This question was very well answered by the candidates.
The required answers to the questions are as follows:
(a) (i) Points to consider when choosing tape measure
- Well marked on both sides, in centimeter inches.
- should have a metal tab at each end
- strong and firm
- Fabric should not stretch
- Should not fray
(ii) Points to consider when choosing Sewing machine
- Choose a reliable durable make
- Spare parts should be easily available.
- Regular maintenance from the agents should be readily available.
- It should be suitable for the purpose.
- Buy the one you can easily operate
- Buy the best your money can afford
- Money available.
(iii) Work table
- Smooth and flat surfaces
- Wide enough for the fabric (for laying out)
- Height should be such that the worker can stand.
- Accessible from all four comers
- No high polished surfaces to avoid fabric sliding
- Be strong and stable.
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(iv) Points to consider when choosing Cutting out shears
- One rounded blade and one curve well pointed blade stainless steel
should be considered.
- The blade should be sharp
- Must be of good quality.
(vi) Points to consider when choosing Dress maker's pins
- Steel pins - stainless is preferable
- Sharp and fine
- Avoid rusty pins.
(b) Care of the following equipment:
(i) Sewing machine
- Remove all threads, pins etc
- Stop the motion of the needle when not in use.
- Remove plug from the electric socket.
- Cover the machine when not in use.
- Never use while any part of it is loose.
- Oil the machine according to manufacturer's instructions.
(ii). Work table
- Keep clean.
- Do not eat on cutting table
- Clean according to nature of the surface
- Avoid scratching the surface with pins, tracing wheel and scissors.
(iii). Cutting out shears
- Use only for cutting fabrics, not paper
- Keep dry to avoid rusting
- Place in it
- Oil the screw when not in use
- .place in its cover when not in use
- Avoid dropping so that tips will not chip or blades go out of alignment;
- Tighten loose screw
(iv). Tape measure
- Keep the tape rolled when not in use.
- Do not snip the edge when measuring lengths of material.
- Cut tapes should not be used.
(v). Care of dressmaker's pins
- Keep pins in a box lined with paper
- Put in air tight containers and add white talcum or dusting powder to avoid rust
- Keep in pin cushion while working.
G) Uses of Equipment
- Tracing wheel: It is used with carbon paper for transferring markings from patterns to fabric.
- Used in pattern adaption for transferring construction lines.
(ii) Stiletto:
- It is used for eyelet making
- For removing tacking threads.
(iii) Bodkin: used for threading, ribbon, tapes, core and elastic.
(iv) Magnet: It is used for picking pins and needles.
(v) Thimble: It is used to protect the middle finger while sewing with
needles or using pins.