ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILES DEPARTMENT

END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
SEMESTER ONE 2022/2023
FDT 103: GARMENT TECHNOLOGY (EVENING) DURATION: 1:30MINS
Instructions: Answer all questions in Section A
1. Rearrange the following steps to reflect the correct order of threading a sewing machine.
i. Tension disc
ii. Needle eye
iii. Take up lever
iv. Slack thread regulator
v. Thread guide 1mrk each
2. Indicate whether the following are True or False
i. When threading a sewing machine, the switch button has to be off.
ii. Bobbin case is the same as shuttle.
iii. When inserting a needle into a machine, the groove turns to the left.
iv. A back stitch is a good replacement for a sewing machine’s lockstitch.
v. Godets are a type of fullness. 1mrk each
3. Fill in the blank spaces
i. ……………….. are a type of lockstitches.
ii. ………………….is used for joining stripes to ensure they match before they are
permanently stitched.
iii. Gathering is generally done with ……….. rows of gathering stitches.
iv. ................................. is used to complete the seams of stuffed articles like pillows.
v. Serging is also known as ……………………… 1mrk each
4. Mention any FIVE ways of finishing the raw edge of a neckline. 1mrk each

TOTAL = 20MRKS
SECTION B
Answer any Two questions from this Section.

1. (a). Indicate the special sewing machine presser feet that are required for the following
tasks:
i. Sewing a leather garment
ii. Hemming a handkerchief 2mrks each

(b). List and explain any THREE factors to be considered when selecting fasteners for
garment 3mrks each
(c). List and explain any THREE guidelines to follow when working fasteners
3mrks each

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2. (a). List any FIVE pressing tools and their functions 2mrks each

(b). List FIVE ways of caring for your sewing machine to make it more efficient

2mrks each

3. (a). List any FOUR methods of attaching zippers to a garment 1mrk each

(b). Draw and label the parts of a zipper 7mrks

(c). Mention any Four types of buttons used in garment making 4mrks
(d) Describe how a bias facing is constructed
5mrks

TOTAL= 20mrks EACH

GRAND TOTAL = 60MRKS