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Apparel and Fashion

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the direction in which fashion is moving; a style or design that is popular

a)

trend

b)

classic

c)

saturation

d)

obsolescence

2.

occurs when a style has been widely distributed throughout the fashion market; the style is easily accessible

a)

saturation

b)

obsolescence

c)

short-run fashion

d)

long-run fashion

3.

a temporary, passing fashion that has great appeal to many people for a short period of time

a)

fad

b)

classic

c)

trend

d)

fashion cycle

4.

a style or design that continues to be popular over an extended period of time

a)

fad

b)

classic

c)

trend

d)

saturation

5.
When did movie stars begin to influence the styles of the public? 
a)
1910
b)
1920
c)
1930
d)
1950
6.

what decade is this

a)

1920s

b)

1940s

c)

1980s

d)

2000s

7.

what decade is this

a)

1960s

b)

1970s

c)

1940s

d)

1950s

8.

what decade is this

a)

1920s

b)

1930s

c)

1950s

d)

1980s

9.

what decade is this

a)

1950s

b)

1940s

c)

1980s

d)

1990s

10.

what decade is this

a)

1930s

b)

1940s

c)

1950s

d)

1980s

11.

what decade is this

a)

1970s

b)

1940s

c)

1900s

d)

2010s

12.

what decade is this

a)

1940s

b)

1960s

c)

1980s

d)

1900s

13.

what decade is this

a)

1950s

b)

1930s

c)

1900s

d)

1990s

14.
A fashion trend usually lasts for just one year
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Which of these is not a style?
a)
pencil skirt
b)
black coat
c)
trench coat
16.

What type of silhouette is this?

a)

Tubular

b)

Back Fullness

c)

Bell

17.
What is the term for new clothing that resembles styles from at least 20 years ago?
a)
Vintage
b)
Avant-garde
c)
Nostalgic
d)
Retro
18.
Fashions that are innovative, extreme and daring are known as
a)
retro
b)
vintage
c)
avant-garde
19.
Fashion is important because it ______.
a)
defines economic conditions of a time period
b)
reflects social positions
c)
reflects a time and place
d)
all of the above
20.

Why should you put the presser foot down while sewing?

a)

If you don't, you will create a tangled thread nest.

b)

If you don't, your fabric will be ruined.

c)

If you don't, the machine will turn off.

21.

What is the most common problem when a machine doesn't sew correctly?

a)

Using wrong stitch length

b)

Machine isn't threaded correctly

c)

User isn't pressing the foot pedal correctly.

d)

It isn't plugged in.

22.
Sewing forward 4 stitches, then in reverse for 4 stitches to lock in the seam
a)
Backstitch 
b)
Basting 
c)
Slipstitch 
23.
The fabric between the edge of the fabric and the line of stitching
a)
Notions 
b)
Seam allowance 
c)
Clip
24.
Any item used for sewing other than the fabric and the machine
a)
Materials
b)
Notions 
c)
Regulation Stitch 
25.
Used to hold patterns in place while cutting and to hold fabrics together while stitching
a)
Baste
b)
Slipstitch
c)
Pin
26.
Edge of fabric that is not stitched or finished
a)
Selvage edge
b)
Raw Edge
c)
Finished Edge 
27.

The lengthwise or longitudinal yarns that are held stationary in tension on a frame or loom

a)

Warp

b)

Weft

28.

Yarn that is drawn through and inserted over-and-under longitudinal yarns

a)

Warp

b)

Weft

29.

A manmade fabric which is used as foundation garments,swimwear or sports wear. It is said to be stronger than rubber.

a)

Nylon

b)

polyester

c)

Spandex

d)

Acrylic

30.

Which of the following fabric is equipped with different characteristics like warm, resist to wrinkle, wear and tear. It is obtained from sheep and certain other animals including cashmere from goats, , mohair and quviut from muskoxen.

a)

wool

b)

leather

c)

linen

d)

silk

31.

Which of the following fabrics are said to be soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a ball or protective capsule around the seeds of plant. It is known for its versatility, performance and natural comfort.

a)

linen

b)

hemp

c)

cotton

d)

rayon

32.

Which of the following is a type of cotton fabric

a)

denim

b)

brocade

c)

challis

d)

Spandex

33.

What is the type of silk that can be used in all sorts of garments. It is lightweight, very drapery and goes with the flow.

a)

Crepe de Chine

b)

Chiffon

c)

Dupioni

d)

China Silk

34.

Which of the following man made fabric are said to be silk-like and made from the wood pulp or other vegetable matter?

a)

POLYESTER

b)

RUBBER

c)

SPANDEX

d)

RAYON

35.

Sally needed to know her bust, hip, and waist measurements for a bridal dress. What tool would be most helpful in measuring these body parts?

a)

Tape Measure

b)

Yardstick

c)

Skirt Marker

d)

Thread

36.

This tool has a round blade for cutting multiple layers of fabric and is used with a self-healing mat and transparent ruler:

a)

Tracing wheel

b)

Dressmaker's Shears

c)

Rotary cutter

d)

Pinking Shears

37.

Cash used this bent handle tool when cutting his fabric for pajama pants:

a)

Dressmaker's Shears

b)

Rotary Cutter

c)

Embroidery Scissors

d)

Seam Ripper

38.

When not in use pins should be stored:

a)

on the table.

b)

in a pin cushion.

c)

on the floor.

d)

in a cup.

39.

This cutting tool finishes the edge of fabrics and keeps them from raveling:

a)

Dressmaker's Shears

b)

Rotary Cutter

c)

Pinking Shears

d)

Seam Ripper

40.

Emily wanted to protect her finger while hand sewing. What tool should she use?

a)

Thimble

b)

Bodkin

c)

Loop Turner

d)

Press Cloth

41.

Landis sewed down the wrong side of her fabric. She now has to take out the seam. Which tool will help her take out unwanted stitches?

a)

Embroidery scissors

b)

Thread Clipper

c)

Needles

d)

Seam Ripper

42.
The opening in the end of a needle is called the:
a)
Hole
b)
Eye
c)
Hook
43.
One of the strongest "hand sewing" stitches is the:
a)
Even Basting Stitch
b)
Catch Stitch
c)
Running Stitch
d)
Backstitch
44.

Hand Stitches may be defined as:

a)

sewing with a threaded needle by hand

b)

looping thread with the hand

c)

using a needle to stitch on a machine

d)

decorative finishes done on fabric

45.

Stitches may be placed into ____ main categories.

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

6

46.

Temporary stitches are made to _____________________.

a)

last for the life of the garment

b)

last for a short period of time

c)

enhance the design of the garment

d)

hold the pattern pieces in place

47.

The stitches that are created to last for the life of the garment is called ____________________.

a)

embroidery stitches

b)

temporary stitches

c)

permanent stitches

d)

basting stitches

48.

Which of the following is an example of a temporary stitch?

a)

Chain Stitch

b)

Running Stitch

c)

Even Basting

d)

Backstitch

49.

Which of the following is an example of a permanent stitch?

a)

Diagonal Tacking

b)

Uneven Basting

c)

Even Basting

d)

Running Stitch

50.

Embroidery stitches are used for:

a)

holding pattern pieces for a short time

b)

adding colour and design to fabric

c)

protecting the fabric

d)

neatening fabric

51.

All of following are permanent stitches except:

a)

running stitch

b)

backstitch

c)

oversewing

d)

diagonal basting

52.

2. It is quite important in successful sewing. This is used to hold fabric temporary in place, until permanently

a)

Basting

b)

Running stitch

c)

Blanket stitch

d)

Overcast stitch

53.

Identify the stitch.

a)

Running Stitch

b)

Basting Stitch

c)

Back Stitch

d)

Blanket Stitch

54.

Identify the stitch.

a)

Running Stitch

b)

Basting Stitch

c)

Back Stitch

d)

Blanket Stitch

55.

Identify the stitch.

a)

Blind Hem Stitch

b)

Overcast Stitch

c)

Fell Stitch

d)

Cross Stitch

56.

Identify the stitch.

a)

Fell Stitch

b)

Overcast Stitch

c)

Whip Stitch

d)

Back Stitch

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