JSS 1 Fashion Design and Garment Making Flashcards: Methods of Obtaining Garment Patterns

Question 1

A designer shapes fabric directly on a dress form and pins the folds before transferring them. What method is being used?

Accepted Answer

draping method

Question 2

Lines are drawn on paper from body measurements while the paper lies on a table. Identify this method.

Accepted Answer

flat drafting method

Question 3

A sealed envelope contains ready-made pattern pieces with printed sizes and instructions. What type of flat pattern is this?

Accepted Answer

commercial pattern

Question 4

Kemi calculates and draws a bodice block herself from a client's measurements. Her result is a ____ pattern.

Accepted Answer

drafted

Question 5

Without unpicking a favourite blouse, a learner traces its shape to reproduce the style. What method is this?

Accepted Answer

knock-off method

Question 6

Pattern pieces are created and altered with software on a computer screen. Name the method.

Accepted Answer

computer-aided method

Question 7

A designer wants to see how soft fabric falls around a figure while developing an unusual gown. Why is draping useful?

Accepted Answer

it reveals shape and fabric fall in three dimensions

Question 8

What limitation can make draping less suitable for a beginner working alone?

Accepted Answer

it requires skill and a suitable form or model

Question 9

A learner needs a quick starting point in a standard size and clear printed instructions. What advantage does a commercial pattern offer?

Accepted Answer

ready-made pieces and guidance

Question 10

Why might a commercial pattern still need alteration for a customer?

Accepted Answer

standard sizes may not match individual measurements

Question 11

What is a major strength of drafting a flat pattern from a client's figures?

Accepted Answer

it can be tailored to the person's measurements

Question 12

A copied shirt already fits its owner well. What advantage makes the knock-off method attractive?

Accepted Answer

it reproduces a proven garment shape

Question 13

What risk must be managed when tracing an existing garment for a knock-off pattern?

Accepted Answer

distorting or inaccurately tracing the garment

Question 14

A factory changes one base size into several sizes and stores the files for reuse. Why is a computer-aided method valuable?

Accepted Answer

digital patterns can be edited, graded and stored efficiently

Question 15

What disadvantage may prevent a small rural workshop from adopting computer-aided pattern making immediately?

Accepted Answer

cost, power and training requirements

Question 16

Group the methods correctly: draping–on a form; flat drafting–on paper; knock-off–from a garment; computer-aided–with software.

Accepted Answer

all four pairings are correct

Question 17

For a one-off sculptural evening gown, choose from draping, commercial pattern, knock-off and bobbin winding.

Accepted Answer

draping

Question 18

A school has paper, rulers and measuring tapes but no dress form or computer. What accessible method can learners practise fully?

Accepted Answer

flat drafting method

Question 19

Complete the decision rule: choose a pattern method according to the design, available resources, skill level and _____.

Accepted Answer

required fit

Question 20

Two learners claim “commercial” and “drafted” are separate from the flat method. What correction is needed?

Accepted Answer

both are forms of the flat method

Strong work.