THEORY QUESTIONS (CONSTRUCTION)

1. (a) Explain THREE functions of trimmings on garments ,citing TWO relevant examples in each case.
(9marks)
(b) State TWO reasons for finishing raw edges (2marks)
(c) Highlight THREE preventive measures for each of the following accidents in a garment making
Workshop:
I. pin pricks; (3marks)
II. electric shock; (3marks)
III. falls; (3marks)
2. (a) Explain FOUR safety precautions to observe when handling a hand sewing needle. (8marks)
(b) Outline FOUR causes of each of the following sewing machine faults:
I. Poor fabric feeding;
(4marks)
II. Under thread looping
(4marks)
(c) Highlight FOUR uses of computers in an apparel industry (4marks)

3. (a) Outline FOUR differences between a double stitched seam and an overlaid seam. (4marks)
(b) With the aid of illustrations, explain the procedure for making a double stitched seam. (7marks)
(c) Outline the steps for assembling a one piece dress with the following details:
I. Convertible collar
II. Patch pockets
III. Saddle yoke
IV. Contour darts
V. Strap opening
VI. Plain open seams (10marks)
4. (a) Identify THREE measurements required for sleeve construction (3marks)
(b) Distinguish between blind hemming and slip hemming (3marks)
(c ) State TWO functions of the pad stitch : citing TWO areas of application (4marks)

(d) Outline SIX desirable qualities of a concealed zip opening (6marks)

(e ) Highlight FOUR methods of finishing the raw edges of an overlaid seam. (4marks)
5. (a) Describe the procedure for taking the following measurements:
I. Body rise
(3marks)
II. Long sleeve
(3marks)
(b) Explain the following garment making terms citing: TWO functions of each:-
I. Saddle stitching
(2marks)
II. Interfacing
(2marks)
 III. Godet
(2marks)
( c) Highlight THREE quality considerations when making each of the following:-
I. Double pointed darts (3marks)
II. Pleats (3marks)
III. Sleeves (3marks)
6. (a) List down FIVE methods used in lengthening a girls cotton dress. (5marks)
(b) State FOUR characteristics of good quality sewing thread (4marks)
(c) Outline FOUR advantages of using fusible interlinings. (4marks)
(d) Explain THREE functions of running stitches in garment construction. (6marks)

7. (a) Highlight FOUR garment construction finishing processes (4marks)

(b) Outline the procedure for assembling a 4-gored skirt with the following details:
I. Patch pocket
II. Waistband
III. Center back zip opening
IV. Button fastener
V. Open seams
VI. Bound hem (10marks)
(c) Highlight THREE ways of preventing scorch marks when pressing. (3marks)
(d) With the aid of illustrations, explain the procedure for making a released tuck. (7marks)

8. (a) Explain the procedure for attaching a decorative facing on to a round neckline of a blouse.
(15marks)
(b) Identify FIVE areas where interfacings are applicable on a garment. (5marks)

9. (a) Explain FIVE factors to consider when selecting a sewing thread. (5marks)
(b) Describe the following procedures as used in seams, citing ONE objective of each:
I. Piping (3marks)
II. Layering (3marks)
(c) Explain TWO limitations of French seams. (4marks)
(d) Highlight FIVE factors to consider when choosing a pocket for a garment (5marks)

10. (a) Describe the following terms:

a) Layering
b) Mitring
c) Under stitching
d) Stay stitching
e) Sink stitching (10marks)
(b) With the aid of illustrations, explain the procedure for making a wide single pointed dart
(7marks)
(c) Outline THREE factors that contribute to the flatness of a dart. (3marks)
11. (a) Identify FOUR types of electrical accidents. (4marks)
(b) Describe FIVE ways of preventing electrical accidents. (10marks)
(c) Explain the objectives of each of the following in garment making:
a) Stay stitching
b) Fitting
c) Easing
(6marks)12. (a) With the aid of illustrations ,explain the procedure for
joining a crossway strip. (7marks)
(b) Identify TWO common problems likely to be encountered when joining crossway strips.
(2marks)
(c) State the direction of stitching for each of the following during garment construction:
a) Shoulder seams
b) Darts (2marks)
(d) Explain the influence of each of the following factors in determining the depth of a hem
a) Type of fabric
b) Style of garment (4marks)
(e) Outline FOUR qualities of good machine stitches (4marks)

13 (a) Explain each of the following terms, citing THREE uses of each on a garment:
a) Seam
(5marks)
b) Fullness, (5marks)
(b) Outline FIVE safety measures to observe when using an electric iron (10marks)

14. (a) (i) Explain the importance of a shank in a button opening (2marks)
(ii) With the aid of illustrations, describe the procedure for making a shank when stitching on
A button (8marks)
(b) Outline FIVE factors to consider when taking body measurements (10marks)
15. (a) Describe the steps for assembling a gathered button through skirt with an inseam pocket
(9marks)
(b) Highlight FOUR faults that are likely to occur during each of the following garment making
Processes :
(i) Gathering (4marks)
(ii) Using interfacing (4marks)
(c) Identify THREE functions of zig zag stitches in garment making. (3marks)

16. (a) Identify SEVEN ways of achieving a decorative effect on a band cuff. (7marks)
(b) With the aid of illustrations, explain the procedure for preparing and inserting a top stitched
Flap with curved ends into a seam (13marks)
17. (a) Explain FIVE care measures to observe when caring for a treadle sewing machine. (10marks)

(b) Outline the importance of each of the following processes in garment construction:

(i) Elastication (2marks)

(ii) Gusseting (2marks)
(iii) Notching (2marks)
(iv) Seam rolling (2marks)
 (c) State TWO uses of press studs (2marks)

18. (a) Describe the FIVE classes of fire (10marks)

(b) Explain FIVE responsibilities of a machine operator in ensuring safety in a clothing construction
Workshop. (10marks)
19. (a) Identify FOUR faults that are likely to occur during each of the following garment making
Processes:
(i) Fixing buttons (4marks)
(ii) Construction of pockets (4marks)
(b) Explain FIVE possible causes of fatigue to a machine operator (10marks)
(c) Describe a made to measure garment. (2marks)

20. (a) Explain each of the following terms as used in garment construction processes:
(i) Frilling (2marks)
(ii) Tacking (2marks)
(b) Explain FIVE factors to consider when designing openings. (10marks)
(c) Explain the importance of each of the following in the construction of a seam:
(i) Grading; (2marks)
(ii) Stay stitching; (2marks)
(iii) Pinking. (2marks)

21. (a) Describe the steps for assembling a pair of shorts with the following details:
(i) Back yoke with decorative flaps;
(ii) Belt carriers;
(iii) Side pockets;
(iv) Zip fly;
(v) Button fastener. (10marks)
22. (b) Explain the term “ironing “ (2marks)
(c ) Explain FOUR safety precautions to observe when using an electric steam iron (8marks)

23. (a) With the aid of illustrations ,describe the procedure for making a semi concealed zip opening.
(11marks)
(b) Explain THREE factors that determine the strength of a seam (6marks)
(c) Highlight THREE points to consider when choosing the color of sewing thread (3marks)

24. (a) Highlight FOUR methods of enhancing flatness at corners of seams (4marks)
(b) (i) Describe a piped seam (2marks)
(ii) With the aid of illustrations, explain the procedure for making a piped seam. (8marks)
(c) (i) Outline TWO similarities in the functions of Top stitching and under stitching in
Garments. (2marks)
(ii) Explain TWO differences between the functions of top stitching and under stitching
Garments. (4marks)

25. (a) (i) Explain TWO short comings of interlinings in garments. (4marks)
 (ii) Outline FOUR functions of interlinings in garments. (4marks)
(b) Explain TWO challenges likely to be experienced when stitching each of the following:
(i) Bias binding (4marks)
(ii) Striped fabrics (4marks)
(c) With the aid of illustrations, explain the procedure for making a plain closed seam (4marks)

26. (a) Identify FIVE methods of finishing a neckline (5marks)

(b) Outline the procedure for assembling a skirt with the following details:
(i) Four gores;
(ii) Darts;
(iii) Shaped side pockets;
(iv) Back zip opening;
(v) Double stitched seam. (9marks)
(c) Explain THREE objectives of using a damp cloth during pressing (6marks)

27. (a) Explain TWO aims of oiling a sewing machine. (4marks)

(b) (i) State THREE characteristics of a well made knife pleat. (3marks)
(ii) With the aid of illustrations, explain the procedure for making a knife pleat. (5marks)
(c) Explain TWO ways of preventing an electric shock in the workshop (4marks)

28. (a) Identify FOUR types of temporary stitches applicable during clothing construction (4marks)
(b) Explain FIVE factors to consider when selecting a special attachment (10marks)
(c) Outline SIX garment construction defects (6marks)

29. (a) Outline SIX factors which can affect the quality of stitches in machine sewing (6marks)
(b) Highlight FIVE causes of sewing machine breakdown. (5marks)
(c) Outline the procedure for preparing and fixing a sailor’s collar. (9marks)

30. (a) Identify FIVE ways of finishing a raw edge. (5marks)

(b) Highlight FOUR reasons for keeping tools safely (4marks)
(c) Outline THREE advantages of Velcro fastener. (3marks)
(d) Outline TWO ways of minimizing injuries in a garment construction workshop. (2marks)