Pattern Construction N6 — Memo
November 2018 — N6 — Pattern Construction
N6
2018
Nated Clothing Production
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1.1• Chest • Natural waist length • Neck size • Jacket length • Across back (Any 3 × 1) (3)3
1.21.2.1 Waist – close to, but comfortable around the natural waist.
1.2.2Around seat – take a fairly close measure around the fullest part of figure below the waist.
1.2.3Waist to ground – on the side of the figure from waistline to ground (outside leg seam)
1.2.4Crotch to ground – from crotch to ground on inside of leg (inside leg seam)
1.2.5Around ankle – close, but comfortable taken with knee slightly bent. (5 × 2) (10)10
1.315 cm (2)2
1.4• Back pocket • Inseam pocket • Money pocket (3)3
1.5Specification sheet (1)1
1.6Around knee (1)1
1.71.7.1 Accuracy in measuring the figure, accuracy in applying dimensions to the basic pattern, accuracy in checking fabric qualities.
1.7.2They are indicators for grain cutting of all pattern parts parallel to the centre front, or centre back of the basic block.
1.7.3Front and back pitches are marked on back bodice block at the armscye so that the necessary measurements can be taken to draft the basic sleeve block.
1.7.4It is a working scale of proportions of the bust, chest, hip or seat prominence dimension, which enable one to construct an entire draft. Copyright reserved Please turn over MARKING GUIDELINE -3- N1290 (E) (N28)H
1.7.5Is the ability to read a fashion sketch or printed design and visualise the adaptation necessary on the basic block for the correct placing of various details of the style. (5 × 2) (10) [30]30
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2.12.1.1 Trueing
2.1.2Apex
2.1.3Dart intake
2.1.4Wedge
2.1.5Bisect (5 × 1) (5)5
2.22.2.1 Mandarin collar
2.2.2Shoulder
2.2.3Long set –sleeve
2.2.4Zip
2.2.5Patch pocket
2.2.6Top stitch (sleeve hem)
2.2.7Armhole
2.2.8Welt pocket
2.2.9Shoulder
2.2.10Hip pocket
2.2.11Skirt side seam
2.2.12Top stick (hem)
2.2.13Skirt front
2.2.14Pocket bag
2.2.15Elasticated waist (15 × 1) (15) [20] TOTAL SECTION A: 5020
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3.13.1.1 • 2 mm • 3 mm • 9 mm • 3 mm (4 × 2) (8)8
3.1.2• 7 mm • 3 mm (4)4
3.1.3• 2 mm • 3 mm • 9 mm • 3 mm (4 × 2) (8) Copyright reserved Please turn over MARKING GUIDELINE -4- N1290 (E) (N28)H PATTERN CONSTRUCTION N6
3.2Skirt length (2)2
3.33.3.1 It indicates the difference between the bust and hip measurement in women and chest and waist measurements in men.
3.3.2The proportion of each size and the girth and height factor increments are changed.
3.3.3Retail the proportion of each size in the range with girth factor increments.
3.3.4It indicates how much should be added to the front pattern in relation to the back pattern.
3.3.5This refers to the increasing\decreasing of a measurement between the different sizes. (5 × 2) (10)10
3.4• Block/Stack • Shift/Track • Two-pattern/Superimposed • Radial • Combination methods of grading (5 × 2) (10) [42]42
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4.14.1.1 There will be strain across the abdomen
4.1.2There will be no strain without wrinkles around the bust area (2 × 2) (4)4
4.24.2.1 • Make sure the grain lines are correct on the pattern. • Slash the indication line and pin or paste the top part of the pattern onto a strip of backing paper. • Measure the require addition and draw a line.
4.2.2• Make sure the grain line is correct on the pattern. • Slash the line and pin or paste the one half of the pattern on a paper. • Measure the required addition onto the backing paper and draw a line.
4.2.3• Make sure the grain line is correct on the pattern piece. • Fold the pattern on the indication line. • Measure the required amount inwards from the indication line. • Turn the fold down and pin or tape in place.
4.3Copyright reserved Please turn over MARKING GUIDELINE -6- N1290 (E) (N28)H PATTERN CONSTRUCTION N6 (15) [31]31
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Mark Allocation
Total200 marks
Sections30 + 20 + 42 + 31 + 25 + 52 = 200 marks
Per-question sum123 marks
Paper information
TitleMemo
SubjectPattern Construction
LevelN6
Document typeNated Clothing Production
Year2018
MonthNovember
Pages7
Downloads3
Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayThursday
Exam periodNovember 2018
Days since exam2,899
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