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Principles Of Clothing Construction Question Paper

Principles Of Clothing Construction

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE
HTS/HFD 202: PRINCIPLES OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION

DATE: Tuesday
15th September 2009
TIME: 11.00am-1.00pm

INSTRUCTIONS
1. This examination has TWO parts. SECTION A and SECTION B.
2. Answer ALL questions in SECTION A. on the spaces provided in the
question paper.
3. Answer any TWO (2) questions from SECTION B. on the booklet provided.

SECTION A (30marks)

1.
a)
Give two examples of the following groups of sewing equipment: [3marks]
i)
Measuring Tools
i)
Cutting Tools
iii)
Sewing Tools
b)
State two possible remedies for each of the following sewing machine problems [6marks]
i)
Thread breaking during sewing
ii)
Puckered or wrinkled stitches in right side
iii)
Fabric not moving beneath presser foot when sewing
2.
Victor needs to buy pattern and fabric to make pajamas for a 7 year old boy.
a)
Explain how he should select the pattern. [2marks]
b)
What two notions may he require? [1mark]
c)
Explain how he should select the fabric. [2marks]
3.
Explain how to take the following body measurements. [2marks]
a)
Chest
b)
Body rise
4.
a)
State two items of information found on each of the following parts of a commercial pattern: [3marks]
i)
Front of pattern envelope
ii)
Back of pattern envelope
iii)
Pattern layout sketch
b)
Name three ways in which you used the pattern instructions sheet during your project this semester. [3marks]
5.
State and illustrate two (2) ways of creating a decorative effect on a bound neckline opening. [2marks]
6.
Explain the correct procedure to follow when preparing an attaching set of sleeves. [6marks]

SECTION B - (20marks)
Answer any 2 (two) questions in the answer booklet provided.
7.
a)
Using clear diagrams to help illustrate your answer, explain how to insert a zip on the centre back seam of a skirt. [7marks]
b)
Name and illustrate four methods of controlling fullness that could be used on a skirt. [3marks]
8.
a)
Clearly state the correct sequence to follow when preparing and laying a garment pattern before cutting out. [6marks]
b)
Name and briefly explain four (4) marking techniques used to transfe pattern markings. [4marks]
9.
a)
Use clear diagrams to illustrate the following clothing construction processes. [2marks]
i)
clipping
ii)
notching
b)
Using appropriate illustrations, explain the correct procedure for inserting an in-seam pocket. [8marks]

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