Basic Pattern Making and Clothing Construction — DU B.A. (Prog) Apparel Design & Construction as Major Previous Year Question Papers

i. (a) Explain the following terms in, few sentences: 1x9=9 (i) French seam (ii) Basic Block (iii) Upper thread bar (iv) Stay stitching (v) Pattern correction (iii) Needles, threads and stitch length for various fabrics (iv) Elements of Fit 5. (a) Briefly discuss any 'seven types of seam defects and suggest their remedies. 7 (b) Discuss the various body landmarks used while taking measurements. 8 6. Write détailed notes on any two of the following: 2×7.5=15 (i) Any three common fitting problems and pattern correction. (ii) Garment support fabrics _- (vi) Size chart (vit) Seam puckering (vili) Interlock machine (b) Give two examples of each of the following: (i) Fitting defects (it) Horizontal body measurements (iii) Decorative seam 2. (a) Explain the importance of taking body measurements. Describe the correct method of taking the following body measurements: (4,3) (i) Across front (ii) Trouser length (iti) Sleeve length (b) Discuss the various methods of pattern development. Which method of pattern development would you prefer for constructing an evening gown and why? 8 3. Discuss in detail the various additional seam , techniques used for finishing a garment. 15 4. Differentiate between any three of the (i) Design Ease and Wearing Ease (ii) Domestic sewing machine and Industrial sewing machine (ill) Facing and Binding (iv) Clipping and Notching,