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Tailoring Techniques Question Paper

Tailoring Techniques

Course:Bachelor Of Science (Fashion Design & Marketing)

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE
HFD 305: TAILORING TECHNIQUES

DATE: MONDAY, 14TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 11.00 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions in Section One (I)

SECTION I
True/False
Write True or False beside each of the following statements.

1.
Fabric should be steam pressed on the right side methodically.
2.
If no steam iron is available, wring out tightly a clean firm cloth of smooth white or unbleached cotton or linen. Lay the thoroughly dampened cloth over the fabric. Press all over with an iron hot enough to hiss when it touches the damp cloth, causing steam to penetrate the fabric.
3.
Bonded interlinings should not be used where these is little or no shaping by moulding under heat and moisture to be done.
4.
Tailor’s linen tape is used for taping the front edges of the jacket.
5.
Sometimes when plain fabric has been woven with yarns of different colors, the hue changes when the material is reversed or laid upside down.
6.
The straight grain is critical, it affects the balance and the hang of the suit on the wearer.
7.
Notching of the fabric inward or outward does not affect the strength of the seam turnings, it only affects the cutting line shape.
8.
After cutting out the garment the following should be threadmarked:- all center & fitting lines, lapel crease lines, pocket & buttonhole positions and balance marks.
9.
Tailor tacking is used on double fabric with center lines in straight basting.
10.
The effect of padstitching is to make the under layer of fabric contract so the tape rolls back. Keeps within the fitting lines and not in seam allowance.
11.
A paper towel or piece of heavy paper can be placed under a seam edge to prevent ridging if other equipment is not available.
12.
As lining, silk is air-permeable, relatively durable and more comfortable to wear than poly-ester and nylon. The type and closeness of the weave are important to the durability of a lining.
13.
The shape of the sleeve roll or seam stick places the weight of the iron exactly on the seam line and prevents edges from leaving an imprint on the right side.
14.
Supporting fabrics are placed in the following order:- fashion fabric, interfacing, underlining, interlining and lining.
15.
In heavy fabrics, slash wide darts along the fold. Press the point open like a box pleat. Dampen your finger, run it along the point and with the tip of the iron press the darts open.
16.
Moisture along with heat and pressure are essential elements in pressing and shaping.
17.
Too much moisture may produce a loss of resilience as well as an over-pressed effect.
18.
“Killing” is achieved by placing the seam edge on a hard surface, welting the seam allowance, placing a hot iron directly on the fabric and pressing hard.
19.
Half linings for skirts extend below the hip line and are often inserted into the back portion only to prevent ‘seating’ and to support pleats.
20.
The finished hem level of lining in a jacket will be the same length as that of the jacket to give it lengthwise ease for movement.

SECTION II
SHORT ANSWER SECTION

Answer the following questions in the space provided.
21.
List five (5) purposes of the muslin
22.
Name the three (3) types of tailored garments and what distinguishes each one.
23.
What are the three (3) types of tailoring?
24.
What are two (2) disadvantages of machine pad stitching?
What are two (2) advantages of hand pad stitches?
25.
Draw the three (3) types of sleeves used in tailored garments and label the following mcrucial points on each diagram explaining the purpose of each point
i.
Length wise grain marking
ii.
Crosswise grain marking
iii.
Cap
iv.
Sleeve head depth
v.
Underarm location
13 pts.
a)
Sleeve one Name
b)
Sleeve two Name
c)
Sleeve three Name
SECTION III
Answer ALL the questions in this section in the booklet provided.
26.
Supporting fabrics include all those fabrics that are placed between the fashion fabric and lining.
a)
List the four supporting fabrics used in tailored garments in the order that they are found in the garments.
b)
Give four (4) reasons why each is used and four (4) considerations that should be made when making selections for these materials.
c)
Explain the step by step procedure in your selection, preparation and attachment of two (2) support fabrics used in the garment you tailored.

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