This question was poorly answered as most of them could not write types of seams correctly.
The required answers to the question are as follows:
5(a) Types of seams for babies’ garments
- Flat seams e.g. run and fell/machine fell
- French seam
- Overlaid/lapped seam
5(b) Uses of tacking in garment construction
- To hold parts of the garments together for fitting
- To hold hems, seams and darts in position for permanent stitching
- To hold certain features in place correctly before stitching e.g. shoulder pad, pockets etc
- To make construction lines on fabrics
- To identify certain parts of garment sections e.g. pockets
- To transfer markings unto fabric e.g. using tailor’s tacks
5(c) Examples of fabric rinses
- Laundry blue
- Vinegar
- Fabric softeners/ammonia/Borax
- Disinfectants
- Stiffeners/starch
5(d) Differences between soaps and detergents
SOAPS |
DETERGENTS |
- Are made from animal fats/vegetable fat
- Form scum with hard water
- Foam disappears quickly
- Removes dirt but cannot take out stain
- Have weaker effect on grease
- Do not lather well
- Are gentle on skin and fabric
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- Are made from mineral oil
- Do not form scum with hardwater
- Foam disappears very slowly
- Can remove stain to an extend
- Have stronger effect on grease
- Lather well
- Are harsh on skin and fabric
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