This question which is on practical knowledge was not very popular with the candidates. They could not give the guidelines for sewing. The expected answers are as follows:
(a)     Meaning of care label
         It is a tag attached to a garment/an article, which gives information on         fibre content and how to launder it.
            (b)        Symbols for the following
                        (i)         hot iron

( e)          Guidelines for sewing

                (i)        Cotton
  -             pre-shrink cotton before cutting and sewing;
  -             cut fabric with a sharp pair of scissors;
  -             use cotton or mercerized cotton thread;
  -             use the correct size of needle according to the weight of the fabric;
  -             use correct seam depending on weight of fabric or article being made.
                (ii)       Polyester
                 -         polyester frays, therefore give good seam allowance               -         cut with very sharp scissors
                 -         use fine steel pins and needles
                 -         use polyester/nylon thread
                 -         use correct seam depending on weight of fabric.

(d)            Brief description on how to remove the following fresh stains

               (ii)          Chocolate

                                      - remove or scrape off any deposit on surface of the article
- wash in hot soapy water
- rinse and dry
(ii)          Biro pen ink
                       - Dab the stain with methylated spirit
- Wash in warm soapy water
- Rinse and dry.