tle exam (january 2023)

Question 1

also known as sloper pattern or block pattern. this is the first step in drafting a pattern.

Answer 1

foundation pattern

Question 2

5 five major parts of foundation pattern

Answer 2

• front bodice
• back bodice
• back skirt
• front skirt
• folded sleeve

Question 3

it is the second phase of drafting a pattern that shows the details from the drafted pattern

Answer 3

construction pattern

Question 4

contains figures and symbols such as seam, allowances, and darts.

Answer 4

final pattern

Question 5

used to make drafting a pattern easier and faster

Answer 5

drafting symbols

Question 6

used to indicate the direction where the pattern should be going

Answer 6

straight grain or direction

Question 7

refers to the finished edge of the fabric

Answer 7

selvage

Question 8

used to match two or more pieces of pattern. these look like inverted triangles.

Answer 8

notches

Question 9

used to fold the fabric and place the edge of the pattern on fold. this looks like a double-headed arrow.

Answer 9

fold

Question 10

used to match certain points of the pattern

Answer 10

dots

Question 11

is used to create a 3D chape in the pattern, wherein, it indicates what should be folded and stitched

Answer 11

dart

Question 12

is illustrated by dotted, broken, or solid line. it is used to indicate the line where the fabric should be cut

Answer 12

cutting line

Question 13

is used to indicate where the buttons should exactly be sewn. it is normally represented by a letter “x”

Answer 13

button

Question 14

is used to mark where to make the buttonholes. it is illustrated by a stretched letter “H”

Answer 14

buttonhole