SS2 first term clothing and Textile past questions and answers

SS2 first term clothing and Textile past questions and answers

Question: What is the purpose of a serger in sewing?

- a) Attach buttons

- b) Finish fabric edges

- c) Create gathers

- d) Make buttonholes

- Answer: b) Finish fabric edges

Question: What is the term for a technique in which fabric is gathered and stitched onto a larger piece to create a three-dimensional effect?

- a) Shirring

- b) Ruching

- c) Smocking

- d) Appliqué

- Answer: a) Shirring

Question: Which type of fabric is known for its durability and resistance to wrinkles, often used in workwear?

- a) Chambray

- b) Corduroy

- c) Twill

- d) Denim

- Answer: d) Denim

Question: What is the term for the process of aligning and matching patterns on fabric pieces during cutting and sewing?

- a) Pattern drafting

- b) Pattern grading

- c) Pattern matching

- d) Pattern marking

- Answer: c) Pattern matching

Question: Which type of fabric is characterized by a smooth, glossy surface and is often used in suiting and eveningwear?

- a) Crepe

- b) Satin

- c) Taffeta

- d) Velvet

- Answer: b) Satin

Question: What is the primary function of a quilting hoop in quilting?

- a) Cut fabric pieces

- b) Secure layers for stitching

- c) Attach buttons

- d) Finish raw edges

- Answer: b) Secure layers for stitching

Question: Which type of fabric is known for its stretch and recovery properties and is commonly used in activewear?

- a) Fleece

- b) Spandex

- c) Flannel

- d) Velvet

- Answer: b) Spandex

Question: What is the term for a decorative stitch used to secure two pieces of fabric with space between them?

- a) Blanket stitch

- b) Whipstitch

- c) Running stitch

- d) Basting stitch

- Answer: a) Blanket stitch

Question: Which type of fabric is known for its creased and crinkled appearance, often achieved through a special finishing process?

- a) Seersucker

- b) Brocade

- c) Tweed

- d) Chiffon

- Answer: a) Seersucker

Question: What is the purpose of a bodkin in sewing?

- a) Attach buttons

- b) Thread elastic through casings

- c) Create pleats

- d) Finish raw edges

- Answer: b) Thread elastic through casings

Question: Which type of fabric is known for its water-resistant and breathable properties, often used in outerwear?

- a) Tulle

- b) Gore-Tex

- c) Organza

- d) Muslin

- Answer: b) Gore-Tex

Question: What is the purpose of a tailor's ham in pressing?

- a) Add decorative elements

- b) Press curved areas and darts

- c) Attach buttons

- d) Create gathers

- Answer: b) Press curved areas and darts

Question: In sewing, what does the term "notions" refer to?

- a) Fabric cuttings

- b) Small tools and accessories used in sewing

- c) Pattern pieces

- d) Finished garments

- Answer: b) Small tools and accessories used in sewing

Question: What is the purpose of a stitch marker in knitting?

- a) Measure stitches

- b) Mark a specific point in the row

- c) Create gathers

- d) Attach buttons

- Answer: b) Mark a specific point in the row

Question: Which type of fabric is known for its openwork pattern and is often used in summer clothing and accessories?

- a) Lace

- b) Tweed

- c) Fleece

- d) Velvet

- Answer: a) Lace

Question: What is the purpose of a tailor's chalk in sewing?

- a) Attach buttons

- b) Mark fabric for cutting or stitching

- c) Create pleats

- d) Finish raw edges

- Answer: b) Mark fabric for cutting or stitching

Question: Which type of fabric is often used for making undergarments due to its stretch and softness?

- a) Flannel

- b) Jersey

- c) Tweed

- d) Corduroy

- Answer: b) Jersey

Question: What is the term for a decorative stitch that is used to secure the edges of fabric layers?

- a) Running stitch

- b) Blanket stitch

- c) Backstitch

- d) Basting stitch

- Answer: b) Blanket stitch

Question: What is the purpose of a tailor's awl in sewing?

- a) Attach buttons

- b) Mark fabric for cutting or stitching

- c) Create pleats

- d) Make holes in fabric for fastenings

- Answer: d) Make holes in fabric for fastenings

Question: Which type of fabric is often used for making bedding and is known for its softness and breathability?

- a) Sateen

- b) Velour

- c) Canvas

- d) Muslin

- Answer: a) Sateen