TAILORING
TAILORING SYLLABUS
(These syllabus may change from time to time. Please check with the relevant Public Service Commission websites for any changes in the syllabus)
1.SEWING MACHINE FUNDAMENTALS
History and generation of Sewing Machine,various types and sizes of sewing machine,important parts of sewing machine and their functions,Faulty working and remedies
2.KNOWLEDGE OF TAILORING AND EMBROIDERY TOOLS
Equipment and accessories used for tailoring and embroider –Such as:
Measuring tape,cutting scissors,Tailors square,Needles tracing wheel,Thimble and embroidery frames.
3.MATERIALS
Clothes and their characteristics,nature and uses-Such as:
Cotton,Linen,Rayon,Synthetic,Silk,Woolen for various materials.
4.HAND STITCHES USED FOR TAILORING AND EMBROIDERY
Various kinds of hand stitches such as:Tacking,Running,Hemming, Back stitch, Buttonhole. Stem stitch. Herringbone stitch, Laizy daisy, Shadow Stitch, Chain stitch, Long and Short stitch and Satin stitch.
5.TECHNICAL TERMS
Technical terms used in Tailoring –Inlay Turning,Lapels,Bridle,Fly,Flycatch,Fork,Jetting,Mercerised,Sizing,Selvedge,Dungree,Alterations.
Depth of Seye,Lace, Truebias,Plaid, Crown and Locking
6.OPENING AND FASTENINGS
Different types of opening and fastenings such as:-Facing,Binding,Hooks and eyes.Buttons and Buttonhole,press button and Edge finishes.
7.PLEATS AND GATHERINGS
Types of pleats and gatherings such as-Knife pleat,Inverted pleat,Box pleat & Decorative gatherings(honey combing and smoking)
8.MEASUREMENTS
Process of taking measurements for all kinds of garments and their method of application-Average measurements for different ages-Theory of Eight Heads
9.PREPARING AND FINISHING
Different kinds of transferring methods in fabrics(Carbon method,Pronouncing method and Direct method). Washing and Ironing of embroidery articles
10.KNITTING AND CROCHET
Basic knitting such as Casting on,Casting off,knit,Pearl,Decreasing and Increasing ,knitted patterns,Basic stitches for Crochet work:Chain,Single,Double, Trible
1.SEWING MACHINE FUNDAMENTALS
History and generation of Sewing Machine,various types and sizes of sewing machine,important parts of sewing machine and their functions,Faulty working and remedies
2.KNOWLEDGE OF TAILORING AND EMBROIDERY TOOLS
Equipment and accessories used for tailoring and embroider –Such as:
Measuring tape,cutting scissors,Tailors square,Needles tracing wheel,Thimble and embroidery frames.
3.MATERIALS
Clothes and their characteristics,nature and uses-Such as:
Cotton,Linen,Rayon,Synthetic,Silk,Woolen for various materials.
4.HAND STITCHES USED FOR TAILORING AND EMBROIDERY
Various kinds of hand stitches such as:Tacking,Running,Hemming, Back stitch, Buttonhole. Stem stitch. Herringbone stitch, Laizy daisy, Shadow Stitch, Chain stitch, Long and Short stitch and Satin stitch.
5.TECHNICAL TERMS
Technical terms used in Tailoring –Inlay Turning,Lapels,Bridle,Fly,Flycatch,Fork,Jetting,Mercerised,Sizing,Selvedge,Dungree,Alterations.
Depth of Seye,Lace, Truebias,Plaid, Crown and Locking
6.OPENING AND FASTENINGS
Different types of opening and fastenings such as:-Facing,Binding,Hooks and eyes.Buttons and Buttonhole,press button and Edge finishes.
7.PLEATS AND GATHERINGS
Types of pleats and gatherings such as-Knife pleat,Inverted pleat,Box pleat & Decorative gatherings(honey combing and smoking)
8.MEASUREMENTS
Process of taking measurements for all kinds of garments and their method of application-Average measurements for different ages-Theory of Eight Heads
9.PREPARING AND FINISHING
Different kinds of transferring methods in fabrics(Carbon method,Pronouncing method and Direct method). Washing and Ironing of embroidery articles
10.KNITTING AND CROCHET
Basic knitting such as Casting on,Casting off,knit,Pearl,Decreasing and Increasing ,knitted patterns,Basic stitches for Crochet work:Chain,Single,Double, Trible
TAILORING MCQs
1:-When an amount of a piece of fabric is added in to an area of a garment to enlarged it.
A:-Flare
B:-Frinch
C:-Interlining
D:-Gusset
Ans: D
2:-One metre is
A:-36”
B:-38.2”
C:-39.3”
D:-39”
Ans: C
3:-Which colour is used in carpet ?
A:-Basic colour
B:-Sulphur colour
C:-Acid colour
D:-Direct colour
Ans: D
4:-Choose the odd one
A:-Blue
B:-Green
C:-Orange
D:-Violet
Ans: A
5:-This is an opening for kurtha.
A:-Bound opening
B:-Shirt opening
C:-Continuous opening
D:-Tailored opening
Ans: D
6:-This stitch is used for straight darn
A:-Fish bone stitch
B:-Satin stitch
C:-Hem stitich
D:-Herring bone stitich
Ans: A
7:-Individual balance is
A:-Stooping figure
B:-Normal figure
C:-Knock knee figure
D:-None of above
Ans: C
8:-This is a part of base
A:-Needle plate
B:-Face plate
C:-Thump nut
D:-Stitch regulator
Ans: A
9:-This is an industrial pattern.
A:-Tested pattern
B:-Graded pattern
C:-Individual pattern
D:-Block pattern
Ans: B
10:-According to eight head theory, chest measurement is _________ % of height.
A:-50%
B:-52%
C:-55%
D:-51%
Ans: C
11:-_________ are the guide points for joining the different parts of the garments in a perfect manner.
A:-Notches
B:-Slit
C:-Tongue
D:-Margin
Ans: A
12:-__________ is an another name of English embroidery.
A:-Indian embroidery
B:-White embroidery
C:-Shaded embroidery
D:-Thamboor embroidery
Ans: B
13:-___________ needle is commonly used for free motion sewing in monograming.
A:-Tripple needle
B:-Machine needle
C:-Spring needle
D:-Trin needle
Ans: C
14:-The other name of hem stitch
A:-Rolled
B:-Slip
C:-Blind
D:-Double
Ans: A
15:-This shears are useful for finishing the edges of the seams and other raw edges of fabric.
A:-Scalloping shears
B:-Shears
C:-Scissors
D:-Pinking shears
Ans: D
16:-Ball point needle is used for
A:-Crochet work
B:-Honey combing
C:-Knitting fabric
D:-Smocking stitch
Ans: C
17:-First introduced in cut work
A:-France
B:-Italy
C:-India
D:-Japan
Ans: B
18:-Width of sleeve lining is
A:-92 cm
B:-90 cm
C:-122 cm
D:-127 cm
Ans: A
19:-It is the quality of lightness or darkness in a colour.
A:-Hue
B:-Shade
C:-Emphasis
D:-Value
Ans: D
20:-The lower surface of the sewing machine is
A:-Face
B:-Bed
C:-Treadle
D:-Lich
Ans: B
A:-Flare
B:-Frinch
C:-Interlining
D:-Gusset
Ans: D
2:-One metre is
A:-36”
B:-38.2”
C:-39.3”
D:-39”
Ans: C
3:-Which colour is used in carpet ?
A:-Basic colour
B:-Sulphur colour
C:-Acid colour
D:-Direct colour
Ans: D
4:-Choose the odd one
A:-Blue
B:-Green
C:-Orange
D:-Violet
Ans: A
5:-This is an opening for kurtha.
A:-Bound opening
B:-Shirt opening
C:-Continuous opening
D:-Tailored opening
Ans: D
6:-This stitch is used for straight darn
A:-Fish bone stitch
B:-Satin stitch
C:-Hem stitich
D:-Herring bone stitich
Ans: A
7:-Individual balance is
A:-Stooping figure
B:-Normal figure
C:-Knock knee figure
D:-None of above
Ans: C
8:-This is a part of base
A:-Needle plate
B:-Face plate
C:-Thump nut
D:-Stitch regulator
Ans: A
9:-This is an industrial pattern.
A:-Tested pattern
B:-Graded pattern
C:-Individual pattern
D:-Block pattern
Ans: B
10:-According to eight head theory, chest measurement is _________ % of height.
A:-50%
B:-52%
C:-55%
D:-51%
Ans: C
11:-_________ are the guide points for joining the different parts of the garments in a perfect manner.
A:-Notches
B:-Slit
C:-Tongue
D:-Margin
Ans: A
12:-__________ is an another name of English embroidery.
A:-Indian embroidery
B:-White embroidery
C:-Shaded embroidery
D:-Thamboor embroidery
Ans: B
13:-___________ needle is commonly used for free motion sewing in monograming.
A:-Tripple needle
B:-Machine needle
C:-Spring needle
D:-Trin needle
Ans: C
14:-The other name of hem stitch
A:-Rolled
B:-Slip
C:-Blind
D:-Double
Ans: A
15:-This shears are useful for finishing the edges of the seams and other raw edges of fabric.
A:-Scalloping shears
B:-Shears
C:-Scissors
D:-Pinking shears
Ans: D
16:-Ball point needle is used for
A:-Crochet work
B:-Honey combing
C:-Knitting fabric
D:-Smocking stitch
Ans: C
17:-First introduced in cut work
A:-France
B:-Italy
C:-India
D:-Japan
Ans: B
18:-Width of sleeve lining is
A:-92 cm
B:-90 cm
C:-122 cm
D:-127 cm
Ans: A
19:-It is the quality of lightness or darkness in a colour.
A:-Hue
B:-Shade
C:-Emphasis
D:-Value
Ans: D
20:-The lower surface of the sewing machine is
A:-Face
B:-Bed
C:-Treadle
D:-Lich
Ans: B
21:-The shoulder area of a sleeve
A:-Arm
B:-Armpit
C:-Crown
D:-Shank
Ans: C
22:-__________ is an open work fabric patterned with open holes in the work.
A:-Frinch
B:-Tassel
C:-Cord
D:-Lace
Ans: D
23:-__________ is cover the needle bar.
A:-Slide plate
B:-Face plate
C:-Bed plate
D:-Needle plate
Ans: B
24:-This is very useful to measure hems, tucks and other shirt distances.
A:-Sewing gaude
B:-French curve
C:-Shirt markers
D:-'L' square
Ans: A
25:-_________ seam is very sturdy.
A:-Slot seam
B:-Flat fell seam
C:-Corded seam
D:-Counter seam
Ans: B
26:-It is the top end of the needle
A:-Butt
B:-Shank
C:-Point
D:-Blade
Ans: A
27:-This is the first thing that a customer notices about a garment.
A:-Design
B:-Cost
C:-Colour
D:-Fibre
Ans: C
28:-_________ are the foundation for pattern drafting.
A:-Human anatomy
B:-Human body
C:-Proportion
D:-Measurements
Ans: D
29:-________ is one of the most flexible and creative parts of the design.
A:-Pleats
B:-Darts
C:-Tucks
D:-Gathers
Ans: B
30:-__________ are work aids that can be added or removed from the machine in a particular sewing operation.
A:-Stitch regulator
B:-Bobbin case
C:-Needle
D:-Attachments
Ans: D
31:-Which number of machine needle used for stitching silk garments ?
A:-16
B:-18
C:-14
D:-9
Ans: C
32:-This type of pocket is used in coats.
A:-Set in pocket
B:-Flap pocket
C:-Patch pocket
D:-Bellows pocket
Ans: A
33:-This placket is suitable for children's garments
A:-Tailored placket
B:-Zipper placket
C:-Two piece placket
D:-Continuous placket
Ans: D
34:-It should be taken at the fullest part of the arm.
A:-Upper arm circumference
B:-Around the arm at elbow
C:-Elbow circumference
D:-Measuring around the cuff
Ans: A
35:-This is an essential characteristics of needle
A:-Short grove
B:-Length of needle
C:-Smoothness of the needle eye
D:-Length of eye hole
Ans: C
36:-________ feeds thread from the spool to the needle.
A:-Stitch width control
B:-Stitch regulator
C:-Tenshion control
D:-Thread take uplever
Ans: D
37:-The bottom circumference of a garment is called
A:-Girth
B:-Tick
C:-Seye
D:-Lape
Ans: A
38:-Average width of a tape which is used for measuring cloth
A:-`1/4` ” – `3/4` ”
B:-1”
C:-`1/2` ”
D:-`1/2` ” – 1”
Ans: A
39:-Identify the following symbol
A:-Lengthening
B:-Padding
C:-Sleeve pitch
D:-Stretching
Ans: B
40:-1 to 4 needle is used for
A:-Mattress
B:-Jeorgette
C:-Blanket
D:-None of these
Ans: A
41:-The method of tracing designs in woolen and velvet is
A:-Ironing method
B:-Carbon method
C:-Tensling method
D:-Pounciling method
Ans: D
42:-The button hole can be created by using three threads.
A:-Cord bound button hole
B:-Bound button hole
C:-Faced button hole
D:-Mended button hole
Ans: D
43:-The method of pressing artificial silk is
A:-Wet method
B:-Under pressing
C:-Dry method
D:-Top pressing
Ans: C
44:-The back neck of a coat is
A:-Tick
B:-Fork
C:-Face
D:-Lay
Ans: A
45:-Mixing in terilin, viscose and cotton to make a fabric is called
A:-Terin
B:-Decron
C:-Tery cotton
D:-Terilex
Ans: D
46:-This is the easiest kind of pocket
A:-Inserted pocket
B:-Flap pocket
C:-Patch pocket
D:-Cargo pocket
Ans: C
47:-__________ is an excellent material for embroidery.
A:-Woolen
B:-Linen
C:-Rayon
D:-Nylone
Ans: B
48:-___________ is simply techniques of applying one fabric to another.
A:-Applique work
B:-Screen printing
C:-Shadow work
D:-Fabric painting
Ans: A
49:-This stitch is a variation of chain stitch.
A:-Queen
B:-Broken
C:-Feather
D:-Stem
Ans: B
50:-This is an artificial silk
A:-Polyester
B:-Rayon
C:-Georget
D:-Shifon
Ans: C
51:-This is the most useful embroidery stitch and the most important of all following stitches
A:-Long and short
B:-Couching stitch
C:-Button hole stitch
D:-Satin stitch
Ans: D
52:-How many types of pleats ?
A:-5
B:-2
C:-4
D:-6
Ans: A
53:-It should be taken at the fullest part of the arm.
A:-Elbow circumferences
B:-Upper arm circumferences
C:-Wrist measurements
D:-Armhole round
Ans: B
54:-The other name of overcasting stitch
A:-Stem stitch
B:-Back stitch
C:-Cord stitch
D:-Hem stitich
Ans: C
55:-A design consisting of two or more alphabetic letters combain or interlaced on clothing
A:-Mending
B:-Monogram
C:-Carding
D:-Naping
Ans: B
56:-The complete grown human figure can be classified in to _______ important type.
A:-8
B:-10
C:-3
D:-2
Ans: D
57:-This is the proportions of human body parts with each other.
A:-Eight head theory
B:-Human anatomy
C:-Disproportion
D:-Back width
Ans: A
58:-If the back part of the chest portion is bulge then normal than the deformity figures is called
A:-Hump chest
B:-Bow leg
C:-Pegion chest
D:-Hump back
Ans: D
59:-Women design fabric may be classified into __________ types.
A:-Two
B:-five
C:-Four
D:-Three
Ans: D
60:-The patterns and laid out on the fabric for cutting process is called
A:-Open layout
B:-Grading
C:-Pattern layout
D:-Drafting
Ans: C
61:-This type of fabrics are woven with a third set of threads that forms looped or tuffed the surface of the fabric.
A:-Brushed fabrics
B:-One side fabrics
C:-One way fabrics
D:-Pile fabrics
Ans: D
62:-Which of this is not a part of a sewing machine ?
A:-Takeup lever
B:-Stitch opener
C:-Stitch regulator
D:-Third guide
Ans: B
63:-______ are generally a functional part of a garment.
A:-Interlining
B:-Facing
C:-Lining
D:-Inter lacing
Ans: C
64:-This type of collar is non convertable
A:-Shirt collar
B:-Cape collar
C:-Peterpan collar
D:-Square collar
Ans: C
65:-It is a very effective trim for children's garments.
A:-Smocking
B:-Applique
C:-Faggotting
D:-Honey comb
Ans: B
66:-The sewing machine was first introduced in ____________ country.
A:-England
B:-USA
C:-France
D:-Japan
Ans: D
67:-What toll do you need if you make a mistake in sewing and want to correct it.
A:-Needle
B:-Seam ripper
C:-Seam step
D:-Stitch overlay
Ans: B
68:-What part of a sewing machine holes to fabric in place ?
A:-Presser foot
B:-Take up lever
C:-Feedog
D:-Bobbin winder
Ans: A
69:-The true bias piece is cut on ________ angle.
A:-60°
B:-90°
C:-45°
D:-75°
Ans: C
70:-In sewing terms what are darts ?
A:-Marks distinguish the hem line
B:-Folded and stitched wedges of fabrics that shape a garment over curves
C:-It is overlap and underlap
D:-Hand sewn stitches made to not be seen on a garment
Ans: B
71:-A diagram showing how the pattern pieces should be placed on the fabric is called
A:-Pattern making
B:-Stepped lay
C:-One side fabrics
D:-Lay out
Ans: D
72:-How would you test a scrap of fabrics to see it, it was silk ?
A:-Try to set it on fair
B:-Rub it on a piece of sanpaper
C:-Stretch it
D:-Wash it
Ans: A
73:-It is the body of needle
A:-Eye
B:-Blade
C:-Point
D:-Shank
Ans: B
74:-____________ is the relationship between one part of measure with the other part measure in human body.
A:-Disproportion
B:-Deformity
C:-Proportion
D:-Anatomy
Ans: C
75:-These are useful for clipping the small threads.
A:-Die cutter
B:-Thread clipper
C:-Drills
D:-Edge guides
Ans: B
76:-A baby frock for 5 year old girl chest round will be
A:-24”
B:-30”
C:-26”
D:-28”
Ans: A
77:-This is the pressing operation performed on garment while they are being maid up
A:-Finishing process
B:-Under pressing
C:-Top pressing
D:-Elements of pressing
Ans: B
78:-This foot works together with the differential feed mechanism and used to make folds on under side of the garment.
A:-Piping foot
B:-Presser foot
C:-Gauging foot
D:-Cording foot
Ans: C
79:-This is a decorative seam and it is after used down the centre front or centre back of skirts.
A:-Welt seam
B:-Slot seam
C:-French seam
D:-Double top stitched seam
Ans: B
A:-Arm
B:-Armpit
C:-Crown
D:-Shank
Ans: C
22:-__________ is an open work fabric patterned with open holes in the work.
A:-Frinch
B:-Tassel
C:-Cord
D:-Lace
Ans: D
23:-__________ is cover the needle bar.
A:-Slide plate
B:-Face plate
C:-Bed plate
D:-Needle plate
Ans: B
24:-This is very useful to measure hems, tucks and other shirt distances.
A:-Sewing gaude
B:-French curve
C:-Shirt markers
D:-'L' square
Ans: A
25:-_________ seam is very sturdy.
A:-Slot seam
B:-Flat fell seam
C:-Corded seam
D:-Counter seam
Ans: B
26:-It is the top end of the needle
A:-Butt
B:-Shank
C:-Point
D:-Blade
Ans: A
27:-This is the first thing that a customer notices about a garment.
A:-Design
B:-Cost
C:-Colour
D:-Fibre
Ans: C
28:-_________ are the foundation for pattern drafting.
A:-Human anatomy
B:-Human body
C:-Proportion
D:-Measurements
Ans: D
29:-________ is one of the most flexible and creative parts of the design.
A:-Pleats
B:-Darts
C:-Tucks
D:-Gathers
Ans: B
30:-__________ are work aids that can be added or removed from the machine in a particular sewing operation.
A:-Stitch regulator
B:-Bobbin case
C:-Needle
D:-Attachments
Ans: D
31:-Which number of machine needle used for stitching silk garments ?
A:-16
B:-18
C:-14
D:-9
Ans: C
32:-This type of pocket is used in coats.
A:-Set in pocket
B:-Flap pocket
C:-Patch pocket
D:-Bellows pocket
Ans: A
33:-This placket is suitable for children's garments
A:-Tailored placket
B:-Zipper placket
C:-Two piece placket
D:-Continuous placket
Ans: D
34:-It should be taken at the fullest part of the arm.
A:-Upper arm circumference
B:-Around the arm at elbow
C:-Elbow circumference
D:-Measuring around the cuff
Ans: A
35:-This is an essential characteristics of needle
A:-Short grove
B:-Length of needle
C:-Smoothness of the needle eye
D:-Length of eye hole
Ans: C
36:-________ feeds thread from the spool to the needle.
A:-Stitch width control
B:-Stitch regulator
C:-Tenshion control
D:-Thread take uplever
Ans: D
37:-The bottom circumference of a garment is called
A:-Girth
B:-Tick
C:-Seye
D:-Lape
Ans: A
38:-Average width of a tape which is used for measuring cloth
A:-`1/4` ” – `3/4` ”
B:-1”
C:-`1/2` ”
D:-`1/2` ” – 1”
Ans: A
39:-Identify the following symbol
A:-Lengthening
B:-Padding
C:-Sleeve pitch
D:-Stretching
Ans: B
40:-1 to 4 needle is used for
A:-Mattress
B:-Jeorgette
C:-Blanket
D:-None of these
Ans: A
41:-The method of tracing designs in woolen and velvet is
A:-Ironing method
B:-Carbon method
C:-Tensling method
D:-Pounciling method
Ans: D
42:-The button hole can be created by using three threads.
A:-Cord bound button hole
B:-Bound button hole
C:-Faced button hole
D:-Mended button hole
Ans: D
43:-The method of pressing artificial silk is
A:-Wet method
B:-Under pressing
C:-Dry method
D:-Top pressing
Ans: C
44:-The back neck of a coat is
A:-Tick
B:-Fork
C:-Face
D:-Lay
Ans: A
45:-Mixing in terilin, viscose and cotton to make a fabric is called
A:-Terin
B:-Decron
C:-Tery cotton
D:-Terilex
Ans: D
46:-This is the easiest kind of pocket
A:-Inserted pocket
B:-Flap pocket
C:-Patch pocket
D:-Cargo pocket
Ans: C
47:-__________ is an excellent material for embroidery.
A:-Woolen
B:-Linen
C:-Rayon
D:-Nylone
Ans: B
48:-___________ is simply techniques of applying one fabric to another.
A:-Applique work
B:-Screen printing
C:-Shadow work
D:-Fabric painting
Ans: A
49:-This stitch is a variation of chain stitch.
A:-Queen
B:-Broken
C:-Feather
D:-Stem
Ans: B
50:-This is an artificial silk
A:-Polyester
B:-Rayon
C:-Georget
D:-Shifon
Ans: C
51:-This is the most useful embroidery stitch and the most important of all following stitches
A:-Long and short
B:-Couching stitch
C:-Button hole stitch
D:-Satin stitch
Ans: D
52:-How many types of pleats ?
A:-5
B:-2
C:-4
D:-6
Ans: A
53:-It should be taken at the fullest part of the arm.
A:-Elbow circumferences
B:-Upper arm circumferences
C:-Wrist measurements
D:-Armhole round
Ans: B
54:-The other name of overcasting stitch
A:-Stem stitch
B:-Back stitch
C:-Cord stitch
D:-Hem stitich
Ans: C
55:-A design consisting of two or more alphabetic letters combain or interlaced on clothing
A:-Mending
B:-Monogram
C:-Carding
D:-Naping
Ans: B
56:-The complete grown human figure can be classified in to _______ important type.
A:-8
B:-10
C:-3
D:-2
Ans: D
57:-This is the proportions of human body parts with each other.
A:-Eight head theory
B:-Human anatomy
C:-Disproportion
D:-Back width
Ans: A
58:-If the back part of the chest portion is bulge then normal than the deformity figures is called
A:-Hump chest
B:-Bow leg
C:-Pegion chest
D:-Hump back
Ans: D
59:-Women design fabric may be classified into __________ types.
A:-Two
B:-five
C:-Four
D:-Three
Ans: D
60:-The patterns and laid out on the fabric for cutting process is called
A:-Open layout
B:-Grading
C:-Pattern layout
D:-Drafting
Ans: C
61:-This type of fabrics are woven with a third set of threads that forms looped or tuffed the surface of the fabric.
A:-Brushed fabrics
B:-One side fabrics
C:-One way fabrics
D:-Pile fabrics
Ans: D
62:-Which of this is not a part of a sewing machine ?
A:-Takeup lever
B:-Stitch opener
C:-Stitch regulator
D:-Third guide
Ans: B
63:-______ are generally a functional part of a garment.
A:-Interlining
B:-Facing
C:-Lining
D:-Inter lacing
Ans: C
64:-This type of collar is non convertable
A:-Shirt collar
B:-Cape collar
C:-Peterpan collar
D:-Square collar
Ans: C
65:-It is a very effective trim for children's garments.
A:-Smocking
B:-Applique
C:-Faggotting
D:-Honey comb
Ans: B
66:-The sewing machine was first introduced in ____________ country.
A:-England
B:-USA
C:-France
D:-Japan
Ans: D
67:-What toll do you need if you make a mistake in sewing and want to correct it.
A:-Needle
B:-Seam ripper
C:-Seam step
D:-Stitch overlay
Ans: B
68:-What part of a sewing machine holes to fabric in place ?
A:-Presser foot
B:-Take up lever
C:-Feedog
D:-Bobbin winder
Ans: A
69:-The true bias piece is cut on ________ angle.
A:-60°
B:-90°
C:-45°
D:-75°
Ans: C
70:-In sewing terms what are darts ?
A:-Marks distinguish the hem line
B:-Folded and stitched wedges of fabrics that shape a garment over curves
C:-It is overlap and underlap
D:-Hand sewn stitches made to not be seen on a garment
Ans: B
71:-A diagram showing how the pattern pieces should be placed on the fabric is called
A:-Pattern making
B:-Stepped lay
C:-One side fabrics
D:-Lay out
Ans: D
72:-How would you test a scrap of fabrics to see it, it was silk ?
A:-Try to set it on fair
B:-Rub it on a piece of sanpaper
C:-Stretch it
D:-Wash it
Ans: A
73:-It is the body of needle
A:-Eye
B:-Blade
C:-Point
D:-Shank
Ans: B
74:-____________ is the relationship between one part of measure with the other part measure in human body.
A:-Disproportion
B:-Deformity
C:-Proportion
D:-Anatomy
Ans: C
75:-These are useful for clipping the small threads.
A:-Die cutter
B:-Thread clipper
C:-Drills
D:-Edge guides
Ans: B
76:-A baby frock for 5 year old girl chest round will be
A:-24”
B:-30”
C:-26”
D:-28”
Ans: A
77:-This is the pressing operation performed on garment while they are being maid up
A:-Finishing process
B:-Under pressing
C:-Top pressing
D:-Elements of pressing
Ans: B
78:-This foot works together with the differential feed mechanism and used to make folds on under side of the garment.
A:-Piping foot
B:-Presser foot
C:-Gauging foot
D:-Cording foot
Ans: C
79:-This is a decorative seam and it is after used down the centre front or centre back of skirts.
A:-Welt seam
B:-Slot seam
C:-French seam
D:-Double top stitched seam
Ans: B
80. Boiling of clothes in laundering is done to remove ______.
(A) germs (B) colour (C) dirt (D) None of these
Ans: A
81. In machine printing , if the printing appears on both sides, then it is called ______.
(A) roller printing (B) duplex printing (C) discharge printing (D) None of these
Ans: B
82. Which seam is used on baby clothes & delicate blouses ?
(A) Piped seam (B) French seam (C) Flat fell seam (D) Plain seam
Ans: B
83. In roller printing, if there are five colours in a design, then how many colour printing rollers are used ?
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5
Ans: D
84. An example of grease absorbent.
(A) Acetone (B) French chalk (C) Petrol (D) Oxalic acid
Ans: B
85. Select a seam used on men's sport shirts.
(A) Flat fell seam (B) Plain seam (C) Lapped seam (D) Slot seam
Ans: A
86. ______ begins with knot & is worked from right to left.
(A) Embroidery (B) Over casting stitch (C) Tacking/basting (D) Hemming
Ans: C
87. Select a factor which does not influence the selection of seam.
(A) Design & use of garment (B) Location of seam in garment (C) Current fashion (D) None of these
Ans: D
88. Name the attachment capable of making uniform gathered or pleated frills & will apply it to another section at the same time.
(A) Hemmer foot (B) Cloth guide (C) Tucker (D) Ruffler
Ans: D
89. ______ should be inconspicuous & as flat as possible.
(A) Decorative stitches (B) Machine embroidery (C) Decorative seams (D) Constructional seams
Ans: D
90. Name the basting stitch used when several layers of fabrics are to be held securely.
(A) Diagonal basting (B) Even basting (C) Uneven basting (D) Slip basting
Ans: A
91. Name the method used to decorate the raw edges of a handkerchief.
(A) Quilting (B) Kutch work (C) Scalloping (D) Aari work
Ans: C
92. Name the permanent hand stitch which can also be substituted for machine stitching.
(A) Running stitch (B) Back stitch (C) Hemming stitch (D) Slip stitch
Ans: B
93. ______ is the technique of applying one fabric to another in a decorative manner.
(A) Cut work (B) Appliqué work (C) Shadow work (D) Thread work
Ans: B
94. ______ is the art of working ornamental designs on cloth, leather etc with decorative stitches.
(A) Printing (B) Dyeing (C) Embroidery (D) None of these
Ans: C
95. If the width of the cloth after completing smocking is 4", calculate the actual amount of material needed.
(A) 8"-12" (B) 4" (C) 16" (D) None of these
Ans: A
96. Name an outline stitch from the stitches given below.
(A) Satin stitch (B) Long & short stitch (C) Lazy -daisy stitch (D) Stem stitch
Ans: D
97. Name the decorative method of joining two finished edges.
(A) Appliqué work (B) Cut work (C) Mirror work (D) Faggoting
Ans: D
98. ______ is an open chain stitch, made in the shape of V.
(A) Fly stitch (B) Holbein stitch (C) Cross stitch (D) Straight stitch
Ans: A
99. Name the stitch used in cut work & appliqué work.
(A) Chain stitch (B) Blanket stitch (C) Cretan stitch (D) None of these
Ans: B
100. Which stitch resembles a knot & is usually applied to the centre of a flower ?
(A) Couching (B) Pekinese stitch (C) French knot (D) Satin stitch
Ans: C
(A) germs (B) colour (C) dirt (D) None of these
Ans: A
81. In machine printing , if the printing appears on both sides, then it is called ______.
(A) roller printing (B) duplex printing (C) discharge printing (D) None of these
Ans: B
82. Which seam is used on baby clothes & delicate blouses ?
(A) Piped seam (B) French seam (C) Flat fell seam (D) Plain seam
Ans: B
83. In roller printing, if there are five colours in a design, then how many colour printing rollers are used ?
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5
Ans: D
84. An example of grease absorbent.
(A) Acetone (B) French chalk (C) Petrol (D) Oxalic acid
Ans: B
85. Select a seam used on men's sport shirts.
(A) Flat fell seam (B) Plain seam (C) Lapped seam (D) Slot seam
Ans: A
86. ______ begins with knot & is worked from right to left.
(A) Embroidery (B) Over casting stitch (C) Tacking/basting (D) Hemming
Ans: C
87. Select a factor which does not influence the selection of seam.
(A) Design & use of garment (B) Location of seam in garment (C) Current fashion (D) None of these
Ans: D
88. Name the attachment capable of making uniform gathered or pleated frills & will apply it to another section at the same time.
(A) Hemmer foot (B) Cloth guide (C) Tucker (D) Ruffler
Ans: D
89. ______ should be inconspicuous & as flat as possible.
(A) Decorative stitches (B) Machine embroidery (C) Decorative seams (D) Constructional seams
Ans: D
90. Name the basting stitch used when several layers of fabrics are to be held securely.
(A) Diagonal basting (B) Even basting (C) Uneven basting (D) Slip basting
Ans: A
91. Name the method used to decorate the raw edges of a handkerchief.
(A) Quilting (B) Kutch work (C) Scalloping (D) Aari work
Ans: C
92. Name the permanent hand stitch which can also be substituted for machine stitching.
(A) Running stitch (B) Back stitch (C) Hemming stitch (D) Slip stitch
Ans: B
93. ______ is the technique of applying one fabric to another in a decorative manner.
(A) Cut work (B) Appliqué work (C) Shadow work (D) Thread work
Ans: B
94. ______ is the art of working ornamental designs on cloth, leather etc with decorative stitches.
(A) Printing (B) Dyeing (C) Embroidery (D) None of these
Ans: C
95. If the width of the cloth after completing smocking is 4", calculate the actual amount of material needed.
(A) 8"-12" (B) 4" (C) 16" (D) None of these
Ans: A
96. Name an outline stitch from the stitches given below.
(A) Satin stitch (B) Long & short stitch (C) Lazy -daisy stitch (D) Stem stitch
Ans: D
97. Name the decorative method of joining two finished edges.
(A) Appliqué work (B) Cut work (C) Mirror work (D) Faggoting
Ans: D
98. ______ is an open chain stitch, made in the shape of V.
(A) Fly stitch (B) Holbein stitch (C) Cross stitch (D) Straight stitch
Ans: A
99. Name the stitch used in cut work & appliqué work.
(A) Chain stitch (B) Blanket stitch (C) Cretan stitch (D) None of these
Ans: B
100. Which stitch resembles a knot & is usually applied to the centre of a flower ?
(A) Couching (B) Pekinese stitch (C) French knot (D) Satin stitch
Ans: C