1. PRE-TEST
1. Which of the following tools for measuring does NOT belong to the
group?
A. French curve B. Ruler C. Tape measure D. Thread
2. What measuring tool is used for marking hemlines?
A. French Curve B. L-square C. Hip Curve D.
Yard Stick
3. What cutting tools will you use when you want the zigzag designs?
A. Dressmaker’s shears B. Scissors C. Pinking shears D.
Seam ripper
4. What is the basic type of sewing machine where the dressmaker
uses the foot pedal to run it?
A. Embroidery Machine C. Manual Machine
B. Industrial Machine D. Over edging Machine
2. PRE-TEST
5. When do you use tailor’s chalk best?
A. When you make fine lines on the fabric.
B. When you transfer marking from patterns.
C. When you transfer a wax-like marking to fabrics.
D. When you make a temporary marking on fabrics
6. What measurement is taken around the smallest portion of the
waistline?
A. Bust B. Shoulder C. Hip D. Waist
7. Which measurement is taken around the body parts?
A. Circumferential
B. B. Horizontal
C. Diagonal
D. Vertical
3. PRE-TEST
8. Which does NOT belong to vertical measurement?
A. Back figure
B. Bust height
C. Bust distance
D. Length of blouse
9. What measurement is taken from the left nipple to the right
nipple?
A. Bust distance
B. Front figure
C. Front chest
D. Length of sleeve
4. PRE-TEST
10. Which of the following is NOT measured in horizontal
measurement?
A. Back width
B. Front chest
C. Bust distance
D. Waist
22. 1. Tape measure is a
flexible measuring
device used for
taking body
measurement,
drafting patterns,
measuring fabric.
23. 2. French curve is
usually made from
metal, wood, or
plastic composed of
many different
curves and used to
create curve lines
like armhole,
neckline, and
crotch.
24. 3. Hip curve or
Curve ruler is a large
French curve and it
helps to shape the
hip line, hem, and
lapels
25. 4. Ruler usually
measures about 12” or
18”. It is made of
metal, wood, or plastic
marked used in
making a straight line.
26. 5. L-square or Tailor’s
square is a two-piece
ruler arranged in an L
shape and used to
transfer
measurements to the
draft pattern. It also
divides the garment
into the desired
measurement.
27. 6. Yardstick is made up
of wood or metal used for
marking hemlines and
checking grain lines
when laying out the
pattern.
29. 1. Tailor's chalk is a
hard piece of chalk
which is used for
temporary marking
on fabrics
30. 2. Tracing wheel is a
wheel attached to a
handle that is used to
transfer markings
from patterns onto
fabric with or without
the use of tracing
paper.
31. 3. Dressmaker’s
carbon paper is tough
enough to work with
a tracing pen or a
tracing wheel. It
comes in a variety of
colors. The carbon
paper transfers a
wax-like mark to
fabrics.
33. 1. Dressmaker’s Shears
are made of quality
steel and hold a sharp
cutting edge. These
have long blades
making them ideal for
cutting fabric. Shears
have a length of 7-12
inches.
34. 2. Seam ripper has
one longer pointed
end and another
shorter end with a
red ball on it to
prevent the fabric
from ripping by
accident. It is a tool
used by seamstresses
to remove stitches
35. 3. Thread clippers
have no handles.
They quickly snip
by pressing the
blades together. It
is used in ripping
threads.
36. 4. Pinking shears -
contain blades
which are saw
toothed instead of
straight. They leave
a zigzag pattern
instead of a straight
edge. They are used
to cut edges or
38. 1. Thread is a long,
thin strand of
cotton, nylon, or
other fibered thing
used in sewing or
weaving.
39. 2. Thimble is a
metal or plastic cap
with a closed end.
It is worn to
protect the middle
finger and push the
needle while
sewing.
40. 3. Hand needle is
used for hand sewing
with a small slender
pointed usually steel
tool for sewing like
making buttonholes
and for knitting and
mending clothes.
