Transcript 12.01 Notes powerpoint

Sewing
Tracing patterns on fabric
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Put enough pressure on the tracing wheel
to transfer the pattern markings onto the
fabric
Pins vs. Needles
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Pins hold fabric and needles bring thread
through fabric
Thread Guides
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The purpose of a thread guide on a
sewing machine is to keep the thread from
tangling
Feed dog
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Two small rows of metal teeth on a
sewing machine that advance (move) the
fabric evenly
Tape Measure
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Used to measure arm length, inseam, etc.
on a person to tailor a pattern to that
person
Thread Shank
The thread shank is created when the
thread is wound around several times
under a button
 Allows for room
when the button
is closed
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Cutting Line
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The solid line on a pattern piece which
you cut along to cut out the fabric
Notches
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Diamond shapes on the cutting line on a
pattern piece that you have to cut around
so you can match up pieces of the
garment
Pattern Guide Sheet
Read the pattern user guide (sheet) to determine the sewing patterns' layout
on the fabric. It also explains placement of the pattern pieces of the fabric.
* Step-by-step instructions for cutting, marking, and sewing
Sewing Machine Needle
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The sewing machine needle should be
down in the fabric when you begin sewing
Presser Foot
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Holds the fabric securely in place while
sewing
Bobbin
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The bobbin holds the thread for the
bottom side of the stitch on the sewing
machine
Dressmaker’s Shears
The most basic and necessary tool for
cutting fabric
 When not in use,
they should be
Closed!
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Pin Cushion
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The best place to store sewing pins
Zigzag stitch
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To change the appearance of the zigzag
stitch, adjust the stitch width control
Sewing a Button
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It is best to use Two strands of thread
when sewing on a button
Pinning pattern pieces
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Pins should be placed through the pattern
piece & fabric, perpendicular to the fold
lines and cutting lines.
Simple Seams
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Seam allowance should be 5/8 of an inch
Backstitch at the beginning and end of the
seam to secure it
Fabric Guideline
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While sewing a seam on a sewing machine
you should watch the edge of the fabric
and the fabric guideline
Sewing machine needles
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Replace when bent, damaged, or rusty
Ironing vs. Pressing
When ironing, you use a gliding motion,
moving the iron back
and forth
 Pressing involves setting
the iron down on the fabric
and picking it up to move
the iron
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Pressing Cloth
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Used to prevent shine on the fabric
Pinking Shears
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Used to finish the edge of the fabric
Thimble
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A thimble is used when hand sewing
Hemming
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The First step to hemming a garment, is
to mark where the new hem should be
Cutting Fabric
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To cut fabric, use long even strokes with
dressmaker’s shears
Fabric Care Instructions
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Fabric care is found on the bolt of fabric