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Identify two properties that limit the use of nylon in making lingeries
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April 17, 2019
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Identify desirable qualities of polyester that make it suitable for making soft furnishings at home
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April 17, 2019
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Explain the difference between
i) cellulosic and protein fibres
ii) Polyamides and acetate rayon
iii) Woolen and acrylic fibres
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April 17, 2019
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Describe how to identify the following textile fibres through the burning test
i) Cotton and linen
ii) Wool and silk
iii) Asbestos and acrylic
iv) Polyester and nylon
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April 17, 2019
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Describe five reasons for blending textile fibres
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April 17, 2019
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Outline four preparations required to be made on the material to be used for sewing garments to ensure accuracy of the measurements and faultless pieces of material.
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April 17, 2019
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Using illustrations differentiate between Wefts and Warps in fabrics
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April 17, 2019
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Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in clothing and textiles
i) Fibre
ii) Yarn
iii) Filament yarn
iv) Staple e
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April 17, 2019
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Give six ways used to identify textile fibres
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April 17, 2019
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List down fabrics that do not need damping before they are ironed
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April 17, 2019
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Name four properties of polyester that make it suitable for school uniforms
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April 17, 2019
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Give four uses of asbestos in the home.
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April 17, 2019
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State desirable qualities of wool
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April 17, 2019
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Name two fibres that generate electricity
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April 17, 2019
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Compare properties of linen from those of cotton
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April 17, 2019
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Mention qualities to look for when buying fabric for making a toddlers clothes
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April 17, 2019
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What is a fabric that is resilient
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April 17, 2019
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State reasons which make silk suitable for underwear
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April 17, 2019
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List two reasons for top stitching pleats.
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April 17, 2019
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Describe the procedure of making gathers in garment construction
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April 17, 2019
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Differentiate between knife pleats and box pleats
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April 17, 2019
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List two types of darts
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April 17, 2019
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Outline the importance of darts
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April 17, 2019
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Highlight five factors that influence choice of a method for controlling fullness
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April 17, 2019
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What is the function of pinking shears.
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April 17, 2019
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What are the qualities of well made gathers
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April 17, 2019
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List two ways of securing threads at the end of single pointed dart
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April 17, 2019
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List six methods of control of fullness.
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April 17, 2019
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Briefly explain how to make a French Seam
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April 17, 2019
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State advantages and disadvantages of open seam
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April 17, 2019