Question 2

The candidates were required to:

2.(a) i. Identify the features labeled II, IV and VI in the diagram of a blouse
ii. Suggest suitable seam for joining the part labeled II to the armhole
iii. Identify the edge finish labeled I.
IV Mention the fullness labeled III

(b) Suggest the following;
i. a suitable opening and fastening for the back of garment
ii. an appropriate seam for joining the parts labeled IV and V;
iii. two appropriate edge finishes for the seam suggested in 2(b)(ii) above. iv. two edge finishes for the neckline

(c) Suggest two suitable stitches for working the part labeled VI

The expected answers are
• II is a sleeve
• IV is a yoke
• VI is a motif/embroidery work/patchwork/applique/decorative design
Suitable seam for joining the part labelled II to the armhole
• Open seam
• Mantua-maker/mantua
The edge finish labelled I
• Binding
The fullness labelled III
• Gathers
Suitable opening and fastening for the back of garment
Openings and fastenings
• Hem opening – Velcro, press studs, press fasteners, button and buttonholes
• Continuous wrap – press studs, hook and bar
• Faced slit opening – hook and bar, button and loop, zip, tapes, eyelet and cord
• Bound opening – press fasteners, velcro
• Wrap opening – press fasteners/press studs, Velcro, buttons and buttonholes

Identification of features of a blouse and suitable seam, edge finish and fullness of labeled features, not was answered properly by most candidates, which made them to loose some marks. They couldn’t also mention suitable opening and fastening for back of garment and edge finishes for the neckline, suitable stitches for working was not answered correctly.