THE TEST
A pattern of a child’s dress is provided. You are advised to study the sketches, instructions and the layout carefully before you begin the test.
MATERIALS PROVIDED
- Pattern pieces
A - FRONT DRESS
B - BACK DRESS
C - SIDE FRILL
D - BACK RILL
E - FRONT FRILL
F - POCKET - Plain light weight cotton fabric 75cm by 90 cm.
- Sewing thread to match the fabric.
- 1 large envelope.
THE TEST
Using the materials provided, cut out and make up the RIGHT HALF of the dress to show the following.
- Cutting out. (14 marks)
- Making of the pin tucks on the front dress. (101/2 marks)
- Working the double pointed dart at the back dress. (91/2 marks)
- Preparation and attachment of the patch pocket. (12 marks)
- Making a plain seam at the shoulder. (51/2marks)
- Joining the front and back dress at the side using open seam. (5 marks)
- Joining the front frill to the back frill using a double stitched seam. (8 marks)
- Joining the back frill to the side frill using a French seam. (8 marks)
- Making of gathers on the side frill. (3 marks)
- Joining the dress to the joined frills using an overlaid seam. (9 marks)
- Presentation (51/2 marks)
NOTE: At the end of the test, firmly sew on to your work on a single fabric a label bearing your name and admission number. Remove needles and pins from work. Then fold your work carefully and place it in the envelope. DO NOT PUT SCRAPS OF MATERIALS IN THE ENVELOPE.
MARKING SCHEME
| 1. | PRESENTATION | MAX. SCORE | ACTUAL SCORE | REMARKS |
| a. Work well pressed and folded b. Label clearly written name, Adm, Class. c. Label stitched on a single fabric without concealing details d. Unnecessary hanging threads, tacking and pins removed e. Made up the RIGHT half |
1 1½ 1 1½ ½ |
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| Sub Total | 5½ | |||
| 2. | CUTTING OUT AND GRAINING | |||
| a.All six pieces cut out b.Smooth cutting of the dress front and on straight grain at CF c.Smooth cutting of the dress back and on straight grain at CB d.Smooth cutting of the front frill and on straight grain at CF e.Smooth cutting of the back frill and on straight grain at CB f.Smooth cutting of front, back and side frills at the lower edge |
3 2 2 2 2 2 |
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| Sub Total | 14 | |||
| 3. | MAKING OF PIN TUCKS AT THE FRONT DRESS | |||
| a. Three tacks made on the RS of the work b. Tacks worked with straight firm stitchery and correctly positioned c. Correct size of tucks d. Evenness of the tucks e. Tucks pressed flat away from the CF |
3 3 1½ 1½ 1½ |
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| Sub Total | 10½ | |||
| 4. | THE MAKING OF DOUBLE POINTED DART AT THE BACK DRESS | |||
| a. Dart made with firm straight stitchery tapering to nothing on both ends. b. Dart reinforced on and off c. Dart slashed at the centre and neatened appropriately d. Correct size of the dart e. Dart pressed flat and to the CB |
3 2 2 ½ 2 |
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| Sub total | 9½ | |||
| 5. | PREPARATION AND ATTACHMENT OF THE PATCH POCKET | |||
| a. Pocket hem done by double fold to completely conceal the raw edge b. The hem held in place with firm and straight stitchery c. Raw edges neatly tucked in and trimmed to 0.5cm at both sides and at the bottom and corners mitred d. Pocket attached with firm (1/2) and straight (1/2) stitches and close to the fold (1) e. Pocket opening reinforced at both sides firmly f. Correct size and shape of the complete pocket g. Pocket flat on RS and WS |
1 1 4 2 1 1 1 |
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| Sub Total | 12 | |||
| 6. | MAKING OF SHOULDER SEAM USING PLAIN SEAM | |||
| a. Seam made with firm and straight stitchery b. Seam turnings trimmed to 1cm c. Seam turning neatened together appropriately (if not give zero from c-f) d. Good tension of the stitches e. Evenness and neatness of the stitches f. Fastened off and on |
1 1 1 ½ 1 1 |
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| Sub Total | 5½ | |||
| 7. | JOINING FRONT AND BACK DRESSES USING OPEN SEAM | |||
| a. Straight and firm stitchery b. Seam neatened c. Correct size of the neatened seam turnings 1cm to within 2mm d. Neatened seam turnings even throughout the length e. Seam pressed open and flat at frill |
1 1 1 1 1 |
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| Sub Total | 5 | |||
| 8. | JOINING THE FRNT FRILL TO SIDE FRILL WITH DOUBLE STITCHED SEAM | |||
| a. 1st line done with firm and straight stitchery b. Raw edge neatly tucked in to conceal raw edge c. 2nd line done with firm (1/2) and straight (1/2) stitches and close to the fold (1) d. Correct size of complete seam (0.6cm to within 2mm) e. Evenness of the seam f. Seam folded to the back g. Seam flat on W.S and RS |
1 1 2 1 1 1 1 |
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| Sub Total | 8 | |||
| 9. | JOINING THE BACK FRILL TO THE SIDE FRILL USING A FRENCH SEAM | |||
| a. 1st line done with firm and straight stitchery b. Raw edge neatly tucked in to conceal raw edge and well knife edged c. 2nd line done with firm and straight stitches d. Correct size of complete seam (0.6cm to within 2mm) e. Evenness of the seam f. Seam pressed to the back and flat at the overlaid seam |
1 2 1 1 1 2 |
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| Sub Total | 8 | |||
| 10. | MAKING OF GATHERS AT THE SIDE FRILL | |||
| a. Gathers made on the expected part of the skirt b. Forming gathers and not pleats. c. Gathers evenly distributed. d. Gathering stitches removed |
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| 11. | JOINING THE DRESS TO THE JOINED FRILLS USING OVERLAID SEAM | |||
| a. The dress folded to W.S on the stitching line. b. The folded dress placed on the R.S. of the frill at the stitching line. c. Seam done with firm (1/2) and straight (1/2) stitches and close to the fold (1) d. Seam turnings trimmed to 1 cm e, Seam turnings neatened together. f. Appropriate neatening stitches (If not give zero from f – i) g. venness and neatness of stitches h. Good tension i. Fastened on and off |
1 1 2 1 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 |
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| Sub Total | 9 | |||
| GRAND TOTAL | 90/2 | X/2 |
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