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Hts 202: Principles Of Clothing Construction Question Paper

Hts 202: Principles Of Clothing Construction

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Home Economics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2017

DATE: MONDAY, 8TH MAY 2017 TIME: 4.30 p.m - 6.30 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS

This examination consists of TWO sections, A and B
Answer ALL questions in section A
Answer Two questions from section B
Where applicable, use clear and well-labeled diagrams to illustrate your answers

Section A ( 30 marks )

Answer ALL questions in this section

1. Describe the following sewing machine parts and explain the function of each:( 6 marks )
a)Stop motion wheel
b)Presser foot
c)Take-up lever
d)Thread guide

2. Name two examples of each of the following groups of sewing equipment: ( 3 marks )
a) Marking tools
b) Fitting tools
c) Pressing tools

3. State one cause of each of the following sewing machine faults: ( 3 marks )
a) Thread breaking during sewing
b) Fabric not moving under the presser foot during sewing
c) Puckered or pulled stitching line

4. a) Name the three interrelated components that you must consider during the initial selection of a garment that you wish to
make for yourself. ( 1.5 marks )
b) Using diagrams, show how the three components in 3(a) above interact ( 1.5 marks)

5. Name any four ways of neatening a plain seam and show a sketch of each. ( 6 marks )

6. (a) Name two possible accidents/injuries that can occur in a clothing construction/sewing room. ( 2 marks )

(b) Identify how to prevent each accident/injury you have named in 4(a) above. ( 2 marks )

7. (a) Name two parts of a garment where a faced slit opening can be used. ( 2 marks )

(b) State two ways of decoratively applying the faced slit opening. Use a diagram to illustrate your answer. ( 3 marks )

SECTION B.(20 MARKS)

ANSWER TWO QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION

8. (a) Using clear diagrams to help you illustrate your answer, explain how to attach a waistband to a pair of shorts with a center front zip. ( 7 marks )

(b) Name and illustrate three methods of controlling fullness that could be used on the shorts. ( 3 marks )

9. (a) giving reasons for your choice identify the measurement you would use to select a commercial pattern for a lady's dress with a fitted bodice and flared skirt. ( 2 marks )

(b) Using appropriate illustrations, explain the correct procedure for hemming this dress in 9(a) above. ( 5 marks )

(c) Name and illustrate any two different types of openings that could be used on this dress. ( 3 marks )

10. (a) Explain the general procedure you followed when laying out the commercial pattern and cutting any one of the garments you made for clothing constructions this semester. As far as possible use neat diagrams to aid your answer. ( 8 marks )

(b) State two support fabrics used in clothing construction and identify where each is used. ( 2 marks )

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