ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2026 Fashion Designing

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Fashion Designing
Question Paper 2026

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)

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FASHION DESIGNING

Maximum Marks: 100

Time allowed: Two hours

1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

2. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.

4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

5. Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.

6. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

Instruction for the Supervising Examiner

Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the
Examination Hall.

This paper consists of 11 printed pages and 1 blank page.
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SECTION A (20 Marks)
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)

Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [20]
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)
(i) In Fashion Designing, a large tool used to shape the delicate corners of the
garment for a pointed finish is known as __________.

(a) Orange stick

(b) Shears

(c) Bodkin

(d) Seam ripper

(ii) For which of the following fabrics should the iron be kept in a low temperature
during pressing?

(a) Velvet

(b) Cotton

(c) Silk

(d) Wool

(iii) Assertion (A): To construct a garment with a good fitting, measurement must
be taken with precision.
Reason (R): Measurement must be taken snugly around the human body
for perfect garment fitting.

(a) (A) is true and (R) is false.

(b) (A) is false and (R) is true.

(c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).

(d) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).

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(iv) From the image given below, identify the part of a sewing machine.

(a) Face plate

(b) Fly wheel

(c) Presser foot lifter

(d) Feed dog

(v) Assertion (A): A diagonal woven fabric cut in 45o angle forms a stretchy
garment.

Reason (R): A bias-cut garment usually has stretch and drapes elegantly.

(a) (A) is true and (R) is false.

(b) (A) is false and (R) is true.

(c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).

(d) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).

(vi) Statement I: Convenient height and size of a table is perfect for drafting
and cutting fabric.

Statement II: A wooden table of medium height and small size is good for
garment construction.

(a) Both Statements I and II are true.

(b) Both Statements I and II are false.

(c) Statement I is true and Statement II is false.

(d) Statement I is false and Statement II is true.

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(vii) Which tool is a popular zig zagging or scalloped edge for seam finishes? It is
also used to finish seam and raw edges, and to create decorative edges on many
types of fabric.

(a) Buttonhole scissors

(b) Pinking shears

(c) Dressmaker Pencil

(d) L-square

(viii) A fastener which is generally made of metal and comes in a variety of sizes for
lightweight fabrics is:

(a) Hook and eye

(b) Button

(c) Snap button

(d) Buttonhole

(ix) Match the following List 1 with List 2 and select the correct option.

List 1 List 2
A. Hooks and eyes 1. Placed on overlap and underlap of fabric.
B. Buttonholes 2. Used to fit shape and curves of figure.
C. Darts 3. Used on waistline of skirts and dresses to
provide fullness.
D. Pleats 4. Stitches all around the hole very closely.

(a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

(b) A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

(c) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

(d) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

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(x) The Dacca muslin sarees of grey, black or white are used for thin embroidery
called __________ work.

(a) Kantha

(b) Kasuti

(c) Kashida

(d) Kutch

(xi) Which of the following factors is NOT important while selecting the right
model of a sewing machine?

(a) The type and amount of stitching that needs to be done.

(b) The customer for whom we are stitching the garment.

(c) The space to keep the sewing machine.

(d) The budget to buy the sewing machine.

(xii) In the image given below, identify the special pattern layout of the fabric.

(a) Lengthwise stripes

(b) Plaids

(c) One way design

(d) Nap and pile

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(xiii) Match the following List 1 with List 2 and select the correct option.

List 1 List 2

A. Pant 1. 2 lengths + Hem allowance

B. Pleated skirt 2. 2 lengths + 1 Sleeve length + Hem allowance

C. Frock 3. 3 lengths + Waistband + Hem allowance

D. Formal shirt 4. 3 lengths + Hem allowance

(a) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

(b) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

(c) A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

(d) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

(xiv) Identify the seam used in dress making as shown in the image below:

(a) Overcast finish seam

(b) Edge stitched seam

(c) Bound seam finish

(d) Herring bone finished seam

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(xv) Ria went to a mall to buy a dress for her birthday. After buying the dress, she
found that the waistline was loose. What would you advise her?

(a) Decrease the skirt block on both sides.

(b) Increase the waist of the skirt block.

(c) Add darts to the skirt block.

(d) Decrease the waist of both bodice and skirt.

(xvi) Identify the type of pleat used in the image given below:

(a) Kick

(b) Inverted

(c) Knife

(d) Box

(xvii) Fine running decorative stitches done either by hand or a sewing machine are
known as _________.

(a) Darts

(b) Pleats

(c) Pintucks

(d) Fasteners

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(xviii) Assertion (A): By using commercial patterns, everyone gets a good fit of the
garment.

Reason (R): Commercial patterns are an effective way of making garments
for people with different body measurements.

(a) (A) is true and (R) is false.

(b) (A) is false and (R) is true.

(c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).

(d) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).

(xix) Name the embroidery stitch given in the image below:

(a) Stem stitch

(b) Lazy daisy

(c) French knot

(d) Blanket stitch

(xx) __________ stitch is used in Kantha, the traditional embroidery of Bengal.

(a) Stem

(b) Running

(c) Cross

(d) Fly

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SECTION B (80 Marks)
(Answer any four questions from this Section.)

Question 2
(i) Rohaan recently completed his course in Fashion Designing and wants to start [10]
a production unit of trendy garments. Suggest the complete set of tools and
equipment which will be required for his setup.

(ii) Discuss any ten ways to take proper care of sewing tools and equipment. [10]

Question 3
A demonstration of various models of sewing machines is done in a Fashion Designing
workshop. As a beginner, you are advised to work on an ordinary sewing machine and
learn the working parts of the sewing machine.

(i) Name any ten parts of the sewing machine. Elaborate each part and its uses. [10]

(ii) Briefly discuss any five problems that may occur in the sewing machine and [10]
give any two possible causes of why these problems occur.

Question 4

Anita is an upcoming dress designer, and she wants to work with all the pattern making
techniques to upgrade herself.

(i) Discuss the various methods Anita could use while preparing patterns. [5]

(ii) Explain the significance of commercial patterns. [5]

(iii) How can Anita label the patterns? [5]

(iv) Discuss any five differences between commercial patterns and drafted patterns. [5]

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Question 5

(i) Explain the various steps involved in dress making. [10]

(ii) Explain the methods of pressing any ten different fabrics. [10]

Question 6

(i) A seam is a method of joining two or more pieces of fabric together by a row [5]
of stitching. In this context, explain:

(a) Inner garments

(b) Outer garments

(ii) Explain with a diagram, the steps of construction of: [5]

(a) Plain seam

(b) Lapped seam

(iii) Explain the following with a diagram: [5]

(a) Knife pleats

(b) Inverted pleats

(iv) Write a short note on Gathers. [5]

Question 7

(i) Hand embroidery is a traditional art of India which involves working on various [10]
fabrics. Explain any ten hand embroidery stitches.

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(ii) Identify and discuss the traditional embroideries shown in the images below: [10]

(a)

(b)

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