Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
Division of Samar
Sta. Rita I District
STA. RITA NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION IN TLE 8 (Dressmaking)

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the answer that corresponds to
the given statement. Write only the letter of the answer on the space provided.

____1. A machine that is run by foot which may also be converted to electric power machine is known as
A. hemmer machine B. high speed over edger
C. lockstitch machine D. over edging machine
____2. The mechanism that sets the sewing machine in motion is__________.
A. balance wheel B. belt
C. feed dog D. stitch regulator
____3. The part of the sewing machine that controls the looseness and tightness of stitches is_____.
A. bobbin B. thread guide
C. presser foot D. upper tension
____4. The appropriate cutting tool used in cutting fabrics is ________.
A. trimming shears B. pinking shears
C. dressmaker bent handled shears D. buttonhole scissors
____5. It is a flexible tape with different type of measurements essential for taking body measurements.
A. ruler B. tape measure
C. yard stick D. hem gauge
____6. It measures 12 -18 inches and can be used for drawing straight lines and cutting lines.
A. yardstick B. button hole scissor
C. ruler D. French curve
____7. This is used to shape the depth of the neck hole and armhole of the pattern.
A. french curve B. ruler
C. tape measure D. trimming scissor
____8. This is also called ―Domestic Sewing Machine.
A. Lockstitch sewing machine B. Double needle sewing machine
C. Hi-speed sewing machined. D. Button holer machine
____9. A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle
in sewing is called ______.
A. thimble B. sewing gauge
C. seam ripper D. fabric
____10. This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets.
A. bar tacking machine B. embroidery machine
C. Hi-speed locked machine D. sewing machine
____11. This measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right
A. Vertical measurement B. Horizontal measurement
C. Circumferential measurement D. None of the above
____12. This kind of measurement is taken around the body
A. Vertical measurement B. Horizontal measurement
C. Circumferential measurement D. None of the above
____13. A 60” long tape with metal tips, made of a material that will not stretch.
A. Ruler B. T-square
C. meter stick D. Tape measure
____14. It is a measurement around the shoulder under the armpit.
A. Bust B. Waist
C. Sleeve hole D. Shoulder to bust
____15. How many centimeters are there in 6 inches?
A. 12.89 B. 13.26
C. 14.03 D. 15.24
____16. It is a measurement from outer shoulder socket on outside of arm, with a
bent arm, to the wrist.
A. Elbow B. Bicep
C. Over arm D. Under arm
____17. This is a measurement from tip of shoulder over bust to natural waistline.
A. full back B. shoulder to neck
C. back shoulder to waist D. front shoulder to waist 3
____18. It is a measurement from nape of neck to natural waist.
A. full back B. over arm
C. down center back D. back shoulder to waist
____19. The measurement is taken from the top of the body figure to its base.
A. Vertical measurement B. Horizontal measurement
C. Circumferential measurement D. None of the above
____20. it is a measurement from under armpit to natural waistline down.
A. bicep B. over arm
C. side seam D. under arm
____21. An electronic device used for speed computation is _______.
A. Computer B. Calculator
C. Cellphone D. Camera
____22. The amount paid or charge for something that is acquired is ________.
A. Cost B. Computation
C. Payment D. Total Cost
____23. A change of figures like changing from centimeters to inches and vice versa is _______.
A. Calculate B. Converted
C. Conversion D. Computation
____24. How many centimeters are there in one inch?
A. 1.905 Centimeters B. 2.54 Centimeters
C. 3.81 Centimeters D. 5.08 Centimeters
____25. How many yards are there 4.572 meters?
A. 2 Yards B. 3 Yards
C. 4 Yards D. 5 Yards
____26. It is the pleasing relationship of all parts of the object with one another.
A. gradation B. emphasis
C. repetition D. proportion
____27. There’s this one part that is more interesting than any other.
A. rhythm B. emphasis
C. repetition D. asymmetrical
____28. It means that design should be identified on both sides of the clothes.
A. balance B. harmony
C. radiation D. emphasis
____29. A principle of design that shows smooth movement repeated again and again.
A. balance B. rhythm
C. gradation D. radiation
____30. It refers to the relationship of different portion of a design.
A. harmony B. emphasis
C. proportion D. proportion
____31. It can be created by gradual change of lines, shape or shade of the color.
A. rhythm B. gradation
C. repetition D. asymmetrical
____32. This principle of design is described as having equal "weight" on equal sides.
A. rhythm B. repetition
C. symmetrical D. asymmetrical
____33. Our eyes can move easily from one part to the other on the small lines
because of this principle of design.
A. balance B. radiation
C. harmony D. emphasis
____34. Parallel lines are formed by the use of seams, buttons, embroidery, or lace.
A. rhythm B. gradation
C. repetition D. asymmetrical
_____35. The structure of decorations and accessories are different both sides from
the center of the design is
A. rhythm B. emphasis
C. repetition D. asymmetrical
_____36. It is a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in
sewing, knitting, or crocheting.
A. hand sewing B. crochet
C. seam D. stitching
____37. Is stitching fabric together permanently by hand.
A. hand sewing B. crochet
C. seam D. stitching
____38. Make one running stitch, then take a back stitch to the beginning of the first stitch, thus
overlapping each running stitch.
A. back stitch B. running stitch
C. chain stitch D. basting stitch
____39. It is done with a single strand of thread. Often the thread is of a highly contrasting color to the
surface. This provides an easy visibility and it is always removed before the garment is given final
press.
A. back stitch B. running stitch
C. chain stitch D. basting stitch
____40. To make this stitch, push point of needle in and out of fabric until you have several stitches on
the needle. Hold fabric taut with the left hand, pull the needle through.
A. back stitch B. running stitch
C. chain stitch D. basting stitch
____41. This stitch is similar to t he back stitch but it is slanted. Make one slanted back stich in front of
another letting each one overlaps the one before it just a little bit, until the design is filled.
A. outline stitch B. running stitch
C. chain stitch D. blanket stitch
____42. Put your needle in ¼ inch from the edge of the fabric, put the thread under the point of the
needle and pull through.
A. outline stitch B. running stitch
C. chain stitch D. blanket stitch
____43. This is used for flat finish next fabric, such as seam binding on a hem. Hold open hem edge
away from you, work from left to right. Take a stitch in the hem, then a tiny stitch to the right just beyond
edge of hem with the point of needle to the left. This makes diagonal lined that cross each other.
A. outline stitch B. catch stitch
C. chain stitch D. back stitch
____44. An ornamental stich in which loops are crocheted or embroidered in a chain. Insert the needle
in and out of the fabric (as in running stitch). Bring the thread under the tip of the needle while still in the
fabric, then pull the thread through.
A. outline stitch B. catch stitch
C. chain stitch D. back stitch
____45. Refers to the craft of sewing clothes and dresses. It is the art of sewing a beautiful dress from
fabric.
A. stitching B. dress
C. embroidery D. dressmaking

____46. Specializes in clothes for women including dresses and blouses, suits, evening wear, wedding
and bridesmaids gowns, and sports wear.
A. dressmaker B. sewer
C. tailor D. dressmaking
____47. They makes clothes for men, such as suits, jackets, and coats.
A. dressmaker B. sewer
C. tailor D. dressmaking
____48. Is the art of designing, fitting, fabricating, and finishing garments.
A. dressmaking B. sewing
C. tailoring D. embroidery
____49. The following are the characteristics of a good dressmaker in order to perform entrepreneurial
properly EXCEPT
A. confident B. pessimistic
C. patient D. committed
____50. The word “tailor” comes from a _______ word – “TAILLER” – meaning to cut.
A. french B. spanish
C. latin D. english

Prepared by:
FLORAME B. ONATE
(TLE Teacher)

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