Name ______Hour ______CLOTHING Fashion, Fabrics & Construction
Lesson 7: Understanding Patterns Directions: as you read the lesson, answer the following questions.
1. Give two guidelines for organizing a project before actually beginning to sew.
______
2. Why should you press a garment after each construction step? ______
3. What are three parts of a pattern? ______
4. What are four things you can learn by reading the front of a pattern envelope?
______
5. How does a cutting layout help you organize pattern pieces? ______
6. How are pattern pieces marked to make sewing easier?
______
7. When preparing a pattern, how can you help ensure that you use only the pattern pieces you need? ______
8. How do you use the grain line to place pattern pieces on grain? ______
9. How can you tell where to sew garment pieces together if a pattern piece is not marked with a seam line? ______Name ______Hour ______CLOTHING Fashion, Fabrics & Construction
Lesson 7: Understanding Patterns 10. What is the difference between “lace on fold” and “fold line” marked on a pattern piece? ______
11. How can you be sure to use the size you want when using a multisized pattern? ______
Directions: What if you were missing part of your pattern? It would be nearly impossible to complete the project! The pattern envelope, guide sheet, and tissue pattern pieces are all vital components of a pattern. Using the codes shown below, indicate where you would expect to find the pattern information and features listed.
PE: Pattern Envelope GS: Guide Sheet PP: Pattern Pieces
_____ 1. Cutting layouts
_____ 2. Photo of finished projects
_____ 3. Amount of fabric needed
_____ 4. Notches
_____ 5. Average time required to complete project
_____ 6. Step-by-step directions
_____ 7. Cutting lines for multisized patterns
_____ 8. General sewing directions
_____ 9. Back view of garments
_____ 10. Dots
_____ 11. Designation as “easy to sew”
_____ 12. Fabric key
_____ 13. Adjustment lines
_____ 14. Required notions
_____ 15. Placement lines