Apparel Final Exam Review

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An important safety rule for both the sewing machine and serger is:

never sew over pins

To brighten and remove stains from a red shirt, which laundry product should be used?

non chlorine bleach

Felt, interfacing, and disposable medical products are examples of which fabric construction process?

nonwoven

John is making a pair of shorts. Which symbol will he use to match pattern pieces together to be sewn?

notches

Susan is cutting out pattern pieces for her skirt. She noticed triangle- shaped solid symbols that extend beyond the cutting line. What do these symbols represent?

notches

Which noncellulosic manufactured fiber is used to make pantyhose and lingerie?

nylon

After World War II, which garment gained widespread public acceptance for women?

pants

Susan is ready to attach her pattern to her fabric. Where should her pins be placed?

perpendicular to the cutting edge

Myra is placing her pattern pieces on the fabric, which piece should be placed first?

pieces that are cut on the fold

Terrycloth, corduroy, and velvet are examples of which type of weave?

pile

On the cutting layout, pattern pieces may be shaded. What does this indicate?

place face down

John is making a vest. The back pattern piece has a double-arrowed bracket against the edge of the pattern piece. Which pattern symbol does this represent?

place on fold

Sarah notices on the cutting layout that her pocket pattern piece is shaded. What does this indicate?

place printed side down

Emily pins her fabric right sides together, stitches 10-12 stitches per inch and sews with a 5/8 seam allowance. Which type of seam did she create?

plain

The simplicity pattern that Traci is using does not give her instructions for seam type. Which one should she use?

plain

Sarah is making a pair of shorts. Where will she locate the number of pocket pieces she will need to cut from her fabric?

pocket pattern piece

Tina needs to baste two fabric pieces together to apply a zipper. Which stitch length setting should be used?

6-8 SPI

Which manufactured fiber resists wrinkling and is often blended with natural fibers?

polyester

The football team's uniforms are grass-stained. Which is the proper stain removal technique for grass?

presoak in an enzyme solution, then launder according to color

Austin needed to iron his dress pants before going to work. When he placed the iron onto his pants, the fabric melted. What pressing equipment should he use in the future to prevent this from happening?

press cloth

Which machine part holds the fabric in place while stitching?

pressor foot

Blue, yellow, and red are known as:

primary colors

The proper technique for pressing seams is to:

raise and lower iron onto fabric

Kenya's favorite shirt feels like silk and is made from the first manufactured cellulosic fiber. Her shirt is made of which fiber?

rayon

What is the term used to describe factory made clothing, sold in finished condition, and in standardized sizes?

ready-to-wear

Jamie needs to strengthen the corners of his pillow so they will not break open when turned and stuffed. Which stitches should be used?

reinforcement

Emily notices that her polyester dress is wrinkle-free and requires no care before wearing. Which fiber characteristic is indicated?

resiliency

A referee's striped shirt illustrates which principle of design?

rhythm

The designer chose to use triangle shapes in his fabrics, buttons, and accessories. Which principle of design is he using?

rhythm

Haley pricked her finger when sewing and stained her shirt with blood. To properly remove the stain, she should:

rinse in cold water and pretreat

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

Which tool has a round blade and is used with a self-healing mat and transparent ruler for cutting straight lines?

rotary cutter

Which quick-printing process requires the use of several cylinders, one for each color in the design?

rotary screen

Croquis drawings are often the first step in the design process. These drawings can best be described as:

rough sketches

Which weave creates a lustrous fabric that snags easily?

satin

Which small measuring tool with a sliding marker should Morgan use to measure the amount of fabric to turn up for a hem?

seam gauge

Anna created violet, orange, and green by mixing equal amounts of two primary colors in different combinations. These colors are considered:

secondary colors

In order to gather fabric, what stitch length setting should be used for the basting stitches?

serged

Sally needs to quickly finish her project. Which seam finish should she choose?

serged

Karen basted the interfacing to her outer fabric with a " seam allowance. Which type of interfacing did she use?

sew in

Josh was adding a fastener to his shirt. Using double thread, he stitched the button on over a heavy pin and created a thread shank. What type of fastener did he use?

sew through

What invention resulted in Elias Howe suing Isaac Singer for patent infringement?

sewing machine

Susan was reattaching a button that came off of her sweater. The button had a metal loop on the back. Which type of button did she have?

shank

Which natural, protein-based filament fiber comes from a worms cocoon?

silk

Which protein-based filament fiber has a natural luster?

silk

When choosing interfacing, it should be:

similar in weight to fabric

Tina is slip stitching the hem of her skirt. This stitch should be completed with a:

single thread

Jada gathers her dark clothes together for laundering to prevent dye transfer. This is an example of which care technique?

sorting

Which fiber offers excellent elasticity and is often used in exercise wear?

spandex

James Hargreaves invented the:

spinning jenny

What piece of equipment did Samuel Crompton invent?

spinning mule

Kim wants to wear her navy suit to work. To coordinate her look, she decides to wear a red-orange scarf with a yellow-orange striped blouse. This is an example of which color scheme?

split complementary

Sometimes shirts develop "ring-around-the-collar", a dirty stain resulting from body oil. What product should be used to remove this type of stain?

stain remover

Guidelines for sizing patterns or clothing are known as

standardized sizes

Curved necklines may stretch during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing seams solves this problem?

staystitching

The neckline of Lindsay's dress was stretched during construction. Utilizing which stitch before sewing would have prevented this problem?

staystitching

Which step should be completed first when making buttons/buttonholes?

stitch the buttonholes

The lines formed by the seams, darts, pleats, tucks, and edges when a garment is constructed are examples of which type of line?

structural

Nick placed a small pattern on his fabric. He used a marking tool to outline the entire pattern piece. Any stray marks remaining on the fabric can be brushed off at a later time when using:

tailors chalk

Kelsey needs to press the darts on her blouse. Which tool should she use?

tailors ham

Who is known as the "Father of Haute Couture"?

Charles Worth

Who invented the first home sewing pattern?

Ebenezer Butterick

Mary was advised by the fashion consultant not to wear shiny fabrics that reflect light, and give the impression of added size. Which element of design was the fashion consultant addressing?

texture

While Alice was holding her sister's baby, she noticed the baby kept rubbing her satin shirt. Which element of design was the baby experiencing?

texture

When hemming the length of a formal dress, it is important to wear:

the same shows that will we worn to the event

By adding white to a color, you are creating a:

tint

Sue is constructing a denim skirt. Which hem would be most appropriate?

topstitched

Which type of hem stitches and decorates at the same time?

topstitched

Juan is applying a pocket to his pants. He is going to sew a row of stitching that will be visible on the outside of the finished garment. This is an example of:

topstitching

At the baby shower, the new mom loved the gender neutral outfits that were in red, blue, and yellow. These primary colors are an example of which color scheme?

triadic

Misty made a stuffed owl in her apparel class. After stitching the front to the back, she turned the owl right sides out. The seam at the inward curve looked very puckered. What technique should she use to make the seam stretch and flatten out?

trim and clip

Megan was sewing a rounded collar. Which technique should she use on the outward curve to help the seam lay flat when turned right-side out?

trim and notch

Mary finished stitching her square pin cushion. Before turning it right sides out, what should she do to reduce bulk in the corners?

trim diagonally

There is extra fabric in the corners of Katrina's pillow project. Which technique should Katrina use to make her pillow corners sharp?

trim diagonally

Brianna wants to quickly complete the construction of her knit skirt. She chose to use a serger because it performs all of these steps at the same time?

trim, seam and finish

John's straight leg pants give him the illusion of height. Which design shape is he wearing?

tubular

Pam is wearing a long rectangular dress with vertical emphasis. Which design shape does this create?

tubular

The apparel development teacher advised Joe to hem the bottom of his dress shirt with a:

turned and stitched

Which strong, durable weave is used to create denim and gabardine, and produces a diagonal design on the fabric's surface?

twill

When stitching a facing to a skirt, which stitch will prevent the facing from rolling to the outside of the garment?

under stitching

Tom needs his body measurements to order a custom suit. What should he wear to get the most accurate body measurements?

undergarments

Pajama pant patterns that are designed for both men and women are considered to be:

unisex

The quickest, easiest way to temporarily fix a hem would be to:

use fusible web

Sarah, a petite girl, likes a dress that her mother bought her because it made her appear tall and slim. Most likely, the dress had which type of line?

vertical

Sarah is making her first garment. Which section of the guide sheet will show her the different garments that are available in the pattern?

view selection

Sally is measuring around the smallest part of her torso. Which body measurement is this?

waist

Austin wants to construct a pair of pajama pants. Which body measurements should he use to determine his pattern size?

waist and hip

Robert chooses to wear a wool coat instead of a cotton jacket during the winter. His choice was influenced by which fiber characteristic?

warmth

What type of stretchy fabric is constructed with multiple yarns on a flat knitting machine?

warp

Henry's washing machine was not thoroughly cleaning his clothes due to mineral deposits in the water. What laundry product will remove those minerals resulting in whiter, cleaner, and softer clothes?

water softener

When a designer creates a pattern, what is added to ensure comfort and movability?

wearing ease

Meredith is a beginner sewist and wants a fabric that is easy to sew for her first project. Her teacher recommended she choose seersucker, muslin, or taffeta because they are constructed with plain:

weaves

What type of stretchy fabric may get lengthwise runs due to a one-yarn construction process?

weft

Which fiber characteristic allows moisture to evaporate from the body?

wicking

The sewing machine needle should be disengaged when:

winding the bobbin

During World War I, changes in the economy resulted in:

women joining the workforce

Which natural, staple fiber would provide warmth for a sweater?

wool

Which protein fiber is known for providing warmth?

wool

Casey was attempting to finish the seams of her pajama pants when the serger threads broke. She does not have time to rethread the serger. How can she finish the seams on a regular sewing machine?

zigzag the seam edges

What type of fastener should be used in a 9-inch side seam opening of a dress?

zipper

Before World War I, what country was the main fashion house found in?

France

During what time period were the flying shuttle and the cotton gin invented?

Industrial Revolution

Who is credited with inventing the American blue jean?

Levi Strauss

Jenna is taking Presley's body measurements to find her pattern size. Which tool should she use?

Measuring tape

Julie notices that tiny balls of fiber have appeared on her acrylic sweater after wearing. These pills indicate which fiber characteristic?

abrasion resistance

Alex chooses to wear a cotton shirt instead of a shirt made from a polyester/cotton blend on a hot summer day. This indicates his knowledge of which fiber characteristic?

absorbency

Which cellulosic manufactured fiber is heat sensitive and often used to make lining fabric?

acetate

Samantha is allergic to wool. Which manufactured fiber possesses similar qualities and is a good alternative for her sweater?

acrylic

Which manufactured fiber is used to replace wool in many textile products?

acrylic

Leah has long legs. Which pattern symbol will she use to lengthen her pants pattern?

adjustment lines

Susie is petite. Which pattern symbol will she use to shorten her pants pattern before cutting out the fabric?

adjustment lines

Stitching with proper sewing machine tension should result in:

almost identical switches on the top and bottom of the fabric

A small coin wallet bought at a craft fair is not holding up well. The seams are pulling apart at the ends. Which stitches should be used to prevent this problem?

backstitching

Paul is wearing a double-breasted suit. This is an example of which design principle?

balance

During a retro day at school, Jill wore her mother's vintage flared jeans. Which design shape is she wearing?

bell

Flared jeans, A-line skirts, and flair jackets are examples of:

bell shape

Which part of the machine forms the bottom portion of the stitch?

bobbin

Monica is shopping for a dress on the Internet. She has to provide body measurements to determine her size. Which measurement will ensure a good fit?

bust

Which area of a garment indicates poor fit, when there is gapping between the buttons on a blouse?

bust

In order to control fullness at the waistline of a pair of shorts using a piece of elastic, which technique should be used?

casing

The class is making drawstring jewelry bags. Which technique will they use to enclose the drawstring?

casing

The proper way to end a serged seam is to:

chaining off

John's sewing machine is not stitching properly and is making a loud noise, so he stops immediately. What should he do next?

check the threading

John plans to construct a vest. Which body measurement would he use to determine his size?

chest

White hospital sheets need to be washed in hot water with disinfectant. What laundry product should be used?

chlorine bleach

Xavier broke the needle in his sewing machine. To replace it, he first needs to loosen the needle:

clamp screw

Kim is making a stuffed plush animal with inward curves. How should she reduce bulk in the seam to allow the seam to stretch and lie flat when turning the project right side out?

clip

Renee washed and dried the following clothes: white jeans, white tank top, red socks, and a red T-shirt. She noticed that her jeans looked pink after coming out of the dryer. What caused her jeans to change color?

clothing was not properly sorted

Holly chose to wear a shirt with blue, green, and violet hues. These colors are considered to be:

cool colors

Which cellulosic staple fiber is commonly blended with other fibers?

cotton

Eli Whitney invented the _______

cotton gin

Which invention revolutionized cotton farming, by separating the cotton seed from the raw cotton fibers?

cotton gin

To add a look of softness to the wedding dress, which type of line would be best for the designer to use?

curved

Susie has double notches on her skirt pattern. How should the notches be cut?

cut them together

Miranda is looking at her guide sheet to see which pattern pieces she needs to construct her garment. Which section will show her what pattern pieces she needs?

cutting layout

Sarah is making a skirt and she selected fabric that was 60" wide. Which part of the guide sheet will show her how to correctly place the pattern pieces on the fabric?

cutting layout

Jane has all her pattern pieces pinned down onto her fabric according to the layout. With shears in hand, which pattern symbol will she follow to ensure her fabric pieces are the appropriate size for construction?

cutting line

In order to tailor the fit of her dress shirt, Sue will look for which symbol that will help her add shape to the garment and control fullness?

darts

Added fullness, beyond wearing ease, that is incorporated by a designer to create a particular silhouette or shape is known as:

design ease

Which design originates on the computer and is then printed onto fabric using an ink jet or laser printer?

digital

Susan is making a skirt with a slit in the back. Which symbol from the pattern piece should be transferred to the fabric to indicate where to stop sewing?

dots/square

Mona is constructing a skirt with a zipper in the back. What pattern symbol will she look for to stop sewing the center back seam to leave room for the fastener?

dots/squares

Karen has a dress with a zipper in the back. She has decided to add an additional hook-and-eye fastener directly above the zipper. How should she hand stitch this fastener?

double thread

Shania is cutting the fabric for a sewing project. Which bent-handled tool should be used?

dressmaker shears

Satin fabric shows picks and snags after a few wearings. This indicates a lack of which characteristic?

durability

What technique should be used to control the extra fullness and sew two pieces of fabric together that are slightly different sizes?

easing

Exercise wear is often made from Spandex due to which excellent fiber characteristic?

elasticity

A Mickey Mouse emblem on the little girls sweatshirt illustrates:

emphasis

Which principle of design is illustrated by a black dress with a red belt?

emphasis

While shopping for prom dresses, Lauren noticed that she kept looking at dresses with large amounts of Swarovski crystals on the bodice. Lauren was attracted to dresses illustrating which principle of design?

emphasis

Janet is worried about her pattern markings showing on her finished project. Which tool can she use that will disappear over time or when treated with water?

fabric marking pen

In winter, clothes often develop static cling. Which type of laundry product can be used in either the washer or dryer to eliminate this problem?

fabric softener

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

Which perfectly timed machine part moves fabric through the sewing machine?

feed dog

Which dyeing process produces the most colorfast fabric?

fiber

When choosing the temperature for drying or ironing a garment, what information is needed?

fiber content

After sewing his seam, John noticed that his fabric edges were raveling badly. To prevent this problem he should use a seam:

finish

To prevent a hem from raveling, you should:

finish the raw edge

Which special seam is used for strength and decoration on nearly all jeans and denim clothing?

flat felled

What invention allowed a single weaver to weave much wider fabrics and could be mechanized, allowing for automatic machine looms?

flying shuttle

Danica noticed she itched when wearing clothes washed with her new detergent. Which laundry product could help this problem?

fragrance and dye free detergent

Seams in sheer fabric can often be seen through the garment. Which seam would be best to create a finished look?

french

Mrs. Page is known for wearing skirts with many gathers to work everyday. Her preferred design shape is:

full

Tonya is attaching interfacing to her tote bag project using the iron. Which type of interfacing is she using?

fusible

Which dyeing process occurs after the apparel construction process has been completed?

garment

Savannah is sewing a ruffle down the front of her top. The pattern piece for the ruffle is much longer than the piece it joins. What technique will she use to control the extra fullness in the ruffle?

gathering

The seam of a blanket made of thick fabric will not press flat. What technique should be used to taper the seam allowance and reduce the bulk?

grade

All of the pattern pieces are cut and ready to be placed on the fabric. Jane notices a line with arrows at each end in the center of her pattern pieces. Which pattern symbol does this represent?

grain line

Sue is hemming her son's pants with a slipstitch. She is completing this hem by:

hand

Trina's new blouse was very expensive and she decides not to place it in the washing machine to clean. The least expensive alternative to ensure maximum cleanliness would be to:

hand wash

Selena needs to hem the bottom edge of her skirt. A properly sewn hem should:

hang straight and even

Which low-cost process involves printing a design on a special paper and then pressing it onto fabric?

heat transfer

Rita just bought a new front-loading washer to save water. She needs a low-sudsing and quick-dispersing laundry product. Which detergent should she use?

high efficiency detergent

Erica is measuring around the fullest part of her body below her waist. Which body measurement is this?

hip

Nicky was trying on a pair of dress pants and noticed the side pockets did not lie flat. What area of the garment indicates poor fit?

hip

What additional fastener should be used at the top of a zipper to keep it from coming unzipped?

hook and eye

Hannah is using Velcro®, a fastener that is made from nylon and has two parts that interlock. Which type of fastener is she using?

hook and eye tape

Carlos is constructing a wallet. He will use a nylon tape fastener that he can machine stitch in place. Which type of fastener will he use?

hook and loop tape

When Sarah decided to add a pink belt to her black sheath dress, she created which type of line?

horizontal

Stacy wants to add extra stability to her fabric. Which notion should she choose?

interfacing

What invention had a massive impact on fashion by changing the way we buy clothes, and also how they are marketed?

internet

What invention is credited for making fashion global?

internet

For optimum results, which items can be washed together?

jeans and dark knits

Which fabric construction process results when yarns are looped together?

knitting

Kim placed a large, white comforter and white bed linens in the washer at the same time. Why might this be a problem?

laundry needs room to circulate to clean and rinse properly

LaToya's swimsuit label reads hand-wash or machine wash gentle cycle. Which laundry product is designed for delicates or hand-washing?

light-duty detergent

Chelsea's clothes were still damp even though the dryer cycle was complete. What might be the problem?

lint filter needs change

Which cellulosic fiber is typically blended with other fibers due to its high cost?

lyocell (tencel)

Haley is topstitching the hem of her jeans. She is completing the hem by:

machine

Sue is constructing a pair of dress pants. Which type of hem should she use to ensure the stitches are not easily visible on the outside of the pants?

machine blind hem

Paula received a sweater as a gift and loved it. She wanted to buy it in an additional color. What information on the garment label will help her locate the source of the sweater?

manufacturer

Jenna is taking Presley's body measurements to find her pattern size. Which tool should she use?

measuring tape

Which tool is used to take body measurements?

measuring tape

The first ready-to-wear garments that were mass produced were:

military uniforms

People with larger body shapes can appear slimmer by using which color scheme?

monochromatic

Using shades and tints of the same color in a quilt project is an example of which color scheme?

monochromatic

A pattern that includes many sizes in one envelope is considered which type of pattern?

multisized

Sally wanted a prom dress that was classic and followed the curves of her body. Which design shape should Sally look for?

natural

Sue is selecting clothing to show the normal shape and contour of her body. Which design shape is Sue looking for?

natural

When stitching a standard seam on a sewing machine, what stitch length setting should be used?

10-12 SPI

Gary is reinforcing the side seam of his jacket. Which stitch length setting should be used?

15-20 SPI

Laura is sewing a close-fitting blouse and needs to reinforce the armhole. Which stitch length setting should be used?

15-20 SPI

Levi Strauss designed the first waist overalls during which time period?

19th century

During which time did the government find it necessary to ration food, gas, and even clothing?

20th century

Historically in Western culture, women did not show their legs in public. During which era did women's hemlines rise dramatically?

20th century

In order to gather fabric, what stitch length setting should be used for the basting stitches?

6-8 SPI

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

Who popularized the "little black dress"?

Coco Chanel


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