Apparel

What piece of equipment did Samuel Crompton invent?

Spinning mule

The first ready-to-wear garments that were mass produced were:

military uniforms

Which invention revolutionized cotton farming, by separating the cotton seed from the raw cotton fibers?

Cotton gin

Guidelines for sizing patterns or clothing are known as:

standardized sizes

What invention is credited for making fashion global?

  Internet

Who popularized the "little black dress"?

Coco Chanel

What is the term used to describe factory made clothing, sold in finished condition, and in standardized sizes?

Ready-to-wear

James Hargreaves invented the:

spinning jenny

Who is credited with inventing the American blue jean?

Levi Strauss

What invention had a massive impact on fashion by changing the way we buy clothes, and also how they are marketed?

Internet

Which 20th century designer created the "New Look", a very feminine look with rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and a very full skirt?

Christian Dior

What term is used to describe cheap and affordable clothing that quickly moves designs from the catwalk to stores in an effort to capitalize on the latest fashion trends?

 

Fast fashion

What invention allowed a single weaver to weave much wider fabrics and could be mechanized, allowing for automatic machine looms?

Flying shuttle

During World War I changes in the economy resulted in:

women joining the workforce

During which time did the government find it necessary to ration food, gas, and even clothing?

 

20th Century

Before World War I, what country was the main fashion house found in?

France

Levi Strauss designed the first waist overalls during which time period?

19th Century

Who invented the first home sewing pattern?

Ebenezer Butterick

Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis were granted a patent for an invention that added strength to pocket seams and other weak points on waist overalls.  This invention is known as a:

rivet

Historically in Western culture, women did not show their legs in public.  During which era did women's hemlines rise dramatically?

  

20th Century

What invention resulted in Elias Howe suing Isaac Singer for patent infringement?

  

Sewing machine

After World War II, which garment gained widespread public acceptance for women?

  

Pants

Who is known as the "Father of Haute Couture"?

Charles Worth

During what time period were the flying shuttle and the cotton gin invented?

  

Industrial Revolution

Eli Whitney invented the:

  

cotton gin

At the baby shower, the new mom loved the gender neutral outfits that were in red, blue, and yellow.  These primary colors are an example of which color scheme?

  

Triadic

People with larger body shapes can appear slimmer by using which color scheme?

  

Monochromatic

By adding white to a color, you are creating a:

tint

Paul is wearing a double-breasted suit.  This is an example of which design principle?

  

Balance

A referee's striped shirt illustrates which principle of design?

Rhythm

The lines formed by the seams, darts, pleats, tucks, and edges when a garment is constructed are examples of which type of line?

  

Structural

While Alice was holding her sister's baby, she noticed the baby kept rubbing her satin shirt.  Which element of design was the baby experiencing?

  

Texture

A Mickey Mouse emblem on the little girls sweatshirt illustrates:

  

emphasis

What can designers use to enable them to easily visualize and modify their designs during the design process?

  

Computer Aided Design

Sally wanted a prom dress that was classic and followed the curves of her body.  Which design shape should Sally look for?

Natural

Anna created violet, orange, and green by mixing equal amounts of two primary colors in different combinations.  These colors are considered:

  

secondary colors

Croquis drawings are often the first step in the design process. These drawings can best be described as:

  

rough sketches

To add a look of softness to the wedding dress, which type of line would be the best for the designer to use?

  

Curved

Flared jeans, A-line skirts, and flair jackets are examples of:

  

bell shape

Kim wants to wear her navy suit to work . To coordinate her look, she decides to wear a red-orange scarf with a yellow-orange striped blouse. This is an example of which color scheme?

  

Split-Complementary

Blue, yellow, and red are known as:

  primary colors

Pam is wearing a long rectangular dress with vertical emphasis.  Which design shape does this create?

Tubular

While shopping for prom dresses, Lauren noticed that she kept looking at dresses with large amounts of Swarovski crystals on the bodice. Lauren was attracted to dresses illustrating which principle of design?

 Emphasis

Mary was advised by the fashion consultant not to wear shiny fabrics that reflect light, and give the impression of added size.  Which element of design was the fashion consultant addressing?

  

Texture

Which principle of design is illustrated by a black dress with a red belt?

  

Emphasis

When Sarah decided to add a pink belt to her black sheath dress, she created which type of line?

  

Horizontal

The designer chose to use triangle shapes in his fabrics, buttons, and accessories.  Which principle of design is he using?

  

Rhythm

Sarah, a petite girl, likes a dress that her mother bought her because it made her appear tall and slim.  ***Most likely***, the dress had which type of line?

  

Vertical

Mrs. Page is known for wearing skirts with many gathers to work everyday.  Her preferred design shape is:

  

full

Sue is selecting clothing to show the normal shape and contour of her body.  Which design shape is Sue looking for?

  

Natural

John's straight leg pants give hi the illusion of height.  Which design shape is he wearing?

  

Tubular

During a retro day at school, Jill wore her mother's vintage flared jeans.  Which design shape is she wearing?

  

Bell

Using shades and tints of the same color in a quilt project is an example of which color scheme?

  

Monochromatic

Holly chose to wear a shirt with blue, green, and violet hues.  These colors are considered to be :

  

cool colors

 Which natural, staple fiber would provide warmth for a sweater?

Wool

Alex chooses to wear a cotton shirt instead of a shirt made from a polyester/cotton blend on a hot summer day.  This indicates his knowledge of which fiber characteristic?

Absorbency

Emily notices that her polyester dress is wrinkle-free and requires no care before wearing.  Which fiber characteristic is indicated?

Resiliency

Exercise wear is often made from Spandex due to which excellent fiber characteristic?

  

Elasticity

Felt, interfacing, and disposable medical products are examples of which fabric construction process?

Nonwoven

Julie notices that tiny balls of fiber have appeared on her acrylic sweater after wearing.  These pills indicate which fiber characteristic?

  

Abrasion resistance

Kenya's favorite shirt feels like silk and is made from the first manufactured cellulosic fiber.  Her shirt is made of which fiber?

  

Rayon

Meredith is a beginner sewist and wants a fabric that is easy to sew for her first project.  Her teacher recommended she choose seersucker, muslin, or taffeta because they are constructed with plain:

  

weaves

Robert chooses to wear a wool coat instead of a cotton jacket during the winter.  His choice was influenced by which fiber characteristic?

  

Warmth

Samantha is allergic to wool.  Which manufactured fiber possesses similar qualities and is a good alternative for her sweater?

  

Acrylic

Satin fabric shows picks and snags after a few wearings.  This indicates a lack of which characteristic?

  

Durability

Terrycloth, corduroy, and velvet are examples of which type of weave?

  Pile

What type of stretchy fabric is constructed with multiple yarns on a flat knitting machine?

Warp knit

What type of stretchy fabric may get lengthwise runs due to one-yarn construction process?

Weft knit

Which cellulosic fiber is typically blended with other fibers due to its high cost?

Lyocell (Tencel)

Which cellulosic manufactured fiber is heat sensitive and often used to make lining fabric?

Acetate

Which design originates on the computer and is then printed onto fabric using an ink jet or laser printer?

Digital

Which dyeing process occurs after the apparel construction process has been completed?

Garment

Which dyeing process produces the most colorfast fabric?

Fiber

Which fabric construction process results when yarns are looped together?

Knitting

Which fiber characteristic allows moisture to evaporate from the body?

Wicking

Which fiber offers excellent elasticity and is often used in exercise wear?

Spandex

Which low-cost process involves printing a design on a special paper and then pressing it onto fabric?

Heat transfer

Which manufactured fiber is used to replace wool in many textile products?

Acrylic

Which manufactured resists wrinkling and is often blended with natural fibers?

  

Polyester

Which natural, protein-based filament fiber comes from a cocoon?

Silk

Which noncellulosic manufactured fiber is used to make pantyhose and lingerie?

  

Nylon

Which protein fiber is known for providing warmth?

  

Wool

Which protein-based filament fiber has a natural luster?

Silk

Which quick-printing process requires the use of several cylinders, one for each color in the design?

Rotary screen

Which strong, durable weave is used to create denim and gabardine?

Twill

Which weave creates a lustrous fabric that snags easily?

Satin 

Which cellulosic staple fiber is commonly blended with other fibers?

Cotton

A pattern that includes many sizes in one envelope is considered which type of pattern?

  

Multisized

Added fullness, beyond wearing ease, that is incorporated by a designer to create a particular silhouette or shape is known as:

  

design ease

All of the pattern pieces are cut and ready to be placed on the fabric.  Jane notices a line with arrows at each end in the center of her pattern pieces.  Which pattern symbol does this represent?

Grain line

Austin wants to construct a pair of pajama pants.  Which body measurements should he use to determine his pattern size?

  

Waist and hip

Erica is measuring around the fullest part of her body below her waist.  Which body measurement is this?

  

Hip

In order to tailor the fit of her dress shirt, Sue will look for which symbol that will help her add shape to the garment and control fullness?

  

Darts

Jane has all her pattern pieces pinned down onto her fabric according to the layout.  With shears in hand, which pattern symbol will she follow to ensure her fabric pieces are the appropriate size for construction?

  

Cutting line

John is making a pair of shorts.  Which symbol will he use to match pattern pieces together to be sewn?

  

Notches

John is making a vest.  The back pattern piece has a double-arrowed bracket against the edge of the pattern piece.  Which pattern symbol does this represent?

  

Place on fold line

John plans to construct a vest.  Which body measurement would he use to determine his size?

  

Chest

Kim is constructing a skirt from a commercial pattern.  Using the information below, which notion will she need?

  

Hook and eye

Leah has long legs.  Which pattern symbol will she use to lengthen her pants pattern?

  

Adjustment line

Mary needs to purchase fabric for her sewiMary needs to purchase fabric for her sewing project.  She is constructing Skirt A, size 10 and her fabric is 45" wide.  Using the information below, how much fabric will she need?

  

2 yards