Clothing and Textiles - Paper 02 - General Proficiency

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What is a yarn?

A continuous strand of fibers or filaments used in weaving, knitting, or other fabric construction methods.

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What two characteristics should a tablecloth fabric finish have?

Appearance, durability

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Why is the tie and dye method of fabric design suitable for the dress?

Because it is suitable for cotton voile.

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What are THREE guidelines you must bear in mind when selecting the fabric for your gown?

The occasion, the weather, the wearer's body shape and size.

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List THREE essential properties of the fabric that will be used in the making of the gown.

Drape, texture, and durability.

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Name THREE examples of fabrics that would be suitable for the design you have sketched.

Crepe, satin, silk.

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Name the TWO classes of stitches that may be used in assembling a skirt.

Lockstitch and overedge stitches.

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Name FOUR decorative stitches that may be used to embroider a pattern on the front of a skirt.

Chain stitch, satin stitch, blanket stitch, cross-stitch.

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State the method of controlling fullness that may be applied to the 'A' line skirt.

Darts or Gathers

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List THREE reasons for wearing clothes.

Reasons include modesty, protection, adornment, and identification.

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List THREE reasons for selecting a fabric.

Texture, hand, and cost.

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Define either a mixture or a blend as it relates to yarns.

Mixture refers to a yarn made of different types of fibers spun together, while blend refers to different types of fibers combined before spinning.

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List four tools necessary for drafting garment patterns.

A tracing wheel, pattern paper, measuring tape, and ruler.