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Haryana BSEH Senior Secondary NSQF Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing study materials
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Question 1Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

Which of the following best describes the term 'made-ups' in the apparel and home furnishing sector?

  1. Finished textile products stitched from cut fabric pieces, such as bed linen, curtains and bags Correct answer.
  2. Raw cotton fibre that has been ginned but not yet spun into yarn
  3. Synthetic filament yarn produced by the melt-spinning process
  4. Uncut fabric running metres sold directly from a textile mill to a garment factory

Explanation

Made-ups are finished articles produced by cutting and stitching fabric, as opposed to selling fabric by the metre. Typical examples include bed sheets, pillow covers, curtains, table linen and stitched bags. The term distinguishes value-added stitched products from raw fibre, yarn or loom-state fabric.

Question 2Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

In the textile value chain, which stage immediately follows spinning?

  1. Dyeing of finished garments
  2. Retailing of apparel to consumers
  3. Ginning of cotton lint
  4. Weaving or knitting of yarn into fabric Correct answer.

Explanation

Spinning converts fibre into yarn, and that yarn is then interlaced (weaving) or looped (knitting) to form fabric. Ginning happens before spinning, while garment dyeing and retail occur much later in the chain. The sequence is fibre, yarn, fabric, garment, and finally distribution.

Question 3Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

A unit produces 480 shirts in an 8-hour shift using 20 operators. What is the productivity per operator per shift?

  1. 40 shirts
  2. 48 shirts
  3. 24 shirts Correct answer.
  4. 12 shirts

Explanation

Productivity per operator is total output divided by the number of operators, that is 480 divided by 20, which equals 24 shirts per operator per shift. The shift length is not needed for this calculation because output is already given per shift. This measure helps a factory compare operator efficiency across lines.

Question 4Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

Which of these is a natural cellulosic fibre commonly used in home furnishing textiles?

  1. Polyester
  2. Nylon
  3. Acrylic
  4. Cotton Correct answer.

Explanation

Cotton is a natural fibre obtained from the seed hair of the cotton plant and is chemically cellulosic. Polyester, nylon and acrylic are all synthetic polymers manufactured from petrochemicals. Cotton's absorbency and breathability make it popular for bed linen and towels.

Question 5Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

In the apparel industry, what does the abbreviation 'CAD' refer to in the context of pattern making?

  1. Computer-Aided Design used to draft and grade patterns digitally Correct answer.
  2. Cutting And Distribution of finished garments
  3. Colour Approval Data submitted to dye houses
  4. Cotton Assessment Document used for fibre grading

Explanation

CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design, and in apparel it is used for digital pattern drafting, grading and marker making. It replaces manual paper patterns and allows faster modification and size scaling. The other expansions are invented and do not describe apparel design software.

Question 6Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

Which organisation is the apex body in India responsible for skill development across sectors under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship?

  1. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) Correct answer.
  2. Apparel Export Promotion Council
  3. Cotton Corporation of India
  4. Textile Committee of India

Explanation

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a public-private partnership under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, tasked with promoting skill development across sectors. It supports Sector Skill Councils that set NSQF standards. The other bodies deal with textiles, cotton or export promotion rather than cross-sector skilling.

Question 7Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

A designer needs a fabric that drapes softly for a ladies' kurta and must absorb perspiration well. Which fibre choice best meets both requirements?

  1. Aramid
  2. Glass fibre
  3. Viscose rayon Correct answer.
  4. Polypropylene

Explanation

Viscose rayon is a regenerated cellulosic fibre that is absorbent and produces a soft, flowing drape suitable for kurtas. Polypropylene is hydrophobic and stiff, while glass and aramid fibres are technical fibres used for industrial purposes. Absorbency and drape are therefore best served by viscose.

Question 8Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

What does the term 'cutting room' refer to in a garment manufacturing unit?

  1. The office where export documentation is prepared
  2. The section where fabric is spread and cut into component pieces as per the pattern Correct answer.
  3. The section where finished garments are pressed and packed
  4. The section where fabric is dyed and washed

Explanation

The cutting room is where fabric is spread in layers and cut into pattern pieces that later go to stitching lines. It follows fabric inspection and precedes sewing in the production flow. Pressing, dyeing and documentation are handled elsewhere.

Question 9Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

Which of the following correctly pairs a Sector Skill Council with its sector?

  1. Construction Skill Development Council with garment trades
  2. Automotive Skills Development Council with apparel trades
  3. Apparel, Made-ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council with garment and home textile trades Correct answer.
  4. Food Industry Skill Council with textile trades

Explanation

Each Sector Skill Council is responsible for the occupational standards of its own sector, so the Apparel, Made-ups and Home Furnishing SSC covers garment and home textile job roles. The other pairings mismatch councils with unrelated industries. Correct pairing is essential when mapping NSQF qualifications to job roles.

Question 10Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

A factory produces 1,200 metres of fabric but 60 metres are rejected during inspection. What is the rejection percentage?

  1. 0.5 per cent
  2. 5 per cent Correct answer.
  3. 6 per cent
  4. 12 per cent

Explanation

Rejection percentage equals rejected quantity divided by total produced, multiplied by 100. Here 60 divided by 1,200 is 0.05, which gives 5 per cent. This quality metric helps a unit track fabric inspection performance.

Question 11Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

Which sequence correctly orders the main stages of garment production?

  1. Fabric cutting, pattern making, packing, stitching and finishing
  2. Finishing, cutting, stitching, pattern making and packing
  3. Stitching, pattern making, cutting, finishing and packing
  4. Pattern making, fabric cutting, stitching, finishing and packing Correct answer.

Explanation

Production begins with pattern making, which defines the shapes to be cut. Fabric is then spread and cut, the pieces are stitched, and finally the garment is finished and packed for dispatch. Any order that places stitching or packing before pattern making breaks the logical flow.

Question 12Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

A candidate wants to enter the apparel sector at operator level without prior formal training. Which route best describes an NSQF-aligned entry pathway?

  1. Enrolling in a short-term NSQF level 3 or 4 qualification course with practical training and assessment Correct answer.
  2. Waiting for a government recruitment exam for textile officers
  3. Completing a doctoral research programme in polymer chemistry
  4. Directly applying for a design manager post with no qualification

Explanation

NSQF qualifications are structured by level, and entry-level operator roles typically map to levels 3 or 4, delivered through short-term skilling with hands-on training and assessment. This gives a recognised certification for employment. The other routes are either mismatched in level or irrelevant to operator entry.

Question 13Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

Why is fabric shrinkage testing important before cutting a bulk order of cotton shirts?

  1. It measures the colour fastness of the dyed fabric to light
  2. It determines the tensile strength of sewing thread
  3. It checks the flammability of the finished garment
  4. It predicts dimensional change after washing so patterns can be adjusted to avoid undersized garments Correct answer.

Explanation

Cotton fabrics can shrink on washing, so shrinkage testing predicts the dimensional change and allows allowance in patterns or pre-shrinking of fabric. Without this, finished garments may not fit after the first wash. Colour fastness, thread strength and flammability are separate tests.

Question 14Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

Which factor most directly explains why made-up home furnishing products usually earn higher margins than plain fabric sold by the metre?

  1. Made-ups require no quality inspection before sale
  2. Stitching and finishing add value and branding that customers pay a premium for Correct answer.
  3. Fabric sold by the metre attracts higher excise duty than made-ups
  4. The raw fibre content is higher in made-ups than in fabric

Explanation

Made-ups incorporate cutting, stitching, finishing and often design and branding, which raise the value added and support higher margins. The fibre content is essentially the same as in the source fabric. Value addition, not raw material quantity, explains the margin difference.

Question 15Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

In home furnishing, which product is typically classified as a 'floor covering' made-up article?

  1. A tufted carpet Correct answer.
  2. A table runner
  3. A pillow cover
  4. A shower curtain

Explanation

Floor coverings include carpets, rugs and mats, of which a tufted carpet is a standard example. Pillow covers and table runners are bed and table linen, while shower curtains are bathroom textiles. The classification depends on the product's end use in the home.

Question 16Introduction to the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector

A small unit wants to reduce fabric wastage during marker making. Which practice addresses this goal most directly?

  1. Optimising marker layouts to improve fabric utilisation before cutting Correct answer.
  2. Increasing the number of fabric layers in the spread
  3. Adding extra buttons to each garment
  4. Purchasing higher-count yarn for the fabric

Explanation

Marker making determines how pattern pieces are arranged on the fabric, so optimising the layout raises utilisation and cuts wastage. Adding layers or changing yarn count does not address the arrangement of pieces. Extra buttons add cost without reducing fabric waste.

Question 17Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

In the study of textile raw materials, which fibre is classified as a natural cellulosic fibre obtained from the seed of a plant?

  1. Silk
  2. Polyester
  3. Wool
  4. Cotton Correct answer.

Explanation

Cotton is a natural cellulosic fibre that grows as a protective covering around the seeds of the cotton plant. Its chemical composition is mainly cellulose, which distinguishes it from protein fibres and synthetic polymers.

Question 18Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which property of cotton makes it suitable for use in absorbent towels and undergarments?

  1. Very high elastic recovery
  2. High thermoplasticity
  3. High moisture regain and good absorbency Correct answer.
  4. Strong resistance to alkalis

Explanation

Cotton has a high moisture regain because the cellulose polymer contains many hydroxyl groups that attract water. This makes cotton fabrics absorbent, comfortable against skin and suitable for towels and undergarments.

Question 19Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

A yarn in which the fibres lie roughly parallel along the length of the yarn is described as which type?

  1. Staple spun yarn Correct answer.
  2. Fancy yarn
  3. Filament yarn
  4. Plied yarn

Explanation

A staple spun yarn is made by twisting short fibres so that they lie roughly parallel and are held together by the twist. Filament yarns, by contrast, are made from long continuous strands rather than short fibres.

Question 20Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which weave produces a fabric with a smooth surface and a high lustre because long floats of yarn are formed on the face?

  1. Satin weave Correct answer.
  2. Twill weave
  3. Plain weave
  4. Pile weave

Explanation

Satin weave interlocks yarns at intervals so that long floats of warp or weft yarn lie on the surface. These floats reflect light and give the fabric its characteristic smoothness and lustre.

Question 21Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which fibre is obtained from the stem of a plant and is therefore classified as a bast fibre?

  1. Cotton
  2. Jute
  3. Flax Correct answer.
  4. Coir

Explanation

Flax is a bast fibre extracted from the stem of the flax plant, and its long fibre bundles give linen its strength and crisp handle. Bast fibres come from the stem, unlike seed or leaf fibres.

Question 22Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which of the following is a regenerated cellulosic fibre?

  1. Viscose rayon Correct answer.
  2. Nylon 6,6
  3. Polypropylene
  4. Acrylic

Explanation

Viscose rayon is made by dissolving purified cellulose from wood pulp and regenerating it into filament form. Because the raw material is cellulose that has been chemically regenerated, it is classed as a regenerated cellulosic fibre.

Question 23Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which yarn property is directly increased by increasing the amount of twist inserted during spinning?

  1. Fabric drape
  2. Yarn strength up to an optimum point Correct answer.
  3. Filament length
  4. Fibre diameter

Explanation

Adding twist binds the fibres more tightly and increases yarn strength until an optimum twist level is reached. Beyond that optimum, over-twisting causes fibre obliquity and reduces strength.

Question 24Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

A candidate is selecting a fibre for a fabric that must resist abrasion in upholstery. Which fibre property is most relevant to this requirement?

  1. Dye affinity
  2. Thermal conductivity
  3. Tenacity and abrasion resistance Correct answer.
  4. Moisture regain

Explanation

Abrasion resistance depends on the fibre's tenacity and its ability to withstand repeated rubbing without breaking or fibrillating. Upholstery fabrics therefore need fibres with high tenacity and good abrasion performance.

Question 25Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

In a plain weave fabric, if the warp yarn count is 40 tex and the weft yarn count is 20 tex, which statement about the fabric is correct?

  1. The yarn count cannot be compared in tex
  2. The warp yarns are coarser than the weft yarns Correct answer.
  3. Both yarns have the same linear density
  4. The weft yarns are coarser than the warp yarns

Explanation

Tex is a direct system in which a higher number means a coarser, heavier yarn. Since 40 tex is greater than 20 tex, the warp yarns are coarser than the weft yarns.

Question 26Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which weave is produced by interlacing warp and weft in a stepped pattern that creates diagonal lines across the fabric?

  1. Satin weave
  2. Leno weave
  3. Plain weave
  4. Twill weave Correct answer.

Explanation

Twill weave advances the interlacing point by one or more ends and picks each time, producing a characteristic diagonal line or wale. Denim and gabardine are common examples of twill fabrics.

Question 27Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

A manufacturer wants a fabric with good stretch and recovery for sportswear. Which fibre should be blended in small amounts to provide elastic recovery?

  1. Elastane Correct answer.
  2. Linen
  3. Cotton
  4. Glass fibre

Explanation

Elastane is a segmented polyurethane fibre that can stretch to several times its length and recover rapidly. Even a small percentage blended with cotton or polyester gives sportswear the required stretch and shape retention.

Question 28Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which statement correctly describes the difference between carded and combed cotton yarns?

  1. Combed yarns are smoother and stronger because short fibres are removed Correct answer.
  2. Combed yarns contain more short fibres than carded yarns
  3. Carded and combed yarns differ only in colour
  4. Carded yarns are smoother because fibres are aligned by combing

Explanation

Combing removes short fibres and impurities and aligns the remaining long fibres, producing a smoother, stronger and more lustrous yarn. Carded yarns retain more short fibres and are therefore hairier and weaker.

Question 29Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which fabric structure is formed by interlocking loops of yarn rather than by interlacing warp and weft?

  1. Nonwoven fabric
  2. Woven fabric
  3. Braided fabric
  4. Knitted fabric Correct answer.

Explanation

Knitted fabrics are built from interlocking loops of yarn, which gives them stretch and extensibility. Woven fabrics, by contrast, are made by interlacing two sets of yarns at right angles.

Question 30Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

A dyer notices that a 100% polyester fabric is difficult to dye with direct dyes. Which explanation best accounts for this?

  1. Polyester is a protein fibre
  2. Polyester has too many hydroxyl groups
  3. Polyester is hydrophobic and lacks dye sites for direct dyes Correct answer.
  4. Polyester has very high moisture regain

Explanation

Polyester is a hydrophobic synthetic polymer with a compact, crystalline structure and few active dye sites. Direct dyes, which rely on hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces with cellulose, therefore give poor uptake on polyester.

Question 31Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which fibre is produced from the cellulose of wood pulp by the cuproammonium process?

  1. Nylon
  2. Cupro Correct answer.
  3. Viscose
  4. Acetate

Explanation

Cupro is a regenerated cellulosic fibre made by dissolving cellulose in a cuprammonium solution and regenerating it. It is distinct from viscose, which uses the xanthate process.

Question 32Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

A woven fabric shows a repeating pattern of small geometric motifs created by floating yarns. Which term best describes this figure?

  1. Plain weave
  2. Pile weave
  3. Dobby design Correct answer.
  4. Leno weave

Explanation

Dobby designs are small, repeating geometric figures produced on a dobby loom using extra harnesses to control groups of warp yarns. They are larger than plain weave effects but smaller than jacquard figures.

Question 33Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which property of wool explains why woollen garments feel warm in winter?

  1. High thermal conductivity
  2. Very low moisture regain
  3. High flammability
  4. Low thermal conductivity due to trapped air in crimped fibres Correct answer.

Explanation

Wool fibres are crimped and form a bulky structure that traps air, and air is a poor conductor of heat. This low thermal conductivity keeps body heat in and makes wool garments warm.

Question 34Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which yarn is made by twisting together two or more single yarns to improve strength and uniformity?

  1. Rotor-spun yarn
  2. Monofilament yarn
  3. Plied yarn Correct answer.
  4. Slub yarn

Explanation

A plied yarn is produced by twisting two or more single yarns together, which improves strength, evenness and balance. The plying twist usually opposes the direction of the single yarn twist.

Question 35Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

A fabric label states 65% polyester / 35% cotton. Which performance claim is most defensible for this blend?

  1. Full biodegradability in soil
  2. Complete resistance to static electricity
  3. Better wrinkle recovery and durability than 100% cotton with some moisture comfort retained Correct answer.
  4. Higher moisture absorbency than 100% cotton

Explanation

Polyester contributes wrinkle recovery, strength and durability, while the cotton component retains some moisture absorbency and comfort. The blend balances the weaknesses of both fibres rather than exceeding cotton in absorbency.

Question 36Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which of the following correctly pairs a fibre with its burning behaviour?

  1. Cotton burns quickly with the smell of burning paper Correct answer.
  2. Wool burns with the smell of burning paper
  3. Silk melts without a flame
  4. Polyester burns with the smell of burning hair

Explanation

Cotton is a cellulosic fibre and burns readily with a yellow flame, leaving a soft grey ash and giving the odour of burning paper. Protein fibres such as wool and silk give a burning-hair smell, while polyester melts and shrinks away from the flame.

Question 37Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

In a 2/2 twill weave, what does the fraction 2/2 indicate about the interlacing?

  1. Two warp yarns are lifted over four weft yarns
  2. Two warp yarns are lifted over two weft yarns in each repeat Correct answer.
  3. The fabric has two layers of warp yarns
  4. Two weft yarns float over two warp yarns only

Explanation

In a 2/2 twill, the first figure gives the number of warp ends lifted and the second gives the number of weft picks passed over in each step. The weave therefore floats two warp yarns over two weft yarns before reversing.

Question 38Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

A spinner produces a yarn with excessive twist and finds that its strength has fallen below the optimum. Which explanation is most consistent with yarn mechanics?

  1. Over-twisting increases fibre obliquity so the applied force is less aligned with the fibre axis Correct answer.
  2. Over-twisting converts staple fibres into filaments
  3. Over-twisting removes short fibres from the yarn
  4. Over-twisting reduces the linear density of the yarn

Explanation

Beyond the optimum twist, fibres become increasingly inclined to the yarn axis, so a smaller component of the applied tensile force acts along the fibre. This fibre obliquity reduces the contribution of each fibre to yarn strength.

Question 39Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

A fabric is described as having a crepe effect. Which construction method most directly produces this effect?

  1. Using a 2/2 twill with uniform twist
  2. Using a leno weave with crossed warps
  3. Using highly twisted yarns that kink and crinkle in the fabric Correct answer.
  4. Using zero-twist filament yarns in a plain weave

Explanation

Crepe effects are produced by highly twisted yarns that tend to kink and untwist, creating a crinkled, textured surface. Alternating S-twist and Z-twist yarns or using hard-twisted yarns in one direction are common routes to crepe.

Question 40Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Which fibre combination would be most suitable for a firefighter's protective outer shell requiring high thermal resistance and low flammability?

  1. Acetate blended with silk
  2. Cotton blended with viscose
  3. Polypropylene blended with elastane
  4. Aramid blended with a flame-retardant treated fibre Correct answer.

Explanation

Aramid fibres such as meta-aramid and para-aramid are inherently flame resistant and retain strength at high temperatures. Blending with a flame-retardant treated fibre further improves protective performance in a thermal hazard.

Question 41Pattern Making, Grading and Cutting

In commercial pattern making, what does the term 'grainline' on a pattern piece indicate?

  1. The direction of the crosswise weft yarns of the fabric
  2. The direction of the lengthwise warp yarns of the fabric Correct answer.
  3. The bias direction at exactly 45 degrees to the selvedge
  4. The direction of greatest stretch in a knitted fabric

Explanation

The grainline arrow is drawn parallel to the selvedge and shows the lengthwise grain, which is the warp direction. Pattern pieces are laid so this line runs parallel to the selvedge, keeping the garment's vertical hang stable and preventing twisting.

Question 42Pattern Making, Grading and Cutting

Which body measurement is taken horizontally around the fullest part of the bust while the tape stays level at the back?

  1. Shoulder width
  2. Underbust
  3. Upper bust
  4. Bust or chest circumference Correct answer.

Explanation

Bust circumference is measured around the fullest prominence of the bust, with the tape horizontal and parallel to the floor at the back. This measurement drives the bust dart intake and the front bodice draft.

Question 43Pattern Making, Grading and Cutting

A pattern is drafted for a 92 cm bust with 10 cm of design ease. What finished bust circumference does the pattern produce?

  1. 112 cm
  2. 92 cm
  3. 97 cm
  4. 102 cm Correct answer.

Explanation

Finished garment circumference equals body measurement plus ease, so 92 cm plus 10 cm gives 102 cm. Ease is added to the body measurement, not multiplied, and it is separate from seam allowance.

Question 44Pattern Making, Grading and Cutting

When preparing fabric for cutting, why is the fabric usually folded with right sides together before laying pattern pieces?

  1. To make the selvedges align with the grainline arrow
  2. To prevent the fabric from shrinking during cutting
  3. To allow symmetrical pieces to be cut as mirrored pairs from a single layer Correct answer.
  4. To reduce the number of pins required for the layout

Explanation

Folding right sides together lets a half pattern piece be cut on the fold or in mirrored pairs, giving a symmetrical left and right side. It also keeps both plies matched so cut edges correspond exactly.

Question 45Pattern Making, Grading and Cutting

A bodice block is graded from size 12 to size 14. If the bust circumference increases by 4 cm between sizes, how much is added to the half-front bodice width at the bust line when grading from 12 to 14?

  1. 2 cm
  2. 4 cm
  3. 0.5 cm
  4. 1 cm Correct answer.

Explanation

The 4 cm growth is the full circumference increase, so each of the two sides of the body grows by 2 cm. The half-front is one quarter of the circumference, so it grows by 1 cm.

Question 46Pattern Making, Grading and Cutting

In pattern terminology, what is a 'dart' primarily used for?

  1. Finishing the raw edge of a hemline
  2. Marking the position of a buttonhole
  3. Removing excess fabric to shape it to body contours Correct answer.
  4. Adding ease to a sleeve cap

Explanation

A dart is a wedge of fabric folded and stitched to take up excess fullness so flat cloth can follow a curved body form. Typical locations are the bust, waist, shoulder and elbow.

Question 47Pattern Making, Grading and Cutting

Which marking tool is preferred for transferring pattern lines onto fabric because the marks can be removed by brushing or washing?

  1. Tailor's chalk Correct answer.
  2. Ballpoint pen
  3. Indelible fabric paint
  4. Permanent marker

Explanation

Tailor's chalk is designed to mark fabric temporarily and brushes or washes off easily. It is available in several colours so a contrast can be chosen against the fabric.

Question 48Pattern Making, Grading and Cutting

A skirt pattern has a 1 cm seam allowance at the side seam and a 4 cm hem allowance. What total allowance is added at the side seam and hem respectively when cutting?

  1. 1 cm at the side seam and 4 cm at the hem Correct answer.
  2. 4 cm at both edges
  3. 1 cm at both edges
  4. 4 cm at the side seam and 1 cm at the hem

Explanation

Seam allowance is the amount added at a joining edge, here 1 cm at the side seam. Hem allowance is the deeper turning at the lower edge, here 4 cm, and the two are added at their own edges.

Question 49Pattern Making, Grading and Cutting

What is the main purpose of a 'muslin' or 'toile' in pattern development?

  1. To create the buttonhole template for the finished garment
  2. To add decorative topstitching to the finished garment
  3. To test the fit and drape of a new pattern in inexpensive fabric before cutting the final fabric Correct answer.
  4. To press the final garment between construction stages

Explanation

A toile is made in an inexpensive fabric such as calico to check fit, balance and design lines. Corrections found on the toile are transferred back to the paper pattern before the final fabric is cut.

Question 50Pattern Making, Grading and Cutting

Which pattern alteration is needed to accommodate a fuller bust without changing the bust circumference measurement?

  1. A sway-back adjustment that shortens the centre back
  2. A full-bust adjustment that adds a bust dart and lengthens the front bodice Correct answer.
  3. A broad-shoulder adjustment that widens the neckline
  4. A flat-seat adjustment that removes fabric at the back hip

Explanation

A full-bust adjustment adds width and length over the bust area and is balanced by a larger or new dart, while the total bust circumference stays the same. It also lowers the bust point so the dart apex sits correctly.