Facings and Interfacing Study Deck

Question 1

What is a piece of fabric used to finish the raw edges of a garment at openings such as necklines, armholes, collars, and cuffs called?

Accepted Answer

Facing

Question 2

Which extra layer of fabric is applied to the inside of a garment between the facing and the outer fabric to provide support, strength, shape, and stability?

Accepted Answer

Interfacing

Question 3

According to the structural relationship shown in the diagram, where is the interfacing positioned?

Accepted Answer

Sandwiched between the garment fabric and the facing

Question 4

Unlike facings which can sometimes be turned to the outside for decoration, interfacing is always:

Accepted Answer

Hidden from view in the finished garment

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary function of a facing?

Accepted Answer

Finishing raw edges neatly to prevent fraying and unraveling

Question 6

Why is interfacing applied to areas of stress like buttonholes, buttons, and pocket openings?

Accepted Answer

To reinforce the area and prevent the fabric from tearing

Question 7

Which type of facing is cut in the exact same shape and on the same grainline as the garment edge it finishes?

Accepted Answer

Shaped facing

Question 8

Which type of facing is cut as an extension of the garment pattern piece and then folded back to the inside?

Accepted Answer

Extended facing (Cut-on facing)

Question 9

Bias facing is a narrow strip of fabric cut on the true bias. At what angle to the selvage is a true bias cut?

Accepted Answer

$45$-degree angle

Question 10

How is fusible interfacing permanently bonded to the wrong side of the garment fabric?

Accepted Answer

Using a hot iron and steam to melt its heat-sensitive adhesive

Question 11

When working with highly textured fabrics or fabrics that cannot tolerate heat (such as velvet or vinyl), which type of interfacing should be used?

Accepted Answer

Sew-in interfacing

Question 12

Why must woven interfacing be cut in the same grain direction as the garment piece?

Accepted Answer

To prevent distorting the drape of the garment

Question 13

Why is non-woven interfacing considered highly economical?

Accepted Answer

It has no grainline and can be cut in any direction

Question 14

Which type of interfacing should be selected for knit fabrics to preserve their elasticity while providing gentle support?

Accepted Answer

Knit interfacing

Question 15

What is the rule regarding the weight of the facing fabric compared to the garment fabric?

Accepted Answer

The facing fabric should be of the same weight or slightly lighter than the garment fabric

Question 16

What happens if you apply a heavy-weight interfacing to a lightweight garment fabric?

Accepted Answer

The garment becomes stiff and looks unnatural

Question 17

When cutting fusible interfacing for a shaped facing, how much should be trimmed off the outer seam allowances to reduce bulk?

Accepted Answer

$6\text{ millimetres}$

Question 18

When fusing interfacing to the facing fabric, how long should you press down firmly with a hot steam iron?

Accepted Answer

$10\text{ to }15\text{ seconds}$

Question 19

Why is it necessary to cut small V-shaped notches into the seam allowance along a curved neckline before turning the facing?

Accepted Answer

To release tension and allow the seam to lay flat

Question 20

What is the purpose of sewing a line of understitching $2\text{ millimetres}$ away from the seam line on the right side of the facing?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the facing from rolling to the outside of the garment

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