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Question 1Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which natural fibre is obtained from the seed of a plant and is composed mainly of cellulose?

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

Explanation

Cotton is a seed hair fibre that grows in the boll of the cotton plant and is almost pure cellulose, which makes it absorbent and comfortable. Wool and silk are animal fibres, and jute is a bast fibre taken from the stem, so none of them is a seed fibre.

Question 2Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A fabric that absorbs moisture quickly and dries slowly, feels cool against the skin and burns with a paper-like smell is most likely made of which fibre?

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

Explanation

Cotton is hygroscopic, conducts heat well so it feels cool, and burns like paper because it is cellulose. Synthetic fibres such as polyester, nylon and acrylic melt and shrink away from the flame and smell chemical rather than of burnt paper.

Question 3Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

In a yarn, the number of twists inserted per unit length is called the twist level. Increasing the twist in a cotton yarn up to a moderate level mainly produces which effect?

  1. Lower yarn strength and more hairiness
  2. Higher yarn strength and a smoother surface Correct answer.
  3. Complete loss of cohesion between fibres
  4. Immediate conversion of the yarn into a filament

Explanation

Twist binds the fibres together by friction, so a moderate increase in twist raises tenacity and reduces hairiness. Beyond the optimum, over-twisting causes fibre obliquity and strength falls again, but a moderate increase clearly improves strength.

Question 4Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which of the following is a plain-weave fabric in which warp and weft yarns of similar count interlace one over one?

  1. Muslin Correct answer.
  2. Pile
  3. Satin
  4. Twill

Explanation

Muslin is a simple plain-weave fabric where each warp yarn passes alternately over and under each weft yarn. Twill and satin are different weave structures, and pile fabrics have an extra raised surface yarn.

Question 5Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A buyer wants a strong, durable workwear fabric with a pronounced diagonal rib on the face. Which weave structure should the manufacturer select?

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

Explanation

Twill weave produces continuous diagonal floats that pack more yarns per unit area, giving higher abrasion resistance and the characteristic diagonal line. Plain weave shows a checkerboard interlacing, leno twists warp yarns, and pile adds surface tufts rather than a diagonal rib.

Question 6Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which fabric-finishing process uses caustic soda under tension to give cotton a smooth, lustrous appearance and improved dye uptake?

  1. Mercerisation Correct answer.
  2. Sanforisation
  3. Calendering
  4. Singeing

Explanation

Mercerisation swells the cotton fibre in caustic soda while it is held under tension, which rounds the fibre, increases lustre and improves dye absorption. Calendering presses the fabric between rollers, sanforisation shrinks it mechanically for dimensional stability, and singeing burns off protruding fibres.

Question 7Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which dye class is applied to cotton in an alkaline bath and forms a covalent bond with the cellulose fibre?

  1. Disperse dye
  2. Reactive dye Correct answer.
  3. Acid dye
  4. Basic dye

Explanation

Reactive dyes react chemically with hydroxyl groups of cellulose to form a covalent bond, which gives excellent wash fastness on cotton. Acid and basic dyes suit protein or synthetic fibres, and disperse dyes are used for hydrophobic synthetic fibres.

Question 8Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A candidate measures the count of a cotton yarn and reports it as 40s Ne. What does this value indicate?

  1. 40 hanks of 840 yards weigh one pound Correct answer.
  2. 40 fibres are twisted per centimetre
  3. 40 metres of yarn weigh one gram
  4. 40 grams of yarn measure one kilometre

Explanation

The English cotton count (Ne) is an indirect system: the number of hanks of 840 yards that weigh one pound. A higher Ne therefore means a finer yarn, so 40s Ne is finer than 20s Ne.

Question 9Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which property of a textile fibre describes its ability to return to its original shape after being stretched?

  1. Lustre
  2. Elasticity Correct answer.
  3. Absorbency
  4. Tenacity

Explanation

Elasticity, or elastic recovery, is the capacity of a fibre to extend under load and recover its original length when the load is removed. Tenacity measures strength, absorbency measures moisture uptake, and lustre describes light reflection.

Question 10Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which fibre is produced by the wet spinning of a regenerated cellulose solution and is commonly used in linings and viscose blends?

  1. Polyester
  2. Wool
  3. Cotton
  4. Viscose rayon Correct answer.

Explanation

Viscose rayon is made by dissolving cellulose pulp and extruding it into a coagulating bath, so it is a regenerated cellulose fibre. Cotton is a natural cellulose fibre, while polyester is fully synthetic and wool is a natural protein fibre.

Question 11Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A knitted fabric stretches more than a woven fabric of the same yarn because of which structural feature?

  1. Interlocking loops that can open and close Correct answer.
  2. Long warp floats on the fabric face
  3. Interlaced warp and weft yarns at right angles
  4. A pile surface of cut tufts

Explanation

Knitted structures are built from interlocking loops, and these loops can deform and slide, giving high extensibility. Woven fabrics use interlaced straight yarns that resist stretching, and floats or pile surfaces do not create loop-based stretch.

Question 12Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which test is most suitable for identifying an unknown fibre by observing its behaviour in a flame?

  1. Crease recovery test
  2. Burn test Correct answer.
  3. Crocking test
  4. GSM test

Explanation

The burn test observes flame behaviour, odour and residue, which differ between cellulose, protein and synthetic fibres. Crocking assesses colour fastness to rubbing, GSM measures fabric mass per unit area, and crease recovery measures resilience.

Question 13Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A fabric is described as having 120 GSM. What does this specification express?

  1. The fabric contains 120 threads per inch
  2. The fabric is 120 centimetres wide
  3. The fabric weighs 120 grams per square metre Correct answer.
  4. The fabric has 120 twists per metre

Explanation

GSM stands for grams per square metre and is a measure of fabric mass per unit area, widely used to grade light, medium and heavy fabrics. Thread density, width and twist level are separate specifications.

Question 14Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which weave would a manufacturer choose to produce a fabric with a smooth, lustrous face and long floats, intended for evening wear?

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

Explanation

Satin weave uses long floats of warp or weft yarns over several interlacing points, producing a smooth, reflective face. Plain and rib weaves give balanced or corded surfaces, and leno produces an open gauze structure.

Question 15Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which of the following best explains why polyester fabrics dry quickly after washing?

  1. The fibre has a high degree of crystallinity that traps water
  2. The fibre is hydrophobic and absorbs very little water Correct answer.
  3. The polymer chains contain many hydroxyl groups that hold water
  4. The fibre surface is covered with natural waxes

Explanation

Polyester is a hydrophobic synthetic fibre with low moisture regain, so water stays on the surface and evaporates quickly. Hydroxyl-rich fibres such as cotton absorb water, and natural waxes are associated with cotton rather than polyester.

Question 16Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

In a carding machine, the main function performed on the fibre mass is which of the following?

  1. Twisting the fibres into a strong yarn
  2. Opening and individualising fibres into a thin web Correct answer.
  3. Applying colour to the fibre
  4. Weaving the yarn into a fabric

Explanation

Carding opens tufts, removes impurities and individualises fibres into a parallel web or sliver. Twisting into yarn happens at spinning, fabric formation happens at weaving or knitting, and colour application belongs to dyeing.

Question 17Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A student compares two cotton fabrics and finds that the one with a higher thread count feels finer. Which explanation is most accurate?

  1. More yarns per unit area create a denser, smoother fabric Correct answer.
  2. Higher thread count always means thicker yarns
  3. Thread count measures the length of the fabric
  4. Thread count measures the amount of dye absorbed

Explanation

Thread count is the number of warp and weft yarns per unit length, so a higher count usually means finer yarns packed more densely, giving a smoother handle. Thread count does not describe yarn thickness directly, fabric length or dye uptake.

Question 18Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which fibre property makes wool garments comfortable in cold weather?

  1. Low moisture regain and high thermal conductivity
  2. High lustre and smooth surface
  3. High stiffness and low elongation
  4. Crimped structure that traps air and low thermal conductivity Correct answer.

Explanation

Wool fibres are naturally crimped and form bulky structures that trap still air, an effective insulator, while wool's low thermal conductivity slows heat loss. High lustre, stiffness or low regain do not provide warmth in the same way.

Question 19Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which of the following describes the term 'selvedge' in a woven fabric?

  1. The printed border design along the length
  2. The cut edge produced by a shearing machine
  3. The centre line of the fabric where the weave changes
  4. The self-finished edge formed by the shuttle or weft return Correct answer.

Explanation

The selvedge is the narrow, firmly woven edge running along the length of the fabric, formed where the weft turns back. It prevents fraying and is not a cut edge, a weave change in the centre, or a printed design.

Question 20Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A dyer wants deep, level shades on a cotton knitwear lot. Which combination of factors is most important?

  1. Acid bath with a cationic dye and low temperature
  2. Neutral bath with a disperse dye and high pressure
  3. Alkaline bath with a reactive dye and controlled electrolyte addition Correct answer.
  4. Solvent bath with a pigment and no fixation step

Explanation

Reactive dyes need an alkaline environment for fixation to cellulose, and electrolytes promote exhaustion; adding salt in a controlled way gives level shades. Acid baths, disperse dyes and unfixed pigments are not appropriate for deep, fast cotton shades.

Question 21Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which statement correctly distinguishes staple fibres from filament fibres?

  1. Staple fibres are stronger than filaments of the same material
  2. Staple fibres are always synthetic, while filaments are always natural
  3. Staple fibres are short and must be twisted to form yarn, while filaments are continuous Correct answer.
  4. Filament fibres must be spun from short lengths before use

Explanation

Staple fibres are short lengths that need twisting and inter-fibre friction to make a yarn, whereas filament fibres are continuous and can be used almost directly. Origin and strength do not define the two categories.

Question 22Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A fabric sample shrinks excessively after the first wash. Which finishing treatment would most likely have prevented this in cotton goods?

  1. Sanforisation Correct answer.
  2. Mercerisation
  3. Schreiner calendering
  4. Singeing

Explanation

Sanforisation mechanically compresses the fabric to control residual shrinkage so that later washing causes little change. Mercerisation improves lustre and dye uptake, singeing removes surface hairs, and Schreiner calendering produces a pressed lustre.

Question 23Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which yarn fault would most directly cause thin, weak places and subsequent breaks in a woven fabric?

  1. A thin place where too few fibres are present Correct answer.
  2. A knot joining two yarn ends
  3. A coloured nep trapped in the yarn
  4. A slub where a thick bunch of fibres is twisted in

Explanation

A thin place has fewer fibres in the cross-section, so it carries less load and becomes a weak point that breaks under tension. Slubs add mass, neps affect appearance, and knots create local irregularities but not a general loss of fibre mass.

Question 24Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which of the following correctly describes the purpose of a stentering machine in textile finishing?

  1. To raise a nap on one face of the fabric
  2. To hold the fabric to width while drying and straighten the weft Correct answer.
  3. To remove excess dye from the fabric surface
  4. To twist the yarn before weaving

Explanation

Stentering grips the fabric by its selvedges, holds it to the required width and dries it while straightening the weft, which corrects width and bowing. Removing dye, raising a nap and twisting yarn belong to other processes.

Question 25Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A manufacturer needs a fabric for swimwear that resists chlorine, dries fast and retains shape when wet. Which fibre choice is most suitable?

  1. Viscose rayon
  2. Cotton
  3. Polyester Correct answer.
  4. Wool

Explanation

Polyester is hydrophobic, strong when wet, resistant to chlorine and holds its shape, which suits swimwear. Cotton and viscose absorb water and become heavy, and wool absorbs water and loses strength and shape when wet.

Question 26Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A cotton fabric is given a treatment with a cross-linking resin so that it resists creasing during wear and washing. Which fibre property is being improved by this finish?

  1. Resilience, that is the ability to recover from deformation Correct answer.
  2. Absorbency, that is the ability to take up moisture
  3. Thermal conductivity, that is the ability to conduct heat along the fibre
  4. Lustre, that is the ability to reflect light from the surface

Explanation

Creasing is a failure of recovery: the fibre stays deformed after being folded. Cross-linking resins bond the cellulose chains so that the deformed structure springs back, which is exactly the definition of resilience. Absorbency, lustre and thermal conductivity are separate properties and are not what a crease-resist finish is designed to change.

Question 27Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A woven fabric is found to have a low cover factor, so light passes through it easily. Which change in fabric construction would most directly increase its cover and make it more opaque?

  1. Twisting the yarn more highly without altering the thread spacing
  2. Using coarser yarns and setting them more closely in the loom Correct answer.
  3. Using finer yarns with the same ends and picks per inch
  4. Reducing the picks per inch while keeping the yarn count unchanged

Explanation

Cover factor depends on both yarn diameter and the number of threads per unit length. Coarser yarns are thicker and, when set closer together, occupy more of the fabric surface, so less open space remains and the fabric becomes more opaque. Finer yarns or fewer picks per inch open the structure further, and extra twist mainly changes yarn character rather than the space between threads.

Question 28Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

A spinner blends two different staple fibres in the blow room instead of twisting two separate yarns together later. Which outcome is characteristic of such an intimate fibre blend?

  1. The resulting yarn is always stronger than either fibre spun alone
  2. The blend can only be made from fibres of identical length and denier
  3. The two fibre types are distributed throughout the yarn cross-section, giving uniform colour and property effects Correct answer.
  4. The two fibre types remain in separate, identifiable stripes along the yarn length

Explanation

Blending at the fibre-preparation stage mixes the components before spinning, so both fibre types appear side by side throughout every section of the yarn. This gives even colour and an averaged combination of properties such as strength, absorbency and abrasion resistance. It does not produce stripes, does not require identical fibre dimensions, and does not guarantee a stronger yarn.

Question 29Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

During wet processing a cotton fabric is found to have a greyish, dull appearance caused by natural waxes and pectins on the fibre. Which preparatory sequence removes these impurities before dyeing?

  1. Bleaching, then desizing, then scouring
  2. Calendering, then scouring, then desizing
  3. Desizing, then scouring, then bleaching Correct answer.
  4. Scouring, then bleaching, then desizing

Explanation

Size applied during weaving must be removed first, otherwise it holds impurities against the fibre and blocks later liquors. Scouring with alkali then removes waxes, pectins and oils, and bleaching follows to destroy natural colouring matter and leave a white, absorbent fabric. Reversing the order leaves size or waxes in place and gives patchy, dull results.

Question 30Fundamentals of Apparel and Textile Science

Which statement correctly describes the difference between natural and man-made filament fibres as they leave the fibre source?

  1. Both natural and man-made filaments must be staple-spun before they can be twisted into a yarn
  2. Man-made filaments are produced only by cutting a film into narrow strips
  3. Natural filaments such as silk are produced in long continuous lengths, while man-made filaments are extruded through spinnerets Correct answer.
  4. Natural filaments are always short staple lengths, while man-made filaments are always cut to staple before use

Explanation

Silk is the natural filament, spun by the silkworm as a continuous strand, whereas manufactured filaments are formed by forcing a polymer solution or melt through fine holes in a spinneret. Man-made filaments may later be cut into staple for blending, but that is a choice, not a requirement. Staple spinning is used for short fibres and is not needed for continuous filaments.

Question 31Pattern Making and Drafting

In the standard body measurement chart used for drafting a ladies' bodice block, which measurement is taken horizontally around the fullest part of the bust while the tape stays level at the back?

  1. Waist circumference
  2. Shoulder width
  3. Neck circumference
  4. Bust circumference Correct answer.

Explanation

Bust circumference is measured around the fullest part of the bust with the tape horizontal and level across the back, because this value drives the front bodice width and dart intake. Waist, shoulder and neck measurements are taken at different landmarks and serve other parts of the draft.

Question 32Pattern Making and Drafting

Which drafting tool is used to draw smooth, curved lines at the armhole and neckline of a bodice pattern?

  1. L-square
  2. Set square
  3. Tracing wheel
  4. French curve Correct answer.

Explanation

A French curve is a shaped template with varying curves that lets the pattern maker draw a smooth armhole or neckline curve through plotted points. Straight-edged tools cannot produce these compound curves accurately.

Question 33Pattern Making and Drafting

On a commercial pattern envelope, the symbol of a long line with a single arrowhead at each end usually indicates which instruction?

  1. Place on fold
  2. Cut on the line
  3. Grain line direction Correct answer.
  4. Buttonhole placement

Explanation

A double-arrowed line printed on a pattern piece marks the grain line, showing how the piece must be aligned with the fabric's lengthwise grain (selvedge direction). Placing it correctly prevents the finished garment from twisting.

Question 34Pattern Making and Drafting

What is the standard seam allowance usually added to the outer edges of a garment pattern piece before cutting fabric?

  1. 2.5 cm
  2. 5 cm
  3. 0.5 cm
  4. 1 cm Correct answer.

Explanation

A seam allowance of about 1 cm (often 1.5 cm in industry) is added to construction edges so the garment can be stitched and finished without losing size. Hem and special edges get larger allowances, but the general construction seam uses roughly 1 cm.

Question 35Pattern Making and Drafting

In a basic skirt block, the waist dart intake is created mainly to do which of the following?

  1. Provide ease at the hip
  2. Lengthen the skirt
  3. Add flare at the hem
  4. Remove excess fabric so the skirt shapes to the waist Correct answer.

Explanation

The waist is smaller than the hip, so the extra width between the two circumferences must be removed by darts to shape the skirt to the body. The dart intake converts the flat rectangle into a fitted three-dimensional form at the waist.

Question 36Pattern Making and Drafting

Which term describes a pattern made without seam allowances, from which production patterns with allowances are later developed?

  1. Graded pattern
  2. Marker
  3. Toile
  4. Block pattern Correct answer.

Explanation

A block (or sloper) is a basic, closely fitted pattern with no design features and no seam allowances, used as the foundation for developing styles. Seam allowances and design details are added when the final production pattern is made.

Question 37Pattern Making and Drafting

When drafting a sleeve block, the sleeve cap height is related to which bodice measurement?

  1. Neck circumference
  2. Center front length
  3. Armhole depth and armhole curve length Correct answer.
  4. Waist circumference

Explanation

The sleeve cap must fit into the bodice armhole, so its height and curve are drafted from the armhole depth and the armhole curve length. The cap curve length slightly exceeds the armhole to allow ease for a smooth set-in sleeve.

Question 38Pattern Making and Drafting

Which fabric grain runs parallel to the selvedge and is used as the reference for placing pattern grain lines?

  1. Crosswise grain
  2. Bias grain
  3. Lengthwise grain Correct answer.
  4. Diagonal grain

Explanation

The lengthwise grain runs parallel to the selvedge and has the least stretch, so pattern pieces are aligned to it for stability. Grain lines on patterns are drawn parallel to this direction.

Question 39Pattern Making and Drafting

A bodice block is drafted with a bust circumference of 92 cm and a close-fitting ease of 4 cm. What bust circumference should the drafted bodice block measure?

  1. 96 cm Correct answer.
  2. 88 cm
  3. 100 cm
  4. 92 cm

Explanation

The block is drafted to the body measurement plus the required wearing ease, so 92 cm plus 4 cm gives 96 cm. The ease allows movement and breathing room in the finished block.

Question 40Pattern Making and Drafting

A skirt block has a hip circumference of 96 cm and a waist circumference of 72 cm. If the total dart intake is the difference between hip and waist divided by 4 for a quarter draft, what is the dart intake per quarter?

  1. 12 cm
  2. 4 cm
  3. 8 cm
  4. 6 cm Correct answer.

Explanation

The difference between hip and waist is 96 minus 72, equal to 24 cm. For a quarter draft, 24 divided by 4 equals 6 cm of dart intake per quarter, which is then distributed among the darts.

Question 41Pattern Making and Drafting

When a designer wants to convert a basic bodice block into a style with a gathered bust, which technique is most appropriate?

  1. Remove the waist dart entirely
  2. Reduce the seam allowance to zero
  3. Shift the grain line to the bias
  4. Slash and spread the pattern to add fullness Correct answer.

Explanation

Slash-and-spread opens the pattern at chosen points and inserts extra paper, creating fullness that can be gathered or pleated. This preserves the original fit at the seams while adding volume where the design requires it.

Question 42Pattern Making and Drafting

In a two-dart bodice front, the side dart is generally positioned to point toward which landmark?

  1. The armhole notch
  2. The waist center
  3. The bust point Correct answer.
  4. The shoulder tip

Explanation

Darts are drafted so their apex points toward the bust point, which is the fullest part of the bust. This allows the dart to shape fabric smoothly over the bust rather than pulling elsewhere.

Question 43Pattern Making and Drafting

Why is a toile (muslin) made from a new block before cutting the final fabric?

  1. To check fit and design before committing expensive fabric Correct answer.
  2. To grade the pattern into other sizes
  3. To test the sewing machine tension
  4. To calculate the fabric cost

Explanation

A toile is a trial garment stitched in inexpensive fabric to test fit, proportion and design lines. Adjustments are transferred back to the pattern before the final fabric is cut, saving cost and avoiding waste.

Question 44Pattern Making and Drafting

A pattern piece is placed with its grain line parallel to the selvedge, but the fabric has a visible directional print. What additional consideration applies?

  1. The grain line should be ignored
  2. The piece must be cut on the bias
  3. All pieces must follow the print direction consistently Correct answer.
  4. The seam allowance must be doubled

Explanation

With a directional print, all pattern pieces must be laid in the same direction so the design reads consistently on the finished garment. Grain line alignment still applies, but print direction adds a second constraint on layout.

Question 45Pattern Making and Drafting

In a basic trouser block, the front crotch curve is drafted shallower than the back crotch curve. What is the main reason?

  1. The front leg is always longer
  2. The waistband is attached at the back only
  3. The front needs less room for seat shaping than the back Correct answer.
  4. The front uses a wider seam allowance

Explanation

The back of the body requires more space to accommodate the seat, so the back crotch curve extends further and is deeper. The front crotch is shallower because the front torso is flatter.

Question 46Pattern Making and Drafting

A pattern maker needs a collar that stands up closely around the neck. Which collar draft is most suitable?

  1. Sailor collar
  2. Flat Peter Pan collar
  3. Convertible shirt collar
  4. Stand collar drafted with a curved neckline Correct answer.

Explanation

A stand collar is drafted with a curved lower edge that follows the neckline, allowing it to stand upright close to the neck. Flat and convertible collars lie or fold away from the neck rather than standing.

Question 47Pattern Making and Drafting

What is the purpose of adding notches to corresponding pattern edges?

  1. To show where to press the seam
  2. To indicate the fabric right side
  3. To mark button positions
  4. To mark matching points during construction Correct answer.

Explanation

Notches are small marks placed on matching seam edges so the sewer can align pieces correctly when joining them. They ensure symmetry and prevent twisted or mismatched seams.

Question 48Pattern Making and Drafting

A bodice block is graded from size 10 to size 12. If the bust measurement increases by 4 cm between sizes, how is this increase typically distributed across the front and back pattern pieces?

  1. 2 cm added to front, 2 cm to back only at the side seam
  2. 4 cm added only at the center back
  3. All 4 cm added to the front only
  4. 1 cm added to each of the four quarter sections Correct answer.

Explanation

Grading distributes the size increment evenly around the body, so the 4 cm bust increase is divided among the four quarter sections (front and back, each side). This keeps the draft balanced and symmetrical.

Question 49Pattern Making and Drafting

When drafting a faced neckline, why is the facing cut to follow the same curve as the neckline?

  1. To allow the facing to be cut on the bias only
  2. So it lies flat and supports the neckline edge cleanly Correct answer.
  3. To increase the seam allowance
  4. To reduce fabric consumption

Explanation

A facing must match the shape of the edge it finishes so it lies flat and gives a clean, supported neckline. A mismatched curve would pucker or pull away from the body.

Question 50Pattern Making and Drafting

In a pattern layout, what does the term 'marker' refer to?

  1. A pen used to mark fabric
  2. A type of seam finish
  3. A grading ruler
  4. The arrangement of pattern pieces on fabric for cutting Correct answer.

Explanation

A marker is the plan showing how pattern pieces are arranged on the fabric to minimize waste and respect grain and print direction. Efficient markers reduce fabric consumption in production.