QUIA 3.03 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
hook and loop tape - Correct Answers -Hannah is using Velcro, a fastener that is made
from nylon and has two parts that interlock. Which type of fastener is she using?
understitching - Correct Answers -When stitching a facing to a skirt, which stitch will
prevent the facing from rolling to the outside of the garment?
casing - Correct Answers -In order to control fullness at the waistline of a pair of shorts
using a piece of elastic, which technique should be used?
hand - Correct Answers -Sue is hemming her son's pants with a slipstitch. She is
completing this hem by
flat-felled - Correct Answers -Which special seam is used for strength and decoration on
nearly all jeans and denim clothing?
10-12 stitches per inch - Correct Answers -When stitching a standard seam on a sewing
machine, what stitch length setting should be used?
hang straight and even - Correct Answers -Selena needs to hem the bottom edge of her
skirt. A properly sewn hem should
hook and loop tape - Correct Answers -Carlos is constructing a wallet. He will use a
nylon tape fastener that he can machine stitch in place. Which type of fastener will he
use?
plain - Correct Answers -Emily pins her fabric right sides together, stitches 10-12
stitches per inch and sews with a 5/8" seam allowance. Which type of seam did she
create?
clip - Correct Answers -Kim is making a stuffed plush animal with inward curves. How
should she reduce bulk in the seam to allow the seam to stretch and lie flat when
turning the project right side out?
staystitching - Correct Answers -Curved necklines may stretch during construction.
Utilizing which stitch before sewing seams solves this problem?
, zipper - Correct Answers -What type of fastener should be used in a 9-inch side seam
opening of a dress?
double thread - Correct Answers -Karen has a dress with a zipper in the back. She has
decided to add an additional hook and eye fastener directly above the zipper. How
should she hand stitch this fastener?
gathering - Correct Answers -Savannah is sewing a ruffle down the front of her top. The
pattern piece for the ruffle is much longer than the piece it joins. What technique will she
use to control fullness in the ruffle?
fusible - Correct Answers -Tonya is attaching interfacing to her tote bag project using
the iron. Which type of interfacing is she using?
serged - Correct Answers -Sally needs to quickly finish her project. Which seam finish
should she choose?
sew-in - Correct Answers -Karen basted the interfacing to her outer fabric with a 1/2"
seam allowance. Which type of interfacing did she use?
backstitching - Correct 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?
machine blind - Correct Answers -Sue is constructing a pair of dress pants. Which type
of hem should she use to ensure the stitches are not easily visible on the outside of the
pants?
hook and eye - Correct Answers -What additional fastener should be used at the top of
a zipper to keep it from coming unzipped?
6-8 stitches per inch - Correct Answers -In order to gather fabric, what stitch length
should be used for the basting stitches?
staystitching - Correct Answers -The neckline of Lindsay's dress was stretched during
construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing would have prevented this problem?
similar in weight to fabric - Correct Answers -When choosing interfacing, it should be
topstitching - Correct Answers -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
grade - Correct Answers -The seam of a blanket made of thick fabric will not press flat.
What technique should be used to taper the seam allowance and reduce the bulk?
CORRECT ANSWERS
hook and loop tape - Correct Answers -Hannah is using Velcro, a fastener that is made
from nylon and has two parts that interlock. Which type of fastener is she using?
understitching - Correct Answers -When stitching a facing to a skirt, which stitch will
prevent the facing from rolling to the outside of the garment?
casing - Correct Answers -In order to control fullness at the waistline of a pair of shorts
using a piece of elastic, which technique should be used?
hand - Correct Answers -Sue is hemming her son's pants with a slipstitch. She is
completing this hem by
flat-felled - Correct Answers -Which special seam is used for strength and decoration on
nearly all jeans and denim clothing?
10-12 stitches per inch - Correct Answers -When stitching a standard seam on a sewing
machine, what stitch length setting should be used?
hang straight and even - Correct Answers -Selena needs to hem the bottom edge of her
skirt. A properly sewn hem should
hook and loop tape - Correct Answers -Carlos is constructing a wallet. He will use a
nylon tape fastener that he can machine stitch in place. Which type of fastener will he
use?
plain - Correct Answers -Emily pins her fabric right sides together, stitches 10-12
stitches per inch and sews with a 5/8" seam allowance. Which type of seam did she
create?
clip - Correct Answers -Kim is making a stuffed plush animal with inward curves. How
should she reduce bulk in the seam to allow the seam to stretch and lie flat when
turning the project right side out?
staystitching - Correct Answers -Curved necklines may stretch during construction.
Utilizing which stitch before sewing seams solves this problem?
, zipper - Correct Answers -What type of fastener should be used in a 9-inch side seam
opening of a dress?
double thread - Correct Answers -Karen has a dress with a zipper in the back. She has
decided to add an additional hook and eye fastener directly above the zipper. How
should she hand stitch this fastener?
gathering - Correct Answers -Savannah is sewing a ruffle down the front of her top. The
pattern piece for the ruffle is much longer than the piece it joins. What technique will she
use to control fullness in the ruffle?
fusible - Correct Answers -Tonya is attaching interfacing to her tote bag project using
the iron. Which type of interfacing is she using?
serged - Correct Answers -Sally needs to quickly finish her project. Which seam finish
should she choose?
sew-in - Correct Answers -Karen basted the interfacing to her outer fabric with a 1/2"
seam allowance. Which type of interfacing did she use?
backstitching - Correct 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?
machine blind - Correct Answers -Sue is constructing a pair of dress pants. Which type
of hem should she use to ensure the stitches are not easily visible on the outside of the
pants?
hook and eye - Correct Answers -What additional fastener should be used at the top of
a zipper to keep it from coming unzipped?
6-8 stitches per inch - Correct Answers -In order to gather fabric, what stitch length
should be used for the basting stitches?
staystitching - Correct Answers -The neckline of Lindsay's dress was stretched during
construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing would have prevented this problem?
similar in weight to fabric - Correct Answers -When choosing interfacing, it should be
topstitching - Correct Answers -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
grade - Correct Answers -The seam of a blanket made of thick fabric will not press flat.
What technique should be used to taper the seam allowance and reduce the bulk?
