Chapter 21: Apparel Construction | Crossword

Across

1.	Two parallel lines that extend across a pattern piece, indicating where to shorten or lengthen the pattern piece.
3.	Making straight cuts in a seam allowance toward the stitching line, usually at ½-inch intervals, to prevent puckering.
4.	Stitching in the direction of the grain.
7.	A garment pattern designed with three or more sizes on one pattern tissue.
9.	The two basic directions that yarns run in a woven fabric.
10.	One of two finished lengthwise edges on a piece of fabric.
12.	A row of stitching that joins garment pieces together.
13.	A bold line on pattern pieces used as a guide for cutting fabric.
14.	A construction element used to give shape and fullness to a garment made by stitching to a point through a fold in the fabric.
15.	Creating ripples and soft folds in a fabric that is attached to a shorter length of fabric.
16.	Sewing backward and forward in the same place for a few stitches to secure thread ends.

Down

1.	A change made to the size of a pattern or garment to achieve better fit.
2.	Cutting small wedges out of the seam allowance to remove excess fabric.
3.	A drawing showing how to fold fabric and place pattern pieces for cutting.
5.	To change a garment to give it a different look.
6.	A short stem of thread that provides room for a button to lie over the buttonhole fabric.
8.	Cutting away part of a seam allowance to reduce bulk.
11.	Making a piece of fabric fit a slightly smaller piece of fabric as a flat, curved seam is sewn to provide fabric fullness at certain points on the body.
14.	A pattern symbol used to match seams and other construction details.