APPAREL CONSTRUCTION - FINAL EXAM (SPRING
2026 BAILEY) UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
What is the definition of Shaping Manipulation?
Answer:
construction techniques sewn into a garment (like darts, pleats, or gathers) to
create shape and fit the body
- these should end about one inch before the fullest part of the body so the
fabric can lay smoothly
Question:
How do Collars and Sleeves create shape differently
from Shaping Manipulation?
Answer:
by using opposing curves instead of sewn shaping techniques
Question:
What is the definition of Pleats?
Answer:
folds in the fabric, typically ranging from ■ to 2 inches, used to create controlled
fullness and structure in a garment; multiple types of pleats can be used
together in one design to achieve the desired shape and style
Question:
What are Knife Pleats?
Answer:
one of the most controlled and very symmetrical pleats that all lie the same way;
very precise control of the fullness
Question:
What are Box Pleats?
Answer:
folds are going away from each other; we see a box, if the box is bigger than 2
inches, it is an inverted pleat
,Question:
What are Inverted Pleats?
Answer:
the folds are coming together; you can have box pleats and inverted pleats on
the same garment
Question:
What are Accordian Pleats?
Answer:
3-dimensional pleats that look like in and out folds from the body
Question:
What type of fibers does pleated fabric use and not use?
Why do people purchase already pleated fabric?
Answer:
The fabric does not use natural fibers; it uses thermoplastic fibers because pleats
should be heat-set. People purchase already pleated fabric so that even when
being washed, it will stay pleated
Question:
When top stitching pleats, how do you get them to hang
straighter?
Answer:
stitching along the side of the fold area
Question:
What is the definition of a Dart?
Answer:
wedge-shaped tuck that gives subtle shaping and can have one or two points
, Question:
What are the parts of a Dart?
Answer:
The legs, apex, intake, jaw
Question:
What are the Dart Legs?
Answer:
the outer edges that are sewn on top of the other
Question:
What is the Dart Apex?
Answer:
where the dart legs come together (where the fabric releases)
Question:
What is the Dart Intake?
Answer:
amount of fabric in between the dart legs (amount you are taking in/out of the
garment)
2026 BAILEY) UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
What is the definition of Shaping Manipulation?
Answer:
construction techniques sewn into a garment (like darts, pleats, or gathers) to
create shape and fit the body
- these should end about one inch before the fullest part of the body so the
fabric can lay smoothly
Question:
How do Collars and Sleeves create shape differently
from Shaping Manipulation?
Answer:
by using opposing curves instead of sewn shaping techniques
Question:
What is the definition of Pleats?
Answer:
folds in the fabric, typically ranging from ■ to 2 inches, used to create controlled
fullness and structure in a garment; multiple types of pleats can be used
together in one design to achieve the desired shape and style
Question:
What are Knife Pleats?
Answer:
one of the most controlled and very symmetrical pleats that all lie the same way;
very precise control of the fullness
Question:
What are Box Pleats?
Answer:
folds are going away from each other; we see a box, if the box is bigger than 2
inches, it is an inverted pleat
,Question:
What are Inverted Pleats?
Answer:
the folds are coming together; you can have box pleats and inverted pleats on
the same garment
Question:
What are Accordian Pleats?
Answer:
3-dimensional pleats that look like in and out folds from the body
Question:
What type of fibers does pleated fabric use and not use?
Why do people purchase already pleated fabric?
Answer:
The fabric does not use natural fibers; it uses thermoplastic fibers because pleats
should be heat-set. People purchase already pleated fabric so that even when
being washed, it will stay pleated
Question:
When top stitching pleats, how do you get them to hang
straighter?
Answer:
stitching along the side of the fold area
Question:
What is the definition of a Dart?
Answer:
wedge-shaped tuck that gives subtle shaping and can have one or two points
, Question:
What are the parts of a Dart?
Answer:
The legs, apex, intake, jaw
Question:
What are the Dart Legs?
Answer:
the outer edges that are sewn on top of the other
Question:
What is the Dart Apex?
Answer:
where the dart legs come together (where the fabric releases)
Question:
What is the Dart Intake?
Answer:
amount of fabric in between the dart legs (amount you are taking in/out of the
garment)
