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Which type of buttonhole is generally considered more secure?
Which type of buttonhole is generally considered more secure?
- Diagonal
- Vertical
- Square
- Horizontal (correct)
Button placement for women is right over left, while for men it is left over right.
Button placement for women is right over left, while for men it is left over right.
True (A)
What is the purpose of the Pellon in factory-style facing?
What is the purpose of the Pellon in factory-style facing?
Interfacing
To calculate the button loop length, use the formula (L + W + SA) x 2, where L is the button length, W is the button width, and SA is the __________.
To calculate the button loop length, use the formula (L + W + SA) x 2, where L is the button length, W is the button width, and SA is the __________.
Match the following components with their descriptions:
Match the following components with their descriptions:
Which type of dart is commonly located on the side seam of the bodice?
Which type of dart is commonly located on the side seam of the bodice?
All vertical dart excess is faced towards center back (CB).
All vertical dart excess is faced towards center back (CB).
What is the primary purpose of release tucks in garment construction?
What is the primary purpose of release tucks in garment construction?
A ______ pocket is patched onto the garment.
A ______ pocket is patched onto the garment.
Match the following fasteners with their descriptions:
Match the following fasteners with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Dart Types
Dart Types
Different ways to shape fabric for a garment. Examples include plain, cut-away, French, and double fisheye darts.
Release Tucks
Release Tucks
Fabric tucks that can be adjusted, controlling fullness at a desired point.
Pocket Types
Pocket Types
Pockets come in various forms, like patch pockets and inseam pockets, useful for storage and aesthetics.
Hook and Eye Fastener
Hook and Eye Fastener
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Fastener Placement (Lapped)
Fastener Placement (Lapped)
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Vertical Buttonhole
Vertical Buttonhole
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Horizontal Buttonhole
Horizontal Buttonhole
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Button Loop Formula
Button Loop Formula
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Sleeve and Cuff Sewing Order
Sleeve and Cuff Sewing Order
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Factory-Style Facing Layers
Factory-Style Facing Layers
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Study Notes
Darts
- The purpose of a dart is to give shape or contour a body.
- All horizontal darts excess faced downwards.
- All vertical dart excess faces toward center front (C.F) or center back (C.B).
- Four different types of darts:
- Plain dart - most common
- Cut away dart - all excess bulk is cut away
- French dart - dart on the side seam of the bodice
- Double fish eye dart - Combination of waist and bodice dart.
Release Tucks
- Used to control fullness.
- Released at a desired point.
- ex. at the top or bottom of the tuck
Pockets
- Can be functional and decorative.
- Four types of Pockets
- Patch - Pocket is patched onto the garment
- Aloha (Chevron) shape
- Round shape
- Square shape 2. Inseam pocket - On the side seam of a dress, pant, or skirt.
Fasteners
- Hook and eye (straight, round, and thread)
- Stronger, and more secure fastener than the snap.
- Snaps
- Less secure, more for holding things in place and not as strong as the Hook and Eye
- Two Method
- Lapped Method - Where (C.F) center front overlaps.
- Uses hook and straight eye, whether metal or thread eye.
- Placement of the Hook is 1/8” in from folded edge.
- Snap 1/8” in from edge, to not see fastener at all. 2. Abuted Method - Meeting at the edge
- Uses hook and round eye, whether metal or thr thread eye.
- Placement of the Hook is 1/8” in from folded edge.
- Snap-sew only one hole, extended from edge dangling
- Button & loops
- Flat button with Thread shank (thread extension made on the back of the button by winding thread to move more freely)
- Thread shanks can be found on thick jackets and coats
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Test your knowledge of essential fashion design techniques including darts, release tucks, pockets, and fasteners. This quiz covers the functionality and design aspects that play a crucial role in garment construction. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about these fundamental concepts!
