Clothing Construction N5 — Document
June 2021 — N5 — Clothing Construction
N5
2021
Nated Clothing Production
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Q1— Section header —
1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1Dolman Raglan Cap Two
1.2cuffs. bound openings. buttonhole strips. shawl collars.
1.3The layer of the fabric between the upper and under collar pieces interlining. interfacing. underlining. lining.
1.4Easing in of fullness inserting a straight hem. attaching a cuff. setting in a set
1.5organza. bulky, heavy fabrics. brushed nylon. cotton.
1.6linen satin lam georgette
1.7Turned and stitched edge
1.8The most suitable fastener on the band of men's trousers. Press studs Nylon tape Velcro Hooks and bars
1.9The stitching on waistband to keep it in position. Backstitching Stay stitching
1.10which stretches and recovers to allow comfortable control of the sleeve width. Knit band Cuff Casing Elastic finish
Q2— Section header —
2.1A C hinese collar is an example of a stand collar.
2.2Underlining in a tailored jacket is applied before interfacing, interlining and lining.
2.3Interlining in a tailored jacket is applied before underlining, interfacing and lining.
2.4The fastening closure on ladies clothing is right over left.
2.5A tightly woven light weight fabric used inside pockets is pocketing.
2.6A tailored hem is used to finish off the bottom edge of a tailored garment. (10010505\ Copyright reserved Please turn over
2.7Bound buttonholes can be used on transparent fabrics.
2.8An under collar of a tailored jacket has a seam at the centre back.
2.9A button with a stand is recommended for garments made of bulky, heavy fabrics.
2.1010
Q3— Section header —
3.10\n the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B
3.10Clipping is when clips (slits\ are cut into the seam allowances of Reinforcement used at the points of strain Patch pocket with no top stitch ing visible on the right side of the garment
Q4— Section header —
4.10\n the ANSWER BOOK.
4.1Stitching done on the right side of the fabric for decorative purpose
4.2A thin fabric used to reinforce the pocket mouth of bound pocket.
4.3An opening at the centre back of a skirt.
4.4A suitable fastener for men's trouser
4.5A tool suitable for unpicking the seams.
4.6The most suitable fastener on the waistband of men's trouser
4.7A firmly packed cylindrical cushion, used primarily for pressing long curved seams in very narrow areas.
4.8A strip of knit ting used to finish off the neckline of a tracksuit.
4.9The type of pocket that hang loose on the inside of the garment, while only the pocket opening is visible on the outside of the garment.
4.1010
Q5— Section header —
5.1What is the purpose of the stitch ing on the yoke of the jacket (2\
5.2Name FOUR quality standards for cuffs. (8\
5.3Identify the type of button holes used on the jacket. (1\
5.4Name THREE quality standards of bound button hole (6\
5.5State the purpose of the following on a tailored jacket:
5.5.1Lining
5.5.2Interlining
5.5.3Underlining
5.5.4Padding stitch ing
5.5.5
5.6A two piece set in sleeve is used on tailored coat. Name TWO other
5.7Name THREE essential type of pressing equipment needed for effective pressing in tailoring. (3\
5.8Define the following terms:
5.8.1Casing
5.8.2
5.8.3French dart
5.8.4Fly opening
5.8.5Ribbing
5.8.6Bias strip
5.8.7
5.9Grading and notching are important to reduce bulk in a collar.
5.9.1Explain the grading process.
5.9.250
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6.1Identify the collar on the jacket. (1\
6.2Identify the style line on the jacket. (1\
6.3Identify the detail on the shoulder of the jacket. (2\
6.4
6.5What is the difference between interlining and underli ni ng (4\
6.6Define shoulder pads (2\
6.7What is the purpose of shoulder pads on a tailored jacket?
6.8Discuss genuine leather under the following headings:
6.8.1Origin of leather (2\
6.8.2Purchasing leather (2\
6.8.3Stitching of seams on leather
6.8.4Hems on leather (2\
6.9Explain the term shadow stitching (2\
6.10Provide a different name for shadow stitching. (1\
6.11Study the sketch below and answer the questions
6.11.1Describe the waist finish of the top.
6.11.2Describe the purpose of the top stitch used on the yoke.
6.11.3Name uitable fastening to be used in this garment.
6.11.4
6.12
6.13Describe a weft knit (2\
6.14Describe a warp knit (2\
6.15Give TWO machine stitches suitable for knit fabrics. (2\ [50]50
Q7— Section header —
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5On which TWO garments can one use mandarin collar? (2\
7.6Name TWO components of a tailored collar. (2\
7.750
Mark Allocation
Total200 marks
Sections20 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 200 marks
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TitleDocument
SubjectClothing Construction
LevelN5
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2021
MonthJune
Pages10
Downloads7
Examination context
Decade2020s
Years ago5y
SeasonWinter (SH)
Start dayTuesday
Exam periodJune 2021
Days since exam1,959
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