Garment Construction & Fashion Design

What is the purpose of pattern making in garment construction?

• Pattern making is only used for decorative purposes in garments

• Pattern making helps in translating a designer's vision into a tangible garment by providing a blueprint for construction.

• Pattern making is not necessary in garment construction

• Pattern making is only used for altering existing garments

Name three common pattern making techniques used in fashion design.

• Smocking, Tailoring, Embroidery

• Draping, Flat pattern making, Computer-aided design (CAD)

Explain the difference between flat pattern making and draping.

• Flat pattern making involves sewing directly on the body, while draping is done on paper.

• In flat pattern making, fabric is draped on a dress form, whereas draping involves creating patterns on paper.

• Flat pattern making and draping are interchangeable terms for the same process.

• In flat pattern making, patterns are created on paper using measurements, while draping involves manipulating fabric directly on a dress form.

Why is seam finishing important in garment construction?

• Seam finishing is only necessary for certain types of fabrics.

• Seam finishing causes fraying, decreases durability, worsens appearance, and provides discomfort.

• Seam finishing prevents fraying, increases durability, improves appearance, and provides comfort.

• Seam finishing has no impact on garment construction.

List three types of seam finishes commonly used in sewing.

• Satin stitch

• Zigzag stitch, Overlock stitch, French seam

• Straight stitch

• Blind hem stitch

What is the purpose of hemming a garment?

• The purpose of hemming a garment is to create a finished edge, prevent fraying, and give a clean appearance to the clothing item.

• Hemming a garment is done to add weight to the fabric

• Hemming a garment is intended to reduce the durability of the clothing item

• The purpose of hemming a garment is to make it more difficult to alter

Describe the process of blind hemming.

• Blind hemming involves using a zigzag stitch on the fabric edge.

• The process of blind hemming involves folding the fabric edge, stitching a straight line with a special blind hem stitch, and trimming the excess fabric close to the stitch line.

• In blind hemming, the fabric edge is left raw without any stitching.

• The process of blind hemming requires ironing the fabric edge instead of stitching.

What is the importance of fashion design sketching in the design process?

• Fashion design sketching limits creativity in the design process

• Fashion design sketching allows designers to visually represent their ideas, communicate concepts effectively, and refine designs before production.

• Fashion design sketching is not important in the design process

• Fashion design sketching only adds unnecessary time to the design process

Name three essential tools used for fashion design sketching.

• glue

• pencils, markers, sketchbook

• scissors

• watercolors

Explain the concept of croquis in fashion design sketching.

• Croquis in fashion design sketching is a quick sketch of a figure with minimal details, serving as the base for designing clothing.

• Croquis involves using bright colors and intricate patterns in sketches.

• Croquis is a detailed drawing of a fashion accessory.

• Croquis refers to the final design sketch in fashion.