Introductory Clothing Construction N4 — Document
November 2022 — N4 — Introductory Clothing Construction
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1.1Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Cho ose the correc nswer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number ( 1.
1.11.
1.10\n the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1animal plant synthetic mineral
1.1.2shirt pants lo
1.1.3The most suitable machine stitch to use when attaching elasti straight stitch serpentine stitch
1.1.4will hold its shape. facing interfacing lining binding
1.1.5In commercial patterns, the sizes for dresses, coats, blouses and waist measurements
1.6It is made from pure wool orlon linen tweed
1.1.7A long dart that fit the waistline and tapers into two opposite directions to fit the bust and the hips. Plain dar
1.1.8They are transferred to the fabric after cutting the patternpieces. Notches Grain arrows
1.1.9The pocket opening that form part of the eam lines of th garment
1.1.10This sleeve is cut as an extension of the bodice section and is mostly loose fittin
1.2Indicate whether the fo llowing statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only 'True' or 'False' next to the question number (1.2.1
1.2.10\n the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1Buttonholes on ladies garments ar inserted on the ri ght side. .2.2
1.2.3Rayon is man made fibre and is obtained through the chemical processing of raw material.
1.2.4Press cloths do not prevent t he shine on fabric.
1.2.5Cuffs ca n be made of single layer of material.
1.2.6A faced opening with a zip fastener can be used as a front or back neck opening.
1.2.7Raglan sleeve is wide at the top and is set into low cut armhole. 10010444
1.2.8Bound poc ke ts are made in tailored garments.
1.2.9Long arrows are used in some patterns to indicate the direction of the stitching.
1.2.10Hems on frocks for small children and growing girls are generally wide about 8 cm to allow for th e lengthening o f th
1.3Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A \next to the question number (1.3.1
1.3.10\in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.3.1.3 .2
1.3.4
1.3.10Used with steam to flatten edges A thickly stuffed gl ove that fits a hand Used for removing short, loose threads A handy tool for getting thread through the eye of the needle eas
1.4Give ONE word or term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word or term next to the qu estion number (1.4.1
1.4.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.4.1The main category for wool, cotton, and silk.
1.4.2A measuring tool marked with centimetres and millimetres with me al ends.
1.4.3A tool used for fine cutting and e mb roidery work.
1.4.4They are indicated by a pair of scissors on a pattern.
1.4.5It is used when ironing garments which are difficult to press.
1.4.6Hand stitch ing used to cover fabric edges decoratively.
1.4.7This pocket is made of a si ngle layer o f f abric.
1.4.8The pleats with one fold line and one placement line.
1.4.9This facing is cut as an extension of the garment.
1.4.1050
2.1Study the sketch of an overlocker below and write down the names of the parts numbered (2.1.1
2.1.18\n the ANSWER BOOK. FIGURE 1 (18\
2.2Give ONE function of each of the fol lowing sewing machine stitc es
2.2.1Stay stitc
2.2.2Stitch in the ditch
2.2.3Top stitch
2.2.4Zigzag stitch
2.2.5
2.3
2.4
2.5Name any FOUR types of machine titched hems. (4\
2.6Name TWO trade names for domestic sewing machine (2\
2.7What is the function of the hem and seam g uide? (2\ [50]50
Q3— Section header —
3.1Study the sketch of the children's dress below and answer the following questions FIGU RE 2
3.1.1Name the type of sleeve used in this picture. (1\
3.1.2Name the type of collar use d on the dress (1\
3.1.3
3.1.4What is t he name of the fullness that was used the skirt part of the dress and the sleeve (1\
3.1.5Give FIVE function s of interfaci ng. (5\
3.1.6
3.1.7Name an y TWO types of fabric suitable for the construction of the dress. (2\
3.2Give a full description of each of the f ollowing decor ative finishing processes.
3.2.1Glazing
3.2.2Napping
3.2.3Calend ring
3.2.4Dyeing
3.2.5
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Q4— Section header —
4.1Study the following sketches of the dress and answer the questions below:
4.1.1Name the type of leats used on the dress. (1\
4.1.2
4.1.3 Give the name of the darts used at the back view of the dress. (1\
4.1.4
4.2
4.3
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Mark Allocation
Total200 marks
Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 200 marks
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TitleDocument
SubjectIntroductory Clothing Construction
LevelN4
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2022
MonthNovember
Pages9
Downloads5
Examination context
Decade2020s
Years ago4y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayTuesday
Exam periodNovember 2022
Days since exam1,441
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