Mrs. Shotto was once one of your regular customers, but she hasn't asked to have any garments made in approximately one year. You note she has lost weight. She would like you to make her a special silk blouse to replace a favorite blouse that has worn out. The blouse has very simple lines and will be worn tucked in at the waist of pants or a skirt. She has brought the material and the old pattern, which was a Misses' size 12. When you measure her, you discover that her bust now measures 32 in. instead of 34 in. and that her waist is 25 in. instead of 26 in. Mrs. Shotto is 5 ft. 3 in.
1. Now that Mrs. Shotto has lost weight, what pattern size would be a better fit?
A. Misses' size 10
B. Miss Petite size 10
C. Half-sizes/Teen size 11/12
D. Junior Petite size 9
2. The blouse pattern is no longer available for purchase. In any case, Mrs. Shotto's measurements are only one inch smaller and you can adjust patterns up to two inches. To accommodate her smaller waist, therefore, you alter the pattern by
A. reducing the side seams by 1/2 in.
B. making a pleat down the back and front panels of the pattern.
C. narrowing the back dart.
D. eliminating an inch at the back and front center seams.
3. What type of sewing machine thread would you choose to sew the blouse?
A. All purpose cotton/polyester
B. Extra-fine polyester
C. Long-fiber polyester
D. Buttonhole twist
4. What size needle would you select for the sewing machine?
A. 14/90 Ballpoint
B. 14/90
C. 16/100
D. 11/75
5. What type of seam would be most suitable for the selected fabric?
A. Flat-felled
B. Open
C. French
D. Overlaid
6. You're repairing an armhole seam in a turtleneck used primarily for skiing. The stitching has come loose because of the extra arm movement. What type of hand stitch do you use?
A. Backstitch
B. Slipstitch
C. Running stitch
D. Blind stitch
7. If your sewing machine were skipping stitches, what would you check first?
A. Bobbin tension
B. Needle setting
C. Thread type
D. Pressure foot adjustment
8. You find that your stitching distance from the edge of the fabric isn't very consistent. Which attachment could you add to your machine to solve the problem?
A. Seam guide
B. Overedge foot
C. Edge stitcher
D. Tucker
9. How do you secure the beginning and end of every seam?
A. Add a double-stitch tailor tack to each end.
B. Press it with starch.
C. Back-tack three stitches at each end.
D. Stay stitch the ends.
10. If, while you're machine stitching, your fabric puckers and the stitches break, what should you do first?
A. Change the needle.
B. Change the thread.
C. Lower the tension.
D. Raise the tension.
What type of seam would be most suitable for the selected fabric?
A. Flat-felled
B. Open
C. French
D. Overlaid
1-b 6-a 7-b 8-a 9-c 10-c
I agree with this answer as silk is a delicate & usually a semi-transparent fabric, yet I would like to know how a french seam affects sewing & bulk around the armhole and how the french seam is done around this area where the side & armhole seams intersect.
thank you
1. To determine the pattern size that would be a better fit for Mrs. Shotto, you need to compare her measurements with the size chart of different pattern sizes. In this case, her bust measurement has reduced by 2 inches and her waist measurement has reduced by 1 inch. Since her measurements are closest to a Misses' size 10 (which typically has a bust measurement of 32-33 inches), the answer would be A. Misses' size 10.
2. Since the blouse pattern is no longer available for purchase and you can adjust patterns up to two inches, you can alter the pattern to accommodate Mrs. Shotto's smaller waist. One option would be to reduce the side seams by 1/2 inch. Therefore, the answer would be A. reducing the side seams by 1/2 inch.
3. The type of sewing machine thread you would choose to sew the blouse would depend on the fabric and personal preference. However, for a general-purpose sewing project like making a blouse, an all-purpose cotton/polyester thread (option A) would be suitable.
4. The size needle you would select for the sewing machine would depend on the fabric you are sewing. Generally, for lightweight to medium weight fabrics, a 14/90 needle (option B) would work well.
5. The type of seam that would be most suitable for the selected fabric would again depend on the fabric type and personal preference. However, for a silk blouse with simple lines, a French seam (option C) would provide a clean and elegant finish.
6. When repairing an armhole seam in a turtleneck used primarily for skiing, where extra arm movement is involved, you would use a strong and secure hand stitch. The most suitable hand stitch would be a backstitch (option A), which provides strength and durability.
7. If your sewing machine is skipping stitches, the first thing you would check is the needle setting (option B). A bent or dull needle can cause skipped stitches, so replacing the needle with a new one may solve the problem.
8. If you find that your stitching distance from the edge of the fabric isn't very consistent, you can add a seam guide attachment (option A) to your machine. This attachment helps you maintain a consistent stitching distance from the fabric edge.
9. To secure the beginning and end of every seam, you would back-tack three stitches at each end (option C). This strengthens the seam and prevents it from unraveling.
10. If your fabric puckers and the stitches break while machine stitching, the first thing you should do is change the needle (option A). A dull or damaged needle can cause fabric puckering and broken stitches, so replacing it with a new needle can often resolve the issue.