Katrina's pillow project. Which technique should
Katrina use to make her pillow corners sharp? - Correct Answers -Trim diagonally
Stacy wants to add extra stability to her fabric. Which notion should she choose? -
Correct Answers -Interfacing
John is making a pair of shorts. Which symbol will he use to match pattern pieces
together to be sewn? - Correct Answers -Notches
