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Apparel Patternmaker Practice Test

Check what you know about the apparel patternmaker job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on apparel patternmaker knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A sloper is:
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Answer: A fitted base pattern. Term.

Question 2 of 15Grading makes:
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Answer: Sizes. Process.

Question 3 of 15Ease is:
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Answer: Room for movement. Fit.

Question 4 of 15A tech pack:
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Answer: Guides factories. Document.

Question 5 of 15Walk seams to:
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Answer: Make sure they match. Quality.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Size change amount.”
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Answer: Grade rule. Grade rule: Size change amount.

Question 7 of 15What does “Muslin” mean?
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Answer: Test garment.. Muslin: Test garment.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Fabric beyond the seam.”
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Answer: Seam allowance. Seam allowance: Fabric beyond the seam.

Question 9 of 15What does “Grain line” mean?
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Answer: Fabric direction.. Grain line: Fabric direction.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Extra room for movement.”
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Answer: Ease. Ease: Extra room for movement.

Question 11 of 15What does “Block” mean?
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Answer: Basic pattern.. Block: Basic pattern.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Model for fittings.”
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Answer: Fit model. Fit model: Model for fittings.

Question 13 of 15What does “Spec sheet” mean?
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Answer: Measurements list.. Spec sheet: Measurements list.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Cutting layout.”
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Answer: Marker. Marker: Cutting layout.

Question 15 of 15What does “Grading” mean?
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Answer: Making sizes.. Grading: Making sizes.

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