Fashion Design Questions Flashcards
Name the three main parts of a pattern
An envelope, a guide sheet, and tissue pattern pieces
List three types of cutting equipment
Dressmaker’s shears, sewing scissors, embroidery scissors
List three types of marking equipment
Fabric marking pen, Tracing wheel, Tailors chalk
List three types of measuring equipment
Tape measure, sewing or seam gauge, Transparent ruler
Three types of seam finishing
Plain seam, zigzag finish, french seam
If body measurements differ from a pattern size, what should you do?
Make sure you are looking only at the measurements within your figure type category. Find the measurements that came closest to yours. That will identify your pattern size. If your measurements fall between two sizes, base your choice on the design.
If two people are different sizes, could they share the same pattern?
No, because your measurements identify your pattern size.
List at least five fabrics that a beginning sewer should avoid
Slippery fabrics, loosely woven fabrics, sheer or thick; bulky fabrics, fabrics with a one-way design and pile fabrics
How do you decide how much fabric to buy
The yardage chart on the pattern envelope lists how much fabric you’ll need for your size and the view you plan to make.
Why should notions be purchased at the same time as your fabric?
Notions should be purchased at the same time as fabrics to make sure the colors look good with the fabric. Also, choosing buttons, tapes, trims, and interfacings that require the same care as the fabric.
When choosing a machine needle and thread, what should you consider?
Choose needles and thread according to fabric type.
What stitch length is recommended for regular stitching on most fabrics?
Choose a medium length for most fabrics.
Where are the hands placed when stitching with a conventional machine?
Keep one hand in front and one hand behind the presser foot to guide the fabric smoothly.
What three tasks does a serger do at the same time?
The serger can stitch, trim, and overcast a seam at the same time.
How should you use and store pins safely?
Use pincushions to store pins safely. Never hold pins in your mouth. Don’t place pins in the clothes you’re wearing.
What is the difference between scissors and shears?
Shears have long blades and two handles with different shapes. They are used for cutting fabric. Scissors, which are smaller than shears, have two handles with the same shape. Use them to trim a clip fabric and cut threads.
Name the three essential items needed for pressing
Iron, ironing board, and press cloth
For what specific reasons do you need a pattern guide sheet?
The guide sheet gives step-by-step information for cutting, marking and sewing
How do you combine two different sizes on a multisized pattern?
Blend sizes by drawing a new cutting line that tapers from the smaller to the longer size.
How do you preshrink washable fabric?
By preshrinking, you wash or dry-clean the fabric to prevent or minimize later shrinkage.
How can you determine the right side of a fabric?
One clue is the way the fabric is folded or rolled on the bolt. Cottons and linens usually have the right side out on the bolt. Wools and most others fabrics are folded with the right side toward the inside.
Why are some fabrics folded with right side in and some with it out?
For most layouts, the fabric is folded with the right side in. The pattern pieces are placed on the wrong side of the fabric for ease in transferring markings. This also protects fabric from soil and dirt during handling. Stripes, plaids, and prints should be folded with the right side out.
Why shouldn’t you tilt or angle a pattern piece to save fabric?
If you do, that section of the garment will not hang properly.
