1. Which action should be avoided while cutting fabric to prevent it from slipping or stretching out of shape? A. Pulling the cloth while cutting B. Using dull shears instead of sharp ones C. Cutting curved edges with long even strokes instead of short even strokes D. Cutting straight edges with short even strokes instead of long even strokes
2. How should fabric and patterns be positioned before cutting? A. Folded and placed on top of each other B. Placed on top of each other with pins holding them together C. Flat on the table with pins holding the patterns in place D. Folded and placed on top of each other with the patterns inside the fabric
3. Which statement is true about the size of shears to use while cutting fabric? A. Use large shears for lightweight fabrics and small shears for heavyweight fabrics B. Use small shears for lightweight fabrics and large shears for heavyweight fabrics C. Use the same size shears for all types of fabrics D. Use large shears for all types of fabrics regardless of weight
4. How should fabric be held while cutting to prevent it from slipping or stretching out of shape? A. Hold shears close to the table and keep the cloth flat on the table B. Hold shears far from the table and lift the cloth while cutting C. Hold shears far from the table and let the cloth hang while cutting D. Hold shears far from the table and pull the cloth while cutting
5. You're in the middle of a sewing project and have just cut out your fabric parts, following the guidelines for precision. Now, it's time to decide what to do with each piece. What's the best next step according to the guidelines? A. Remove the pins and patterns and put the part aside B. Leave the pins and patterns on the part and put it aside C. Remove the pins and patterns and use them for marking the fabric D. Leave the pins and patterns on the part and use them for marking the fabric
6. You were recently hired as a teaching assistant at a local community center that offers beginner sewing and pattern making classes. The instructor asks you to put together a recommended list of basic tools each student should obtain to start learning pattern drafting. Which one of the following would you identify as the most fundamental tool every beginner should have to start drafting their own patterns? A. Drafting Table B. French Curve C. Hip Curve D. L-Square
7. You are helping organize tools for a beginner sewing class. A new student asks you to point out the basic tool she should use to draft curved pattern lines for garment hiplines. Which of these drafting tools would you identify for her? A. Drafting Table B. French Curve C. Hip Curve D. L-Square
8. Janna is a fashion designer working on a new collection for a high-end fashion show. As part of the collection, she is using delicate fabrics that tend to fray easily. Which cutting tool is suitable to prevent fraying and ensure the finished garments have a clean, professional look? A. Cutter B. Fabric shears C. Pinking shears D. Small embroidery scissors
9. What is a template from which the parts of a garment and traced onto fabric before being cut and assembled? A. Caricature B. Drawing C. Pattern D. Sketch
10. What do you call a pattern that is based on the standard measurement such as small, medium, large and used in garment factories? A. Basic Pattern B. Construction Pattern C. Commercial Pattern D. Final Pattern
11. What is the pattern symbols that direct the dressmakers where to stitch the garment design? A. Grainline B. Hemline C. Seamline D. Stitch line
12. What pattern symbol which guides the cutter to place pattern portion on the folded edge of the cloth? A. Centerfold B. Grainline C. Notch D. Seam line
13. What is the pattern symbol that indicates the exact location of the button? A. X B. C. D. ---------
14. What is the seam allowance for side and in seam of pants is ________. A. 2cm B. 4 cm C. 5 cm D. 6.5 cm
15. What pattern needed in manipulating one piece blouse? A. Bodice and Sleeve B. Bodice and Shirt C. Bodice and Trousers D. Sleeve and Shirt
16. Among the basic patterns needed in manipulating the sleeping garments, which of the following is not included? A. Blouse B. Pants C. Pocket D. Skirt
17. What is the V-shaped symbols or triangles along the cutting line and help you match pattern pieces? A. Buttonhole B. Dots C. Notches D. Pleats
18. What is the mark used to make the buttonholes? A. II B. O C. V D. X
19. What is the little symbol marks the beginning and ending of a pleat? A. Buttonhole B. Dots C. Notches D. Pleats
20. What is the first steps in manipulating pattern? A. Determine the design needed in sleeping garments. B. Pin and trace basic pattern in a pattern paper. C. Transfer seam and hem lines and other symbols needed. D. Work on the design based on the project plan.
21. In drafting patterns, what kind of line you are to start with? A. Circular B. Curve C. Perpendicular D. Slant
22. You are compiling a seam allowance reference sheet for beginning patternmaking students. Which shoulder seam allowance width you would recommend drafting for the back blouse pattern? A. 1.5 cm B. 2 cm C. 2.5 cm D. 4 cm
23. You are preparing supplies for a patternmaking class and want to save costs by only purchasing essential manipulation tools. Which one sewing tool from the options below is not needed during the key step of altering drafted patterns to create a desired design? A. Cutting tools B. Drafting tools C. Marking tools D. Sewing tools
24. You have drafted a new pajama pattern and created your final pattern manipulations to get the fit and shape you desire. What should your final step be before cutting your fabric to ensure accuracy in transferring the pattern to cloth? A. Determine the design needed in sleeping garments. B. Pin and trace basic pattern in a pattern paper. C. Transfer seam and hem lines and other symbols needed. D. Work on the design based on the project plan.
25. What the economical placement of patterns on fabric? A. Pattern drafting B. Pattern layout C. Marking D. Pattern styling
26. Which type of layout is particularly suitable for asymmetrical dress designs? A. Crosswise Outer Fold B. Lengthwise Centre Fold C. Off-Centre Lengthwise Fold D. Open Layout
27. Among the fabric fold, which is best suited when the patterns are too narrow to be fitted in the lengthwise fold? A. Crosswise Outer Fold B. Lengthwise Centre Fold C. Off-Centre Lengthwise Fold D. Open Layout
28. What do you call a fabric fold in lengthwise and crosswise grains together? A. Double fold B. Off centre crosswise fold C. Off centre lengthwise fold D. Open layout
29. Which direction should the fold be made for an off-centre lengthwise fold in garments with small patterns? A. Perpendicular to the selvedge B. Parallel to the selvedge C. Diagonal to the selvedge D. None of the above
30. What is the purpose of a crosswise outer fold in fabric? A. To create a lengthwise center fold B. To fold the fabric in a diagonal direction C. To fold the fabric in a crosswise direction D. To fold the fabric in a perpendicular direction
31. When working on a sewing project and transferring marks from a pattern to fabric, which specific tool should be employed for accurate and precise results? A. Ballpen B. Black carbon paper C. Pencil D. Tailor’s chalk
32. Which statement best describes how the right cutting tool can affect the overall look of your sewing project? A. They are not necessary for a sewing project. B. They have no impact on the final appearance of the project. C. Using the right cutting tool can improve the overall look of the sewing project. D. Cutting tools are only used for advanced sewing techniques.
33. In practical application, what is the primary function of small embroidery scissors? A. Trimming threads after stitching seams B. Cutting fabric for embroidery designs C. Snipping hard-to-reach places D. Creating intricate embroidery patterns
34. Imagine you are a tailor working on a new garment. What is the primary purpose of using tailor's chalk in tailoring and dressmaking? A. Cutting fabric B. Sewing buttons C. Marking fabric D. Ironing garments
35. Why would the wax coating on the carbon paper be beneficial as you transfer your intricate sketch onto another surface? A. To prevent smudging of the ink B. To enhance the visibility of the transferred image C. To protect the paper from tearing D. To provide a smooth writing surface
36. You're in the midst of a sewing project, and you want to mark specific points on your fabric for precise stitching. How would you employ water-soluble markers to mark your fabric accurately? A. Carbon paper B. Fabric pencils C. Tailor’s chalk D. Tracing wheel
37. What should be done with the pattern while transferring pattern marks? A. Remove the pattern from the fabric B. Pin the pattern to the fabric C. Fold the pattern in half D. Place the pattern on top of the fabric
38. How should the carbon paper be folded for marking the intended area? A. Fold it in quarters B. Fold it in half C. Fold it diagonally D. Fold it into a triangle
39. What should be done with scraps of fabric while following the guidelines to follow in cutting fabric? A. Throw them away B. Collect and tie them together for future use C. Leave them on the table for later use D. Leave them on the floor for later use
40. The sloper or basic pattern is the foundation of all final patterns. Which one is characterized as a sloper? A. Flexible for Cutting B. No allowances & symbols C. Ready for cutting D. With provision for alteration
41.What do you call the created pattern out of the block pattern? A. Basic Pattern B. Construction Pattern C. Final Pattern D. Style Pattern
42. What is the last stages in drafting stages? A. Basic Pattern B. Final Pattern C. Foundation Pattern D. Style Pattern
43. Which qualities are essential to uphold when taking measurements for accuracy? A. Creativity and spontaneity B. Diligence and preciseness C. Flexibility and adaptability D. Assertiveness and charisma
44. What symbol is used to mark the important parts of the patterns such as dart points or pocket placement? A. Buttonhole B. Dots C. Notches D. Slash
45. What do you call a marking tool used for transferring stitch lines or seam allowance from pattern to fabric? A. French Curve B. Pinking Shears C. Tape Measure D. Tracing Wheel
46. Which tool used to take body measurement accurately? A. Curve Ruler B. L-Square C. Ruler D. Tape Measure
47. What is the tool used in making a construction line? A. L-Square B. Meter Stick C. Ruler D. Tape Measure
48. You are working as an assistant in a fabric store and a customer approaches asking for a recommendation. She explains she is buying tools to cut out patterns and fabrics for her sewing projects. Which of the following tools would you recommend she purchase for precisely cutting her final fabric patterns? A. Embroidery Scissor B. Dressmakers Shears C. Scissors D. Utility Scissor
49. In real-world usage, what is the intended purpose of fabric shears? A. Cutting paper B. Cutting fabric C. Cutting metal D. Cutting wood
50. Which pattern symbol states where you can safely adjust the length? A. Buttonhole B. Dots C. Notches D. Slash