ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2023 Fashion Designing

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QUESTION
PAPER

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
[20]
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options.

(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

(i) ___________ is a very important tool used in taking body measurements.

(a) Yard stick

(b) Measuring tape

(c) Seam ripper

(d) Orange stick

(ii) __________ is a transparent plastic scale having grids in fraction of inches.

(a) Long scale

(b) Small ruler

(c) L-scale

(d) Grading scale

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(iii) __________ is mainly used for snipping threads and trimming seams.

(a) Scissors

(b) Notcher

(c) Shears

(d) Pinking shears

(iv) __________ is useful in ripping the machine stitches.

(a) Bodkin

(b) Orange stick

(c) Thimble

(d) Seam ripper

(v) During pattern layout, use of __________ for fixing the pattern pieces to the
fabric makes the work easier.

(a) Threads

(b) Pins

(c) Thimbles

(d) Needle threader

(vi) __________ loosens or tightens the upper thread in a sewing machine.

(a) Thread guide

(b) Take up lever

(c) Tension disc

(d) Spool pin

(vii) __________ is the part of a sewing machine that helps to move the cloth
forward while stitching.

(a) Presser foot

(b) Needle clamp

(c) Face plate

(d) Feed dog

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(viii) __________ is a simple mechanism used for filling the thread on the bobbin.

(a) Bobbin winder

(b) Tension disc

(c) Stitch regulator

(d) Fly wheel

(ix) While taking body measurements __________ measures from the neck at
highest part of the shoulder till waistline.

(a) Waist

(b) Front waist length

(c) Shoulder

(d) Sleeve length

(x) __________ measures the distance between the two armholes at the back of the
body.

(a) Back width

(b) Back waist length

(c) Sleeve length

(d) Crotch length

(xi) __________ is a method of drawing patterns with the help of body
measurements.

(a) Draping

(b) Designing

(c) Commercial patterns

(d) Drafting

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(xii) For __________ clip the selvedge and pull a crosswise yarn in order to get a
puckered line during straightening the ends of a fabric.

(a) Cotton fabrics

(b) Sheer fabrics

(c) Printed fabrics

(d) Loosely woven fabrics

(xiii) The __________ must be placed on the fabric in the most economical way
during pattern layouts.

(a) Patterns

(b) Threads

(c) Pins

(d) Clips

(xiv) The markings of the tailor’s chalk on fabrics during tracing will be removed
during __________.

(a) Pressing

(b) Stitching

(c) Washing

(d) Tracing

(xv) After stitching any garment, we have to check for any alterations because the
success of the garment depends on its __________.

(a) Style

(b) Fit

(c) Shape

(d) Colour combination

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(xvi) Pulling the fabric on its true bias while straightening the grain is known as
_________.

(a) Stretching

(b) Steaming

(c) Pressing

(d) Starching

(xvii) __________ means lifting up and putting down the iron box in a particular spot
to flatten the fabric.

(a) Ironing

(b) Pressing

(c) Drafting

(d) Draping

(xviii) Silk fabrics form water marks when you sprinkle water while pressing.
Therefore, it is pressed when __________.

(a) half-dry

(b) full dry

(c) washing

(d) rinsing

(xix) __________ seam is used on fabrics that will not ravel / fray very easily.

(a) Lapped seam

(b) French seam

(c) Plain seam

(d) Bound seam

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(xx) ___________ is the traditional embroidery of Gujarat.

(a) Phulkari

(b) Kashida

(c) Kantha

(d) Kutch

SECTION B (80 Marks)

(Answer any four questions from this Section.)

Question 2

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

(ii) Explain the use of following sewing tools in dress making: [10]

(a) Measuring tools

(b) Stitching tools

Question 3

(i) Draw and label any ten parts of the sewing machine. [10]

(ii) Write any five differences between ordinary pedal sewing machine and a [10]
fashion maker.

Question 4

(i) Write any five important points to be kept in mind while taking body [5]
measurements.

(ii) Write any five precautions to be taken while taking body measurements. [5]

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

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Question 5

Explain the following with the help of short notes and diagrams:

(i) Common layouts [10]

(ii) Special layouts [10]

Question 6

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

(ii) Explain the methods of preparing fabric with the help of short notes and [10]
diagrams.

Question 7

(i) Write short notes and draw the diagrams for the following stiches used in dress [10]
making:

(a) French seam

(b) Top stitched seam

(ii) Discuss the following types of traditional embroideries of India: [10]

(a) Kasuti of Karnataka

(b) Kashida of Kashmir

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