Fashion Design Garment Construction 3

Question 1

What is 'flat-felled seam' most commonly used for?

Accepted Answer

Durable garments like jeans and work shirts where strong, flat seams are required

Answer

Flat-felled seams fold one seam allowance over the other and stitch it down flat, creating the double-stitched seam visible on jeans — strong, durable, and fray-resistant.

Question 2

What is the term for the process of using a curved seam or panel to create shape in a garment without darts?

Accepted Answer

Princess seaming

Answer

Princess seaming uses continuous vertical seam lines running from shoulder or armhole through the bust to the hem, creating a fitted silhouette without darts.

Question 3

What does 'notching' a curved seam allowance do?

Accepted Answer

Allows the seam allowance to lie flat when the seam is pressed open on a convex curve

Answer

Notching removes small V-shaped wedges of fabric from convex (outward) curved seam allowances so the fabric can spread and lie flat when turned and pressed.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'walking foot' attachment on a sewing machine?

Accepted Answer

To feed multiple layers of fabric evenly through the machine without shifting

Answer

A walking foot has its own built-in feed dogs that work with the machine's feed dogs, moving all fabric layers simultaneously to prevent shifting and ensure even seaming.

Question 5

What is 'haute couture' according to the official Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture regulations?

Accepted Answer

Custom-made garments meeting strict standards including hand-sewing and client fittings

Answer

Official haute couture houses must make garments to order for private clients, employ a minimum number of staff, and present collections of 50+ looks twice yearly in Paris, with extensive hand-craftsmanship required.

Fashion Design Practice Test

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Fashion Design Garment Construction 3