Fashion Design Garment Construction

Question 1

What is the standard seam allowance used in most commercial sewing patterns in the United States?

Accepted Answer

5/8 inch

Answer

1/4 inch

Answer

3/8 inch

Answer

1 inch

Question 2

What is 'ease' in garment construction?

Accepted Answer

Extra fabric added beyond body measurements to allow movement and comfort

Answer

A technique for gathering fabric

Answer

The process of ironing a seam flat

Answer

A type of lightweight interfacing

Question 3

What is the purpose of 'stay-stitching' in garment construction?

Accepted Answer

To prevent curved or bias-cut edges from stretching before assembly

Answer

To permanently join two fabric pieces

Answer

To create decorative topstitching

Answer

To reinforce button placements

Question 4

What is a 'dart' in garment construction?

Accepted Answer

A folded, stitched tuck that removes excess fabric to shape garments to the body

Answer

A type of decorative embroidery stitch

Answer

A reinforcement at a pocket opening

Answer

A type of zipper closure technique

Question 5

Which stitching technique creates a smooth, invisible hem finish on the inside of a garment?

Accepted Answer

Blind hem stitch

Answer

Lockstitch hem

Answer

Chain stitch hem

Answer

Zigzag hem

Question 6

What is the function of 'interfacing' in garment construction?

Accepted Answer

To stabilize and add structure to specific areas like collars, cuffs, and waistbands

Answer

To add decorative texture to the fabric surface

Answer

To join two separate fabric layers permanently

Answer

To add waterproofing to outerwear