Introductory Clothing Construction N4 — Memo
November 2022 — N4 — Introductory Clothing Construction
N4
2022
Nated Clothing Production
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1.1.10
1.2True True True False False True False True False
1.3
1.4.10 Natural fibres Tape measure Embroidery scissor Cutting lines Sleeve board Blanket stitch Patch pocket Knife pleats
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2.1.18Thread guides and holder Handle Left needle thread tension dial Right needle thread tension dial Upper looper thread tension dial Lower looper thread tension dial Chain stitch looper tension dial Throat plate
2.2.2.1 It prevents the seams from stretching out of shape and supports the grainline .2.2 Keeps more layers together, it is done from the right side of the garment inside the gro of the first stitching line for invisibility
2.3Follow the instructions on how to use the machine strictly. Keep the machine in good working order Put all the accessories back into their respective places after use Dust the machine, close it up and put it away
2.4Narrow machine stitched hem Topstitched hem ernette Elna Empisal
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3.1.1Puff sleeve (1\
3.1.2Sailor collar (1\
3.1.3Neckline edges must be stay stitched before applying the collar Under collar must be under stitched The top collar must cover the under collar Collars must be trimmed, graded, snipped and notched to reduce
3.1Gathering
3.1Since it is usually a sturdier fabric, it is used for underlining It is used to reinforce and prevent stretching t gives shape and stabilises areas, edges, and details of the garment t can be applied to the entire garment but is usually applied to
3.1.6Colour of the buttons must be the same as the garment unless specified otherwise. Buttons must be sewn securely No loose threads and when trimming threads don't cut tying stitches Buttons must be spaced at intervals unless style specified
3.1.7Poly cotton Silk Soft denim
3.2A calend ring variation in which starch, glue or shellac is applied to the fabric before passing it between hot steel rollers that are moving faster than the fabric
3.2.2A process in which the fabric surface is brushed to raise the fibre
3.2.3A pressing process in which fabric is passed between heavy rollers to make it smooth and glossy
3.2A process whereby synthetic fibres are dyed in the solution stage before they are extruded into filaments
3.2.5
3.3Obtain the necessary information from the salesperson when buying washable textile fabrics without labels indicating the fibre content If no label is available with re gard to colourfastness and washability of the
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4.1.1Knife pleats (1\
4.1.2Pleats may be folded on the straight grain of the fabric or on the bias Pleats should be folded and tacked before the side seams of the garment are stitched If a join in a pleated section of a garment is necessary, the
4.1.3Waist darts (1\
4.1.4Must be of even width from fold to fold Pleats must lie flat and no pucker They must be pressed flat, sharp fold and without shine Must be stitched in a straight line parallel to the fold, and uniform in width
4.2absorbs moisture and is washable, but stretches and loses its strength when wet It is easily damaged when rubbed excessively It dries slowly and must not be ironed with a hot iron Strong acids will damage the fibre, but alkalis
4.3Facings must not roll out when worn Facings must lie flat, without pulling Facing seams must be trimmed, graded, clipped or notched to reduce bulkiness Clipping and notching are not cut
4.4Illustrations of all the pattern pieces numbered and labelled The body dimensions of various sizes The length of the fabric required for different styles, fabric width and pattern sizes A list of suggested fabrics considered suitable for the style and type of
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TitleMemo
SubjectIntroductory Clothing Construction
LevelN4
Document typeNated Clothing Production
Year2022
MonthNovember
Pages8
Downloads5
Examination context
Decade2020s
Years ago4y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayTuesday
Exam periodNovember 2022
Days since exam1,442
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