Clothing: Lesson 12 & 13

________ is often used to hide facing and bottom layers of fabric.

Under stitching

Where is edge stitching done on a garment?

Close to a finished seam

What is the blindstitch used for?

Hemming facings

Type of stitch that adds strength to areas that need to be trimmed.

Reinforcement

How long of a piece of thread should you use when hand stitching?

24 inch

How many types of hand basting stitches are there? Name them.

2; even and uneven

What stitch length is used to gather fabric?

6 inch

Garment parts held together only by _______ stitches. Red more careful handling than completed parts.

Basting

Gathering fabric into ruffles is one use for __________ stitches.

Basting

What type of hand stitch would prevent seam edges from raveling?

Overcast stitch

_________ is placed within the seam allowance of one piece of fabric.

Stay stitching

Type of machine stitch that prevents fabric from stretching.

Staystitch

________ stitching runs next to a seam line to secure fabric.

Stitch in the ditch

Which hand stitch is strongest of hand stitches?

Backstitch

How do you secure a thread when hand stitching?

Tie a knot

How far from the edge should you staystitch?

1/2 inch

How many stitches per inch is considered standard stitching?

10 to 12

What is staystitching done on a garment?

After the fabric is marked and before pinning, basting, and permanent stitching

What hand stitches can be used to make belt carriers?

Blanket, chain

_________ acts as an anchor, holding the end of stitching lines fast.

Back stitching

When machine stitching how do you secure a seam?

Backstitching

What type of hand stitch is recommended to hem a stretchy fabric or to attach sew-in interfacing?

Catch stitch

When used on a straight fabric grain ________stitching may run either left to right or vice versa.

Directional

As the name suggests, ________ tightly holds fabric pieces close to the finished area.

Edge stitching

What is zigzag stitching used for?

Finish seams, stitch buttons, attach cording and elastic, create decorative designs

Where is "stitch in the ditch" sewing done?

In the seam groove

List 3 stitching guidelines.

Keep your eyes on the fabric edge and guideline marking; guide the fabric with your fingers without pushing or pulling the fabric; use a new needle on every project

Where should you see topstitching on a garment?

Pocket on jeans

Tiny _______ stitches add strength by securing only a few fabric yarns per stitch.

Reinforcement

How do you know which direction to sew for directional stitching?

Run your finger along the fabric edge; the direction that smooths the yarn against the fabric is with the grain

What is the simplest hand stitch to gather, ease, tuck or quilt?

Running stitch

What is "chaining off" used for?

Serge off the fabric for 5 or 6inches to end stitching

What type of machine can make belt carriers?

Serger

How is a slip stitch used?

Since it is invisible it can attach one folded edge to another piece of fabric

Is staystitching done to a single or double layer of fabric??

Single

The length of _______ stitching varies with the weight of the fabric.

Standard

What stitch length is used for staystitch?

Standard

With ______ stitching, 10 to 1: stitches per inches is common.

Standard

Unless a pattern piece specifies a seam width of more of less than 5/8 inch, you should use _____ stitching.

Standard seam

Add ________ stitches to a seam before giving an area a close trim.

Stay stitching

Even before joining garment pieces, you may need to use _______ to help them keep their shape.

Stay stitching

What is the purpose of understitching?

To keep the facing or bottom layer of fabric rolled out of sight

What is machine basting used for?

To temporarily hold two or more pieces of fabric together until they're permanently stitched and for easing, gathering, and marking guidelines

Straight lines of gold stitches down the legs of blue jeans show that ________ can be both decorative and functional.

Topstitching

Narrow _______ stitches create a decorative effect, broader stitches are more functional.

Zigzag

Since diagonal lines add excitement to a design, ________ stitching can be added for more dramatic effect.

Zigzag