Garment Construction Mastery

What is the purpose of a sloper in pattern making?

• To create a decorative element for garments.

• The purpose of a sloper in pattern making is to create a basic fitting template for garment design.

• To serve as a final design for production.

• To determine the fabric type for a garment.

Name two techniques used in flat pattern drafting.

• Dart manipulation, Slash and spread

• Pattern grading

• Seam allowance adjustment

• Fabric cutting

What is the difference between a dart and a tuck in garment construction?

• A dart shapes the garment for fit, while a tuck controls fullness or adds decoration.

• A dart adds fullness, while a tuck is for fit adjustment.

• A dart is a type of fabric, while a tuck is a sewing technique.

• A dart is used for decoration, while a tuck shapes the garment.

How do you properly thread a sewing machine?

• To properly thread a sewing machine, follow the threading path as indicated in the machine's manual, ensuring the thread goes through all guides and tension mechanisms.

• Wrap the thread around the machine randomly.

• Use only one thread and skip the tension mechanism.

• Thread the machine without following any guides.

What is the function of the presser foot on a sewing machine?

• To measure the fabric length accurately.

• To provide power to the sewing machine.

• To hold the fabric in place and ensure even feeding while sewing.

• To cut the fabric while sewing.

Describe the importance of seam allowances in sewing.

• Seam allowances are only necessary for decorative stitching.

• Seam allowances are important for providing space for stitching, allowing adjustments, preventing fraying, and ensuring proper fit and finish.

• Seam allowances are irrelevant to the overall fit of a garment.

• Seam allowances are used solely for aesthetic purposes.

What is the purpose of interfacing in garment construction?

• To add color to the garment

• To reduce fabric costs

• The purpose of interfacing is to provide structure and support to specific areas of a garment.

• To make the garment more breathable

List three types of finishing techniques used in sewing.

• Gathering

• Topstitching

• Overlocking, zigzag stitching, bias binding

• Straight stitching

What is the difference between overlocking and serging?

• Overlocking is a general term for edge finishing; serging is a specific type of overlocking done with a serger machine.

• Overlocking and serging are the same process.

• Overlocking is only used for knit fabrics.

• Serging is a type of embroidery technique.

How do you create a bias binding for a garment?

• Fold the fabric in half and sew without pressing.

• Use only woven fabric without cutting bias strips.

• Cut bias strips, join if needed, press in half, fold edges to center, and sew onto garment.

• Cut straight strips and sew directly onto the garment.