• Give five reasons why it is important to have knowledge of textiles.
• State five points to consider when choosing colours in wardrobe planning.
• Draw and lebel a simple dress for a child showing:
  • pocket
  • coller;
  • sleeve
  • frills.

OBSERVATION

Candidates confused the answers to this question with careers in textiles; however many of them were able to sketch the child’s dress showing the requirement.

The expected answers are:

1. Knowledge in Textiles

1. To be able to choose fabrics for different purposes
2. To be able to handle it correctly during construction
3. To know the most suitable types of fabrics
4. To know how the launder clothing articles when dirty
5. To know how to take care of fabrics and ensure durability
6. Fabrics merchandising-selecting, buying and selling textiles.

1. Points to consider when choosing colours in wardrobe planning

Colour should:

1. match and fit with other clothes in the wardrobe
2. suit individual’s complexion
3. follow fashion trend
4. be suitable for age
5. suit figure type
6. suit the occasion
7. suit the taste of the wearer

1. A Child’s Dress

1. Mark distribution
2. Diagram

Features

• pocket
• collar
• sleeve
• frills