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1. Which of the following is obtained from 7. Which of the following finishes are suitable
flax? for cotton?

Cotton /' I. Glazing

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(C)
Linen
Polyester
V II.
Ill.
Bulking
Calendering v"
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(D) Rayon IV. Degumming. S(D . r!1'e.
~ I and IIIonly.
2. Mercerization gives cotton its (8) I and IV only
(C) II and IV only
(A) softness (D) HI and IV only
( strength /'
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(C) sizing I
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(D) versatility 8. For which of the following Iiulshcs is

'sanforised' the trade name?

3. Polyester fabrics are used in the manu- (A) Waterproof

facture of permanently pleated garments (B) Moth-repellant
because of their ( Flame-resistant
) Shrink-resistant v
(A) elasticity
_(B) durability '.
(C) moisture absorbency
heat sensitivity
9. Which of the following
describes fabric with a blend?
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(A) The type of weave used varies.
.~.. Cotton fabric is a suitable choice for a (B) Warp yams are different from weft
child's summer nightdress because it is

(A)
(B)
(C)
easy care
shrink-resistant
elastic
(C)

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yams.
Two layers of material
together.
are put

Different fibres are contained in the

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(D) absorbent v./

10. Which of the fotlowlng is a group or twill

- ./ Staple yarns are made of fibres that are fabrics? .

(A) long and continuous (A) Velvet, corduroy, terrycloth,

short V" velveteen
(C) smooth (B Denim, garberdine, drill, khaki /
(D) hard and bulky (C) Corduroy, cambric, challis. satin
(D) Seersucker, linen, orlon, shantung

Which of the following groups comprises

the basic weaves? -

(A) Plain, satin, jacquard

(8) Basket, twill, pile --
C Plain, satin. twill ./
(D) Jacquard, satin, haircord
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11. Which of the following fechniques are 15. Which of the following methods shov
appropriate for working on a satin bridal used to repair a blouse which is torn at
gown? point where the pocket is attached?

I. Patchwork (A) Machine darn and reinforce with

II. Beading; fabric.
III. Cut work embroidery (8) Darn by hand.
IV. Applique 'C) Patch with similar fabrics.
(D) Oversew with thread of the same
(A) I, II and III only colour.
. (B) I, II and IV only
(C) I, III and IV only
DJ II, III and IV only y ]6. The MOST suitable patch for a childs
denim playsuit isthe

12. Which of the following items can be (A) flannel

washed together? (B) . household
(C) machine-zigzag
I. A colourful colton blouse (D) decorative /
JI... An acetate blouse
HI. A polyester cotton T-shi t
IV. A linen hUt'll1towel 17. Which of the following are Chinese style
fcarures that have influenced Caribbean
(A) I and 11only dress?
(B) II and HI only
\ (C) 1. II and III only L Pant suit
(D) I, UI and IV only , U. Caftan
III. Mandarin collar (
IV. Tiered skirt v
13. Fabric is washed before dyeing in order to
(A) I and III only
(A) make it absorbent (B) I and IV only
(IJ') get it clean (C) 1. II 'and III only
(C) avoid shrinkage ~D) I, II, III and IV ,/
(D) make it colour-Cast

18. Which of the following are MOST

[, 14. 'Which of the following is NOT a repair desirable qualities offabrics used for infant
technique? clothing?

(A) Tacking v I. Absorbency

(B) Darning II. Easy laundering
(C) Patching III. Lustre
(D) Mending IV. Lightweight

(A) I and II only

(B) II and III only
I, II and IV only
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ID) If, HI and IV only

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19. Which of the following toddler's garments 23. In the garment industry, the person who
will allow room for growth? sews a garment to lest a pattern is referred
to as a
(1\) A simple A-line jumper \-
(B) A skirt with tucks near the hemline (A) supervisor
(C) A dress with a round shoulder yoke (8) pattern maker
(D) A square yoke with set-in sleeves (C) sample maker v
(D) quality control officer

20. Which of the following characteristics are

MOST desirable for foundation garments'! Itcm~ refers to the following problem.

I. DurabJe v A balch of shorts manufactured in a factory

II. Easily laundered V is rejected by the Bureau of Standards
Ill. Two-way stretch V because the buttons and button holes are
IV. Thermoplastic not properly lined up.

(A) I only 24. Which of the following persons may be

(8) II and IIIonly responsible for the problem?
{C I, II and III only, c/
(D) I, n, II! and IV I. Designer
Il. Cutter
IH. Stitcher v

21. John, a teenage boy, likes to wear a scarf IV. Finisher

hanging from the back pocket of his
trousers. (A) I and II only
(B) II and III only
Which of the following terms BEST (C) III and IV only
describes this type of dressing? (D) I, III and IV only \.

Fad
(~
Style 25. Which of the following explains the faulL
(C) Fashion and gives the remedy if the upper thread
(D) Haute couture on ~ewil2.g machine is breaking?

The top tension is too tight and

22. Which of the following are the MOST should be loosened. c-:
desirable qualities of a fabric to be used as . (13) The top tension is too loose and
a mechanic's uniform? . should be lightened.
(C) The bobbin tension is too tight and
(A) Inflammability and elasticity should be loosened.
(B Medium weight and durability (D) The bobbin tension is too loose and
(C) Light weight and water resistance should be tightened. I
(D) Crease resistance and water repel-
lance
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26. Which part of the sewing machine controls 30 .. · Which of the following tools an.
the tightness of the stitch? . when cutting out a garment?

(A) The stitch ICilgl.h regulator L Needle

~'B) The tension screw /' II. Tape measure
(C) The bobbin 111. Shears
(D) The needle IV. Pins \

(A) I and II only

27. Which of the following are examples of a (B) I and III only
style of Spanish origin which is worn in (C) II, UI and IV only
the Caribbean? (D) I, II, III and IV
I. Peasanttop
II. Kimono sleeve 31. When choosing a pair of sctss-
III. Harem pant dressmaking, which of the Iollowh
IV. Tiered skirt should be carried out'!

(A) I and II only I. • Cut several types of fabric.

(B) l-gli$IVonly II. ,r Clip fabrics with the point.
(C) II and III only III. Cut sliff brown paper.
(0) III and IV only IV. ..
• ..Cut fabrics with the entire I

(A) I only
28. The part of the sewing machine that (B) HI only
regulates the flow of thread when (C) I and JV only
machining is called the (D) 1, II and IV only v/

A takeup lever
(B) feed dog Item 32 refers to the full..:;;. •.•.ing lay-
(C) spool pin
(D) needle

29. Which of the following is BEST suited for

pressing seams flat?

(A) Point presser

(B) Sleeve board 32. In the layout shown above. it is irnp
(C) Needle board . to lay all pattern pieces in the
D Seam roll v' direction because the

(A) fabric is narrow

(B) fabric has a one-way print V'"
(C) mail~ sections must interlocl
(D) large pieces must be near th

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33. Which of the following pattern pieces is Items 37 - 38 refer to Figures 1 and 2.
NOT a part of the basic block pattern?
Back 3
A) Sleeve
(B Waistband 1~4.

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(C) Skirt back
(D) Bodice back

34. Which of the following BEST describes a

Figure 1 Figure 2
pair of dressmaker's shears?

(A)
.
Identically shaped handles with
37. Which of the following lines shown in
Figure 2 are used when drafting the collar
sharp blades for Figure l?
B~ Bent handles with unequal holes
and sharp blades (A) 1,2 and 3 only V
(C) Handles with small holes and (B) 1.3 and 4 only
rounded blades C) 2. 3 and 5 only
(D) Handles with wide holes and fine, 1. 2. 3. 4 and 5
pointed blades
38. Which of the following fastenings wou ld
be used instead of buttons and buttonholes
35. Janice is making a velvet evening dress for the opening on the garment in Figure
with a front opening. 11

Which of the following fastenings are reA) Hooks and eyes

BEST suited for that type of fabric? (13) Snap fasteners ..."
(C) Rouleau loops and buttons
L Covered buttons and rouleau loop (D) Frogs
II. Glass buttons and worked loops
III. Metal hooks and metal loops
IV. Metal hooks and worked loops Item 39 refers to the following pattern
pieces.
(A) I and 11only
(B) II and III only
(C) I•.II and III only
(D) I. III and IV only

36. V'hich of the following is regarded as a

pattern alteration?
I u III IV
(A) The making of a basic shirt sleeve
into a puff sleeve 39. Which of the above pattern pieces indicates I
(&) The adding of pleats to a straight the corr'ect position for lengthening a •
skirt bodice pattern?
(C) The raising uf the point of a bust r
~A) IV
(D)
dart
The slashing of a basic skirt to
make a flared skirt
(B)
(C)
(D)
II
III
IV
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40. Which of the sleeves listed belowshould a Items 45 - 46 refer to the following
short, plump teenager choose to enhance diagram.
her appearance?

(A) Puff
(B) Flared
Raglan ~
(E{ Leg-e-mutton

41. Which of the following are indicated by

symbols on com,mercial patterns?

L Grainlines
II. Darts
Ill. Position of lining
IV. Fitting Jines' 45. Which of the following openings is
illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 above?
(A) II and IV only
(B) HI and IV on I,.)'.•. (A) Bound
(C) I, II and IIi only <B) Wrap
(D) I. II and IV only (C) Piped
D) Faced '.

42. Which of the following are guides to the

correct insertion of a sleeve into an 46. Which of the following fabrics is suitable
armhole? for making the opening at Figures I and 2
above?
(A) Dots and notches
(B) Clips and arrows (A) Voile
(C) Directional stitching arrows (8) Organdy
(D) Cutting lines (C) Corduroy
(D) Poplin

43. Which of the following scams is BEST

used with fine fabrics'! 47. Fabrics fray more readily when they are

A Lapped (A) bonded

(B) French (B) felted
(C) Open (C) kaiued '/'
(D) Overlaid (D woven

44. Snap fasteners are mainly used on

(A) slit openings at the back neckline

of blouses
(B) shoulder openings of rompers
. (C) side openings of nightgowns
(D centre openings of blouses
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Item 48 refers to the following pattern 51. Which of the following describes a Peter
piece. Pan collar?

(A) A round collar lying flat on the

shoulders
(B) A turnover collar that stands above
the neckline
(C) , A turnover collar with revers
(D) A straight collar that stands above
1--~r--4 the neckline
1-+'---1

2-+----t 52. Edge stitching is a suitable seam finish for

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A colton pup/in .-'

3-i-----+---I
(13') corduroy
(C) polyester georgettc
48. Which of the following lines should be used (D) nylon chiffon
for adapting the above pattern to a Princess-
line style?
53. A corded seam is the MOST popular seam
(A) I used in soft furnishing because it is
(B) 2 ..
C) 3 (A) durable
(0) 4 (B) easy to launder
C) decorative
(D) easy to sew
49. Which of the following is a non-decorative
way of preventing facings from rolling over
onto the right side of a dress with a scoop ,54. 'Mitreing ' is a method used for
neckline?
A) neatening square corners \.
(A) Edge stitching () thinning scam allowances
(B) Stub stitching (C) making V-shupcd notches at the
(C) Top stitching corner- of a square neckline
'D Understitching 1/ (D) grading' the corner of a hip pocket

50. Creases in the seat of a velvet skirt are 55. Which of the following terms refers to
BEST removed by straight-grain threads?

(A) ironing it lightly on the right side A) Warp

(B) hanging it in a draught of air (B) Course
CC) passing asteam iron over it without (C) Stripe
contact from the iron (0) Rib
(D) sponging it with warm water
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56. When cutting out cross-way strips for Items 58 - 59 refer to the following
making piping the fabric should be cut diagram,

(A) along the warp

(B) along the weft
C) on the bias /
(D) .. on the selvedge '

57. Which of the following fabrics is MOST

suitable for making the inner cases of
scatter cushions?

(A) Net
(B) Corduroy
C) Calico
(D) Tweed 58. Which of thefollowing is the correct name
\ for the piece of material which hangs across
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/ the top of draperies or curtains?
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(A) Panel
(R) Valance
(C) Cascade
(D) Shades

59. In which direction should the straight-grain

run for thc curtain shown in the above
diagram?

(A)· 11/
(B) II
(C) III
(D) IV

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60. If material is to he joined for a drape for a
window. the resulting seam should be

(A) down the centre ./

(D) equal distance from both sides
(C) on one side only
(D) across at the centre

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