FASHION APPAREL ANALYSIS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026

FASHION APPAREL ANALYSIS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026 seams - Answers -stitched joint resulting from sewing two or more pieces of fabric -line of stitching joining edges in a single piece of fabric (ex:dart) seam type choice depends on: - Answers -location of seam within garment -end use -design -fit -fabric -care of garment -current fashion trends -cost seam line - Answers stitched line of a seam seam allowance - Answers or seam margin narrow width of fabric between seam line and cut edge of fabric width of seam allowance affects: - Answers -strength -durability -appearance -comfort -cost seam allowance - Answers -wider seams can be let out -too wide seams in crotch or underarms are uncomfortable -1/2 in. or wider for high quality RTW -1/8in reduces bulk and yields smooth flat edge (ex: collars and cuffs) superimposed seams - Answers -created by superimposing or stacking piles with edges even -sewing plies together near the edge -majority of seams are superimposed -plain seam, most common (side, waist, sleeve) butterflied or busted (superimposed seams) - Answers -seam is pressed open -reduces bulk by distributing seam allowance to each side of the seam line advantages (superimposed seams) - Answers -inconspicuous -nonbulky -easy to alter -inexpensive to produce disadvantages (superimposed seams) - Answers -not especially strong -greater tendency to grin -seam starts to pull apart: sewing threads exposed advantages (french seam) - Answers -prevents raveling -stronger than plain seam in non stick fabrics -adds elegance -suitable for short, fairly straight seams disadvantages (french seams) - Answers -difficult to alter -costly lapped seams - Answers -constructed by joining all thicknesses from the face side uses for lapped seams - Answers -patch pockets -decorative lapped seams lapped seams - Answers -overlapping seam allowances of two or more piles -piles extending in opposite directions -often topstitched; looks more casual -special purpose seams (ex: rain gear, waistline of underwear or sportswear) lapped seams - Answers -less bulky; -good for non raveling materials (ex: leather and vinyl) flat-felled seams - Answers -most common type of lapped seam -are strong and durable (ex:jeans, work clothing) -prevents raveling, raw edges enclosed -bulky and rigid in heavy fabric -difficult to alter -only used to straight or fairly edges flat (seam types) - Answers -joins fabrics along the edges, butting them together, or overlapping slightly -aka butt seam or exposed seam -has a low profile stretch comfortable wear -used in cut and sew and full fashioned knit garments (ex: underwear, foundation garments, sweatshirts and children swear) flat seams - Answers -often paired with high stretch fabrics -no seam allowances (fabric savings) -often made with 600 class stitch which uses lots of thread or zigzag or bottom cover (400 class) -least bulky of all seams flat seam disadvantages - Answers -cannot be let out -no room for error; could separate and develop holes in not completely abutted bound seam (hong kong seam) - Answers -made by using fabric binding strips to encase raw edges -found only at edges (ex: necklines, armholes, waistlines and hems) -produces a neat finish to edges -prevents raveling -covers raw edges to help comfort -seam binding provides high quality finish -can be used when inside appearance important edge treatment or edge finishes - Answers -finish raw or cut edges of garment -higher quality associated with finished edges however -fashion trends may feature unfinished edge -leather and leather like fabric may be too bulky if finished edge treatments depend on - Answers -location and purpose of the edge -fabric the garment is made from -style and end use of the garment -care of garment -cost edge treatments locations - Answers -on outside (necklines, waistlines, sleeveless armholes) -on seam and hem allowance edges inside the garment edge finishes major functions/uses - Answers -prevent raveling of woven fabrics -prevent edges of light and medium weight knit fabrics from rolling or curling -contribute to strength abrasion resistance and stability of edges -improve wearers comfort edge treatments finishes - Answers -edge finish stitchings (includes hems) -unstitched finishes -facings -bindings -bands -plackets edge finish stitchings (EF) - Answers -series of stitches that finish and edge (ex:jeans) hems - Answers -any finish at bottom edge of a garment folded hems - Answers raw edge is turned under and stitched to the garment hem attachment - Answers topstitched hems are secure and serve as a decorative feature straight garments - Answers medium to wide hem allowance flared garments - Answers narrow hems; more flare means narrower hem straight vs. flared hem - Answers -a hem of 1-1/2 in. or greater can easily be added to a straight garment -the hem on a flared garment must be narrow weight for hems - Answers -garments made from heavy fabric need less hem allowance; fabric helps garments hang nicely -garments made from light weight fabric need wider hem allowance to hang properly shirttail hems - Answers -narrow hem folded under twice and topstitched in place -generally 1/4 inch wide, usually one single row of stitches; has curved edge rolled hems - Answers -very narrow hem rolled up to enclose the raw edge of the hem -roll of fabric (1/8 inch wide) is secured to garment with topstitching blind stitching or over edging pink or pinking - Answers -edge cut with sawtooth blade or scissors -retards raveling but does not prevent it -inexpensive non bulky edge finish -lower edge of mens pants that are unheeded at point of sale are often pinked facings - Answers -piece of fabric used to finish raw edges of garment -turned to inside of the garment and faces the wearer -usually 2-3 inches wide; can be cut narrower to conserve fabric and reduce cost bindings - Answers -covers the raw edge of garment with a strip of fabric -visible from both inside and outside the garment -good choice for finishing reversible garments bands - Answers -pieces of fabric seamed usually to straight raw edges to extend and finish the edge -used mostly on outer garment edges -extend beyond the edge they finish -generally wider than bindings plackets - Answers -finished garments openings that allows body part to pass through for dressing and undressing -required when garment opening is closely fitted and does not stretch -used at necklines, waistlines and sleeves what makes a quality product? - Answers -good design -fine quality raw material -appropriate and properly executed production techniques garment assembly - Answers -stages where a product is created -4 ps: parts, panels, pieces and products -pieces + pieces= products preliminary assembly - Answers -serging -constructing pockets -attaching labels -applying decorative stitchings (embroidery) -attaching trims -partially making zippers -making belt loops -applying interfacing and underlining parts assembly (serving raw edges) - Answers -finishing of garment pieces or panels before assembly -overedge machine- 500 class stitch constructing pockets - Answers -applied at different stages, depending on type -patch pockets -in seam pockets -slashed pockets patched pockets - Answers -constructed in preliminary assembly -outer edges turned under; no raw edges exposed -what type of seam is used to apply patch pockets? LAPPED SEAM -what stitch class is used to apply patch pockets? 300 LOCKSTITCH pockets - Answers -pouch or bag sewn onto or into a garment -can be functional and or aesthetic -cost depends on complexity size and fabric patch pocket - Answers -can be made and applied in preliminary assembly -outer edges turned under to avoid exposing raw edges -supportive material can be added on tailored garments or limp fabric patch pockets - Answers -usually topstitched -can be fused to garment, then topstitched -can be stitched invisibly from inside the garment, but is costly