Garment Sewing Basics Quiz

The extra fabric along the edge of a piece of fabric used for stitching.

The process of folding fabric and marking the intended stitching line for a garment.

The distance from the center back seam of the garment to the waist edge, measured along the side seam.

The distance measured from the center back seam to the waist edge along the side seam, based on waist size.

The distance measured from the center back seam to the waist edge along the back seam, based on waist size.

Calculate the difference between half the hip circumference and half the waist circumference. Divide this difference by four and mark it on the fabric, ensuring the side sections are larger than the back. The back section is then halved and marked, and the lower section is divided accordingly. Finally, draw vertical lines to connect these marks, creating guiding lines for stitching.

Place the fabric with the right side on left (sewing right to left) or left side on left (sewing left to right). Mark the area to be stitched based on finger width: 3 fingers for normal, 3.5-4 for large, and 2-2.5 for children. Move inward by 0.5 inches after marking.

Mark the middle of the back section 1 inch inward from the side edge. Stitch the area together from the bottom for 1 inch. Turn the fabric inside out and stitch the back area in the opposite direction. To mark the stitching place, align the side edges and mark at 1 inch. Then stitch back to the designated front stitching location.

For waists 30-34 inches, stitch with a width of 3 fingers. For waists 35-36 inches, stitch with a width of 4 fingers. For waists 28-30 inches, stitch with a width of 3 fingers.

Combine the marked fabric sections with seam allowances, folding the front section first, then the back. After combining, turn the fabric inside out.