Thursday, 2 July 2020

Garment Fit



Question on chapter 2.4 
Fit


1. Define the term fit.
2. What are the five elements of fit? Explain.
3. Define fitting ease and design ease.
4. What kind of fabric is used for test- fitting? Explain.
5. "The fit of the hip area is critical when fitting skirts or trousers." Why?
6. Elaborate on the evaluation method of the fit of the shoulder.
7. Elaborate on the evaluation method of the fit of the armscye of a garment.
8. Give the cause for the following fitting problems:-
     (a) Bubble at the dart tip
     (b) Garment rides up in front
     (c) Horizontal wrinkles around the arm.
     (d) Armscye is snug and uncomfortable
     (e) Neckline doesn't lie flat against the body
9. How is computerized technology of pattern- making helpful in overcoming fitting problems in a garment ? explain.
   

Thursday, 26 March 2020

understanding fashion class XII questions for chapter 3.1 and 3.2


1. Name the two main seasons for which the collections are showcased by designers.
2. Give the French words used for “high- fashion” and “ready-to-wear” in fashion business.
3. What was the main reason behind the formation of the trade association by Haute Couture designers? What name was given to this association?

4. State the reasons behind outsourcing of mass- manufacturing to other countries by the apparel industry of U.S. and Japan. 
5. Give names of atleast two clothing manufacturing countries, one each in Asia and South America.
6. Who are known as producers of “Haute Couture”? Give names of trade associations formed by French and Italian couture designers.Why is China known as production- giant?
7. How are mass manufactured garments different from couture garments?
8. State the reason behind out-sourcing of mass manufacturing to other countries by European and US companies.
9. Discuss the factors responsible for the growth of fashion industry in Japan.
10. “Stitched garments were originally minor sidelines of a few couture houses but later ready to wear industry steadily grew into a full- fledged one.” Justify the statement.
11. Give two reasons for conducting trade shows and fairs in several fashion cities.
12. Do you agree American fashion aimed at the average consumer? Justify your viewpoint.
13. Why is New York called the business capital of fashion?
14. Mention the unique style of Japanese fashion makers. How has Japan been able to capture the World market?
15. Explain the following fashion centers in detail:-
        (a) Paris    (b)  New York
16. Name two fabrics developed by U.S. textile industry.

Friday, 20 March 2020

Fashion Studies class XII Board Examination Paper - 2019- 2020


Fashion Studies
Class XII
Board Examination (2019- 2020)

Section - A  Employability Skills

Answer any 4 questions out of the given 6 questions of 1 mark each

1. Listening is active, Hearing is _________
2. Define Motivation.
3. What is "Paranoid" personality disorder?
4. What are handouts?
5. Who is an entrepreneur?
6. Give an example of Green Tourism.

Answer any 3 questions out of the given 5 questions of 2 marks each

7. Define parts of speech.
8. What are the sources of motivation and inspiration?
9. Write steps to insert columns?
10. What are the barriers to becoming an entrepreneur?
11. What are the green jobs in building and construction.

Section - B Subject Skills

Answer any 10 questions out of the given 12 questions of 1 mark each.

12. What is an Adornment?
13. Define the term Block or Sloper.
14. Name the types of grain in a fabric.
15. Which tool is used to transfer the markings on fabric?
16. What are the three basic categories of fashion producers?
17. What do you understand by the concept of "Friday Dressing'?
18. Indian women were introduced to stitched garments such as salwar kameez during ______ period.
19. Give an example of linear trim.
20. The most commonly available and used plant fabrics are _________ and _________.
21. Define the term selvedge.
22. What is "Antariya"?
23. What do you understand by "blocking" of a fabric?

Answer any 7 questions from the given 9 questions of 2 marks each

24. What are the three theories of clothing?
25. What were the categories of Roman costumes?
26. What are the two pattern making methods? Explain briefly.
27. Define the term "ease". What are the two kinds of ease?
28. What do you understand by dart manipulation? Name the two methods.
29. What is the difference between shaped facing and bias facing?
30. How would you identify the right side of a fabric?
31. What are ruffles and where are they used?
32. Which fabrics are suitable for an infant's clothing and why?

Answer any 7 questions from the given 9 questions of 3 marks each

33. How would you take the following measurements on the dress form:-
       - Shoulder length
       - Apex measurement
       - Front Waistline
34. What are the points to be kept in mind for making necklines on patterns?
35. Describe the major influences on childrenswear garment industry.
36. Write about the features of a classic men's shirt.
37. Explain the reasons that led to a gradual shift from elaborate clothing to simpler silhouettes in womenswear simpler.
38. What are the three methods of cutting different kinds of fabric?
39. What is an interfacing? WHat are the two considerations for selecting interfacings?
40. Write three inventions during industrial revolution that increased the production of textiles.
41. Write a brief note on ancient Egyptian costume.

Answer any 3 questions from the given 5 questions of 5 marks each.

42. Explain the evolution of Indian fashion in the 1950s and 1960s.
43. Explain evolution/ evaluation of fit at the shoulder, bust and collar.
44. Explain the shifting of basic waist dart to mid- shoulder dart with the help of diagrams.
45. Write the steps of construction of a continuous wrap placket with diagram.
46. What are shaped edges? Explain the types of shaped edges.



curriculum for fashion studies class XII SESSION 2025- 26




































































Understanding fashion part 2

Understanding fashion chapter 3.1




UNIT 3.1 
UNDERSTANDING FASHION 



CATEGORIES OF CLOTHING - HAUTE COUTURE - READY-TO-WEAR DESIGNER LABELS AND - MASS - PRODUCED READY TO WEAR
https://youtu.be/iPFbU9F6V3k



https://youtu.be/_pgfLIgljrU
HAUTE COUTURE LA CHAMBRE SYNDICALE DE LA COUTURE PARISIENNE CAMERA NAZIONALE DELL' ALTA MODA ITALIANA








MASS PRODUCED, READY TO WEAR GARMENTS