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<=Diploma in Fashion Design and Clothing Technology Module I : Textile Science I and Clothing Construction I theory past paper July 2016
Explain two reasons for coloring fabrics
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1. Identify the part of the plant from which each of the following fibres are obtained: (i) Linen: (ii) Hemp: (iii) Coir: (iv) Cotton:
2. Outline three industrial uses of each of the following fibres: (i) Sisal (ii) Linen
3. Explain five desirable qualities of sewing threads
4. State seven advantages of linen fibres
5. Distinguish between 'warp yarn' and 'weft yarn'
6. Explain the following cotton fibre production processes, citing the resulting product in each case 1. Ginning 2. Carding 3. Drawing
7. Describe each of the following yarn types: (i) Ply Yarn (ii) Cable Yarn
8. Explain four precautions to observe when conducting a chemical test for fibre identification
9. With the aid of clear illustrations, distinguish between the appearance of a ‘2/1 left hand' and ‘2/1 right hand' twill.
10. State four characteristics of twill fabrics with long floats
11. Describe each of the following fabric finishes: 1. Glazing 2. Embossing 3. Flocking
12. Explain two reasons for coloring fabrics
13. Identify two situations that may necessitate fabric dyeing rather than printing
14. Outline four advantages of starching fabrics
15. State four limitations of napped fabrics
16. Explain the following wool fibre terms: 1. Shoddy Wool 2. Virgin Wool 3. Garneting
17. Explain the following fabric coloration terms 1. Off Shade 2. Tender Spot 3. Reactive Dyes
18. Illustrate the longitudinal microscopic appearance of each of the following: 1. Wool 2. Linen
19. Highlight six characteristics of well-made lockstitches in a seam
20. With the aid of illustrations, explain the procedure for applying a facing on a neckline
21. Highlight four care procedures for each of the following 1. Cutting Shears: 2. Electric Iron:
22. State the functions of each of the following parts of a sewing machine 1. Balance Wheel: 2. Spool Pin:
23. With the aid of illustrations, explain the procedure for inserting a raglan sleeve
24. Highlight the use of each of the following: 1. Tailor's Ham 2. Sleeve Board
25. Outline four measures one should take to prevent an electric shock
26. Outline the procedure for making an inseam pocket
27. Identify six sewing machine attachments for pocket construction
1. Identify the part of the plant from which each of the following fibres are obtained: (i) Linen: (ii) Hemp: (iii) Coir: (iv) Cotton:
2. Outline three industrial uses of each of the following fibres: (i) Sisal (ii) Linen
3. Explain five desirable qualities of sewing threads
4. State seven advantages of linen fibres
5. Distinguish between 'warp yarn' and 'weft yarn'
6. Explain the following cotton fibre production processes, citing the resulting product in each case 1. Ginning 2. Carding 3. Drawing
7. Describe each of the following yarn types: (i) Ply Yarn (ii) Cable Yarn
8. Explain four precautions to observe when conducting a chemical test for fibre identification
9. With the aid of clear illustrations, distinguish between the appearance of a ‘2/1 left hand' and ‘2/1 right hand' twill.
10. State four characteristics of twill fabrics with long floats
11. Describe each of the following fabric finishes: 1. Glazing 2. Embossing 3. Flocking
12. Explain two reasons for coloring fabrics
13. Identify two situations that may necessitate fabric dyeing rather than printing
14. Outline four advantages of starching fabrics
15. State four limitations of napped fabrics
16. Explain the following wool fibre terms: 1. Shoddy Wool 2. Virgin Wool 3. Garneting
17. Explain the following fabric coloration terms 1. Off Shade 2. Tender Spot 3. Reactive Dyes
18. Illustrate the longitudinal microscopic appearance of each of the following: 1. Wool 2. Linen
19. Highlight six characteristics of well-made lockstitches in a seam
20. With the aid of illustrations, explain the procedure for applying a facing on a neckline
21. Highlight four care procedures for each of the following 1. Cutting Shears: 2. Electric Iron:
22. State the functions of each of the following parts of a sewing machine 1. Balance Wheel: 2. Spool Pin:
23. With the aid of illustrations, explain the procedure for inserting a raglan sleeve
24. Highlight the use of each of the following: 1. Tailor's Ham 2. Sleeve Board
25. Outline four measures one should take to prevent an electric shock
26. Outline the procedure for making an inseam pocket
27. Identify six sewing machine attachments for pocket construction
