Part V - Design And Patternmaking

Question 1

The pattern on a commercial pattern states the dress you want to make requires 5/8 of a yard of lace. How much is that in inches?

Answer 1

22 1/2 inches

Question 2

What is known as the apex on a pattern?

Answer 2

Highest point of the bust

Question 3

A ____ is also known as the basic pattern

Answer 3

Sloper

Question 4

Shaping the marks on the armhole of s pattern is done by doing what?

Answer 4

Using a French curve

Question 5

When fitting a Muslin, the lengthwise grain runs vertically and the crosswise grain runs horizontally, this is also known as

Answer 5

Straight grain

Question 6

What are the two basic methods to develop a pattern?

Answer 6

Flat and draped

Question 7

The proportion when drawing a figure is measured in

Answer 7

Inches

Question 8

When changing the fit of a gored skirt, modify it bu

Answer 8

Each panel equally

Question 9

To adjust a pattern from a misses size to a petite size, you must

Answer 9

Shorten the bodice

Question 10

When purchasing a commercial pattern, figure type must be determined. To determine the figure type, you base it on the height and

Answer 10

Back waist length

Question 11

To gain fullness and volume, a method that can be used is called

Answer 11

Slash and spread

Question 12

A fitted bodice that does not have darts yet it is divided by seams that run from the shoulder over the bust and down to the waist is called

Answer 12

Princess

Question 13

To change a basic skirt sloper the the a-line skirt, you can

Answer 13

Mark slashing lines to vanishing point of the dart, cut pattern and close the dart