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November 2023 — N4 — Introductory Clothing Construction
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1.1.6This is commonly applied to parts of garments to strengthen and stabilise. Felt
1.1.7This stitch is a much more decorative backstitch and is mainly used to hand pick a zipper.
1.1.8A decorative stitch used for seaming. Shirring stitch Cross stitch Blind stitch
1.1.9A dart that is long, fits at the waistline and tapers off in two opposite directions. Contour dart Neckline French dart
1.1.10The sizes for dresses, coats, blouses and jackets in commercial hip measurement waist measurement bust measurement bust and waist
1.1.11This is a sharp pointed instrument with a needle. Orange stick
1.1.12A lightweight fabric that is applied to the wrong side of the garment fabric primarily to give additional strength. Facing Underlining
1.1.13The buttonhole made by stitching strips or patches of fabric to the buttonhole location in several ways. Bound buttonhole Machine
1.1.14This tool is used for unpicking stitches and cutting machine made buttonholes
1.1.15A process in which moisture, heat and pressure are applied to short fibres, interlocking them in a matted layer. Felting Fusing
1.2Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writing only 'True' or 'False' next to the question number (1.2.1
1.2.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1Serpentine stitch is an example of a machine stitch.
1.2.2Whipstitch is used to attach facings to seam allowances.
1.2.3Trimming is done before grading to get an even width or it is done at the corners of collars and pockets.
1.2.4Peter Pan collar is an example of a standing collar.
1.2.5A patch pocket is made of double layers of fabric. 10010444 Copyright reserved Please turn over
1.2.6The fagotted seam is suitable for blouses, dresses and guardian dresses
1.2.7Darts are used to add fullness to the garment.
1.2.8Filament fibres are short fibres varying in length from 3 cm to 5 cm.
1.2.9Dressmaking shears used for opening worked buttonholes.
1.2.10
1.3Choose an item from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A K\next to the question number (1.3.1
1.3.10\in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.3.10Two fold lines and two placement lines The collar that stands up against the neck, then falls over the stand It protects the middle finger during hand
1.4Give ONE term for each of the following descriptions by writing it next to the question number (1.4.1
1.4.15\n the ANSWER BOOK.
1.4.1A solid block used for rubbing over thread used for sewing buttons on clothes, coats and jackets.
1.4.2A man made fibre obtained through the chemical processing of raw material.
1.4.3Bands of strips cut on true bias.
1.4.4The sleeve is cut as an extension of the bodice section and is mostly loose fitting
1.4.5Fasteners that come with either straight eyes for lapped edges or loop eyes for meeting edges.
1.4.6Pleats with ONE fold line and ONE placement line
1.4.7This collar lies flat on the shoulders against the garment, rising only line
1.4.8The finish ed bottom edge of a garment.
1.4.9The fabric that is used to finish the raw edges of a garment such as the neck, armhole, and front or back opening.
1.4.10This sleeve is wide at the top and set into a low cut armhole that may also be square
1.4.11A straight, woven tape, is used for finishing hem edges and staying seams in woven garments.
1.4.12A dart that extends diagonally from the side seam in the hip area to the bust.
1.4.13The type of buttonhole that is made of stitched strips or patches of fabric.
1.4.14This type of pocket is visible on the outside of the garment and can be cut into various shapes and sizes.
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2.1The quality standards are crucial in ensuring that the manufactured products are of exceptional quality. Give TWO quality standards of each of the following:
2.1.1Cuffs
2.1.2Hems
2.1.3Buttonholes
2.1.4Collars
2.1.5
2.2Define the following fabric finishes:
2.2.1Embossing
2.2.2Glazing
2.2.3Napping
2.2.4Calendaring
2.2.5
2.3Study the following ladies skirt sketch es and answer the questions FIGURE 1 10010444
2.3.1Name and define the pleats shown on the skirt. (2\
2.3.2
2.3.3Name TWO other types of pleats. (2\
2.3.4Give the function of pleats on a garment. (1\
2.3.5
2.4The straight waistband is used commonly on skirts and trousers and adds a quality finish to the waistline of both the skirt and
2.4.1Explain how the straight waistband is applied to the waist of the skirt in FIGURE 1 above. (10\
2.4.2List any TWO areas on the skirt where the zip opening can be applied. (2\
2.4.3Name the other TWO methods of disposal of fullness. (2\
2.4.4Name the fabric that can be used to reinforce and prevent the waistband from stretching. (1\ 60 10010444
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3.1.1Study the THREE sketches of the needle in FIGURE 2 below and label the letter ANSWER BOOK. (8\ FIGURE 2
3.1Name the THREE types of machine needles. (3\
3.1Give FIVE quality standards for stitchi ng (5 2\ (10\
3.1Name THREE classifications of collars. (3\
3.1Discuss the process of inserting the needle on the sewing machine. (3\
3.1Discuss the method of inserting press studs. (3\
3.2Buttons can be used to fasten garments.
3.2.1Name TWO kinds of hand worked horizontal buttonholes that can be applied to garment openings (2\
3.2.2
3.2.3Give FOUR types of tucks. (4\
3.2.4Name TWO other methods for the disposal of fullness on garments. (2\
3.3List SIX pieces of information that appear on the back of the commercial pattern. (6\ [50] 1001044450
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4.1Explain the steps in finishing the neckline with the facing in Figure 3. (9 2\ (18\
4.2Study the above sketch of the facing and label the letters (4\
4.3Name the THREE quality standards of facings. (3 2\ (6\
4.4Give TWO areas where facings can be applied to the garment sections. (2\
4.5
4.6Name the FOUR seam techniques mainly used on garment areas. (4\ [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 150 GRAND TOTAL: 20040
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Total200 marks
Sections50 + 50 + 40 = 140 marks
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TitleDocument
SubjectIntroductory Clothing Construction
LevelN4
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2023
MonthNovember
Pages12
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Decade2020s
Years ago3y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayWednesday
Exam periodNovember 2023
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