This question was popular and candidate’s performed well in this number. The expected answers are:
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(a) Qualities of fabrics suitable for making children's clothes
- Fabrics chosen must be easy to - launder Fabrics chosen should be hard-wearing,
- Fabrics should be as non-inflammable as possible
- Colour and pattern should t>.~ suitable for the wearer.
- Fabrics 'should be absorbent. .
- Fabric should be comfortable to the touch/wearer.
- Fabric design must not be too elaborate. - Colour of fabrics should be attractive.
- Colours should be bright.
.- Fabrics 'should of interesting design.
- Soft textured/light and medium weight fabrics should be chosen
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(b) suitable styles for children
Points/things to look for:
- Comfortable
- Smart
- Simple design/style
- Small motifs
- Simple openings with safe fastenings
(c) Ways of altering children’s out-grown garments
- Let out tucks
- Let down hems
- Let out seams.
- Lengthen skirts/make a false hem.,
- Lengthen bodice.
- Widen bodice.
- Alter tight sleeve.
- Attach frills to hem.
- Attach a piece of fabric to hem to lengthen it.
