Pattern Making and Draping

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What is the primary purpose of pattern making in fashion design?

  1. Creating a blueprint for garment construction

  2. Selecting fabrics and materials

  3. Designing the overall aesthetic of a garment

  4. Determining the fit and proportions of a garment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pattern making involves creating a precise template or blueprint that guides the cutting and sewing of fabric to create a garment.

Which of the following is a common pattern making technique used to create darts?

  1. Slashing and spreading

  2. Pinching and tucking

  3. Gathering and pleating

  4. Darting and shaping


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Darting and shaping is a technique where small triangular pieces of fabric are removed from a pattern to create a more contoured and fitted design.

What is the process of transferring pattern markings from paper to fabric called?

  1. Tracing

  2. Transferring

  3. Marking

  4. Notching


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Transferring involves using various methods like tracing, marking, or pouncing to transfer pattern markings from paper to fabric accurately.

Which of the following is a type of fabric manipulation technique used in draping?

  1. Gathering

  2. Pleating

  3. Draping

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gathering, pleating, and draping are all fabric manipulation techniques used to create texture, volume, and intricate designs in garments.

What is the primary purpose of draping in fashion design?

  1. Creating a three-dimensional representation of a garment

  2. Determining the fit and proportions of a garment

  3. Selecting fabrics and materials

  4. Designing the overall aesthetic of a garment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Draping involves manipulating fabric on a dress form to create a three-dimensional representation of a garment, allowing designers to visualize the design in a more realistic manner.

Which of the following is a common type of pattern used in garment construction?

  1. Flat pattern

  2. Fitted pattern

  3. Draping pattern

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flat pattern is a two-dimensional representation of a garment's pieces, used for cutting and sewing fabric.

What is the process of adjusting a pattern to fit a specific individual's measurements called?

  1. Grading

  2. Fitting

  3. Altering

  4. Adjusting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Altering involves modifying a pattern to accommodate specific body measurements, ensuring a proper fit for the intended wearer.

Which of the following is a common type of seam used in garment construction?

  1. Plain seam

  2. French seam

  3. Bound seam

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plain seam, French seam, and bound seam are all common types of seams used to join fabric pieces in garment construction.

What is the process of adding decorative elements to a garment called?

  1. Embellishment

  2. Trimming

  3. Adornment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Embellishment, trimming, and adornment are all terms used to describe the process of adding decorative elements to a garment.

Which of the following is a common type of fabric used in garment construction?

  1. Cotton

  2. Polyester

  3. Silk

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cotton, polyester, and silk are all common types of fabrics used in garment construction, each with unique properties and applications.

What is the process of creating a pattern from scratch called?

  1. Pattern drafting

  2. Pattern making

  3. Pattern design

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pattern drafting, pattern making, and pattern design are all terms used to describe the process of creating a pattern from scratch.

Which of the following is a common type of fabric manipulation technique used in garment construction?

  1. Gathering

  2. Pleating

  3. Shirring

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gathering, pleating, and shirring are all common types of fabric manipulation techniques used to create texture, volume, and intricate designs in garments.

What is the process of sewing two or more pieces of fabric together called?

  1. Stitching

  2. Seaming

  3. Joining

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stitching, seaming, and joining are all terms used to describe the process of sewing two or more pieces of fabric together.

Which of the following is a common type of sewing machine used in garment construction?

  1. Lockstitch machine

  2. Overlock machine

  3. Coverstitch machine

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lockstitch machine, overlock machine, and coverstitch machine are all common types of sewing machines used in garment construction, each with unique functions and applications.

What is the process of finishing the edges of a garment called?

  1. Hemming

  2. Binding

  3. Facing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hemming, binding, and facing are all common techniques used to finish the edges of a garment, providing a neat and professional appearance.

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