Fashion Designer Pattern Making & Garment Construction 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of a 'slash and spread' technique in pattern making?
- To add seam allowances evenly
- To increase fullness or create flare in a pattern piece (Correct answer)
- To reduce dart intake
- To transfer grainlines to new pattern paper
Correct answer: To increase fullness or create flare in a pattern piece
Slash and spread involves cutting a pattern piece and spreading it apart to add volume, flare, or ease.
Question 2: Which seam finish is most appropriate for a loosely woven fabric to prevent fraying?
- Pinked seam
- French seam
- Serged/overlocked seam (Correct answer)
- Flat-felled seam
Correct answer: Serged/overlocked seam
A serged/overlocked seam encases the raw edge entirely, making it the best choice for loosely woven fabrics prone to fraying.
Question 3: A 'walk' in pattern making refers to:
- The ease added around the waistline
- Matching seam lines by rolling pattern pieces against each other (Correct answer)
- The stride ease added to trouser inseams
- A technique for blending curved necklines
Correct answer: Matching seam lines by rolling pattern pieces against each other
Walking patterns means rolling adjoining seam lines against each other to verify they match in length before cutting.
Question 4: What does 'ease of movement' refer to in garment construction?
- Decorative pleats added for design
- Extra fabric beyond body measurements allowing for comfortable motion (Correct answer)
- The seam allowance width used on stretch fabric
- Hemline length adjustments for taller clients
Correct answer: Extra fabric beyond body measurements allowing for comfortable motion
Ease of movement is the additional fabric allowance beyond actual body measurements needed for comfort and mobility.
Question 5: When drafting a basic bodice block, which measurement is divided by two to obtain the half-back width?
- Full chest circumference
- Back waist length
- Shoulder width
- Across back width (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Across back width
The across-back width measurement is halved when drafting the back bodice block to create a single pattern piece.
Question 6: A 'trueing' operation in patternmaking involves:
- Cutting duplicate pattern copies for production
- Smoothing and blending seamlines so adjoining pieces align correctly (Correct answer)
- Adding notches at regular intervals
- Marking grain lines parallel to selvage
Correct answer: Smoothing and blending seamlines so adjoining pieces align correctly
Trueing corrects any irregularities in drawn seam lines so that when seams are sewn, the garment lies flat and smooth.
Question 7: Which type of dart is most effective for fitting the waist-to-hip curve in a fitted skirt?
- Bust dart
- Neckline dart
- Hip dart
- Waist dart (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Waist dart
A waist dart in a fitted skirt removes excess fabric at the waist while allowing the skirt to follow the hip curve below.
Fashion Designer Pattern Making & Garment Construction 2
What is the purpose of a 'slash and spread' technique in pattern making?