Garment construction and figure flattering techniques in sewing and fashion design.

In garment construction, interfacings are applied between Interfacing is used to give shape and support to certain areas of a garment. It is typically placed between the fashion fabric (the main outer fabric) and the facing or lining that finishes the edge. A) A. facing and fashion fabric.

The part of the sewing machine that holds the reel thread in position is the The spool pin is the vertical rod on a sewing machine designed to hold the spool of thread, allowing it to unwind smoothly during sewing. A) A. spool pin.

Width of chest measurement is taken The width of the chest is measured across the front of the body, from one underarm point to the other. A) D. from underarm to underarm in front of the figure.

A suitable garment for figures with large bust should have To balance a large bust, garments should draw attention away from the upper body and add volume or interest to the lower body. Pleats below the waist achieve this by adding width and shape to the lower half of the figure. A) C. have pleats below the waist.

People with long neck should wear clothes with To visually shorten a long neck, necklines that add horizontal emphasis or cover more of the neck are suitable. A sailor collar is typically wide and flat, extending over the shoulders, which creates a strong horizontal line that can make the neck appear shorter. A) C. sailors collar.

Crochetting, knitting and weaving are all methods of These are all techniques used to construct fabric from yarns or threads. A) C. producing fabrics.

Coloured garments are better dried under shade because Direct sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) rays that can break down the dyes in colored fabrics, causing them to fade or "bleach" over time. Drying in the shade helps preserve the color. A) A. has a bleaching power.

The most suitable seam for a night-dress made of light [fabric] A French seam is ideal for lightweight or sheer fabrics, such as those used for nightdresses, because it encloses the raw edges of the fabric within the seam, creating a very neat, durable, and fray-proof finish that is comfortable against the skin. A) B. french seam.