Ironing Techniques

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following describes sewing tools?

  • Items used to store fabric scraps
  • Large machines used for garment construction
  • Small, hand-held devices used in sewing (correct)
  • Furniture used in a sewing room

What is the purpose of storing sewing tools properly?

  • To enhance the appearance of the sewing area
  • To prevent others from using them
  • For safety and durability of the tools (correct)
  • To make them easier to find when needed

Why should sharp sewing tools, such as pins and needles, be stored in covered containers or pin cushions?

  • To protect them from dust
  • To prevent accidental injuries (correct)
  • To keep them organized by size
  • To make them easier to count

What action should you avoid doing with fabric shears?

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What motion is used when ironing?

<p>A gliding motion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of water is recommended for use in steam irons?

<p>Soft water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with the water in a steam iron after each use?

<p>Empty it out. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid using when cleaning the soleplate of an iron?

<p>Sharp metal objects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction should you iron fabric for good results?

<p>In the direction of the grain line. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When ironing dark fabrics, how should you turn them?

<p>Inside out (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Best water for steam irons?

Use only distilled or soft water to prevent mineral buildup.

After ironing care?

Empty the water tank after each use to prevent corrosion and mineral deposits.

Temperature setting importance?

Using the correct temperature prevents melting or sticking.

Cleaning the Soleplate?

Rough materials damage the soleplate's surface.

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Cord care?

Wrapping the cord can cause internal breaks.

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Sewing tools

Small, hand-held devices used in sewing for measuring, marking, sewing, and cutting.

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Sewing equipment

Larger items used in the sewing process, like a sewing machine or ironing board, that aid in completing a garment.

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Categories of sewing items

Marking, measuring, cutting, and pressing tools and equipment.

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Proper care of sewing items

Store in a sewing kit, use covered containers for sharps, cover seam rippers, use sleeves for shears, and avoid cutting paper with fabric shears.

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Ironing

Using an iron in a gliding motion to remove wrinkles.

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Study Notes

Care of the Iron

  • It is important when employing steam irons to employ soft water, and preferably distilled water
  • After use, the iron ought to be emptied of all water
  • Be certain to implement the appropriate temperature for the fabric; this prevents melting and sticking
  • Under no circumstances should sharp metal objects or rough abrasives, for example steel wool, be used to clean the soleplate
  • Be certain not to wrap the cord around the iron, as this will cause it to break

Rules for Ironing

  • It is important to iron fabric for the best results
  • It is important to set the iron to the correct temperature for the fabric
  • The ironing should occur in the direction of the grain line
  • Dark fabrics ought to be ironed or pressed inside out
  • Synthetic fabrics must be protected with a pressing cloth
  • Embroidery ought to be ironed on the wrong side
  • A tailor's ham ought to be employed for pressing curved areas
  • Assure the flat seams are ironed open
  • Iron areas such that they fall away from the worker
  • Iron areas with double layers like collars, cuff and facing first
  • Small garment areas such as yokes, darts, and sleeves should be pressed

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