Garment Construction Techniques Quiz

What is the standard marking for gathering on a pattern?

• A series of triangles

• Straight solid lines

• Crossed lines

• Wavy lines between points

What is this garment construction technique?

• Pleats

• Darts

• Tucks

• Gathering

Which marking typically indicates pleats on a pattern?

• Solid straight lines

• Wavy lines

• Triangular shapes

• Dotted lines with directional arrows

What distinguishes tucks from pleats?

• Tucks are always decorative only

• Tucks are wider than pleats

• Tucks are stitched in place

• Tucks require more fabric

What is this garment construction technique?

How are darts marked on patterns?

• Curved lines

• Dotted lines

• Wavy lines

• Triangular shapes

What is a key characteristic of pleats?

• They are permanently stitched down

• They create fullness or decorative elements

• They only appear at waistlines

• They remove excess fabric