Question 3

(a) (i) List six body measurements required for making a blouse with a short sleeve.
   (ii) Explain how to take three of the body measurements mentioned in 3(a) (i).

(b) State three reasons for taking body measurements.
(c). Draw the following symbols as it is indicated on a printed pattern.

OBSERVATION

Body measurements required for making a blouse and explanation of the measurements was answer fairly by the candidates. The expected responses are:

• Waist
• Across back
• Across chest/Upper bust
• Hip
• Nape to waist
• Blouse length

(b)  Reasons for taking body measurement were answered well too.

The expected responses are:

• To avoid wasting fabric
• For the garment to fit well
• For the garment to suit the size of the wearer
• To prevent fitting and refitting

(c) Drawing of the Dart, Alteration line and stitching line was well answered by some candidates as well.