VII. Use the verbs in brackets in the Present Continuous Passive

1.The conference is … in the conference room.(hold)

2. A new shopping center is ... across the street. (build)

3. The test is … by all the students of this group. (write)

4. The fabric is … now.(cut)

5. The book is … by a student.(read)

6. The dress is …. in warm water at the moment.(wash)

7. Look. Her collection is … (demonstrate).

TOPIC: Construction Basics. Sewing Garments

I. Read and translate the following text:

Collars add design interest in the neckline area of clothes. There are three kinds of collars: standing collar, flat collar, and rolled collar. The following are the three basic steps to collar construction: attaching the interfacing, forming the collar, attaching the collar to the garment.

Cuffs put a finishing touch to the edges of sleeves and pants. Cuffs may be simple bands, or they can be buttoned or turned back.

Darts shape a flat piece of fabric to fit the curves of your body. The two basic types of darts are single pointed and double pointed. Darts are used at necklines, bustlines, elbows, waistlines so forth. Vertical darts fit fabric into the waist and shoulder. Horizontal darts fit fabric into the bust and elbow. Pinning, stitching, trimming and pressing are the steps in making darts.

Buttons can simply fasten the edges of clothes. They can also add design interest. They can be a very important part of the total look. The size of a button is measurement of its diameter. There are two basic types of buttons: shank and sew-through.

T-shirts are classic and versatile. It seems you can never have too many. Your pattern should have four pieces: front, back, sleeve, and neck ribbing. Some may also have a piece for sleeve ribbing. T-shirts are the easiest to sew using 6 mm seam allowances. The pattern should be laid out and the fabric cut. You should place the T-shirt front over the back, right sides together, aligning the shoulder seam allowance edges, pinning them. Then it is necessary to stitch the front and back T-shirt sections together.

Pull-on skirts. Skirts with elastic waistbands are classic, comfortable, and easy-care. Straight or flared versions in varying lengths can be coordinated with a variety of sweaters or other tops. The skirt itself may be constructed of two, three, or four sections, depending on whether or not there are center front or back seams.

Pull-on pants with elastic waists are easy to fit and easy to sew. When sewn in supple, lightweight fabrics, such as rayon or microfiber, they are elegant enough for evening wear. For sportier looks, cotton, cotton blends, linen. They can be paired with simple T-shirts or blouses. Select a pants pattern with two main pieces: the front and the back. The elastic casing for the waist is formed from excess fabric at the top. This pattern will be good for pants without pockets.

Vests, in a variety of styles, enhance wardrobes by complementing skirts, slacks, or dresses. They can be worn over knit tops, turtlenecks, or blouses, to fit the occasion.

For easy sewing, you should select a loose-fitting, lined vest, and look for a pattern with two main pattern pieces: a front and a back. Good choices of fabric for a loose-fitting vest include cotton, cotton blends, rayon, linen, denim, wool crepe, wool gabardine, and corduroy. It is necessary to select lining fabric made specifically for that purpose, or use lightweight cotton or blends.

II. Answer the questions:

1. What kinds and styles of collars were mentioned in the text?

2. What are the functions of darts?

3. What do we use buttons for?

4. What kinds of buttons do you know?

5. What should a pattern of the T-shirt have?

6. What are pull-on skirts like?

7. What fabrics are good for pull-on pants?

8. How can vests be worn?

9. What is advisable to choose for a loose-fitting vest?

III. Find the English equivalents for:

комір, виточка, манжети, рукав, лінія талії, спідниця на резинці, жилет з підкладкою