SS2 first term garment making past questions and answers

SS2 first term garment making past questions and answers

Question: What is the primary purpose of seam allowances in garment making?

A) Decoration

B) Strength and durability

C) Cost reduction

D) Elasticity

Answer: B) Strength and durability

Question: Which of the following stitches is commonly used for hemming lightweight fabrics?

A) Straight stitch

B) Zigzag stitch

C) Blind hem stitch

D) Overlock stitch

Answer: C) Blind hem stitch

Question: What is the function of a dart in garment construction?

A) To add decorative elements

B) To provide ease and comfort

C) To shape and contour the garment

D) To increase garment length

Answer: C) To shape and contour the garment

Question: When selecting fabric for a summer dress, what fabric is generally preferred for its breathability?

A) Wool

B) Silk

C) Cotton

D) Polyester

Answer: C) Cotton

Question: Which tool is essential for transferring pattern markings onto fabric?

A) Sewing gauge

B) Seam ripper

C) Fabric scissors

D) Tailor's chalk

Answer: D) Tailor's chalk

Question: What is the purpose of a stay stitch in garment making?

A) To prevent fraying

B) To temporarily hold fabric layers together

C) To reinforce areas prone to stretching

D) To add decorative elements

Answer: C) To reinforce areas prone to stretching

Question: In pattern making, what does the term "grainline" refer to?

A) Direction of fabric stretch

B) Direction of fabric pattern

C) Direction of fabric fold

D) Direction of fabric threads

Answer: D) Direction of fabric threads

Question: Which sewing machine foot is commonly used for attaching buttons?

A) Zipper foot

B) Buttonhole foot

C) Overcasting foot

D) Walking foot

Answer: B) Buttonhole foot

Question: What is the purpose of interfacing in garment construction?

A) To add decorative elements

B) To provide warmth

C) To add structure and stability

D) To increase garment length

Answer: C) To add structure and stability

Question: What type of stitch is used for joining knit fabrics to prevent stretching?

A) Straight stitch

B) Zigzag stitch

C) Backstitch

D) Chain stitch

Answer: B) Zigzag stitch

Question: What is the purpose of a gusset in garment construction?

A) To add decorative elements

B) To provide ease and comfort

C) To strengthen and shape areas with stress

D) To increase garment length

Answer: C) To strengthen and shape areas with stress

Question: Which sewing machine setting is adjusted to control the stitch length?

A) Stitch width

B) Tension

C) Presser foot pressure

D) Stitch length

Answer: D) Stitch length

Question: What is the purpose of a serger (overlock machine) in garment making?

A) Creating decorative stitches

B) Seam finishing and preventing fraying

C) Making buttonholes

D) Attaching zippers

Answer: B) Seam finishing and preventing fraying

Question: In pattern making, what does the term "dart" represent?

A) A type of fabric manipulation

B) A type of decorative stitching

C) A triangular fold of fabric

D) A type of fabric weave

Answer: C) A triangular fold of fabric

Question: What is the purpose of a bias tape in garment construction?

A) To add decorative elements

B) To finish raw edges

C) To create pleats

D) To add structure to collars

Answer: B) To finish raw edges

Question: When sewing a French seam, what is the first step?

A) Sewing a regular seam

B) Pressing the seam open

C) Trimming seam allowance

D) Sewing a narrow seam with wrong sides together

Answer: D) Sewing a narrow seam with wrong sides together

Question: What is the purpose of a facing in garment construction?

A) To add decorative elements

B) To finish raw edges

C) To add structure and stability

D) To provide warmth

Answer: C) To add structure and stability

Question: Which type of stitch is ideal for sewing knits on a regular sewing machine?

A) Straight stitch

B) Zigzag stitch

C) Backstitch

D) Chain stitch

Answer: B) Zigzag stitch

Question: What is the purpose of a seam ripper in garment making?

A) Adding decorative stitches

B) Removing unwanted stitches

C) Creating buttonholes

D) Hemming

Answer: B) Removing unwanted stitches

Question: In garment fitting, what does the term "ease" refer to?

A) Comfort in wearing the garment

B) Adding fullness to a garment for movement

C) Adjusting the length of a garment

D) Creating decorative elements

Answer: B) Adding fullness to a garment for movement