Part II - Finished Garment Alterations

Question 1

To decrease the crutch length on a pair of pants

Answer 1

Lower the waist level

Question 2

A button that has fallen off at a horizontal buttonhole should be replaced with

Answer 2

A button that is similar in shape and size

Question 3

Which of the following markers are most suitable for fabric
Gel pen
Sharpie pen
Tailors chalk
Pencil

Answer 3

Tailors chalk

Question 4

If the collar neckline is shorter than the shirt neckline it will cause

Answer 4

Wrinkles to appear across the front and back shoulders

Question 5

The lining of a skirt

Answer 5

Should be the same length as the outer shell

Question 6

When constructing a garment the hem should be sewn

Answer 6

Before the third and final fitting with a client

Question 7

In order to increase the hem height on a skirt

Answer 7

Increase the hem allowance

Question 8

To decrease a skirt waistline, take in equal amounts

Answer 8

On each side seam

Question 9

To assess the fit of an unfinished garment that still has pins, the client should try on the garment

Answer 9

With the right side out

Question 10

A double zipper pull

Answer 10

Is often found on denim garments

Question 11

In order to turn a right fitted shirt into a semi-fitted shirt

Answer 11

Decrease the dart pick up

Question 12

In order to increase the waist length on a finished garment, you can do which of the following
Increase the waist level
Let out the front and back darts
Take in the side seam
None of the above

Answer 12

Let out the front and back darts

Question 13

Client a had a 7 inch bust depth. Client B has a 9 inch bust depth. Which client will have higher bust darts?

Answer 13

Client A

Question 14

The standard seam allowance limits the maximum amount a garment can be altered to

Answer 14

3 sizes

Question 15

Tucks are most similar to

Answer 15

Darts

Question 16

A button that has fallen off a jacket should be reattached

Answer 16

In the same exact position on the center front line

Question 17

To shorten a pair of cuffed pants

Answer 17

Measure the hem allowance, including the fold

Question 18

In order to decrease the waist length on a pair of tailored pants

Answer 18

Take in from both side seams equally

Question 19

If a garment must be taken in a total of 2 inches, take in each side seam — from the stitching line

Answer 19

1/2 inch

Question 20

If the fly front zipper on a pair of pants have broken, replace it with

Answer 20

A zipper with a similar style and length

Question 21

The crotch depth on a pair of tailored pants can be lengthened by

Answer 21

Adding to the front of the waist and moving the crotch point down

Question 22

To decrease the grouch depth on a skirt
Decrease the waist at the side seams
Increase the inseam length
Decrease the inseam length 
None of the above

Answer 22

None of the above