Question 2 (b), (c) and (d) are more of practical oriented. Majority of the candidates did not attempt the question. The expected answers are
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(a) Pattern Laying
This is the process of placing or arranging pattern pieces on the fabric following the guiding rules before cutting out
(b) Considerations for choosing seams
- The fabric being used
- The garment being made.
- The position of the seam.
- Shape of the seam.
- Age of the wearer.
- The article being made.
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(c) Rules of working seams
- Thread used must be suitable for the fabric.
- The width of the seam depends on the texture of the fabric, the finer the fabric the narrower the seam.
- All seams of the same type: on a garment must be of similar width. To avoid puckering of seams on delicate fabrics, place a piece of tissue paper behind the layers of fabrics before stitching them.
- Secure ends of seam.
- The strength of the seam will depend on the firmness or otherwise of the stitching
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(d) Characteristics of a good seam
- Should be well stitched; .
- Should be pressed. "
- Should be strong in relation to type of clothing.
- Should be flat.
- Should be neat on both right and wrong sides
- Width should be even.
