Fundamentals of Apparel Design and Construction — DU B.A. (Prog) Apparel Design & Construction as Major Previous Year Question Papers

1. Explain the following terms in 1-2 sentences : (i) True bias 9. What role do factors like age, climate and occasion lay in the designing of garments? Explain with examples. (15) 10. What essential items should be included in a standard sewing kit? Briefly explain the various cutting tools used for garment construction. (15) 7. Write detailed notes on any one of the following: (i) Garment Classification (ii) Selection of Bedsheet & Pillow cover (iii) Structural and decorative design 8. How does grain straightening improve fabric alignment before cutting, and what specific steps are involved in ensuring that the fabrics are correctly straightened to avoid distortions in the final garment? (15) (iii) Ease (v) French curve (vi) Stay stitching 2. Give two examples of each of the following: (6) (i) Decorative hand stitches (ii) Home textiles (iii) Hard trims 3. Why is it important for consumers to follow care label instructions on garments, and what are the key pieces f of information typically found on these labels? (6). 4. How does a bodice block differ from a pattern, and why are both essential in the garment-making process? 5. Discuss the various types of fabric folds for pattern layout with suitable illustrations. (6) 6. Differentiate between any two of the following : (i) Facing and binding (ii) Dart and pleat (iii) Lining and interlining