Part II - Finished Garment Alterations Flashcards
To decrease the crutch length on a pair of pants
Lower the waist level
A button that has fallen off at a horizontal buttonhole should be replaced with
A button that is similar in shape and size
Which of the following markers are most suitable for fabric Gel pen Sharpie pen Tailors chalk Pencil
Tailors chalk
If the collar neckline is shorter than the shirt neckline it will cause
Wrinkles to appear across the front and back shoulders
The lining of a skirt
Should be the same length as the outer shell
When constructing a garment the hem should be sewn
Before the third and final fitting with a client
In order to increase the hem height on a skirt
Increase the hem allowance
To decrease a skirt waistline, take in equal amounts
On each side seam
To assess the fit of an unfinished garment that still has pins, the client should try on the garment
With the right side out
A double zipper pull
Is often found on denim garments
In order to turn a right fitted shirt into a semi-fitted shirt
Decrease the dart pick up
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
Let out the front and back darts
Client a had a 7 inch bust depth. Client B has a 9 inch bust depth. Which client will have higher bust darts?
Client A
The standard seam allowance limits the maximum amount a garment can be altered to
3 sizes
Tucks are most similar to
Darts
A button that has fallen off a jacket should be reattached
In the same exact position on the center front line
To shorten a pair of cuffed pants
Measure the hem allowance, including the fold
In order to decrease the waist length on a pair of tailored pants
Take in from both side seams equally
If a garment must be taken in a total of 2 inches, take in each side seam — from the stitching line
1/2 inch
If the fly front zipper on a pair of pants have broken, replace it with
A zipper with a similar style and length
The crotch depth on a pair of tailored pants can be lengthened by
Adding to the front of the waist and moving the crotch point down
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
None of the above
