ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2024 Fashion Designing

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FASHION DESIGNING

Maximum Marks: 100

Time allowed: Two hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) Which part of the sewing machine helps to move the cloth forward during
stitching?

(a) Needle plate

(b) Tension disc

(c) Feed dog

(d) Take-up lever

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(ii) A blunt needle used for drawing tape or elastic through hems:

(a) Orange stick

(b) Bodkin

(c) Seam ripper

(d) Thimble

(iii) Assertion (A): Seam ripper is a small sewing tool with a sharp hook.

Reason (R): The sharp hook is inserted into the stitches to cut the threads.

(a) A and R are true

(b) A is true and R is false

(c) A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation

(d) A is false and R is true

(iv) Face plate is a metal cover of a sewing machine that contains needle bar, take-
up lever and presser foot lifter.

(a) True

(b) False

(v) The tool used to finish raw edges of a fabric with zigzag cutting line:

(a) Shears

(b) Scissors

(c) Pinking shears

(d) Thimble

(vi) The process of pinning the fabric on a dress form to construct a garment:

(a) Drafting

(b) Designing

(c) Draping

(d) Layout

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(vii) ___________ refers to an effective way of placing the pattern pieces on fabric
before cutting and stitching any garment.

(a) Pressing

(b) Draping

(c) Ripping

(d) Layout

(viii) The process of keeping the hot iron box on a fabric for some time to remove
creases / wrinkles.

(a) Ironing

(b) Shrinking

(c) Pressing

(d) Stitching

(ix) Name the seam given in the picture:

(a) Double stitched seam

(b) Bound seam finish

(c) Edge stitched seam

(d) French seam

(x) Statement I: Kantha is a traditional embroidery stitch of Bengal.

Statement II: Running stitch is used to make Kantha embroidery.

(a) I and II are true

(b) I and II are false

(c) I is true and II is false

(d) I is false and II is true

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(xi) __________ stitch is used mainly for embroidering roses.

(a) Cross

(b) Satin

(c) Bullion

(d) Feather

(xii) The process used to pull on bias, during straightening the grain of a fabric:

(a) Pulling

(b) Stretching

(c) Shrinking

(d) Straightening

(xiii) A sewing tool used for snipping threads and trimming seams:

(a) Thimble

(b) Notcher

(c) Scissors

(d) Shears

(xiv) During garment construction, care must be taken that the stripes have to form
a ___________ across seam openings for a fabric with plaids.

(a) V-shape

(b) Prominent line

(c) Continuous line

(d) Diagonal line

(xv) A small device with a thin metal wire that helps to thread a needle:

(a) Thread guide

(b) Needle threader

(c) Seam ripper

(d) Notcher
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(xvi) The main cause for the sewing machine to run heavy:

(a) Poor thread

(b) Lack of oil

(c) Blunt needle

(d) Bent needle

(xvii) In this layout, the fabric is folded in the middle to keep the fold parallel to the
selvedges:

(a) Lengthwise centre fold

(b) Crosswise centre fold

(c) Double fold

(d) Off centre lengthwise fold

(xviii) After oiling the sewing machine, keep a double folded cloth below __________
to absorb any excess oil.

(a) slide plate

(b) needle plate

(c) presser foot

(d) shuttle

(xix) Identify the part of a sewing machine given below:

(a) Thread guide

(b) Take up lever

(c) Presser foot

(d) Tension disc

(xx) Identify the name of the detail done on the fabric in the image given below:

(a) Tucks

(b) Pleats

(c) Darts

(d) Gathers

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SECTION B (80 Marks)

(Answer any four questions from this Section.)

Question 2

(i) Write any ten factors to be considered while purchasing sewing tools and [10]
equipment.

(ii) Name any five different categories of tools and equipment required to start a [10]
boutique.

Question 3

(i) In today’s market one can find various types of sewing machines where each [10]
type of machine performs various types of functions.
In this context write any five differences between a fashion maker and an
ordinary pedal sewing machine.

(ii) How will you take care of the sewing machine for its problem free long life? [10]
(Any ten)

Question 4

(i) Explain the significance of a commercial pattern. [10]

(ii) Write any five differences between drafted patterns and commercial patterns. [10]

Question 5

(i) Explain any five different methods of preparing fabric before cutting. [10]

(ii) During pressing, fabrics require various temperature levels and techniques. [10]
Keeping this in mind write any ten methods of pressing various types of fabrics.

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Question 6

(i) Explain the order of steps involved in stitching a garment. [10]

(ii) Explain the method of folding cloth for any five types of common pattern [10]
layouts with the help of a short note and diagrams.

Question 7

India is famous for hand embroidery items. Embroidery is the traditional art of different
states. In this context explain:

(i) Phulkari work [5]

(ii) Kutch work [5]

(iii) Stem stitch [5]

(iv) Satin stitch [5]

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CISCE STUDY MATERIAL

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INFORMATION CLASS STUDY MATERIAL

1 Time Table 9 Specimen Paper
10 Specimen Paper
2 Result
11 Specimen Paper
3 Syllabus 12 Specimen Paper

OTHER RESOURCES
10 Question Paper
Maps of India, Maps of World
Writing Skill Formats 12 Question Paper
Periodic Table
9/10 Lab Manuals
BOOKS 11/12 Lab Manuals
ICSE Class 10 Prescribed Books
ISC Class 12 Prescribed Books
ISC Class 12 Project Work

ENTRANCE EXAMS

JEE Main CLAT CUET UG
JEE Advanced NEET UG Fashion & Design