-Bent needle
- Needle not screwed tightly in position
- Presser foot too loose
- Pins left in the work
- Removal of work from front by pulling
- Too heavy fabric used for needle
- Stitching over zip teeth.
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You are advised to study the sketches, instructions and the layout before you begin the test.
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1. PATTERN PIECES
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B. BACK BODICE
C. BACK YOKE
D. COLLAR
E. BACKNECK FACING
2. Plain lightweight cotton fabric 55cm by 91cm wide
3. Sewing thread to match
4. Embroidery thread (one to be used by all candidates)
5. One large envelope.
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b) Making the bust dart
c) Preparation and top stitching of inverted pleat
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1. Pattern pieces for the dress:
A – Dress front
B – Dress back
C – Sleeve
D – Cuff
E – Pocket
F – Cuff interfacing
G – Sleeve opening binding
1. Plain light weight cotton fabric 70cm long by 90cm wide.
2. Cotton sewing thread to match the fabric.
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(b) The preparation and attachment of the pocket.
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(g) The preparation and attachment of an interfaced cuff.
(h) The preparation and attachment of the sleeve, without trimming the seam allowance.
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