FASHION DESIGN AND GARMENT MAKING EXAM READY -
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE
LATEST VERSION 2026/2027 (PASS GUARANTEE)
Q1. What is the French term for exclusive, one-of-a-kind "high fashion"?
ANSWER Haute couture
Q2. Which element is most important for garment fit and construction?
ANSWER Creating accurate patterns and understanding body measurements
Q3. What is the purpose of pattern making in garment construction?
ANSWER It translates a designer's vision into a tangible garment by providing
a blueprint for construction.
Q4. Name three common pattern making techniques used in fashion design.
ANSWER Draping, Flat pattern making, Computer-aided design (CAD)
Q5. What is the difference between flat pattern making and draping?
ANSWER Flat pattern making creates patterns on paper using measurements,
while draping involves manipulating fabric directly on a dress form.
Q6. What is a "block" or "sloper" in pattern making? ANSWER A basic
pattern template without seam allowances or design details, used as a
foundation for creating designs.
Q7. What does "grain line" refer to in fabric? ANSWER The direction of the
warp threads (lengthwise grain) running parallel to the selvedge.
Q8. Why is it important to place pattern pieces on the correct grain?
ANSWER To ensure proper drape, fit, and prevent twisting or distortion of the
finished garment.
,Q9. What is "true bias" in fabric cutting? ANSWER A 45-degree angle to the
selvedge, providing maximum stretch and drape.
Q10. What is "ease" in garment construction? ANSWER The amount of
roominess added to a garment beyond body measurements for comfort and
movement.
Q11. How many types of ease are there, and what are they? ANSWER Two
types: Fitting ease (for basic movement) and Design ease (for style and
silhouette).
Q12. What is the "apex" in pattern making? ANSWER The highest point on
the bust.
Q13. What is dart manipulation? ANSWER The process of moving darts to
different locations on a pattern while maintaining the same fit.
Q14. How many types of dart manipulation exist for the front bodice?
ANSWER Multiple types including waist dart, shoulder dart, armhole dart,
center front dart, and neckline dart.
Q15. What is a "muslin" in fashion design? ANSWER A test garment made
from inexpensive fabric (traditionally muslin) to check fit before cutting final
fabric.
Q16. What is the first step in the fashion design process? ANSWER Research
and inspiration gathering, followed by sketching initial ideas.
Q17. What is a "croquis" in fashion illustration? ANSWER A quick sketch of a
fashion figure used as a template for drawing garment designs.
Q18. What does "silhouette" refer to in fashion? ANSWER The overall shape
or outline of a garment when worn.
Q19. Name five common garment silhouettes. ANSWER A-line, Sheath,
Empire, Ball gown, Mermaid/Trumpet
Q20. What is an "Empire" waistline? ANSWER A high waistline that sits just
below the bust, with the rest of the garment flowing loosely.
Q21. What is a "Princess line" seam? ANSWER A seam that runs from the
shoulder or armhole to the hem, shaping the garment without darts.
, Q22. What is the difference between a "set-in sleeve" and a "raglan sleeve"?
ANSWER A set-in sleeve is sewn into the armhole with a seam at the shoulder;
a raglan sleeve extends in one piece to the neckline.
Q23. What is a "dolman sleeve"? ANSWER A sleeve cut in one piece with the
bodice, wide at the armhole and tapering to the wrist.
Q24. What is a "puff sleeve"? ANSWER A sleeve gathered at the shoulder
and/or cuff to create volume.
Q25. What is a "cowl neckline"? ANSWER A neckline with draped, folded
fabric that hangs loosely.
Q26. What is a "boat neck" (bateau neckline)? ANSWER A wide, high
neckline that cuts straight across the collarbone from shoulder to shoulder.
Q27. What is a "sweetheart neckline"? ANSWER A neckline shaped like the
top of a heart, with two curved edges.
Q28. What is the difference between a "notched collar" and a "shawl collar"?
ANSWER A notched collar has a visible break point where the collar and lapel
meet; a shawl collar is a rolled collar with no notch.
Q29. What is a "mandarin collar"? ANSWER A small, stand-up collar that
does not fold over.
Q30. What is a "peplum"? ANSWER A short flared, gathered, or pleated strip
of fabric attached at the waist of a jacket, blouse, or dress.
Q31. What are "gathers" in sewing? ANSWER Small, soft folds of fabric
created by pulling up stitching threads to distribute fullness.
Q32. What is the difference between "pleats" and "tucks"? ANSWER Pleats
are folds of fabric pressed in place to create fullness; tucks are narrower,
stitched folds used for decoration or shaping.
Q33. What is a "box pleat"? ANSWER A pleat formed by two folds of fabric
facing away from each other on either side.
Q34. What is an "inverted pleat"? ANSWER A pleat with the folds facing
toward each other, creating a flat appearance on the right side.
Q35. What is "smocking"? ANSWER A decorative embroidery technique that
gathers fabric into a honeycomb pattern.
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE
LATEST VERSION 2026/2027 (PASS GUARANTEE)
Q1. What is the French term for exclusive, one-of-a-kind "high fashion"?
ANSWER Haute couture
Q2. Which element is most important for garment fit and construction?
ANSWER Creating accurate patterns and understanding body measurements
Q3. What is the purpose of pattern making in garment construction?
ANSWER It translates a designer's vision into a tangible garment by providing
a blueprint for construction.
Q4. Name three common pattern making techniques used in fashion design.
ANSWER Draping, Flat pattern making, Computer-aided design (CAD)
Q5. What is the difference between flat pattern making and draping?
ANSWER Flat pattern making creates patterns on paper using measurements,
while draping involves manipulating fabric directly on a dress form.
Q6. What is a "block" or "sloper" in pattern making? ANSWER A basic
pattern template without seam allowances or design details, used as a
foundation for creating designs.
Q7. What does "grain line" refer to in fabric? ANSWER The direction of the
warp threads (lengthwise grain) running parallel to the selvedge.
Q8. Why is it important to place pattern pieces on the correct grain?
ANSWER To ensure proper drape, fit, and prevent twisting or distortion of the
finished garment.
,Q9. What is "true bias" in fabric cutting? ANSWER A 45-degree angle to the
selvedge, providing maximum stretch and drape.
Q10. What is "ease" in garment construction? ANSWER The amount of
roominess added to a garment beyond body measurements for comfort and
movement.
Q11. How many types of ease are there, and what are they? ANSWER Two
types: Fitting ease (for basic movement) and Design ease (for style and
silhouette).
Q12. What is the "apex" in pattern making? ANSWER The highest point on
the bust.
Q13. What is dart manipulation? ANSWER The process of moving darts to
different locations on a pattern while maintaining the same fit.
Q14. How many types of dart manipulation exist for the front bodice?
ANSWER Multiple types including waist dart, shoulder dart, armhole dart,
center front dart, and neckline dart.
Q15. What is a "muslin" in fashion design? ANSWER A test garment made
from inexpensive fabric (traditionally muslin) to check fit before cutting final
fabric.
Q16. What is the first step in the fashion design process? ANSWER Research
and inspiration gathering, followed by sketching initial ideas.
Q17. What is a "croquis" in fashion illustration? ANSWER A quick sketch of a
fashion figure used as a template for drawing garment designs.
Q18. What does "silhouette" refer to in fashion? ANSWER The overall shape
or outline of a garment when worn.
Q19. Name five common garment silhouettes. ANSWER A-line, Sheath,
Empire, Ball gown, Mermaid/Trumpet
Q20. What is an "Empire" waistline? ANSWER A high waistline that sits just
below the bust, with the rest of the garment flowing loosely.
Q21. What is a "Princess line" seam? ANSWER A seam that runs from the
shoulder or armhole to the hem, shaping the garment without darts.
, Q22. What is the difference between a "set-in sleeve" and a "raglan sleeve"?
ANSWER A set-in sleeve is sewn into the armhole with a seam at the shoulder;
a raglan sleeve extends in one piece to the neckline.
Q23. What is a "dolman sleeve"? ANSWER A sleeve cut in one piece with the
bodice, wide at the armhole and tapering to the wrist.
Q24. What is a "puff sleeve"? ANSWER A sleeve gathered at the shoulder
and/or cuff to create volume.
Q25. What is a "cowl neckline"? ANSWER A neckline with draped, folded
fabric that hangs loosely.
Q26. What is a "boat neck" (bateau neckline)? ANSWER A wide, high
neckline that cuts straight across the collarbone from shoulder to shoulder.
Q27. What is a "sweetheart neckline"? ANSWER A neckline shaped like the
top of a heart, with two curved edges.
Q28. What is the difference between a "notched collar" and a "shawl collar"?
ANSWER A notched collar has a visible break point where the collar and lapel
meet; a shawl collar is a rolled collar with no notch.
Q29. What is a "mandarin collar"? ANSWER A small, stand-up collar that
does not fold over.
Q30. What is a "peplum"? ANSWER A short flared, gathered, or pleated strip
of fabric attached at the waist of a jacket, blouse, or dress.
Q31. What are "gathers" in sewing? ANSWER Small, soft folds of fabric
created by pulling up stitching threads to distribute fullness.
Q32. What is the difference between "pleats" and "tucks"? ANSWER Pleats
are folds of fabric pressed in place to create fullness; tucks are narrower,
stitched folds used for decoration or shaping.
Q33. What is a "box pleat"? ANSWER A pleat formed by two folds of fabric
facing away from each other on either side.
Q34. What is an "inverted pleat"? ANSWER A pleat with the folds facing
toward each other, creating a flat appearance on the right side.
Q35. What is "smocking"? ANSWER A decorative embroidery technique that
gathers fabric into a honeycomb pattern.
