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DIRECTORATE FOR QUALITY AND STANDARDS IN EDUCATION

Department of Curriculum Management

Educational Assessment Unit

Annual Examinations 2017

YEAR 9 TEXTILES STUDIES TIME: 1h 30min

1. Temporary stitches are very useful for neat and exact work in sewing.

a. Suggest the most suitable type of temporary stitches for the following parts of a garment.

(4 marks)

b. Outline one advantage of using basting thread rather than polyester thread for tacking.

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

c. Which type of needle is suitable for tacking? __________________________ (1 mark)

d. Leather can be used for various textile items. Why do you think leather cannot be tacked?

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

Uses of temporary stitches Suitable temporary stitch

i. Used in areas that require close control such

as curved seams and to make hem lines

ii. A marking stitch used to transfer pattern

markings on fabric

iii. Used to hold fabric layers such as pleats

during making up

iv. Used for general tacking and for edge that

require less control

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2. Fibres can be found naturally or man-made.

a. Take a look at the list below and cross out the fibres which cannot be found naturally.

(2 marks)

b. Anna just bought a new scarf which is 100% silk.

i. Name the source of this fibre: _________________________ (½ mark)

c. The following label was found on the scarf. Complete the label by filling in the missing parts in

the given symbols.

(2 marks)

d. Mention two properties of silk.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

100% Silk

Wash seperately

Delicate care

Cotton

Silk

Wool

Linen Polyester

Acrylic

Viscose

Acetate

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3a. Circle five essential equipments one would need to have in a needlework box.

(2 ½ marks)

b. Julia needs to sew the following cushion. Name two type of small equipment which Julia would

need to make her cushion.

(2 marks)

c. The following picture is showing a useful marking tool.

i. What is the name of this marking tool?

_____________________________________ (½ mark)

ii. Give the use of this tool.

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

(1 mark)

d. Name one:

i. safety point when using a dressmaker’s scissors.

_________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

ii. when storing tailor’s chalk.

_________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

Type of equipment 1:___________________________________

Type of equipment 2:___________________________________

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4. Martina is taking part in a play and has been asked to design a T-shirt to use as a costume. She

has decided to decorate it using potato block printing.

a. Make a list of five items Martina will need to do block printing

(2 ½ marks)

b. Using the diagram below to help you, explain how Martina can do block printing on her

T-shirt.

Step Method

1

2

3

4

5

(5 marks)

c. Mention two other materials Martina can use instead of potatoes to do block printing.

(1 mark)

1

2

3

4

5

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d. The picture below shows Martina’s design.

i. Draw two embroidery stitches which can be used to enhance the design. (1 mark)

ii. Name the embroidery stitches.

(1 mark)

e. Martina would like to colour her T-shirt before printing. However she does not have time to

buy commercial dyes. She decides to use things she can find in the house to dye fabric

naturally.

i. List two items Martina can use to dye fabrics naturally and mention the colour she would

get as a result.

(2 marks)

ii. Mention two safety precautions Martina must take when dying fabric.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

Embroidery stitch 1:

Embroidery stitch 2:

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5. Sewing machines can give you a hard time when sewing, if one does not know

the cause of the problem and how to solve it.

a. Here are different results which may occur whilst sewing. Name one problem

for each of the following pictures:

(3 marks)

b. Now that you have discovered the cause of some sewing machines problems,

i. Suggest a remedy for the following causes:

Problem Cause Remedy

i. Needle thread

breakage

Incorrect winding of threads on

to the bobbin.

____________________________

____________________________

____________________________

ii. Thread fusing when

machine stops.

Faulty sewing thread

____________________________

____________________________

____________________________

(2 marks)

i. _____________________ ii. _____________________ iii. ____________________

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6a. What measurements are needed to make a pair of trousers?

(3 marks)

b. Outline one difference between female and male trousers.

____________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

c. This seam is mainly used in jeans. Name the seam shown in the diagram.

______________________________ (1 mark)

d. Explain one important point which must be completed to get this seam neatly done. (2 marks)

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

7. Pockets are very useful in garments.

a. The patch pocket is a common type of pocket. In the boxes below draw and name two types of

patch pockets.

(2 marks)

b. Mention one other type of pocket which can commonly be found in garments.

________________________________________ (1 mark)

___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

______________ patch pocket ______________ patch pocket

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c. The following table indicates steps to make up a patch pocket. Put the steps in the correct order.

The first one has been done for you.

Step Method

At the top edge turn ¼th inside and stitch.

Trim hem corners, seam allowance and turn hem to the inside and press.

1 Cut out pocket, mark fold line for hem.

Turn hem outside, stitch pocket on seam line.

Press seam allowance to inside.

(4 marks)

8. Colour is a very important factor to consider when it comes to fashion, design and style. The

colour wheel helps us to make the right combination of colours.

a. Fill-in the colour wheel below with the primary and secondary colours.

(3 marks)

b. Put a circle around the combination that is an example of complimentary colours.

i. Red and orange ii. Blue and orange iii. Green and Blue

(1 mark)

c. Name two factors that you need to consider when deciding on the colours for an outfit.

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

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d. Sometimes fabrics can change their colour when they are exposed to sunlight.

i. In the space below, explain briefly how you could test if a fabric is resistant to sunlight.

Include a labelled diagram.

(6 marks)

9. Fabric finishes are often applied to different textile products.

a. Why do textiles products have finishes applied to them?

____________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

b. Fill-in the missing information from the table below about fabric finishes.

Name of finish Function Where it can be applied

Slows down the burning

process.

Curtains

Water proofing Tents/clothing

Retains warmth and prevents

felting.

Wool fabric

Bleaching Bed linen

Crease resistance Helps prevent creases.

(5 marks)

1.

2.

3.

4.

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10. The following outfit is a product of two male local fashion designers.

a. Indicate the theme of the outfit. _______________________________

(1 mark)

b. List two items/pictures, that the fashion designers could include in their

moodboard to match the theme.

(2 marks)

c. James is invited for his

workmate’s farewell. It is held in an open terrace

during a Summer night.

i. Design an outfit suitable for James to attend to

this farewell. The outfit should include:

A pair of shoes

A type of trousers

A shirt

(3 marks)

ii. Colour the outfit with an appropriate colour

scheme suitable for Summer outfits.

(2 marks)

iii. Label and name three style features shown in

the outfit. (3, 3 marks)

______________________________________

______________________________________

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Dress

Dress Front

Skirt Front

Blouse back

11. The following garments are showing different methods of disposing fullness.

a. Label and name three examples of methods of disposing fullness on the

above garments.

(6 marks)

b. Draw an outfit including two examples of disposing fullness, different

from those outlined in question 11a.

(3 marks)

ci. Choose one example of disposing of fullness.

_______________________________________________

ii. Explain how the method of disposing fullness chosen (in question 11ci)

can help to flatter a particular body part.

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

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d. Place the construction method of a single dart in the correct order from 2-5. The first one has

been done for you.

(2 marks)

Tailor tack the points

of the dart. Tack the dart. Machine the dart and

secure the threads.

Iron the dart to one

side.

Fold the fabric right

side to right side

matching the tailor’s

tack and pin.

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