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| what are the steps to finishing a hem? |
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| mark the hem length, turn up the hem,finish the hem edge, attach the hem to the garment. |
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| Is a zipper inserted before or after the waistband? |
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| What is a reinforced seam? |
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| Sewing two rows of stitching on teh same seam to give the seam extra strength. |
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| A self finished seam used in lingerie |
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| Where do you look to see what type of azipper you need for a sewing project? |
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| a triangular fold of fabric stitched to a point (helps to shape the garment ie. bust) |
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| a special foot you put on the machine to sew in a zipper |
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| When you check during sewing to see if a garment fits, do you try the garment on rightside out or insdie out? |
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| Can curved and straight waistbands be attached in the same way? |
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| What kind of zipper is used on jeans? |
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| a "lapped" or fly front zipper |
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| What is the seam allowance for a self finished seam? |
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| What is the most common width for bias binding? |
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trimming seams to two different widths
( it reduces bulk ) |
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| When should you try on a garment for fit? |
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| As soon as the major seams are sewn. |
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| What is notching or clipping used for? |
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| To make a curved seam lay flat |
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| They help shape the garment where there is a change in size ( bust, or hips ) |
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| What are three ways to finish a waist? |
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| Casing, waistbands, and facings |
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| What is a flat felled seam? |
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| A heavy duty seam used on jeans. |
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| What are three ways to keep fabric from raveling? |
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| a hem, zig zag stitch, or a serger |
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| Where should a dart point? |
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| To the fullest part of the body |
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| What are three common types of zippers? |
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| centered, lapped or fly front, invisible |
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