Tailor Dressmaking and Tailoring Fundamentals 3

Question 1

What is the function of interfacing in a tailored garment?

Accepted Answer

To provide structure, body, and support to areas like collars, cuffs, and lapels

Answer

Interfacing is an inner layer that stiffens and supports key areas so they hold their shape.

Question 2

A tailor measuring a client for trousers records the 'inseam.' This measurement is taken from:

Accepted Answer

The crotch to the desired hem along the inner leg

Answer

The inseam runs along the inner leg from the crotch seam down to the trouser hem.

Question 3

Which type of needle is best suited for sewing knit or stretch fabrics to avoid skipped stitches and holes?

Accepted Answer

Ballpoint or stretch needle

Answer

A ballpoint needle slips between knit loops rather than piercing and cutting the yarns, preventing damage and skipped stitches.

Question 4

What is 'grading' a seam allowance, and why is it done?

Accepted Answer

Trimming the layers of a seam to different widths to reduce bulk

Answer

Grading trims each layer of an enclosed seam to a staggered width so it lies flat without a thick ridge.

Question 5

When the bobbin tension is too tight relative to the upper thread, what visible result appears on the fabric?

Accepted Answer

The bottom thread is pulled to the top surface

Answer

Excess bobbin tension drags the lower thread up so it shows on the right side of the fabric.

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