Exam 3 Flashcards
1
Q
- Name the 3 major categories of sleeves. Know some standards for evaluating them; find these posted on d2l in course content.
A
- Set-In Sleeves
- Kimono Sleeves
- Raglan Sleeves
2
Q
- Name major waistline treatments. Know some standards for evaluating them.
A
- Waistbands (contour & straight)
- Curtain Waistband
- Applied Elastic
- Edge Casings for Elastic
- Waistline Facings
3
Q
- Name the 3 major collar types as classified by their inner neckline seam. Know some overall standards for evaluating collars; find these posted on d2l in course content.
A
- Flat
- Standing
- Rolled
4
Q
- Name the 3 major categories of pockets. Look over standards associated with each type (d2l content).
A
- Patch, Surface or Applied Pockets
- Inseam Pockets
- Slashed Pockets
5
Q
- What helps determine the cost of pleats? What are considerations in designing with pleats?
A
- To help determine the cost of pleats, consider the amount of labor required. Also, the amount of fabric that is required for the pleats (if they are deep or not).
- Considerations in designing with pleats include what type of fabric you are working with and what kind of pleats will work well with them.
6
Q
- In tailored jackets, the roll line is reinforced with what?
A
• It is reinforced with stay tape (or twill tape)
7
Q
- Which pocket type can also be connected to, or create, a closure?
A
• Inseam pocket
8
Q
- What considerations can help ensure that pleats can be permanently set?
A
• If the fabric can be heat set (and is thermoplastic) then the pleats will be maintained
9
Q
- Which type of waistband allows for ease of alteration? How?
A
• Curtain because the waistline can be taken in or let out at the center back seam. Most waistbands are cut in one piece so the whole waistband would need to be removed to do an alteration.
10
Q
- Where are chest pieces found? (On what type of garment?)
A
• Men’s suit jackets or blazers
11
Q
- The cheapest shoulder pads, and the ones that discolor, are what type?
A
• Foam
12
Q
- Name some types of tucks (give variations of the plain tuck). What directions can tucks run? What are some standards or considerations of well executed tucks?
A
- Inverted tucks, released tucks, dart-tucks, pin tucks, spaced tucks, blind tucks, scalloped/shell tucks, crossed tucks, and corded tucks
- Tucks can run in any direction; vertical, horizontal, diagonal
13
Q
- Define lace. It could be an acceptable trim on what kind of garments? How is the cost of lace determined?
A
- Lace is a fabric structure resulting from twisting and knotting yarns around one another.
- It could be acceptable trim on bridal wear, lingerie, and girls dresses.
- The cost of lace is determined by its fiber content and the complexity of its design and production.
14
Q
- How are contrast fabric trim and color blocking similar?
A
• They both use fabrics that contrast from the main fabric of the garment to add aesthetic appeal, rather than relying on other purchased linear trims or stitchery or hard trims as beads, sequins
15
Q
- What are differences between fusible interfacing and hand pad stitched interfacing? On what type and price categories of garments are they found?
A
- Fusible Interfacing – has a heat sensitive adhesive on the back; a hot press is used to melt the adhesive and laminate the interfacing to the back of the fashion fabric
- Hand Pad Stitched Interfacing – hair canvas that is stitched into the garment by hand