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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level
* 8 1 9 1 9 4 4 9 8 4 *
6050/01
FASHION AND FABRICS
Paper 1 Theory
October/November 2013
2 hours
Candidates answer Section A on the Question Paper.
Additional Materials:
Answer Booklet/Paper
Coloured pencils (not yellow)
Ruler
Small piece of fabric, needle and thread
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or rough working.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.
The Insert is for use with Questions 1 and 7.
You should illustrate your answers by means of clear, bold diagrams wherever possible.
You may use a needle and thread and a small piece of fabric to help in making drawings of stitches.
This fabric should not be handed in with your work.
Section A
Answer all parts of Question 1 in the spaces provided on the Question Paper.
You are advised to spend no longer than 40 minutes on Section A.
Section B
Answer any three questions.
Write your answers on the separate Answer Booklet/Paper provided.
Enter the numbers of the Section B questions you have answered in the
grid on this page.
For Examiner’s Use
Section A
Section B
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question
or part question.
Total
This document consists of 9 printed pages, 3 blank pages and 1 insert.
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Section A
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Examiner’s
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Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
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(a) Refer to the Insert.
(i)
Name the style features using at least two words in each case.
A
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F
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B
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G ......................................................
C
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H
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D
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I
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E
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[9]
(ii)
The pattern suggests using Gingham or Baby Cord (Needlecord) fabrics to make
the skirt, View G.
Complete the following details:
Fabric: Gingham
Fibre content: ...........................................................................................................
Structure: ..................................................................................................................
Appearance: .............................................................................................................
Feel/handle: ..............................................................................................................
Weight: .....................................................................................................................
[5]
Fabric: Baby Cord (Needlecord)
Fibre content: ...........................................................................................................
Structure: ..................................................................................................................
Appearance: .............................................................................................................
Feel/handle: ..............................................................................................................
Weight: .....................................................................................................................
[5]
(iii)
State two reasons why the Gingham fabric described in (ii) is suitable for the skirt,
View G.
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(b) The fabric layout for the skirt, View G, is given below.
2
2
1
3
(i)
Label the selvedges on the layout.
(ii)
Explain why there is no fold on the layout.
For
Examiner’s
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1
3
[2]
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(iii)
Name the pattern pieces shown in the layout above.
1 ..........................................................
2 ..........................................................
3 ..........................................................
[3]
(iv)
List two pieces of equipment which would be needed when preparing the fabric for
cutting out.
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(v)
Draw and label four pattern markings which would be found on the pattern piece
below.
[4]
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(vi)
Complete the list of requirements needed for the skirt, View G, in size 8.
Fabric:
length: .............................
width: ...................
Thread:
fibre content: ...................
amount: ................
Ribbon:
fibre content: ...................
length: ..................
width: ..................
Interfacing:
type: ................................
length: ..................
width: ..................
Zip fastener: length: .............................
(vii)
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Examiner’s
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[11]
The pattern states that the fabric can be ‘with or without nap’. Explain what this
means.
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(c) (i)
Using notes and labelled diagrams, describe one way of transferring pattern
markings for the ribbon trim from the paper pattern to the fabric.
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(ii)
Suggest one suitable machine stitch to attach the ribbon to the yoke.
Name of stitch ..........................................................................................................
Stitch length .........................................
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(iii)
The skirt, View G is gathered. Explain how the sewing machine settings need to be
altered before stitching the gathers.
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Examiner’s
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(iv)
Give one reason for this alteration.
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(d) Complete the instructions for making and attaching the yoke on skirt, View G, using
some of the words from the following list:
1.5 cm
wrong side
clip
machine stitch
hemming
gathering
tack
right
right side
towards
yoke
bulk
6 mm
balance mark
(i)
Attach interfacing to the yoke front and back. Pin and tack the yoke front to yoke
back. ................................. yoke front to yoke back at right side seam.
(ii)
With ................................. sides together, pin and ................................. the skirt to
the yoke matching centre ................................. and right side seams.
(iii)
[1]
[3]
Pull up ................................. stitches to fit. Pin, tack and machine stitch the seam
along the ................................. line.
[2]
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(iv)
Layer the seam to reduce ................................. . Press the seam
................................. the yoke.
(v)
[2]
With right sides together, pin yoke facing to ................................., matching centres
and right seams. Pin and tack the upper edges.
(vi)
Machine stitch together and remove tacking. Trim seam and .................................
curve.
(vii)
[1]
Understitch the facing to stop facing showing on the ................................. of the
garment.
(viii)
[1]
Turn facing to inside, fold under seam allowance and secure with
................................. stitch.
(e) (i)
[1]
[1]
Explain how layering in (d)(iv) above will improve the appearance of the yoke.
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(ii)
Using labelled sketches, draw four symbols which would be found on the care label
of one fabric described in (a)(ii).
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Examiner’s
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Name of chosen fabric ..................................................................
[4]
(iii)
Explain the correct way to press gathers on the completed skirt made from the
fabric chosen in (e)(ii).
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Section B
Answer three questions from this section.
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(a) State the origin of wool fibres.
[1]
(b) Describe six properties of wool fibres.
[6]
(c) State three reasons why wool is often blended with other fibres such as acrylic.
[3]
(d) Name and describe two fabrics which can be made from wool/acrylic fibres.
[4]
(e) Explain the correct way to care for a wool/acrylic blend skirt.
[4]
[Total: 18]
3
(a) Draw and label the following sleeve styles:
(i)
Short Raglan sleeve
(ii)
Long Magyar sleeve
(iii)
Short plain set-in sleeve with a straight-band cuff.
[6]
(b) Using notes and labelled diagrams, explain how to:
(i)
prepare the straight-band cuff, on a short sleeve, using interfacing
[5]
(ii)
attach the cuff to the lower edge of the sleeve
[5]
(iii)
press the cuff.
[2]
[Total: 18]
4
Compare the following terms used in garment-making:
(a) Ironing and pressing
[3]
(b) ‘Hooks and eyes’ and ‘hooks and bars’
[3]
(c) Loop stitch (blanket stitch) and buttonhole stitch
[4]
(d) Top-stitching and under-stitching
[4]
(e) Shirring and smocking.
[4]
[Total: 18]
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(a) Draw a labelled sketch of a pair of shorts with an elastic casing for a child.
[2]
(b) Using notes and diagrams, explain how to:
(i)
prepare the elastic casing
[4]
(ii)
calculate how much elastic is needed
[2]
(iii)
insert the elastic and fasten it securely.
[4]
(c) Discuss three important points to consider when choosing ready-made clothing for children.
[6]
[Total: 18]
6
(a) State two reasons for using fastenings on garments.
[2]
(b) Using labelled diagrams, explain how to work the following on a top made from cotton poplin
fabric:
(i)
Stitch a four-holed button by hand
[5]
(ii)
Attach a press-stud by hand
[3]
(iii)
Make a rouleau loop using self-fabric binding.
[8]
[Total: 18]
7
Refer to the skirt, View D on the Insert.
(a) Sketch and label the skirt to show how hand embroidery and lace trim could be worked on
the skirt yoke, to give more interest.
[3]
(b) Using labelled sketches, explain how:
(i)
the lace trim design in (a) would be worked by machine
(ii)
the hand embroidery would be worked using three different hand embroidery stitches.
[6]
(c) Assess five points to consider when buying accessories for a teenager.
[4]
[5]
[Total: 18]
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