FIRST QUARTER EXAM.

Dressmaking - Grade 9

Name: _______________________ Grade/Section:_____________

School: ______________________ Score: ___________________
DIRECTION: Write the letter of the correct answer before each number.
_____1. What principle of design which can be achieved by creating a center of interest
in the garment?
A. Balance B. Emphasis C. Rhythm D. Proportion
_____2. Which of the characteristics below of sleeping garment will you consider first when
designing?
A. Age of the wearer C. Tools and material
B. Price of the cloth D. Design of sleeping garment
_____3. Colors bring life to us. Our looks and feelings are sometimes mirrored by our selection
of colors since it reveals our personality. What do you think is the psychological meaning of “
WHITE” according to study?
A. it represents truth, loyalty, calmness and wisdom C. makes us feel joyful, cheer & fresh
B. it means love ,&connotes passion and bravery D. makes us feel clean,fresh & pure
_____4. What type of sleeping garments commonly used for infants and young children which
usually made from cotton?
A. Adult jumpsuits or footed pajamas B. Blanket sleeper
C. Chemise D. Nightgown
_____5. What body measurement is taken around the smallest part of the natural
waistline?
A. Bust B. Waist C. Hips D. Armhole
_____6. Which of the body measurement below is NOT classified as circumferential
body measurement?
A. Hips B. Chest C. Waist D. Bust
_____7. What kind of fabric is best for women’s and children’s dresses and blouses,
summer dress which is very strong, cool to wear, and usually more expensive than
cotton?
A. Denim B. Linen C. Satin D. Wool
_____8. What measurement needed in drafting pajama trousers where the female
customer is allowed to sit while the measurement is being taken?
A. Thigh circumference B. Full length C. Leg circumference D. Crotch
_____9. How and where are you going to take bust measurement?
a. From center waist point to bust point
b. It is taken from bust point to the other bust point
c. Taken around the fullest part of the natural waistline
d. It is taken around the body with the tape passing over the apex point in front
_____10. In manipulating basic/ block pattern for sleeping garments, these basic patterns must
be prepared, EXCEPT;
A. Blouse B. Pants C. Sleeve D. Skirt
_____11. How are you going to pin pattern pieces on the fabric? Below are the steps, EXCEPT
A. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise
B. Fold it with the right side together
C. Straight grain line arrow must be parallel to the selvage or fold.
D. Fold the fabric in crosswise fold with the wrong side together
_____12. What will happen if you lay out big pattern pieces first before the smallest ones?
A. To save the material B. To make work more easy
C. To make work organized. D. To save more time when laying out pattern.
_____13. How are you going to cut curves portion on the pattern to have a smooth cut and
perfect curve in cutting?
A. Your strokes in cutting must be longer B. Strokes in cutting must be shorter
C. Used dull scissors to cut smoothly D. Shears must be sharp to cut faster
_____14. How are you going to pin pattern pieces on the fabric? Below are the steps, EXCEPT
A. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise
B. Fold it with the right side together
C. Straight grain line arrow must be parallel to the selvage or fold.
D. Fold the fabric in crosswise fold with the wrong side together
_____15. What type of sleeping garments commonly used for infants and young
children which usually made from cotton?
A. Adult jumpsuits or footed pajamas B. Blanket sleeper
C. Chemise D. Nightgown
_____16. What do you call the dressmaker’s guide in cutting fabric pieces in
accordance with the garment design?
A. Dressmaker scale B. Pattern C. Manuscript D. Design
_____17. Why is it that project plan is necessary and important to make before starting
or constructing a certain project?
A. it is used as guide in the project construction B. it makes your work easier
C. it makes your project neat and clean D. it helps you work fast
Colors bring life to us. Our looks and feelings are sometimes mirrored by our
selection of colors since it reveals our personality.
_____18. What do you think is the psychological meaning of “RED” according to study?
A. it represents truth, loyalty, calmness and wisdom
B. makes us feel joyful, cheer & fresh
C. it means love, & connotes passion and bravery
D. makes us feel clean, fresh & pure
_____19 What is used to hold the pattern pieces in place while cutting the fabric in the
absence of pins?
A. Sewing kit B. Pin cushion C. Pattern weight D. Needles
_____20. What part of the project plan where you can see the chronological steps or
operations involved to accomplish the project?
A. Evaluation B. Procedure C. Objectives D. Design Specifications
_____21. In drafting the back blouse sloper, the following measurements are needed
EXCEPT one.
A. Back across width C. Shoulder width
B. Waist circumference D. Chest width
_____22. The sloper or basic pattern is the foundation of all final patterns. Which one is
characterized as a sloper?
A. with provision for alteration C. ready for cutting
B. flexible for cutting D. no allowances and symbol
_____23. Which symbol is used for buttons in drafting different pattern marks or construction
symbols?
A. I----I B. O O C. X D. I
_____24. What body measurement below is NOT needed in drafting Pajama trousers?
A. Crotch B. Waist C. Full bodice length D. Hips
_____25. What do you call the dressmaker’s guide in cutting fabric pieces in accordance with
the garment design?
A. Dressmaker scale B. Pattern C. Manuscript D. Design
_____26. What is used to hold the pattern pieces in place while cutting the fabric in the absence
of pins?
A. Sewing kit B. Pin cushion C. Pattern weight D. Needles

Mrs. Giorgina is planning to sew a sleeping garment for her kids.

_____27. What is the primary material that Mrs. Giorgina needed to prepare in the
construction of a sleeping garment for her kids?
A. cloth/fabric B. seam ripper C. needle D. tracing wheel
_____28. Which of the fabric below is NOT an example of silk fabric?
I. Brocade II. Georgette III. Canvas IV. Charmeus
a. I only b.I & II c. III only d. III & Iv
_____29. Which is the direct placement of pattern pieces on the cloth?
A. Pattern Drafting B. Pattern layout
C. Pattern Cutting D. Pattern Pinning
_____30. Below are the points to remember in cutting fabrics properly and correctly, EXCEPT?
A. Smaller parts should be cut first.
B. Cut the fabric following the pattern. Cut the bigger parts first.
C. Place your free hand on top of the cloth with pattern
 D. Check pattern alignment of grain line and pattern design

GRADE-9

ANSWER KEY:

1. B
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. D
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. B
15. A
16. B
17. A
18. C
19. C
20. B
21. B
22. A
23. A
24. C
25. B
26. C
27. A
28. C
29. B
30. A