WorksheetsApparels Obj. 1 Test OCS (AB)
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
During World War I, changes in the economy resulted in:
women and children fighting in the war.
more money to spend.
women joining the workforce.
What piece of equipment did Samuel Crompton invent?
Flying shuttle
Cotton gin
Spinning mule
What invention had a massive impact on fashion by changing the way we buy clothes, and also how they are marketed?
Internet
Paper pattern
Fast fashion
Historically in Western culture, women did not show their legs in public. During which era did women's hemlines rise dramatically?
19th Century (1800's)
20th Century (1900's)
21st Century (2000's)
Before World War I, what country was the main fashion house found in?
France
United States
England
Levi Strauss designed the first waist overalls during which time period?
Industrial Revolution (1800's and 1900's)
19th Century (1800's)
20th Century (1900's)
Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis were granted a patent for an invention that added strength to pocket seams and other weak points on waist overalls. This invention is known as a:
rivet.
hook-and-eye.
zipper.
What invention resulted in Elias Howe suing Isaac Singer for patent infringement?
Sewing machine
Paper pattern
Ready-to-wear
After World War II, which garment gained widespread public acceptance for women?
Hats
Pants
Dresses
During which time did the government find it necessary to ration food, gas, and even clothing?
19th Century (1800's)
20th Century (1900's)
21st Century (2000's)
Which invention revolutionized cotton farming, by separating the cotton seed from the raw cotton fibers?
Flying shuttle
Spinning jenny
Cotton gin
Guidelines for sizing patterns or clothing are known as:
standardized sizes.
paper pattern.
ready-to-wear.
What invention allowed a single weaver to weave much wider fabrics and could be mechanized, allowing for automatic machine looms?
Flying shuttle
Spinning jenny
Cotton gin
James Hargreaves invented the: (Hint: the J in James)
flying shuttle.
spinning jenny.
cotton gin.
What is the term used to describe factory made clothing, sold in finished condition, and in standardized sizes?
Paper pattern
Ready-to-wear
Serger
What invention is credited for making fashion global?
Fast fashion
Internet
Paper pattern
What term is used to describe cheap and affordable clothing that quickly moves designs from the catwalk to stores in an effort to capitalize on the latest fashion trends?
Fast Fashion
Internet
Paper Pattern
Who invented the first home sewing pattern?
Elias Howe
Charles Worth
Ebenezer Butterick
The first ready-to-wear garments that were mass produced were:
women's dresses.
military uniforms.
swimsuits
Which 20th century designer created the "New Look", a very feminine look with rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and a very full skirt?
Christian Dior
Coco Chanel
Charles Worth
Who popularized the "little black dress"?
Christian Dior
Coco Chanel
Charles Worth
Who is credited with inventing the American blue jean?
Elias Howe
Charles Worth
Levi Strauss
Who is known as the "Father of Haute Couture"?
Elias Howe
Charles Worth
Levi Strauss
Eli Whitney invented the:
flying shuttle.
spinning jenny.
cotton gin.
During what time period were the flying shuttle and the cotton gin invented?
Industrial Revolution
19th Century
20th Century
Holly chose to wear a shirt with blue, green, and violet hues. These colors are considered to be:
secondary colors.
triadic colors.
cool colors.
Anna created violet, orange, and green by mixing equal amounts of two primary colors in different combinations. These colors are considered:
primary colors.
cool colors.
secondary colors.
Blue, yellow, and red are known as:
warm colors.
primary colors.
cool colors.
By adding white to a color, you are creating a:
tint
neutral.
shade
