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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
9332/02
DRESS AND TEXTILES
Paper 2 Practical Test
October/November 2007
Planning Session: 1 hour 15 minutes
Preparation Session: 2 hours
*0880495019*
Examination Session: 3 hours
Additional Materials:
Carbonised sheets
Drafting, tracing and drawing paper
Paper scissors
Pattern
Pencil and Biro
Pins
Tape measure
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Write your Centre number, candidate number and name in the spaces provided on the carbonised sheets.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page.
SP (CW) T31931/2
© UCLES 2007
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Planning Session (1 hour and 15 minutes)
(a) You are provided with the pattern of a top, Simplicity 5594, View B, which has a princess style
bodice with button and buttonhole fastenings, a faced neckline and armholes, and a lower
flounce.
(b) Make up the top in a fabric of your choice. Using the carbonised sheets to make a duplicate
copy, write out a shopping list of the requirements for completing the top, giving alternatives
for fabric, width and colour.
[4]
(c) State four reasons for your first choice of fabric.
[4]
(d) Please state your pattern size on the shopping list. The pattern should be divided for use in
the Preparation Session.
(e) Hand in the carbon copy of the shopping list, the pattern and the question paper to the
Supervisor.
[Total: 8]
2
Preparation Session (2 hours)
The pattern and the requirements for the test will be handed to you by the Supervisor. Carry out
the following work:
(a) (i)
(ii)
Adjust the pattern in any way you think necessary to achieve a good fit.
If there are no alterations answer the following question: How would you alter the pattern
to make the top length 5 cm longer/5 cm shorter?
[3]
(b) Plan the layout for the top and cut out the pieces you require, including the interfacing.
[3]
(c) Mark the necessary fitting lines and balance points.
[1]
(d) Assemble the top for a fitting.
[1]
(e) Any remaining time may be used to prepare front and back neck facings with interfacing.
Note
You are to complete the preparation of the front and back neck facings (tacking/basting
only) after the Preparation Session in readiness for use in the Examination Session.
[Total: 8]
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Examination Session (3 hours)
Make up the top to show:
(a) the making of the shoulder seams;
[4]
(b) the completion of:
(i)
the front and back princess style curved seams;
(ii)
the side seams;
[10]
[6]
(c) the preparation and hem finish of the lower flounce;
[8]
(d) the joining and edge stitching of the front and back neck facings;
[10]
(e) the application and finishing of the lower flounce and facings;
[18]
(f)
the working of one button and buttonhole;
(g) the final finish.
[6]
[2]
[Total: 64]
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