APPAREL 3.03 TEST QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Curved necklines may stretch during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing
seams solves this problem? - Correct Answers -Staystitching
Selena needs to hem the bottom edge of her skirt. A properly sewn hem should: -
Correct Answers -Hang straight and even
Tina needs to baste two fabric pieces together to apply a zipper. Which stitch length
setting should be used? - Correct Answers -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 Answers -Staystitching
Karen basted the interfacing to her outer fabric with a 1/2" seam allowance. Which type
of interfacing did she use? - Correct Answers -Sew-in
Tina is slip stitching the hem of her skirt. This stitch should be completed with a: -
Correct Answers -Single Thread
Which special seam is used for strength and decoration on nearly all jeans and denim
clothing? - Correct Answers -Flat-felled
The quickest, easiest way to temporarily fix a hem would be to: - Correct Answers -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 Answers -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
Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -Trim diagonally
ANSWERS
Curved necklines may stretch during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing
seams solves this problem? - Correct Answers -Staystitching
Selena needs to hem the bottom edge of her skirt. A properly sewn hem should: -
Correct Answers -Hang straight and even
Tina needs to baste two fabric pieces together to apply a zipper. Which stitch length
setting should be used? - Correct Answers -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 Answers -Staystitching
Karen basted the interfacing to her outer fabric with a 1/2" seam allowance. Which type
of interfacing did she use? - Correct Answers -Sew-in
Tina is slip stitching the hem of her skirt. This stitch should be completed with a: -
Correct Answers -Single Thread
Which special seam is used for strength and decoration on nearly all jeans and denim
clothing? - Correct Answers -Flat-felled
The quickest, easiest way to temporarily fix a hem would be to: - Correct Answers -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 Answers -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
Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -Trim diagonally
