Question 5

 

(a)The above diagram in figure 1 is a sewing machine .study it carefully and use it to answer the question that follows:
(i)  Name the parts labelled I, II, III and IV;
(ii) Mention the functions of any three of the named parts of the sewing machine 
    
(b)   State two points to consider when buying notions.
(c)  State one characteristic each to be considered when purchasing the following tools and equipment.
(i)cupboard ;
(ii)sewing needle;
(iii)work table;
(iv)pair of scissors.

(d)  Define the term free hand cutting as used in clothing construction.

 

OBSERVATION

 

They were required to;

(a)The above diagram in figure 1 is a sewing machine .study it carefully and use it to answer the question that follows:
(i)  Name the parts labelled I, II, III and IV;
(ii) Mention the functionsof any three of the named parts of the sewing machine     

(b) State two points to consider when buying notions.

(c)State one characteristic each to be considered when purchasing the following tools and equipment.

(i)cupboard ;
(ii)sewing needle;
(iii)work table;
(iv)pair of scissors.

(d)  Define the term free hand cutting as used in clothing construction.

Candidates named the parts of the sewing machine but could not explain the functions of some parts such as stitch length regulator. In question 5(c), candidate could not give reasons for fabric finishes instead they gave reasons for edge finishes.5 (d) the candidates could not group the fabric finishes instead they listed methods of finishing edges of fabrics/ garment or seams.