1. LEVEL 1 Name: _______________________ Q: What is this symbol? A: Q: What is this symbol? A: Q: What is this symbol? A: Q: What is this symbol? A: Q: What is this symbol? A: Q: What grainline is shown below? A: Q: What grainline is shown below? A: Q: What grainline is shown below? A: Q: What tool do you use to open a buttonhole? A: Q: What forms a seam, trims away extra fabric & overcasts edges? A: Q: Which part of the machine is disengaged when sewing on a button? A: Q: What type of fabric is pressed at the HOTTEST temperature? A: Q: Which pressing tool should be used to press seams in a sleeve A: Q: If a button is 5/8” in diameter and 1/8” thick, the buttonhole length should be how long? A: Q: The number one rule in pressing is: A: Q: Lint in a serger or sewing machine should be: A: Q: What tool should never be used to cut paper? A: Q: The part of the serger that trims the fabric as the stitches are formed is called the: A: Q: Where on the sewing machine are the seam allowance guidelines found? A: Q: What fabric should be pressed on the LOWEST temperature setting on an iron? A: Clothing 2

2. LEVEL 2 Name: ___________________ Q: What are the different project options called on a pattern? A: Q: On what part of the pattern will you find layout & sewing instructions? A: Q: Where are yardage requirements and notions found? A: Q: What is nap? A: Q: What pattern symbol is used to adjust the length of a pattern piece? A: Q: The finished garment measurements may be slightly larger than body measurements to allow for? A: Q: After lengthening the front of a shirt pattern piece which piece must also be adjusted? A: Q: The pattern size for pants is primarily determined by which body measurement(s)? A: Q: Name 2 tools you may use to cut pattern pieces on fabric A: Q: what is the bottom edge of a garment called? A: Q: Adding ___________ to collars, facings, & yokes gives body & stability A: Q: In the OPEN/FLAT method of constructing a sleeve, the sleeve seam is done ______________ the side/arm seam A: Q: In the CLOSED method of constructing a sleeve, the sleeve seam is done ______________ the side/arm seam A: Q: what is the name of the pattern piece that is used to finish a neckline? A: Q: How do you apply fusible interfacing to fabric? A: Q: What is the seam allowance for inserting a centered zipper? A: Q: What is the zipper application found in the front of pants? A: Q: Which method of construction is the EASIEST for applying a set in sleeve? A: Q: What stitch is used on the outer curve of a sleeve to prepare it for construction? A: Q: What type of zipper method hides the zipper to look just like a seam? A: Clothing 2

3. LEVEL 3 Name: ___________________ Q: If your personal measurements place you between sizes on a pattern, which size should you cut out? A: Q: What section on the pattern envelope would you look in to find the appropriate fabric to use for a project? A: Q: List 5 notions: A: Q: List 3 more notions: A: Q: What body measurement should you use when determining the correct size for a shirt? A: Q: When using one-way, or directional fabrics, the pattern pieces must all be going the _______ direction. A: Q: Illustrations or sketches of all the different constructions options for a pattern are called: A: Q: The first thing to check when a serger is not working properly is: A: Q: What is the buttonhole length formula? A: Q: What grainline runs parallel to the selvages? A: Q: What is this? A: Q: What is this? A: Q: What is this? A: Q: What is this? A: Q: What is this? A: Q: Name 3 ways to SEAM FINISH: A: Q: What kind of sleeve style is this? A: Q: What kind of sleeve style is this? A: Q: Which part of the serger overcasts the seam? A: Q:. Curved seams and darts can be pressed easily with a: A: Clothing 2

4. LEVEL 4 Name: ___________________ Q: This is the TYPE OF FABRIC made by two or more yarns interlocking each other at right angles. A: Q: This is the TYPE OF FABRIC made by the continuous interlocking of yarns into loops. A: Q: This is the TYPE OF FABRIC made by fibers matted together and set with heat and moisture. A: Q: The fiber that wrinkles more the cotton: A: Q: Fiber that wrinkles and shrinks but is very comfortable & popular A: Q: Which natural fiber is the longest? A: Q: Which fiber pills easily? A: Q: Which fiber is like fake silk? A: Q: Which synthetic fiber is most common? A: Q: Which synthetic fiber is the strongest? A: Q: Why are KNITTED fabrics stretchy? A: Q: Which fiber comes from the flax plant? A: Q: Which fiber has the most amount of stretch? A: Q: What is the warmest fiber? A: Q: Which fiber is a combination of wood pulp & chemicals and can resemble cotton, linen & silk? A: Q: Which type of WEAVE that snags easily? A: Q: Why are fibers blended together in fabric? A: Q: What is the most common fiber blend? A: Q: Which fibers, natural or synthetic, are extremely heat sensitive? A: Q: What is the simplest type of WEAVE? A: Clothing 2

5. LEVEL 5 Name: ___________________ Q: Name 3 specialty use presser feet. A: Q: These are long, temporary stitches used to hold fabric pieces together. A: Q: Name the 3 stitches that require a stitch length of 5. A: Q: What do you do to reduce bulk on the OUTSIDE of a curved seam? A: Q: What do you do to release tension on the inside of a curved seam? A: Q: Name 2 types of hems A: ¼ Q: Trimming the layers of the seam allowance to different widths is called: A: Q: Where do you begin stitching on a dart? A: Q: Which kind of sleeve has a diagonal seam that extends from the neckline to the underarm? A: Q: STRAIGHT cuts in the seam allowance, (but not through the stitching), is called: A: Q: TRIANGULAR cuts in the seam allowance, (but not through the stitching), is called: A: Q: This is an easy way to quickly turn corners while stitching without taking the fabric out of the machine: A: Q: Which technique is used to keep the facing from rolling to the outside? A: Q: What is meant by “stitch in the ditch”? A: Q: What pattern symbol is this? A: Q: A ballpoint needle may be used for __________ types of fabric. A: Q: Which type of sewing machine needle can be used on most knit and woven fabrics? A: Q: The purpose of stay- stitching is to prevent: A: Q: If the machine stitches are uneven or looping on either side of a fabric, you should check the: A: Q: The FIRST thing you should check if your machine is not sewing properly is: A: Clothing 2

6. LEVEL 1 Name: _______KEY_____________ Q: What is this symbol? A: Place on Fold Q: What is this symbol? A: Grainline Q: What is this symbol? A: Notch Q: What is this symbol? A: Button Q: What is this symbol? A: Buttonhole Q: What grainline is shown below? A: Lengthwise Q: What grainline is shown below? A: Crosswise Q: What grainline is shown below? A: Bias Q: What tool do you use to open a buttonhole? A: Seam Ripper Q: What forms a seam, trims away extra fabric & overcasts edges? A: Serger Q: Which part of the machine is disengaged when sewing on a button? A: Feed Dogs Q: What type of fabric is pressed at the HOTTEST temperature? A: Cotton/Linen Q: Which pressing tool should be used to press seams in a sleeve A: Sleeve Roll Q: If a button is 5/8” in diameter and 1/8” thick, the buttonhole length should be how long? A: 6/8” Q: The number one rule in pressing is: A: Press as you go Q: Lint in a serger or sewing machine should be: A: Cleaned Regularly Q: What tool should never be used to cut paper? A: Shears Q: The part of the serger that trims the fabric as the stitches are formed is called the: A: Knives Q: Where on the sewing machine are the seam allowance guidelines found? A: Stitch Plate Q: What fabric should be pressed on the LOWEST temperature setting on an iron? A: Nylon Clothing 2

7. LEVEL 2 Name: _____KEY___________ Q: What are the different project options called on a pattern? A: Views Q: On what part of the pattern will you find layout & sewing instructions? A: Guidesheet Q: Where are yardage requirements and notions found? A: Back of the Envelope Q: What is nap? A: Directional Fabric Q: What pattern symbol is used to adjust the length of a pattern piece? A: Adjustment Line Q: The finished garment measurements may be slightly larger than body measurements to allow for? A: Wearing Ease Q: After lengthening the front of a shirt pattern piece which piece must also be adjusted? A: Back Q: The pattern size for pants is primarily determined by which body measurement(s)? A: Hips Q: Name 2 tools you may use to cut pattern pieces on fabric A: Rotary Cutter & Shears Q: what is the bottom edge of a garment called? A: Hem Q: Adding ___________ to collars, facings, & yokes gives body & stability A: Interfacing Q: In the OPEN/FLAT method of constructing a sleeve, the sleeve seam is done ______________ the side/arm seam A: before Q: In the CLOSED method of constructing a sleeve, the sleeve seam is done ______________ the side/arm seam A: After Q: what is the name of the pattern piece that is used to finish a neckline? A: Facing (or Neckband) Q: How do you apply fusible interfacing to fabric? A: Iron Glue dots to the WRONG side of fabric Q: What is the seam allowance for inserting a centered zipper? A: 5/8” Q: What is the zipper application found in the front of pants? A: Fly / Lapped Q: Which method of construction is the EASIEST for applying a set in sleeve? A: Open/Flat Q: What stitch is used on the outer curve of a sleeve to prepare it for construction? A: Easing Q: What type of zipper method hides the zipper to look just like a seam? A: Invisible Clothing 2

8. LEVEL 3 Name: _______KEY_________ Q: If your personal measurements place you between sizes on a pattern, which size should you cut out? A: Larger Size Q: What section on the pattern envelope would you look in to find the appropriate fabric to use for a project? A: Suggested Fabrics Q: List 5 notions: A: Q: List 3 more notions: A: Q: What body measurement should you use when determining the correct size for a shirt? A: Chest/But Q: When using one-way, or directional fabrics, the pattern pieces must all be going the _______ direction. A: Same Q: Illustrations or sketches of all the different constructions options for a pattern are called: A: Views Q: The first thing to check when a serger is not working properly is: A: Threading Q: What is the buttonhole length formula? A: Diameter + Depth (Length + Height) Q: What grainline runs parallel to the selvages? A: Lengthwise Q: What is this? A: Knit Q: What is this? A: Twill Weave Q: What is this? A: Plain Weave Q: What is this? A: Satin Weave Q: What is this? A: Basket Weave Q: Name 3 ways to SEAM FINISH: A: Serging, Zig-zag, Pinking Q: What kind of sleeve style is this? A: Raglan Q: What kind of sleeve style is this? A: Set in Q: Which part of the serger overcasts the seam? A: Loopers Q:. Curved seams and darts can be pressed easily with a: A: Tailor’s Ham Clothing 2

9. LEVEL 4 Name: _______Key_________ Q: This is the TYPE OF FABRIC made by two or more yarns interlocking each other at right angles. A: Woven Q: This is the TYPE OF FABRIC made by the continuous interlocking of yarns into loops. A: Knit Q: This is the TYPE OF FABRIC made by fibers matted together and set with heat and moisture. A: Felt Q: The fiber that wrinkles more the cotton: A: Linen Q: Fiber that wrinkles and shrinks but is very comfortable & popular A: Cotton Q: Which natural fiber is the longest? A: Silk Q: Which fiber pills easily? A: Acrylic Q: Which fiber is like fake silk? A: Acetate Q: Which synthetic fiber is most common? A: Polyester Q: Which synthetic fiber is the strongest? A: Nylon Q: Why are KNITTED fabrics stretchy? A: Loops Q: Which fiber comes from the flax plant? A: Linen Q: Which fiber has the most amount of stretch? A: Spandex Q: What is the warmest fiber? A: wool Q: Which fiber is a combination of wood pulp & chemicals and can resemble cotton, linen & silk? A: Rayon Q: Which type of WEAVE that snags easily? A: Satin Q: Why are fibers blended together in fabric? A: Best of Both Worlds &/or Cost Q: What is the most common fiber blend? A: Cotton/Polyester Q: Which fibers, natural or synthetic, are extremely heat sensitive? A: Synthetic Q: What is the simplest type of WEAVE? A: Plain Clothing 2

10. LEVEL 5 Name: _____KEY___________ Q: Name 3 specialty use presser feet. A: Zipper, Blind Hem, Buttonhole Q: These are long, temporary stitches used to hold fabric pieces together. A: Baste Q: Name the 3 stitches that require a stitch length of 5. A: Baste, Ease, Gather Q: What do you do to reduce bulk on the OUTSIDE of a curved seam? A: Notching Q: What do you do to release tension on the inside of a curved seam? A: Clipping Q: Name 2 types of hems A: ¼ Blind, double fold, rolled, clean finish Q: Trimming the layers of the seam allowance to different widths is called: A: Grading Q: Where do you begin stitching on a dart? A: Edge of fabric Q: Which kind of sleeve has a diagonal seam that extends from the neckline to the underarm? A: Raglan Q: STRAIGHT cuts in the seam allowance, (but not through the stitching), is called: A: Clipping Q: TRIANGULAR cuts in the seam allowance, (but not through the stitching), is called: A: Notching Q: This is an easy way to quickly turn corners while stitching without taking the fabric out of the machine: A: Pivot Q: Which technique is used to keep the facing from rolling to the outside? A: Understitching Q: What is meant by “stitch in the ditch”? A: Stitch in the seam line Q: What pattern symbol is this? A: Dart Q: A ballpoint needle may be used for __________ types of fabric. A: Knit Fabric Q: Which type of sewing machine needle can be used on most knit and woven fabrics? A: Universal Q: The purpose of stay- stitching is to prevent: A: Curves from stretching out of shape Q: If the machine stitches are uneven or looping on either side of a fabric, you should check the: A: Tension Q: The FIRST thing you should check if your machine is not sewing properly is: A: Threading Clothing 2