Fashion Design Techniques Quiz

Which type of buttonhole is generally considered more secure?

Button placement for women is right over left, while for men it is left over right.

What is the purpose of the Pellon in factory-style facing?

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:

Which type of dart is commonly located on the side seam of the bodice?

All vertical dart excess is faced towards center back (CB).

What is the primary purpose of release tucks in garment construction?

A ______ pocket is patched onto the garment.

Match the following fasteners with their descriptions:

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:
1. Plain dart - most common
2. Cut away dart - all excess bulk is cut away
3. French dart - dart on the side seam of the bodice
4. 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
1. 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
1. 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

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!