Consumer Studies PAT GR 12 2021 (Soft Furnishings) Eng

Downloaded from hlayiso.com CONSUMER STUDIES (PRODUCTION OF SOFT FURNISHING ARTICLES) GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASKS GRADE 12 2021 These guidelines consist of 22 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 2 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) THE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK FOR CONSUMER STUDIES PRODUCTION OF SOFT FURNISHING ARTICLES 1. INTRODUCTION The 18 Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement subjects which contain a practical component all include a practical assessment task (PAT). These subjects are:  AGRICULTURE: Agricultural Management Practices, Agricultural Technology  ARTS: Dance Studies, Design, Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Arts  SCIENCES: Computer Applications Technology, Information Technology; Technical Sciences; Technical Mathematics  SERVICES: Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies, Tourism  TECHNOLOGY: Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design A practical assessment task (PAT) mark is a compulsory component of the final promotion mark for all candidates offering subjects that have a practical component and counts 25% (100 marks) of the end-of-the-year examination mark. The PAT is conducted up to the end of September. The PAT allows for learners to be assessed on the skills they have acquired during the weekly practical lessons and the practical examinations in Grades 10 to 12. It also allows for the assessment of skills that cannot be assessed in a written format, e.g. test or examination. It is therefore important that schools ensure that all learners complete the practical assessment tasks within the stipulated period to ensure that learners are resulted at the end of the school year. The planning and execution of the PAT differs from subject to subject.  During the practical assessment task the learner must demonstrate his/her knowledge and practical ability/skills to produce soft furnishing articles focusing on suitability for selling.  The practical assessment task for Grade 12 Consumer Studies, with the Soft Furnishing Articles practical option, consists of a layout and cutting session and a practical examination of FOUR 4 HOURS.  Breakdown of the FOUR (4) HOURS: o Layout and cutting session – ONE HOUR session (prior to practical examination) o Learners should be able to complete this article within the prescribed time of THREE (3) HOURS.  Learners work individually during the practical examination for the PAT.  The practical examination for the PAT takes place in Term 3. 2. MARK ALLOCATION  The total mark allocation of the PAT is 100 marks.  The mark for the PAT forms part of the end-of-the-year assessment in Term 4.  The province will provide two separate computerised mark sheets, one for SBA and one for the PAT.  The mark allocation is indicated as follows: Layout and cutting 6 Practical examination 94 Final mark for PAT 100 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 3 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION Consumer Studies is an elective subject with five practical options. If the school chooses to offer Consumer Studies as a subject and selects the Soft Furnishings practical option, the equipment and funds necessary to conduct the PAT, as well as the specified number of weekly practical lessons, are the responsibility of the school, as specified in the CAPS document on page 11. The school has the responsibility to ensure the availability of the following for the PAT examination:  A suitable classroom with the necessary equipment must be available: tables for cutting out; two or more ironing boards and irons; cutting-out scissors (one for each learner); equipment for measuring and marking.  A minimum of R80 up to a maximum of R150 per learner for practical examination is required to make the prescribed article, besides the funding required for the SBA practical lessons.  The number of learners per session must correlate and align to the number of sewing machines that are available.  It is important to adhere to the Covid-19 protocol of social distancing.  Divide the learners into groups with a maximum of 12 learners per session. Twenty-four learners (two groups of 12 learners each) can perform the examination on the same day, e.g. from 08:00 to 11:00 and from 12:30 to 15:30.  The teacher will need time between the two sessions to prepare the classroom for the following group.  Schools with large numbers of learners will need more than one day to complete the examination. 4. REQUIRED TIME FRAME  Layout and cutting is done in a ONE-HOUR session under examination conditions, prior to the practical examination.  A time frame of THREE (3) HOURS is required for conducting the practical examination. 5. SETTING THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS  The examination will take place on a date agreed upon with the moderator.  The production process, workmanship and saleability of the article are important aspects of the practical examination.  The teacher must buy a commercial pattern for an article that can be completed in THREE (3) HOURS.  Learners should be able to demonstrate all the advanced techniques identified for Grade 12.  The selected article should have a skills-code weighting of 50 points.  Learners must complete the ONE-HOUR layout and cutting session under examination conditions prior to the practical examination.  The learners will be assessed on the production process, workmanship and saleability of the article.  At the end of the THREE (3) HOURS, learners should hand in their articles for final assessment.  After the assessment has been completed, the articles have to be returned to learners for correction and finishing off, if necessary.  The articles will NOT be remarked after the corrections have been made. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 4 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) 6. PREPARING FOR THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION The teacher is responsible for the following:  Set the dates for both practical examinations. Communicate these dates to the SMT of the school to ensure that they do not clash with other school activities.  All the equipment must be in working order and the sewing machines have to be serviced and repaired before the start of the practical examination.  Copy the pattern, illustration(s) and instruction sheet for each learner or buy a commercial pattern for each learner. It is COMPULSORY for each learner to work from an instruction sheet.  Prepare the assessment tools provided with the learners' names.  Learners must receive the pattern and instructions ONE WEEK (7 school days) prior to the layout and cutting session so that they can prepare.  Purchase the fabric and haberdashery, cut the fabric to the required size for each learner.  Make up a 'kit' for each learner and include the following: o Fabric in the required size o The pattern and instruction sheet o The necessary haberdashery, such as a zip, buttons, pins  Divide learners into groups according to the number of learners that can easily be accommodated in the room.  Thread all the sewing machines with the appropriate colour thread and test the tension beforehand.  Prepare the classroom and ensure the availability of the following: o Electrical power points and extension cords for all irons and sewing machines o Irons and ironing boards o Large tables for the layout and cutting out of the pattern pieces o Enough small equipment, such as scissors, needles, quick-unpicks, pins, thread, bobbins, extra sewing machine needles and sharp scissors  Sanitise the work surfaces at all the workstations. 7. PERFORMING THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 7.1 The layout and cutting-out session: ONE HOUR (prior to practical examination)  Ensure that learners wash their hands with soap and water, wear their masks and sanitise their workstations. Adhere to the protocol of social distancing (1,5 m apart from each other)  All learners performing the layout and cutting session must sign the attendance register.  The teacher must keep the signed attendance register in a safe place and it should be made available on request.  Hand out each learner's 'kit' with the fabric, pattern instruction sheet and haberdashery, such as lace.  The teacher is NOT allowed to assist the learners in any way during the layout and cutting session.  During the layout and cutting session, the teacher must allocate marks.  Learners may improve/correct the cut-out pattern pieces, or cut out new pieces AFTER the cutting session is over and marks have been allocated, but this will NOT be remarked.  The teacher keeps all the learners' pattern pieces in a safe place until the day of the practical examination. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 5 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) 7.2 Practical examination in Term 3: THREE (3) HOURS  When learners enter the classroom, hand out the Soft Furnishing 'kits' to each learner and extra scraps of fabric (to test the sewing machine, should they wish to).  Enough scissors, pins and needles should be available.  The sewing machines must be ready at the tables.  Learners perform the practical examination individually under the supervision of the teacher.  The article should be ready for assessment after THREE (3) HOURS.  Learners will lose 2 marks for every 5 minutes late up to a maximum of 20 marks.  Only the teacher, the moderator and the learners may be present in the room during the practical examination.  The teacher must invigilate and assess the learners while they are performing the practical examination and NO other work may be done in this time.  NO learner may be assisted in any way.  The teacher must mark the article that was made during the practical examination and record the marks.  After the article has been marked, the learners may correct mistakes, make improvements or complete the articles.  The article will NOT be remarked after the corrections have been done.  After the corrections have been made, the articles are handed in and stored in a safe place until the day of moderation. 8. EVALUATION  The teacher and external moderator have 45 minutes to evaluate the final articles, inspect the learners' workstations and complete the assessment tool.  While their articles are being evaluated, the learners should tidy and sanitise their workstations and equipment on completion of the practical examination so that the teacher/moderator may inspect it for the final allocation of marks. 9. MODERATION OF THE EXAMINATION 9.1 BEFORE the practical examination 1 The subject advisor must receive and moderate the following before the end of March or earlier to ensure that the practical examination is of an appropriate standard:  The selected article indicating the skills-code weighting of the techniques  A photocopy of the pattern envelope  An instruction sheet  An illustration of the article  The list of fabrics, haberdashery, etc. to be purchased  The completed checklist, checked and signed by the principal  Assessment tool  Planning for all sessions (layout and cutting and the practical examination) indicating the total skills-code weighting of techniques The PAT cannot be done unless it has been approved by the subject advisor. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 6 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) 9.2 ON THE DAY of the practical examination  Ensure that learners wash their hands with soap and water, wear their masks and sanitise their workstations. Adhere to the protocol of social distancing (1,5 m apart from each other). Always keep extra masks.  During term 3, a maximum of 12 learners will be externally moderated by the relevant subject advisor while they are performing the practical examination at the school.  The teacher must have the following available for the moderator on the day of practical examination 2: o All the articles that learners made during the weekly practical classes for SBA (if not moderated during SBA moderation) o A copy of the completed assessment tool for weekly practical lessons o The completed articles (marked) of all the learners who have already completed the practical examination o The marks of all learners who have already completed the practical examination o A separate set of assessment tools for the moderator to use, with the names of the learners already on the mark sheet  Each learner must sign the attendance register before the examination commences.  The moderator will select SIX learners randomly and independently assess them while they are performing the examination. The articles produced by these learners are assessed after the examination for the final PAT mark.  Afterwards the moderator will compare his/her assessment with the assessment of the teacher. If the moderator finds that the marks of the teacher differ more than 10% from his/her marks, a block adjustment upwards or downwards should be made based on the difference.  The table below illustrates how to determine the difference between the moderator's marks and teacher's marks to establish whether adjustment is needed and also the margin of adjustment required. PAT 2 100 Learner's Name *T *M Learner A 84 69 Learner B 83 70 Learner C 68 53 Learner D 59 44 Learner E 49 40 Learner F 45 40 TOTAL 388 316 AVERAGE MARK = TOTAL ÷ 6 (number of learners) 66 53 DIFFERENCE = 66 (*T) – 53 (*M) 13 ADJUSTMENT DOWNWARDS  UPWARDS –3 *T = Teacher; *M = Moderator Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 7 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles)  A block adjustment can also be made based on the professional judgement of the moderator, if the practical exam of the school is not of the expected standard.  The moderator will discuss the outcome and any adjustments with the teacher.  The final moderated marks should then be entered on the computerised mark sheet.  The marks of all learners will be affected if an adjustment is made. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 8 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) SKILLS-CODE WEIGHTING OF TECHNIQUES USED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SOFT FURNISHING ARTICLES  Use the following skills-code weighting to choose a pattern for the PAT as well as for the weekly practical lessons.  The skills-code indicates the weighting for the techniques and NOT the mark allocation.  The weighting for a specific technique should only be allocated ONCE.  The teacher could add a technique not listed below, after discussing it with the subject advisor. The teacher and the subject advisor should then decide on the weighting for the new technique.  A weighting is allocated to a technique according to the degree of difficulty of the technique.  The total weighting for the techniques in EACH practical examination in Grade 12 should add up to minimum of 50 skill-code points. Layout and cut from commercial pattern 15 Patchwork design 10  Fabric folded correctly 1  Pattern placed on straight grain of fabric 2  Design drawn on paper 3  All relevant pattern pieces placed on fold 2  Design matches fabric and article 3  Pattern pieces placed economically 2  Degree of difficulty (number/shape of  Pattern pieces pinned correctly to fabric 1 patches) 4  Straight cutting on cutting lines 2  Notches cut accurately 1  Pattern markings 2  Follow pattern instructions 2 Layout/cutting without commercial pattern 15 Layout and cut of patchwork pieces 15  Fabric folded correctly 1  Measurements marked on fabric accurately 3  Measurements marked on fabric accurately 5  Correct number of patchwork pieces 2  Straight grain used correctly 3  Pieces placed economically 2  Straight cutting 4  Straight grain used correctly 2  Correct number of pieces 2  Lining and batting accurately measured 3  Straight cutting 3 Open/closed seams of article 5 Sewing/Joining of patchwork pieces 15  Straight stitching/smooth curve/square  Patches joined according to design 3 corner 2  Straight seams/smooth curves/square  Seam allowance correct, even width 2 corners 3  Seam finish 1  Seam allowance 0,5 cm 2  Alignment of patches/seams correspond 4  Correct ironing of seams 3 Crossway binding 20 Quilting 20  Cutting bias strips 5  Sandwiching/Top layer, batting and lining 2  Join bias strips 5  Tacking through all three layers 4  Attach binding for edge finishing 3  Transfer of quilting design 4  Correct and even width 3  Even and neat quilting stitches 4  Lies flat and even 2  Stitching straight/smooth curves/square  Machine/hand stitching 2 corners 4  Choice of quilting thread 2 Crossway piping 20 Mitred corner 15  Bias cut correctly 5  Correct measurements all round 3  Joined correctly 5  45º corner cut with seam allowance 3  Shrink string 2  Stitch corners and trim allowance 3  Make cord/piping 5  Fold allowance in and tack through all  Stitching piping into article 3 layers 3  Stitch through all layers/no folds/pleats 3 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 9 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) Zip 15 Fitted corner 10  Seam allowance correct and even width 3  Correct measurement and cutting 3  Seam finish 2  Seam stitched 2  Insert zip: stitching straight 4  Hem correct width for elastic 2  Bottom corners neat/straight 3  Insert elastic and fasten 3  Top corners neat/straight 3 Curtain lining 15 Attaching border 10  Seams stitched straight 3  Even width 3  Hem 3  Straight stitching/no pleats 2  Correct position of curtain tape 3  Neat symmetrical corners 3  Curtain tape 3 rows of stitching 3  No untidy joins 2  Blanket stitch loop – positioning lining 3 Covered pelmets 5 Fasteners: Velcro/buttons and button holes/ 5  Cut according to form/shape/design 2 press studs/loops and hooks  Batting 1  Spacing 2  Stitching straight/neat corners 2  Suitable for item 1  Correct and firmly stitched 2 Buttons/Embellishments on article 5 Bands/Straps for bag 10  Correct choice for article 2  Even width, suitable for bag 3  Stitched through all layers 1  Reinforced inside with suitable fabric 3  Finish off with blanket stitch 2  Stitched firmly to bag 4 Lining for bag 10 Frills – gathers 15  Correct seam allowance 2  Hem neat, even width, neat stitching 3  Straight seams 3  Correct stitch length for gathers 1  Neatly attached to bag 3  2/3 rows of stitching 2  Correct size 2  Gathers spread evenly 3  Sewn to article – stitch in middle of gathers 4  Seam finish 2 Pleats 15 Pillowcase 10  Pattern markings transferred correctly 3  Fold-over facing, hem neat, even 2  Evenly spaced 3  Seams even/neat (French/closed) 3  Even width 3  Stitching straight 3  Suitable for fabric/pattern 3  Corners trimmed 2  Pleats folded on grain of fabric 3 Embroidery 3–5 stitches 10 Stitched-on pocket 10  Good design, suitable for article 3  Pocket shape, size, hem width 3  Good choice of colours 2  Correct position on article 3  Techniques for embroidery stitches 5  Stitching to attach pocket to article 4 Decorating other than embroidery 5 Use of other embellishments e.g. lace, beads, buttons  Suited for the article 2  Correct and firmly attached 3 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 10 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) TEACHER PLANNING: GRADE 12 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION (To be submitted to the subject advisor for moderation at the end of March or earlier) Name of school: Name of teacher: Date and time of examination sessions: PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR PAT GRADE 12 (Attach copies of patterns and instruction sheets) LAYOUT AND CUTTING TECHNIQUES WEIGHTING TOTAL PRACTICAL EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES WEIGHTING TOTAL Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 11 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) EXAMPLE OF TEACHER PLANNING FOR PURCHASES (To be submitted to the subject advisor for moderation at the end of March or earlier) Total number of Groups Number of learners Dates Time learners per group 25 1 13 10/09/2021 08:00–11:00 2 12 10/09/2021 12:30–15:30 Requirements per learner Quantity Number of Total required per learners learner 100% cotton (30 cm x 3) 90 cm 25 22,5 metres Sewing thread 1 reel 25 reels Pattern 1 25 patterns Batting 1m 25 metres Thread for basting 1 25 reels Zips 1 25 metres TEACHER'S SHOPPING LIST Requirements Amount 100% cotton 22,5 metres Sewing thread 25 reels Pattern 25 patterns Batting 25 metres Thread for basting 25 reels Zips 25 Copyright reserved Please turn over

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Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 13 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) CONSUMER STUDIES PRODUCTION OF SOFT FURNISHING ARTICLES PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK CHECKLIST FOR PLANNING TO BE HANDED IN FOR MODERATION SCHOOL TEACHER PRINCIPAL DATE SUBMITTED Dates of all Proposed moderation date Approved moderation date PAT sessions CRITERIA YES/NO COMMENTS BY MODERATOR Items included An illustration of the article/photo copy of the pattern envelope Copy of the pattern, instruction sheet to be provided to learners Completed list of techniques and skills-code weighting of article for practical examination Criteria for techniques used for article Planning for purchases APPROVED/NOT APPROVED RESUBMISSION DATE: ________________ Signatures: TEACHER:___________________________ DATE:___________________________ PRINCIPAL:__________________________ DATE:___________________________ MODERATOR: _______________________ DATE:___________________________ Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 14 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR SOFT FURNISHINGS PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK NAMES AND SURNAMES OF LEARNERS NAME OF SCHOOL____________________________________ DATE _________________ TEACHER ____________________________ MODERATOR _________________________ PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 1. PRACTICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES 1.1 Interpretation of the pattern 4 Follow pattern instructions accurately 2 Understand terminology and symbols for 2 implementation 1.2 Accurate implementation of techniques 20 Correct technique for laying and cutting out 6 Correct techniques applied to produce the product: 14 (From the list below, assess the techniques that apply to the product) Seams/Joining of patchwork pieces/Quilting/ Crossway binding/Crossway piping/Mitred corner/ Fitted corner/Zip/Curtain lining/Covered pelmets/ Buttons/Embellishments/Lining for bag/Pleats/ Embroidery/Decorating other than embroidery/ Attaching border/Fasteners/Bands/straps for bags/ Frills/Pillowcase/Stitched-on pocket 1.3 Correct handling of equipment 8 Correct handling of small equipment, e.g. tape 3 measure, scissors, needles Correct handling of large equipment, e.g. sewing 2 machine, overlocker Safe use of equipment, e.g. thread cutter/scissors/ 3 pins/iron/sewing needle 1.4 Economical production of the product 8 Regular quality control checkpoints done (during 2 laying and cutting out and production process) Economic use of supplies, no wastage of fabric or 2 haberdashery Works independently, silently, not distracting others, 2 without asking any questions Efficient use and management of time 2 2 HYGIENE AND NEATNESS 2.1 Workstation and equipment during practical 8 examination Workstation neat and well organised 3 Small equipment not laying around 2 Works hygienically and safely. 3 2.2 Personal appearance 3 Appropriately dressed (school uniform) 1 Nails clean and short 1 Hands washed and sanitised on entry of class and at 1 regular intervals 2.3 Neatness of workstation after practical 4 examination Workstation clean. 1 Equipment cleaned and packed away in correct 2 storage space Waste removed, bins clean 1 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 15 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR SOFT FURNISHINGS PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK (continued) NAMES AND SURNAMES OF LEARNERS 3. SUITABILITY FOR SELLING 3.1 Packaging 4 Protecting the product 1 Suitable for the product 1 Cost-effective 1 Consumer appeal 1 3.2 Label 5 Fabric content/type of fabric used 1 Shows creativity 1 Manufacturer's name/physical address/contact 1 details Size/Price 1 Care instructions 1 3.3 Products created adhere to specifications 36 Suitable choice of colours for product 2 Correct size of product according to 2 pattern Clean product 2 Ends/Threads neatly trimmed 2 Neatly ironed/pressed 2 Seams neatly and correctly joined 3 Seams are neatly sewn and finished off 2 Secure stitching 2 No flaws (e.g. holes) in the construction of the 2 product Correct application of techniques used in the 5 construction of the product Correct and even tension throughout 2 Suitability for selling (Use the scale below) 10 TOTAL 100 Late penalties: subtract 2 marks for every 5 minutes late up to a maximum of 20 marks TOTAL 100 SUITABILITY FOR SELLING: 0–2 Unacceptable, does not meet the requirements, cannot sell 3–4 Poor, meets some requirements, will not sell 5–6 Average, meets most requirements, should sell 7–8 Good, meets all requirements, should sell well 9–10 Excellent, exceeds all requirements, will sell very well Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 16 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) EXAMPLE OF SOFT FURNISHING ARTICLE FOR THE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK DOUBLE FOUR-PATCH CUSHION WEIGHTING: Select techniques to a weighting value of 50 skills-code points. LAYOUT AND CUTTING TECHNIQUE WEIGHTING Design, layout and cutting of pattern pieces 15 SUBTOTAL 15 TECHNIQUE WEIGHTING Sewing/Joining of patchwork pieces 15 Open/Closed seams 5 Zip 15 SUBTOTAL 35 TOTAL 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 17 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) TEMPLATES REQUIREMENTS:  50 cm of 112 cm wide plain magenta cotton fabric for the back  50 x 15 cm rectangle of floral fabric (pink)  50 x 25 cm contrasting floral fabric (blue)  30 cm invisible zipper (plastic/nylon coil)  Matching sewing thread  40 cm square cushion pad (batting)  Zipper foot  Unpicker LAYOUT AND CUTTING:  Sixteen 6,2 cm squares of the plain magenta fabric for the small squares (use Template B).  Sixteen 6,2 cm squares of the (pink) floral fabric for the small squares (use Template B).  Eight 11,2 cm squares of (blue) floral fabric for the large squares (use Template A).  Two 41,2 cm x 29 cm rectangles of the plain magenta fabric for the back. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 18 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) MAKING THE CUSHION: CUSHION PRACTICAL EXAMINATION: 3 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS ILLUSTRATIONS STEP 1:  Pin each plain magenta square to a (pink) floral square along one edge, right sides facing.  Taking a 0,5cm seam allowance, chain piece the squares, removing the pins as you stitch. STEP 2:  Snip the pairs apart and press the seam allowance toward the plain magenta squares on all the pairs.  You will have 16 pairs, which you will use to create the four separate double four-patch blocks. STEP 3:  Pin and stitch two pairs of small squares together, right sides facing and taking 6 mm seam allowances.  Repeat to create eight sets of checkerboard squares.  Press the new seam allowances to either the right or the left. STEP 4:  Pin and stitch each set of checkerboard squares to a large (blue) floral square, right sides together and taking 0,5 cm seams. (If your fabric design is directional, check that four of the large squares are above the checkerboards and four are below.) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 19 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) STEP 5:  You will now have two halves of each double four-patch block.  Press the new seam allowances so that they will fall in alternate directions (up and down) when the final seam of each block is joined. STEP 6:  Place the halves together so that the corners of two adjacent plain magenta squares and two large squares meet at the centre of the seam.  Pin, starting at the centre of the seam, then at each corner. STEP 7:  Stitch the seams, taking 0,5 cm seam allowance and removing the pins as you stitch.  Repeat, to create four double four-patch blocks. STEP 8:  Lay out all four blocks so that each one is a mirror image of the adjacent block.  Pin (from the centre) and stitch them together in pairs again, right sides facing and taking a 6 mm seam allowance. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 20 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) STEP 9:  Press the two new seam allowances so that they will lie in opposite directions to each other.  Pin the paired blocks to each other from the centre, right sides facing.  Stitch, taking a 0,5 cm seam allowance.  Press flat. STEP 10:  With right sides facing, pin the plain fabric back to the patchwork front, matching the raw edges. STEP 11: Stitch  Mark 5 cm from either end on one side of the square. The zip will be sewn between the two marks.  Starting at the ends, sew along to the marks with 12 mm seam allowance.  Backstitch at the ends and marks to hold it securely. STEP 12: Baste  Baste between the two marks (temporary stitches). Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 21 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) STEP 13: Press open  Press open the seam.  Place the pieces wrong side up. STEP 14:  Place the zip WRONG way up (face down) over the basted section.  Hold the zip in place with pins and baste.  Using a zipper foot, stitch along the edges of the zipper all the way to the end of the fabric. STEP 15:  Flip the cushion cover over to the RIGHT SIDE.  Remove the basting threads covering the zip. STEP 16:  Unzip the zip at least halfway and stitch across the ends of the zip next to where the teeth finish. (Be careful not to hit any metal underneath) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Consumer Studies 22 DBE/PAT 2021 NSC (Production of Soft Furnishing Articles) STEP 17: Zip attached  Fold the fabric in half with RIGHT sides together.  Stitch around the outside edge of the cushion, taking 0,5 cm seams.  Clip the corners, press and turn right sides out, using a knitting needle or blunt pencil to poke out the corners. Stitch STEP 18:  Insert the cushion pad.  Package and label the product. If the teacher uses a home-made pattern, an instruction sheet must be included. Copyright reserved