New Curriculum Third Term Fashion Design and Garment Making examination for SS 1

Class: SS 1
Term: Third 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. Select the best option (a), (b), (c) or (d).

1. Consider the following situation: A producer compares two display packages: A costs ₦250 per unit and B costs ₦400. For 60 garments, what extra amount would choosing B cost? (a) ₦9,000    (b) ₦150    (c) ₦15,000    (d) ₦24,000
2. In this case, a garment's fabric has a strong nap. Which factor must remain consistent during cutting? (a) Only cut-edge orientation without nap alignment    (b) Direction of nap on the visible pieces    (c) Fabric width without accounting for one-way shading    (d) Pattern spacing without considering the pile direction
3. A curved neckline is to be finished neatly without a visible separate band. Which facing is likely appropriate? (a) An unmeasured sleeve cuff    (b) An unrelated rectangular patch left exposed    (c) A large waistband placed over the neck    (d) A shaped facing matching the neckline contour
4. Consider the following situation: A customer needs to identify fabric care and garment size after purchase. What should be attached or supplied? (a) A price tag without product identity    (b) Accurate size and care information    (c) An unrelated promotional slogan only    (d) A receipt with the fabric composition intentionally omitted
5. A delicate embroidered garment will be transported to an exhibition. The main packaging purpose is to ________. (a) guarantee that every visitor purchases it    (b) protect its appearance and construction during handling    (c) replace quality inspection    (d) conceal incorrect measurements from the buyer
6. Button spacing along a shirt front should be chosen primarily to avoid ________. (a) gaping between closures when the wearer moves    (b) any use of thread for attachment    (c) matching the garment's seam allowance    (d) the need to measure the garment
7. Scenario: A patterned cloth has a one-way print. What should the cutter check before placing pattern pieces? (a) Pattern grain arrows can be ignored    (b) Every piece is turned in an opposite direction to save cloth    (c) All visible pieces follow the intended print direction    (d) All pieces may be cut off-grain without effect
8. Which statement best distinguishes an opening from a fastener? (a) An opening is only a decorative button    (b) Both are always made from metal    (c) A fastener must be cut into the fabric grain    (d) The opening provides access; the fastener secures it in use
9. Which preliminary action is vital when cutting expensive cloth with a paper pattern? (a) Ignore defects until the garment is sewn    (b) Remove every pattern mark before layout    (c) Cut the largest piece immediately without checking    (d) Check grain, layout, measurements and pattern completeness before cutting
10. In this case, a freehand cutter relies on experience but a garment must be reproduced at several identical sizes. What is the clearest disadvantage of the freehand method here? (a) It always wastes more material in every case    (b) It cannot cut any cloth at all    (c) Less dependable repeatability than a graded pattern system    (d) It requires no measurements or skill
11. A handmade silk blouse is packed in an abrasive bag that catches its embroidery. What was neglected? (a) The number of mirrors in the showroom    (b) Compatibility of packaging material with the garment's surface    (c) The availability of sewing chalk    (d) The colour of the workshop walls
12. In this case, a sleeve-head may need ________ to fit the armhole smoothly without unwanted bulk. (a) Controlled easing or gathering as the design requires    (b) Permanent cutting of the sleeve cap into two pieces    (c) Adding a heavy belt to the shoulder    (d) Leaving the sleeve unattached
13. Two gathered panels are joined without distributing fullness evenly. Which defect is most likely? (a) Irregular puckers and an unbalanced appearance    (b) A perfectly smooth seam    (c) Identical fold spacing without marking    (d) Automatic correction of panel length
14. A student must cut mirrored sleeves from a single layer of cloth. Which method reduces the risk of two identical rather than left/right pieces? (a) Fold only the measuring tape    (b) Turn the pattern over for the mirrored second piece as required    (c) Cut both pieces with pattern face upward    (d) Cut without indicating grain
15. Suppose that a facing and main fabric repeatedly shift during sewing. Which procedure best controls the edge? (a) Pull both layers in opposite directions    (b) Stitch only at the beginning and end of the edge    (c) Match notches, pin or baste and stitch with appropriate seam control    (d) Ignore markings and trim the facing at random
16. A child struggles with tiny hooks on a school garment. Which design improvement prioritises usability? (a) Choose the closure solely by trend    (b) Remove the opening and stitch it permanently    (c) Use an age-appropriate, easily operated secure closure    (d) Use smaller hooks closer together without testing
17. Scenario: A pattern shows a 1.5 cm seam allowance on one edge but a learner adds another 1.5 cm. What is the likely result? (a) An unnecessarily enlarged cut edge and possible fit error    (b) A perfectly unchanged garment size    (c) An automatic correction of the grain line    (d) A stronger fabric fibre
18. The correct step in selecting a fastening for a garment used by a person with limited finger dexterity is to ________. (a) select the smallest available hooks automatically    (b) ignore the user's needs once the colour matches    (c) assess ease of operation alongside security and garment function    (d) use the same fastener as every other garment
19. ________ is the finishing operation that can help stop a neckline facing rolling outward. (a) Stretching the neckline while sewing    (b) Understitching and careful pressing where appropriate    (c) Attaching a larger external label    (d) Omitting all seam allowances
20. Scenario: A showroom records visitors but not enquiries or sales. Which additional record best helps evaluate exhibition success? (a) Number of qualified enquiries and resulting orders    (b) Gross visitor count without comparing resulting orders    (c) Number of exhibits without recording customer interest    (d) Quantity of packaging without recording enquiries
21. An iron-on interfacing bubbles after pressing. Which cause is most plausible? (a) Using a compatible test scrap beforehand    (b) Incorrect heat, pressure or fusing method for the fabric    (c) A pattern that was checked for grain direction    (d) Accurate alignment and correct manufacturer guidance
22. Suppose that a pattern layout leaves several oddly shaped gaps between pieces. Which response best improves material efficiency without harming accuracy? (a) Rotate every piece off-grain irrespective of design    (b) Overlap pieces that must be cut separately    (c) Rearrange pieces while retaining grain and print constraints    (d) Reduce all seam allowances to zero
23. Before stitching regular centred pleats, the required planning information is ________. (a) Visual balance without checking placement marks    (b) Fabric width without the required fold depth    (c) Pleat positions without checking consumed fabric width    (d) Fold depth, placement, grain and the final panel width
24. All the following are reasonable uses of interfacing EXCEPT ________. (a) stabilising a collar    (b) covering an entire sleeve purely to replace pressing    (c) reinforcing a button area    (d) supporting a waistband
25. In this case, a thick winter jacket requires a closure resistant to strain. Which criterion should guide fastener selection? (a) A fastener that rusts when washed    (b) Only the cheapest packet available    (c) Only the smallest available hook regardless of load    (d) Strength and compatibility with the garment's weight and use
26. A student confuses facing with interfacing. Which correction is accurate? (a) Interfacing is a substitute for every hem    (b) Facing finishes a garment edge; interfacing reinforces or stabilises a component    (c) Both terms mean decorative buttons    (d) Facing is used only to fasten a zip; interfacing measures waistlines
27. A trainee makes a freehand armhole cut and later finds the sleeve cannot be attached smoothly. Which preventive method is best? (a) Assume the next seam will repair it automatically    (b) Cut deeper at random until fabric is exhausted    (c) Hide the mismatch under a large external patch    (d) Mark the shape from verified measurements and check against the intended sleeve
28. Suppose that a collection features several garments designed for the same target group. Which exhibition arrangement best supports evaluation? (a) Conceal fabric-care instructions from buyers    (b) Mix sizes and designs without labels    (c) Place damaged garments in the centre as examples of quality    (d) Organise garments by coordinated style and show relevant product information
29. Suppose that a soft fabric needs support to hold the shape of a shirt collar. What is the role of interfacing? (a) Provide controlled stiffness or stability to the collar    (b) Remove the need to cut matching pieces    (c) Replace the collar fabric entirely    (d) Act as the visible outer decorative print
30. For shaping the surplus waist fabric of a fitted dress, a dressmaker can use ________. (a) Leaving excess unstitched inside the garment    (b) Darts positioned according to body contour    (c) Attaching random gathers across the neckline    (d) Widening every panel equally
31. In this case, a close-fitting dress must open sufficiently for dressing but look unobtrusive when closed. Which fastener is most appropriate? (a) A permanently stitched opening    (b) Loose tacking stitches as the only closure    (c) A correctly installed concealed zip    (d) An unfastened slit with no securing mechanism
32. Consider the following situation: A zip opens by itself during normal wear. What should be checked before assuming the whole garment is wrongly measured? (a) The shoulder-seam allowance without testing the closure    (b) The waist measurement without inspecting zip engagement    (c) The zip tape colour without examining the slider    (d) Zip quality, slider condition and the manner of installation
33. Scenario: A boutique receives a dress with a minor visible stain just before an exhibition. What should the seller do? (a) Position lighting to hide the stain from every buyer    (b) Attach a false quality certificate    (c) Price the dress as flawless without inspection    (d) Address the defect and disclose any unresolved issue before display or sale
34. Gathering and pleating both manage fullness, but a major difference is that ________. (a) pleats are always cut out of the fabric    (b) both require identical lengths of fabric and thread    (c) pleats form controlled folds while gathers distribute small folds along a seam    (d) gathers cannot change a garment's shape
35. Consider the following situation: A uniform for a worker operating machinery should avoid which fastening feature? (a) Long unsecured ties likely to catch in moving parts    (b) Fastenings protected beneath a placket    (c) A correctly enclosed zip    (d) Short secured closures positioned safely
36. Which choice is LEAST suitable when shaping very thick, bulky fabric at a tight curved seam? (a) Concentrating many deep gathers at one short point    (b) Distributing fullness to reduce a lump    (c) Assessing fold bulk on a sample    (d) Using a dart where shaping requires it
37. Which packing decision best balances protection and presentation for a pressed formal garment? (a) Pack it damp in sealed plastic    (b) Fold it across structured decorative pieces without padding    (c) Compress it tightly beneath heavy tools    (d) Use clean protective packaging that supports the garment without crushing it
38. Consider the following situation: A student places a large, stiff pleat over a curved hip on a lightweight fitted dress. Which risk needs consideration? (a) A guaranteed increase in breathability    (b) Automatic correction of an inaccurate waistline    (c) Unwanted bulk and distortion of the intended silhouette    (d) A complete elimination of pressing needs
39. A skirt's waist seam measures 70 cm, while the gathered panel edge measures 105 cm. What ratio of fabric length to finished seam is being managed? (a) 1:1    (b) 2.5:1    (c) 1.5:1    (d) 1:1.5
40. The front opening of a lightweight blouse must remain soft after laundering. Which choice needs particular care? (a) Interfacing weight, compatibility and care performance    (b) Seam allowance alone without studying fabric behaviour    (c) Colour match without wash and fuse compatibility    (d) Facing width without regard to interfacing stiffness

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions. Each question carries 10 marks. Show workings where applicable.
Question 1 (10 marks). A fitted dress requires shaping at the waist, controlled fullness at its skirt and a neat neckline. (a) Compare TWO methods of managing fullness and explain THREE selection factors. (5 marks) (b) Distinguish facing from interfacing and give THREE relevant applications. (5 marks)

Question 2 (10 marks). A school garment must be easy for a child to put on and durable during active play. (a) State FIVE factors in choosing openings and fasteners. (5 marks) (b) Explain FIVE quality checks after installing the chosen fastener. (5 marks)

Question 3 (10 marks). A cutter is reproducing six identical garments from a one-way printed fabric. Refer to Figure 1 where relevant. (a) Describe FIVE procedures for accurate pattern layout and cutting. (5 marks) (b) Compare freehand and pattern methods using FIVE accuracy, economy or repeatability considerations. (5 marks)

Question 4 (10 marks). A seller must transport and exhibit 40 embroidered garments. (a) Describe FIVE packaging choices that minimise damage while providing correct customer information. (5 marks) (b) Explain FIVE indicators for assessing the exhibition's commercial success and honesty. (5 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (a) ₦9,000
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Direction of nap on the visible pieces
Question 3 – ✅ (d) A shaped facing matching the neckline contour
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Accurate size and care information
Question 5 – ✅ (b) protect its appearance and construction during handling
Question 6 – ✅ (a) gaping between closures when the wearer moves
Question 7 – ✅ (c) All visible pieces follow the intended print direction
Question 8 – ✅ (d) The opening provides access; the fastener secures it in use
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Check grain, layout, measurements and pattern completeness before cutting
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Less dependable repeatability than a graded pattern system
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Compatibility of packaging material with the garment's surface
Question 12 – ✅ (a) Controlled easing or gathering as the design requires
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Irregular puckers and an unbalanced appearance
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Turn the pattern over for the mirrored second piece as required
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Match notches, pin or baste and stitch with appropriate seam control
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Use an age-appropriate, easily operated secure closure
Question 17 – ✅ (a) An unnecessarily enlarged cut edge and possible fit error
Question 18 – ✅ (c) assess ease of operation alongside security and garment function
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Understitching and careful pressing where appropriate
Question 20 – ✅ (a) Number of qualified enquiries and resulting orders
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Incorrect heat, pressure or fusing method for the fabric
Question 22 – ✅ (c) Rearrange pieces while retaining grain and print constraints
Question 23 – ✅ (d) Fold depth, placement, grain and the final panel width
Question 24 – ✅ (b) covering an entire sleeve purely to replace pressing
Question 25 – ✅ (d) Strength and compatibility with the garment's weight and use
Question 26 – ✅ (b) Facing finishes a garment edge; interfacing reinforces or stabilises a component
Question 27 – ✅ (d) Mark the shape from verified measurements and check against the intended sleeve
Question 28 – ✅ (d) Organise garments by coordinated style and show relevant product information
Question 29 – ✅ (a) Provide controlled stiffness or stability to the collar
Question 30 – ✅ (b) Darts positioned according to body contour
Question 31 – ✅ (c) A correctly installed concealed zip
Question 32 – ✅ (d) Zip quality, slider condition and the manner of installation
Question 33 – ✅ (d) Address the defect and disclose any unresolved issue before display or sale
Question 34 – ✅ (c) pleats form controlled folds while gathers distribute small folds along a seam
Question 35 – ✅ (a) Long unsecured ties likely to catch in moving parts
Question 36 – ✅ (a) Concentrating many deep gathers at one short point
Question 37 – ✅ (d) Use clean protective packaging that supports the garment without crushing it
Question 38 – ✅ (c) Unwanted bulk and distortion of the intended silhouette
Question 39 – ✅ (c) 1.5:1
Question 40 – ✅ (a) Interfacing weight, compatibility and care performance

Theory Marking Scheme
Question 1 (10 marks)
(a) darts/pleats/gathers/easing any two compared 2, fabric bulk, drape, placement, body contour, desired silhouette any three 3.
(b) facing finishes edge 1, interfacing supports shape 1, three suitable applications e.g. neckline, collar, waistband, button area 3

Question 2 (10 marks)
(a) ease, strength, safety, garment weight, access, washability, age, appearance each 1.
(b) correct alignment, strength, no gaping, smooth operation, secure attachments, comfort and washability any five 1 each

Question 3 (10 marks)
(a) check measurements, inspect fabric, align grain, match print direction, maintain notches/allowances, pin/cut safely, five 1.
(b) repeatability, speed with experience, size control, grading, template cost, accuracy and material efficiency; five appropriate comparisons 1 each

Question 4 (10 marks)
(a) protective clean wrap, avoid crushing, correct folding/support, accurate size/care label, check fabric compatibility, prevent moisture and abrasion, any five 1.
(b) attendance, qualified enquiries, orders, returns/complaints, honest labelling, costs against sales and feedback, any five explained 1