FASHION TERMS

The Following TERMS are grouped by topic and technique.
Write a clear description of each term, include what it is, or how it is used.
Hand drawn illustrations may be included.
Do not use the 'cut and paste' method to copy words already posted online or in books.
Your writing MUST be in your own words.
Failure to use original wording will result in an "F" grade, and is considered PLAGERSIM: an illegal practice at PCC.
All work must be submitted in computer typed format:
font: Ariel or Times Roman
size: 10 or 12
paper size: 8.5" x 11", white only
cover page: for each group, prepare a cover page that lists the assignment, instructor, date, and your name.

LIST ONE: topic, SEWING TOOLS

Needles (discuss all types)
Pins
Pin Cushion
Ruler
Scissors
Shears
Seam Ripper
Sewing Gauge
Tailor’s Chalk
Tape Measure
Thread Snips
Bobbin
Bobbin Case
Zipper Foot
Thread: both domestic and cone variety

LIST TWO: FABRIC

Muslin
Broadcloth
100% Cotton
Polyester
Woven fabric
Knit fabric
Cross Grain
Bias
On Grain
Selvage
Woof
Warp
Weft
Yard
Grain

How are the following measured?
Fabric width
Fabric length

LIST THREE: the SINGLE NEEDLE STRAIGHT STITCH industrial sewing machine
Find a drawing or photo of an industrial machine.
Locate each item listed below with an arrow.

Bobbin Winder
Slide Plate
Feed Dogs
Fly Wheel
Stitch Regulator
Presser Foot
Tension Disk
Tension Dial
Throat Plate
Lock Stitch: type
Foot Pedal
Knee Lift
Belt
Oil Pan
Thread Stand
Top Tension
Bottom Tension

LIST FOUR: Sewing Terms

Explain what this is and what is the purpose or use:
¼ inch seam allowance
½ inch seam allowance
5/8 inch seam allowance
1-inch seam allowance
Top Stitch
Basting
Edge Stitch
Back Stitch
Ease Stitch
Blind Hem
Stitch-in-the-Ditch
Ease
Dart

Define:
Seam Allowance
Gathering
Clean Finish Edges

LIST FIVE: Industrial OVERLOCK or SERGER sewing machine
Locate photos of each machine type:

3 Thread Overlock Machine
5 Thread Overlock Machine
Serger
Merrow Machine
Blind Hem Machine
Cover Stitch Machine

Describe the following items:
Looper
Chain Stitch
Threading Wire
Tweezers

LIST SIX: CONSTRUCTION, PATTERNS and TECHNIQUES
Define the function or purpose and technique for each:

Clipping Curves
Notching Curves
Understitch
Tuck
Grading Seams
Interfacing: types, Fusible and Sewn
Block Fuse
Grading (patterns)
Contrast
Dot Paper
Flat Sketch/Production Flat
Grain Line (on pattern)
Manila Paper
Marker (not a writing utensil)
Notch (on a pattern)
Pattern
Pattern Card
Punch Hole
Self
Swatch

LIST SEVEN: GARMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Include illustration(s) with each written definition.
You may find that one drawing can illustrate several terms at once, use arrows.

Facing
Pocket: types
Under Collar and Upper Collar
Gathered Skirt
Waistline
Side Front and Side Back
Center Front and Center Back
Set-in Sleeve
Flat Sleeve Construction
Cuff
Princess Seam
Darted Bodice
Skirt Front and Skirt Back
Waistband
Hem: types of
Zipper: types of
Buttons: types of
Button holes: types of