Fashion Designer Materials & Techniques 2

Question 1

Which weave structure produces a fabric with a diagonal rib visible on its surface?

Accepted Answer

Twill weave

Answer

Twill weave interlaces yarns in a stepped diagonal pattern, creating a characteristic diagonal rib on the fabric surface.

Question 2

What does the term 'bias cut' mean in garment construction?

Accepted Answer

Cutting fabric at a 45-degree angle to the grain

Answer

Bias cut refers to cutting fabric at a 45-degree angle to the warp and weft, allowing the fabric to stretch and drape more fluidly.

Question 3

Which fiber is produced by the silkworm Bombyx mori?

Accepted Answer

Silk

Answer

Bombyx mori silkworms spin cocoons of continuous filament silk that is unwound and woven into luxury textile.

Question 4

What is 'grainline' in fabric and pattern making?

Accepted Answer

The direction parallel to the warp (lengthwise) yarns

Answer

Grainline refers to the direction of the warp yarns running parallel to the selvage, and pattern pieces are typically aligned along it for stability.

Question 5

Which finishing technique permanently sets pleats or creases in synthetic fabrics using heat?

Accepted Answer

Heat-setting

Answer

Heat-setting uses controlled heat to fix the molecular structure of thermoplastic fibers like polyester, permanently locking pleats or pleated textures.

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