New Curriculum First Term Fashion Design and Garment Making examination for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Subject: Fashion Design and Garment Making
Time: 2 hours
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all 40 questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Which explanation most accurately describes Garment making? (a) Tools for garment making include needles, scissors, measuring tape and pins    (b) A sewing machine joins layers of fabric with stitches made by a needle and thread    (c) Garments are produced by cutting, assembling and sewing fabric into clothing    (d) Sewing machines may be operated manually or by electric power
2. In the context of Garment-making tools, which statement is correct? (a) Garments are produced by cutting, assembling and sewing fabric into clothing    (b) Tools for garment making include needles, scissors, measuring tape and pins    (c) A sewing machine joins layers of fabric with stitches made by a needle and thread    (d) Sewing machines may be operated manually or by electric power
3. The concept of Sewing machine is best explained as ________. (a) A sewing machine joins layers of fabric with stitches made by a needle and thread    (b) Sewing machines may be operated manually or by electric power    (c) Tools for garment making include needles, scissors, measuring tape and pins    (d) The presser foot holds fabric against the feed mechanism while stitching
4. An accurate description of Types of sewing machines is ________. (a) A sewing machine joins layers of fabric with stitches made by a needle and thread    (b) The presser foot holds fabric against the feed mechanism while stitching    (c) Proper maintenance keeps sewing tools clean, functional and safely stored    (d) Sewing machines may be operated manually or by electric power
5. Which explanation most accurately describes Sewing-machine parts? (a) Sewing machines may be operated manually or by electric power    (b) Proper maintenance keeps sewing tools clean, functional and safely stored    (c) A sewing machine joins layers of fabric with stitches made by a needle and thread    (d) The presser foot holds fabric against the feed mechanism while stitching
6. In the context of Maintenance of sewing equipment, which statement is correct? (a) The presser foot holds fabric against the feed mechanism while stitching    (b) Safe sewing requires careful handling of sharp and moving parts    (c) Proper maintenance keeps sewing tools clean, functional and safely stored    (d) Sewing machines may be operated manually or by electric power
7. The concept of Sewing safety is best explained as ________. (a) Proper maintenance keeps sewing tools clean, functional and safely stored    (b) Safe sewing requires careful handling of sharp and moving parts    (c) Stitches are loops or passes of thread that hold fabric pieces together    (d) The presser foot holds fabric against the feed mechanism while stitching
8. An accurate description of Basic stitch types is ________. (a) Stitches are loops or passes of thread that hold fabric pieces together    (b) Safe sewing requires careful handling of sharp and moving parts    (c) An open seam has its seam allowances pressed apart after joining fabric    (d) Proper maintenance keeps sewing tools clean, functional and safely stored
9. Which explanation most accurately describes Open seams? (a) An open seam has its seam allowances pressed apart after joining fabric    (b) Enclosed seams and edge finishes protect or conceal raw fabric edges    (c) Stitches are loops or passes of thread that hold fabric pieces together    (d) Safe sewing requires careful handling of sharp and moving parts
10. In the context of Enclosed seams and edge finishes, which statement is correct? (a) An open seam has its seam allowances pressed apart after joining fabric    (b) Stitches are loops or passes of thread that hold fabric pieces together    (c) Safe sewing requires careful handling of sharp and moving parts    (d) Enclosed seams and edge finishes protect or conceal raw fabric edges
11. A practical example relating to Garment making is ________. (a) Using tailor’s chalk to mark a cutting line    (b) Using a machine to stitch the side seam of a skirt    (c) Cutting fabric pieces before joining them into a wearable shirt    (d) Operating a hand-driven sewing machine without an electric motor
12. During a practical lesson on Garment-making tools, which observation is most relevant? (a) Cutting fabric pieces before joining them into a wearable shirt    (b) Using tailor’s chalk to mark a cutting line    (c) Using a machine to stitch the side seam of a skirt    (d) Operating a hand-driven sewing machine without an electric motor
13. Which of the following demonstrates Sewing machine correctly? (a) Operating a hand-driven sewing machine without an electric motor    (b) Using a machine to stitch the side seam of a skirt    (c) Using tailor’s chalk to mark a cutting line    (d) Using the hand wheel to position the sewing needle
14. Which situation best illustrates Types of sewing machines? (a) Operating a hand-driven sewing machine without an electric motor    (b) Using a machine to stitch the side seam of a skirt    (c) Using the hand wheel to position the sewing needle    (d) Removing lint from a sewing machine after use
15. A practical example relating to Sewing-machine parts is ________. (a) Operating a hand-driven sewing machine without an electric motor    (b) Removing lint from a sewing machine after use    (c) Using a machine to stitch the side seam of a skirt    (d) Using the hand wheel to position the sewing needle
16. During a practical lesson on Maintenance of sewing equipment, which observation is most relevant? (a) Using the hand wheel to position the sewing needle    (b) Keeping fingers away from the needle during operation    (c) Removing lint from a sewing machine after use    (d) Operating a hand-driven sewing machine without an electric motor
17. Which of the following demonstrates Sewing safety correctly? (a) Removing lint from a sewing machine after use    (b) Using running stitches to join or baste material temporarily    (c) Keeping fingers away from the needle during operation    (d) Using the hand wheel to position the sewing needle
18. Which situation best illustrates Basic stitch types? (a) Keeping fingers away from the needle during operation    (b) Using running stitches to join or baste material temporarily    (c) Pressing joined seam allowances to opposite sides    (d) Removing lint from a sewing machine after use
19. A practical example relating to Open seams is ________. (a) Pressing joined seam allowances to opposite sides    (b) Using a French seam to enclose fabric edges    (c) Using running stitches to join or baste material temporarily    (d) Keeping fingers away from the needle during operation
20. During a practical lesson on Enclosed seams and edge finishes, which observation is most relevant? (a) Pressing joined seam allowances to opposite sides    (b) Using running stitches to join or baste material temporarily    (c) Keeping fingers away from the needle during operation    (d) Using a French seam to enclose fabric edges
21. A pupil working on Garment making should first consider ________. (a) Identify the needle, presser foot and bobbin before operating    (b) Choose a suitable machine for the available power and task    (c) Clean, inspect and store tools after each sewing session    (d) Measure, cut and join pieces in a planned sequence
22. The recommended procedure relating to Garment-making tools is ________. (a) Clean, inspect and store tools after each sewing session    (b) Identify the needle, presser foot and bobbin before operating    (c) Select each tool according to its intended sewing task    (d) Switch off or disconnect a machine before making adjustments
23. Which action is most appropriate when applying Sewing machine? (a) Switch off or disconnect a machine before making adjustments    (b) Thread the machine correctly before stitching    (c) Clean, inspect and store tools after each sewing session    (d) Choose stitch length and type for the intended use
24. When carrying out Types of sewing machines, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Choose a suitable machine for the available power and task    (b) Choose stitch length and type for the intended use    (c) Switch off or disconnect a machine before making adjustments    (d) Measure, cut and join pieces in a planned sequence
25. A pupil working on Sewing-machine parts should first consider ________. (a) Identify the needle, presser foot and bobbin before operating    (b) Measure, cut and join pieces in a planned sequence    (c) Neaten raw edges and press the seam flat    (d) Select each tool according to its intended sewing task
26. The recommended procedure relating to Maintenance of sewing equipment is ________. (a) Select each tool according to its intended sewing task    (b) Choose an edge finish suitable for the fabric and garment    (c) Thread the machine correctly before stitching    (d) Clean, inspect and store tools after each sewing session
27. Which action is most appropriate when applying Sewing safety? (a) Thread the machine correctly before stitching    (b) Choose a suitable machine for the available power and task    (c) Switch off or disconnect a machine before making adjustments    (d) Select each tool according to its intended sewing task
28. When carrying out Basic stitch types, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Choose a suitable machine for the available power and task    (b) Choose stitch length and type for the intended use    (c) Thread the machine correctly before stitching    (d) Identify the needle, presser foot and bobbin before operating
29. A pupil working on Open seams should first consider ________. (a) Identify the needle, presser foot and bobbin before operating    (b) Neaten raw edges and press the seam flat    (c) Choose a suitable machine for the available power and task    (d) Clean, inspect and store tools after each sewing session
30. The recommended procedure relating to Enclosed seams and edge finishes is ________. (a) Choose an edge finish suitable for the fabric and garment    (b) Clean, inspect and store tools after each sewing session    (c) Identify the needle, presser foot and bobbin before operating    (d) Switch off or disconnect a machine before making adjustments
31. With respect to Garment making, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Sewing with the presser foot raised when it should hold the fabric    (b) Assuming every sewing machine needs electricity to operate    (c) Leaving needles scattered and metal tools damp after use    (d) Cutting fabric without allowing for measurements or seams
32. Which practice is a likely mistake in Garment-making tools? (a) Leaving needles scattered and metal tools damp after use    (b) Sewing with the presser foot raised when it should hold the fabric    (c) Using scissors carelessly near the fingers    (d) Changing a machine needle while power remains on
33. A difficulty that should be avoided in Sewing machine is ________. (a) Changing a machine needle while power remains on    (b) Leaving needles scattered and metal tools damp after use    (c) Running the machine while the needle is incorrectly inserted    (d) Using loose temporary stitches for a seam requiring lasting strength
34. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Types of sewing machines? (a) Using loose temporary stitches for a seam requiring lasting strength    (b) Assuming every sewing machine needs electricity to operate    (c) Changing a machine needle while power remains on    (d) Cutting fabric without allowing for measurements or seams
35. With respect to Sewing-machine parts, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Sewing with the presser foot raised when it should hold the fabric    (b) Cutting fabric without allowing for measurements or seams    (c) Leaving both open-seam allowances twisted together    (d) Using scissors carelessly near the fingers
36. Which practice is a likely mistake in Maintenance of sewing equipment? (a) Using scissors carelessly near the fingers    (b) Leaving fraying edges exposed in a finished garment    (c) Running the machine while the needle is incorrectly inserted    (d) Leaving needles scattered and metal tools damp after use
37. A difficulty that should be avoided in Sewing safety is ________. (a) Running the machine while the needle is incorrectly inserted    (b) Assuming every sewing machine needs electricity to operate    (c) Using scissors carelessly near the fingers    (d) Changing a machine needle while power remains on
38. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Basic stitch types? (a) Assuming every sewing machine needs electricity to operate    (b) Running the machine while the needle is incorrectly inserted    (c) Using loose temporary stitches for a seam requiring lasting strength    (d) Sewing with the presser foot raised when it should hold the fabric
39. With respect to Open seams, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Sewing with the presser foot raised when it should hold the fabric    (b) Leaving both open-seam allowances twisted together    (c) Assuming every sewing machine needs electricity to operate    (d) Leaving needles scattered and metal tools damp after use
40. Which practice is a likely mistake in Enclosed seams and edge finishes? (a) Leaving fraying edges exposed in a finished garment    (b) Leaving needles scattered and metal tools damp after use    (c) Sewing with the presser foot raised when it should hold the fabric    (d) Changing a machine needle while power remains on

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Garment making. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Garment-making tools and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Sewing machine. Explain each. (4 marks)

2. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Types of sewing machines. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Sewing-machine parts and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Maintenance of sewing equipment. Explain each. (4 marks)

3. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Sewing safety. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Basic stitch types and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Open seams. Explain each. (4 marks)

4. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Garment-making tools. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Open seams and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Enclosed seams and edge finishes. Explain each. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (c) Garments are produced by cutting, assembling and sewing fabric into clothing
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Tools for garment making include needles, scissors, measuring tape and pins
Question 3 – ✅ (a) A sewing machine joins layers of fabric with stitches made by a needle and thread
Question 4 – ✅ (d) Sewing machines may be operated manually or by electric power
Question 5 – ✅ (d) The presser foot holds fabric against the feed mechanism while stitching
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Proper maintenance keeps sewing tools clean, functional and safely stored
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Safe sewing requires careful handling of sharp and moving parts
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Stitches are loops or passes of thread that hold fabric pieces together
Question 9 – ✅ (a) An open seam has its seam allowances pressed apart after joining fabric
Question 10 – ✅ (d) Enclosed seams and edge finishes protect or conceal raw fabric edges
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Cutting fabric pieces before joining them into a wearable shirt
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Using tailor’s chalk to mark a cutting line
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Using a machine to stitch the side seam of a skirt
Question 14 – ✅ (a) Operating a hand-driven sewing machine without an electric motor
Question 15 – ✅ (d) Using the hand wheel to position the sewing needle
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Removing lint from a sewing machine after use
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Keeping fingers away from the needle during operation
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Using running stitches to join or baste material temporarily
Question 19 – ✅ (a) Pressing joined seam allowances to opposite sides
Question 20 – ✅ (d) Using a French seam to enclose fabric edges
Question 21 – ✅ (d) Measure, cut and join pieces in a planned sequence
Question 22 – ✅ (c) Select each tool according to its intended sewing task
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Thread the machine correctly before stitching
Question 24 – ✅ (a) Choose a suitable machine for the available power and task
Question 25 – ✅ (a) Identify the needle, presser foot and bobbin before operating
Question 26 – ✅ (d) Clean, inspect and store tools after each sewing session
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Switch off or disconnect a machine before making adjustments
Question 28 – ✅ (b) Choose stitch length and type for the intended use
Question 29 – ✅ (b) Neaten raw edges and press the seam flat
Question 30 – ✅ (a) Choose an edge finish suitable for the fabric and garment
Question 31 – ✅ (d) Cutting fabric without allowing for measurements or seams
Question 32 – ✅ (c) Using scissors carelessly near the fingers
Question 33 – ✅ (c) Running the machine while the needle is incorrectly inserted
Question 34 – ✅ (b) Assuming every sewing machine needs electricity to operate
Question 35 – ✅ (a) Sewing with the presser foot raised when it should hold the fabric
Question 36 – ✅ (d) Leaving needles scattered and metal tools damp after use
Question 37 – ✅ (d) Changing a machine needle while power remains on
Question 38 – ✅ (c) Using loose temporary stitches for a seam requiring lasting strength
Question 39 – ✅ (b) Leaving both open-seam allowances twisted together
Question 40 – ✅ (a) Leaving fraying edges exposed in a finished garment

Theory Marking Scheme

Question 1:
(a) Garments are produced by cutting, assembling and sewing fabric into clothing (2 marks)
(b) Using tailor’s chalk to mark a cutting line; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Thread the machine correctly before stitching. Mistake to avoid: Running the machine while the needle is incorrectly inserted. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Sewing machines may be operated manually or by electric power (2 marks)
(b) Using the hand wheel to position the sewing needle; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Clean, inspect and store tools after each sewing session. Mistake to avoid: Leaving needles scattered and metal tools damp after use. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Safe sewing requires careful handling of sharp and moving parts (2 marks)
(b) Using running stitches to join or baste material temporarily; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Neaten raw edges and press the seam flat. Mistake to avoid: Leaving both open-seam allowances twisted together. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Tools for garment making include needles, scissors, measuring tape and pins (2 marks)
(b) Pressing joined seam allowances to opposite sides; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Choose an edge finish suitable for the fabric and garment. Mistake to avoid: Leaving fraying edges exposed in a finished garment. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)