Requirements
- 1.
Identify the following materials:
- a.
Wool f. Artificial silk
- b.
Worsted wool g. Rayon
- c.
Cotton h. Polyester
- d.
Linen i. Synthetic wool
- e.
Silk
- a.
- 2.
Identify three of the following weaves:
- a.
Plain d. Twill
- b.
Basket e. Herringbone
- c.
Rib f. Pile
- a.
- 3.
How are the following used?:
- a.
Interlining
- b.
Tailor tacks
- c.
Tailor canvas or other interfacing
- d.
Pad stitching
- e.
Iron-on interfacing
- a.
- 4.
Tell the points to be considered when making a garment fit properly and look tailored.
- 5.
Be familiar with the following pressing equipment:
- a.
Sleeve board d. Tailor's ham
- b.
Press mitt e. Tailor's board
- c.
Seam roll f. Needle board Use at least two of these in pressing.
- a.
- 6.
Know at least two methods for making bound buttonholes. Make a bound button hole using one of these methods.
- 7.
Make a slit pocket with a welt or a bound pocket.
- 8.
Demonstrate your skills in tailoring by making a man's or woman's suit that fits properly.
About this honor
- Category
- Household Arts
- Skill level
- 3
- Division
- General Conference
- Edition
- 2001
- Original honor
- 1938
Requirements are published by AdventSource for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Advent Clubs reproduces them here for club leaders and links the original document above.