Introductory Pattern Construction N4 — Document

November 2018 — N4 — Introductory Pattern Construction

N4 2018 Nated Clothing Production
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1.1Briefly explain the following pattern marking terms:
1.1.1Grain line
1.1.2Fold bracket
1.1.3Seam allowance
1.1.4 Notches
1.1.5
1.2Give ONE word or term for each of the following measurement de criptions Write only the word
2.5\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.2.1Taken with the tape passed easi ly over the bust prominence in front and over the shoulder blades at the back
1.2.2Taken with the tape passed closely, but not tightly around the waist
1.2.3Taken with the tape over the positive of the hip bones, but loosely around the hip pro minence which is the fullest part of the lower half of the figure
1.2.4Taken with the tape across the shoulder blades from where arm
1.2.5Taken with the tape rom the base of the neck curve to
1.3Give the appropriate measurement of the following seam allowance s:
1.3.1General seam allowance
1.3.2Seam allowance for a seam with a zip
1.3.3Seam allowance for the outer edge of facing
1.3.4Hem allowance of pencil skirt
1.3.530
Q2— Section header —
2.1Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question nu mber (2.1.1
2.1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
2.1.1/An sed for making all types of curves when creating patterns. Designers who draw poor free hand curves will find th
2.1.2sed for drawing lines at various angles sheers adjustable set square
2.1.3marked with all the proportions needed for the drafting of proportionate systems and is sed for constructing basic block patter
2.1.4sed for indicating seam allowance , dart positions and all relevant seam edge markings necessary for garment construction on finished master patterns.
2.1.5sed for holding pattern pieces in position over paper or when tracing around the block. pattern weight
2.1.6sed for cutting heavy dut y kraft board, when making sized blocks for factory use.
2.1.7sed for transferring lines and curves from one pattern to another or
2.1.8n adaptation of the standard block made to suit the requirements of a manufacture
2.1.9he outline of the different block sections su ch as front bodice and back bodice.
2.1.10he changing of the basic block to fit various figure disproportions such as square shoulders, large upper arms or large buttocks. Pattern grading Fitting lines
2.220
Q3— Section header —
3.1Submit the planning of FRONT and BACK BODICE (HALF SCALE\ (24\
3.2Submit the planning of the waistband (HALF SCALE\ (8\
3.3Submit the planning of the BACK and FRONT SKIRT (FIFTH SCALE\ (16\ 10010454
Q4— Section header —
4.1Manipulate the BOYS TROUSERS WITH ELASTICATED WAIST to FIFTH SCALE. Use the BOYS TROUSER BLOCK on ADDENDUM B (attached\ RE QUIRED MEASUREMENTS Elastic width 3 cm Seam allowance
4.1.1Submit the planning of the front trouser. (11\
4.1.2Submit the planning of the back trouser. (11\ INSTRUCTIONS Extend the front side seam abov e the waistline, ignoring the side seam curve. Add elastic casing for the back and the front
4.2Make use of the following measurements to construct SKIRT WAISTBAND on a FIFTH SCALE. Waistband 66 cm Waistband depth 4 cm Button stand 3 cm Seam allowance
4.2.1Planning stage of the waistband (12\
4.2.2Final pattern of the waistband (12\ INSTRUCTIONS A to B = Waist measurement = 66 cm B to C = Button stand = 3 cm A to D = Waistband depth = 4
Q5— Section header —
5.8\the ANSWER BOOK. FIGURE 2 [16]16
5.110010454 10 N850 (E\ (N19\
Q6— Section header —

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks
Sections30 + 20 + 48 + 46 + 16 + 40 = 200 marks

Paper information

TitleDocument
SubjectIntroductory Pattern Construction
LevelN4
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2018
MonthNovember
Pages12
Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayThursday
Exam periodNovember 2018
Days since exam2,901

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