Pattern Materials and Allowances Quiz

What are the different types of pattern materials?

• Wood, metal, plastic, and wax

• Concrete, rubber, and clay

• Glass, paper, and fabric

• Aluminum, cardboard, and foam

Why are pattern allowances important in design?

• To account for material shrinkage, machining, and finishing processes

• To make the design more complicated

• To slow down the manufacturing process

• To increase the cost of production

What are some common values for pattern allowances?

• 1cm to 5cm

• 3mm to 7mm

• 5mm to 10mm

• 0.5mm to 2mm

How are pattern allowances applied in the design process?

• To account for changes in the dimensions of the final product

• To ensure the product is always the exact same size

• To reduce the cost of production

• To add unnecessary complexity to the design

What are some common errors in pattern allowances?

• Incorrect shrinkage allowance, improper draft allowance, and inaccurate machining allowance

• Accurate shrinkage allowance, proper draft allowance, and incorrect machining allowance

• Inaccurate shrinkage allowance, incorrect machining allowance, and improper expansion allowance

• Correct expansion allowance, accurate machining allowance, and proper draft allowance