Many of the candidates answered this question very well. The only problem they had was on sketching.
The required answers to the question are as follows:
4. (a) Differences between drafting and freehand cutting
Freehand cutting |
Drafting |
(i) Garments are designed and cut without
the use of paper patterns.
(ii) They are cut out by sketching on the Fabric.
(iii) Fewer pins are used/No pinning
involved.
(iv) It does not waste time.
(v) It wastes fabric. |
(i) Patterns are obtained by following a set
of instructions.
(ii) Patterns are laid on the fabric
according to instructions on the pattern
pieces.
(iii) Patterns are pinned before cutting.
(iv) It is time consuming.
(v) It conserves fabric. |
(b) Advantages of commercial patterns
- They are manageable in terms of complicated styles.
- There is accuracy.
- Economy of money because one pattern can be used several times.
- Gives no trouble in cutting.
- It is good for beginners.
- It is easy to use.
(c) Reasons why pockets are made on garments
- For decoration.
- For functional purpose.
- As a design feature.
- To hide flaws on fabrics.
(d) Diagrams of
(i) Bound pocket on a lady’s skirt (ii) Welt pocket on the back of a man’s trousers
