Fashion Designer Pattern Making & Garment Construction 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'slash and spread' technique in pattern making?

Accepted Answer

To increase fullness or create flare in a pattern piece

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Serged/overlocked seam

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Matching seam lines by rolling pattern pieces against each other

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Extra fabric beyond body measurements allowing for comfortable motion

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Across back width

Answer

The across-back width measurement is halved when drafting the back bodice block to create a single pattern piece.

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