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Curved necklines may stretch during construction. Utiliz-
Staystitching
ing which stitch before sewing seams solves this problem?
Selena needs to hem the bottom edge of her skirt. A
Hang straight and even
properly sewn hem should:
Tina needs to baste two fabric pieces together to apply a
6-8 stitches per inch
zipper. Which stitch length setting should be used?
The neckline of Lindsay's dress was stretched during con-
struction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing would have Staystitching
prevented this problem?
Karen basted the interfacing to her outer fabric with a 1/2"
Sew-in
seam allowance. Which type of interfacing did she use?
Tina is slip stitching the hem of her skirt. This stitch should
Single Thread
be completed with a:
Which special seam is used for strength and decoration
Flat-felled
on nearly all jeans and denim clothing?
The quickest, easiest way to temporarily fix a hem would
Use fusible web
be to:
Jamie needs to strengthen the corners of his pillow so
they will not break open when turned and stuffed. Which Reinforcement
stitches should be used?
A small coin wallet bought at a craft fair is not holding
up well. The seams are pulling apart at the ends. Which Backstitching
stitches should be used to prevent this problem?
In order to control fullness at the waistline of a pair of
shorts using a piece of elastic, which technique should be Casing
used?
Trim diagonally
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Mary finished stitching her square pin cushion. Before
turning it right sides out, what should she do to reduce
bulk in the corners?
Carlos is constructing a wallet. He will use a nylon tape
fastener that he can machine stitch in place. Which type Hook and loop tape
of fastener will he use?
There is extra fabric in the corners of Katrina's pillow
project. Which technique should Katrina use to make her Trim diagonally
pillow corners sharp?
Laura is sewing a close-fitting blouse and needs to rein-
force the armhole. Which stitch length setting should be 15-20 stitches per inch
used?
What type of fastener should be used in a 9-inch side
Zipper
seam opening of a dress?
The seam of a blanket made of thick fabric will not press
flat. What technique should be used to taper the seam Grade
allowance and reduce the bulk?
What technique should be used to control the extra full-
ness and sew two pieces of fabric together that are slightly Easing
different sizes?
Megan was sewing a rounded collar. Which technique
should she use on the outward curve to help the seam lay Trim and notch
flat when turned right-side out?
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 Topstitching
finished garment. This is an example of:
Which type of hem stitches and decorates at the same
Topstitched
time?
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