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CONSUMER STUDIES
(PRODUCTION OF CLOTHING ITEMS)
GUIDELINES FOR
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASKS
(REVISED)
GRADE 12
2020
These guidelines consist of 25 pages.
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Consumer Studies PAT Grade 12 2020 (Clothing) Eng (Revised)
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Consumer Studies 2 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
THE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK FOR CONSUMER STUDIES
PRODUCTION OF CLOTHING ITEMS
1. INTRODUCTION
The 17 Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement subjects which consists of
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
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
implemented up to the end of October. The PAT allows for learners to be assessed
on 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 garments/articles focusing on
suitability for selling.
The practical assessment task for Consumer Studies for Grade 12 consists of a
layout and cutting session and a practical examination.
Learners perform the PAT individually.
o Layout and cutting session – ONE HOUR session (prior to the
practical examination
o Term 3/4: Practical examination
o Learners will start and complete the garment/article during the practical
examination.
2. MARK ALLOCATION
The PAT counts 100 marks. The mark for the final practical assessment task is
indicated in the table below.
Layout and cutting 15
Practical examination 85
Final mark for PAT 100
The PAT mark forms part of the end-of-the-year assessment.
The province will provide two separate computerised mark sheets, one for SBA
and one for the PAT.
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Consumer Studies 3 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
Consumer Studies is a choice subject with five practical options. If the school
chooses to offer Consumer Studies as a subject and selects the clothing practical
option, the equipment and funds necessary to conduct the PAT as well as the
specified number of practical lessons is the responsibility of the school as specified
in the CAPS document on page 10.
Ensure the following:
A suitable classroom with the necessary equipment must be available: large
tables for cutting out; a minimum of 12 sewing machines; 2 overlockers; 2 or
more ironing boards and irons; cutting-out scissors (one for each learner);
electricity and equipment for sewing and making garments.
A minimum of R80 to a maximum of R150 per learner is required for the
practical examination, besides the funding required for the SBA weekly practical
lessons.
Divide the learners into groups of a maximum of 12. Twenty four learners (two
groups of 12 learners) can take the examination on the same day, e.g. from
08:00 to 11:00 and from 12:00 to 15:00.
The teacher needs 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
this examination.
4. REQUIRED TIME FRAME
Layout and cutting is done beforehand in a ONE-HOUR PERIOD under
examination conditions.
A timeframe of THREE HOURS is required for the practical examination.
5. SETTING THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
Practical examination
The examination will take place on a date agreed upon with the moderator.
The production process, workmanship and saleability of the garment/article are
important aspects of the practical examination.
The teacher must buy a commercial pattern for a garment/article that can be
completed in THREE HOURS with the skills learners acquired during the weekly
practical lessons for SBA and the practical examinations in Grades 10 and 11.
The techniques to be completed during the practical examination should have a
total skills-code weighting of 50 points.
Learners must complete the one-hour layout and cutting session under
examination conditions prior to the practical examination.
Learners must start and complete the garment/article during the practical
examination.
After three hours learners should hand in their garment/articles for assessment.
After the assessment has been completed, the garments/articles are returned to
learners for correction and finishing off, if necessary.
The garments/articles will NOT be remarked after the corrections have been
made.
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Consumer Studies 4 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
6. PREPARING FOR THE EXAMINATION
The teacher is responsible for the following:
Set the dates for both examinations. Communicate these dates to the SMT of the
school to ensure that these dates 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.
Complete the mark sheets provided with the learners' names and their
examination numbers.
Learners must receive the 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 to include the following:
o Fabric in the required size
o The pattern and instruction sheet
o The necessary haberdashery, such as a zip, buttons and pins.
Divide learners into groups according to the number of sewing machines that are
available.
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 articles
o Enough small equipment, such as scissors, needles, quick-unpicks, pins,
thread, bobbins, extra sewing machine needles and sharp scissors
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Consumer Studies 5 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
7. PERFORMING THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
7.1 Layout and cutting session: 1 hour prior to the practical examination)
Hand out each learner's 'kit' with the fabric, pattern, instruction sheet and
haberdashery, such as the zip.
The teacher is NOT allowed to assist the learners at all during the cutting-out
session.
During the cutting-out session the teacher allocates marks.
Learners may improve/correct the cut-out pattern pieces or cut out new pieces
AFTER the cutting-out session is over and marks have been allocated, but this
will NOT be remarked.
The teacher then keeps all the learners' pattern pieces in a safe place until the
day of the practical examination.
7.2 Practical examination in Term 3: 3 hours
When learners enter the classroom hand them their 'kits' with the cut-out articles
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.
Individual learners, under the supervision of the teacher, should perform the
practical examination.
The garment/article should be ready for assessment after THREE 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 candidates may be in the room during
the practical examination.
The teacher must invigilate and assess the learners while they are performing
the practical examination and he/she may NOT do any other work or assist the
learners in any way.
The teacher must mark the practical examination and record the marks. After
the garment/article has been marked, the learners may correct mistakes, make
improvements and complete the garment/article.
The garment will NOT be remarked after the corrections have been made.
After the corrections have been made, the garments/articles are kept in a safe
place until the day of moderation.
8. EVALUATION
The teacher and external moderator have 45 minutes to evaluate the final
garments/articles, inspect the learners' workstations and complete the mark
sheets.
The learners should tidy their workstations on completion of the practical
examination so that the teacher/moderator may inspect the workstations for the
final allocation of marks.
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Consumer Studies 6 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
9. MODERATION OF THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
9.1 BEFORE the practical examination:
The teacher must submit the following to the subject advisor for approval by the end
of June or earlier, to ensure that the examination is of an appropriate standard:
The garment/article selected indicating the skills-code weighting of the
techniques
A photocopy of the pattern envelope
An illustration of the garment
The list of fabrics, haberdashery, etc. to be purchased
The estimated cost per learner
The completed checklist, checked and signed by the principal
An instruction page for the learners with the assessment criteria and mark
allocation for the practical examination
The mark sheet for the practical examination
Planning for all sessions (layout and cutting out 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.
9.2 ON THE DAY of the practical examination:
During Term 3 a maximum of 12 learners will be externally moderated by the
subject advisor while performing the practical examination at the school.
The teacher must have the following available for the moderator on the day of
moderation:
o All the garments/articles that learners made during the weekly practical
lessons for SBA (if not moderated during SBA moderation)
o A copy of the completed mark sheet for practical lessons
o The completed garments/articles (marked) of all the learners who have
completed the practical examination already
o The marks of all learners who have completed the examination already
o A separate set of assessment tools for the moderator to use, with the
names and examination numbers of the learners already on the mark sheet
The moderator will select 6 candidates randomly and assess them
independently while they are performing the examination, as well as the
garments/articles produced by the learners selected.
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 should be made upwards or
downwards, based on the difference.
The computerised mark sheet must be completed on the day of moderation.
The following table demonstrates 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:
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Consumer Studies 7 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
PAT
100
Learner Names *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
A block adjustment can also be made based on the professional judgement of
the moderator if the practical examination 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 be entered on the computerised mark sheet.
The marks of all learners will be affected if an adjustment is made.
The marks of all the learners need to be finalised and entered on the
computerised mark sheet on the day of moderation.
The mark sheet must be signed by the teacher, principal and moderator.
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Consumer Studies 8 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
SKILLS-CODE WEIGHTING OF TECHNIQUES USED IN CLOTHING PRODUCTION
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 subject advisor should then decide on the weighting for the new technique.
A weighting is allocated according to the degree of difficulty of the technique.
The total weighting of the techniques in the pattern chosen for the practical examination in
Grade 12 should add up to a minimum of 50 points.
Layout and cut from commercial pattern 10 Make and attach sleeves 15
Fabric folded correctly 1 Easing or gathers (3 rows) around top edge 3
Pattern placed on straight grain of fabric 2 Sleeves fit neatly into armhole 5
All relevant pieces placed on fold 2 All seams and seam finishing neat 4
Pattern pieces pinned correctly onto fabric 1 Sleeve hem 3
Straight cutting on cutting lines 2 Zip 15
Notches cut accurately 1 Seam allowance correct and even width 2
Pattern markings 1 Seam finishing 2
Darts 10 Insert zip: stitching straight, correct width from zip 4
Stitch from wide to narrow 2 Corners at bottom of zip neat and square 3
Straight stitching 2 Corners at top of zip neat and square 3
Press downwards or towards the middle 3 Crossway binding 20
Knot threads at narrow point and insert thread into the Cutting bias strips 5
dart 3 Join bias strips 5
Tacks/Top stitching 10 o Attach binding for edge finishing 3
Marking transferred correctly 2 o Correct and even width 3
Evenly spaced 3 o Lies flat and even 2
Straight sewing 3 o Machine or hand-stitched 2
Suited to item/material 2 Pleats 12
Open or closed straight seams with a finish 10 Pattern marking transferred correctly 2
Straight stitching/smooth curve/square corner 4 Evenly spaced 2
Seam allowance correct and even width 3 Even width 3
Seam finishing 3 Suited to material/pattern 2
Fasteners: loop and hook/button 5 Fold of pleats on straight grain of fabric 3
Same size 1 Stitched-on pocket 10
Spacing 1 Pocket shape, size, hem/seams 3
Suitable for garment 1 Correct position on garment 3
Firmly stitched 2 Stitching to attach pocket to item 4
Shaped facing (for openings such as armhole or 20 Buttons and buttonholes 10
neckline) Buttonholes: even size (hand/machine) 3
Prepare facing and baste to opening 3 Spacing 2
Attach facing 4 Appearance 2
Facing lies flat and fits neatly into opening 3 Firmly stitched 3
Seam allowance graded inside, understitching 4 Hems 10
Facing even width 2 Even and correct width all around 3
Finishing off of facing edges 2 Lies flat, no pleats/gathers on the right side 2
Facing attached to shoulder/side seams 2 Neat, straight stitching/neatly sewn by hand 3
Correct stitch length/correct hand stitch 2
Make and attach collar 20 Narrow single hems 8
Preparing the collar before stitching (stay-stitch and Even and correct width 2
baste parts together) 5 Neatly overlocked 2
Collar edge smoothly stitched, thus smooth curve Folded over evenly 2
and/or sharp corners 4 Neatly stitched 2
Both sides alike 2 Layout and cutting from measurements, no pattern 15
Seam allowance inside collar graded and notched Fabric folded correctly 3
correctly 2 Measurements marked on fabric accurately 4
Edge of collar understitched, basted and ironed 2 Straight grain of fabric used correctly 4
Attach collar to garment: fits properly 3 Straight cutting 4
Seam smoothly stitched, graded, seam finish 2
Attaching raglan sleeves 5 Front opening and neck band 15
Stitching straight 2 Reinforced 2
Seam allowance correct and even width 3 Bands even width 4
Neck band fits properly 3
No pleats 2
Firmly stitched 4
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Consumer Studies 9 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
TEACHER PLANNING:
GRADE 12 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
(To be submitted to the subject advisor for moderation at the end of June or earlier.)
Name of school:
Name of teacher:
Date and time of examination sessions:
TESTS FOR PAT GRADE 12
(Attach copies of patterns and instruction sheets)
LAYOUT AND CUTTING
TECHNIQUES WEIGHTING
TOTAL
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
TECHNIQUES WEIGHTING
TOTAL
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NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
EXAMPLE OF TEACHER PLANNING FOR PURCHASES
(To be submitted to subject advisor for moderation at the end of June or earlier.)
Total number Groups Number of learners Dates Time
of learners per group
25 1 8 10/09/2020 08:00–11:00
2 8 10/09/2020 12:30–15:30
3 9 11/09/2020 08:00–11:00
Requirements Quantity Number of Total
required per learners
learner
Poly cotton 1m 25 25 metres
Sewing thread 1 reel 25 reels
Pattern 1 25 patterns
Vilene 0,50 m 12,5 metres
Thread for basting 1 25 reels
Zip 1 25 zips
TEACHER'S SHOPPING LIST
Requirements Amount Approximate cost
Poly cotton 25 metres
Sewing thread 25 reels
Pattern 25 patterns
Vilene 12,5 metres
Thread for basting 25 reels
Zip 25 zips
Approximate cost of shopping list: …………………………………………..
ESTIMATED COST PER LEARNER: ……………………………………..
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TEACHER PLANNING FOR PURCHASES
(To be submitted to subject advisor for moderation at the end of June or earlier.)
Total number Groups Number of Dates Time
of learners learners per group
Requirements per learner Quantity required Number of Total
per learner learners
TEACHER'S SHOPPING LIST
Requirements Amount Approximate cost
Approximate cost of shopping list: …………………………………………..
ESTIMATED COST PER LEARNER: ……………………………………..
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Consumer Studies 12 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
CONSUMER STUDIES
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK
CLOTHING PRODUCTION
CHECKLIST FOR PLANNING TO BE HANDED IN FOR MODERATION
SCHOOL
TEACHER
PRINCIPAL
DATE SUBMITTED
Dates of all PAT Proposed moderation date Approved moderation date
sessions
CRITERIA YES/NO COMMENTS BY MODERATOR
Garments/articles included for PAT
An illustration of the garment/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
garment
List of purchases
Estimated cost per learner
APPROVED/NOT APPROVED RESUBMISSION DATE: __________
Signatures:
TEACHER:________________________ DATE:______________________________
PRINCIPAL:_______________________ DATE:______________________________
MODERATOR: ____________________ DATE:______________________________
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NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
CRITERIA FOR TECHNIQUES USED:
Neatness of garment No dirty marks/fabric clean (10)
No puckered seams
No visible pattern markings
Prescribed techniques All techniques successfully completed (10)
completed
Stitching Narrow zigzag stitch/stretch stitch (10)
Colour of thread must match the colour of the material
Stitch tension correct/supple enough to 'give' with the fabric
(ball point/stretch needle in medium weight size to ensure
correct stitching)
Stitching must be securely ended off
Overlocker – use three-thread overlock for major seams; use
four-thread overlock for stress seams (crotch/armhole)
Construction Seams all have the required/specified width (20)
Stripes/checks aligned at seams
Seams (side and armhole) should match
Neck band and front band should lie flat/no pleats/
not puckered
Trim seams where relevant to reduce bulk, e.g. front band
Finishing No loose threads (10)
No scorch marks
Neatly ironed
Neatness of articles, prescribed techniques, stitching, construction and finishing:
0–1 Unacceptable, does not meet the requirements, cannot sell
2–3 Poor, meets some requirements, will not sell
4–6 Average, meets most requirements, should sell
7–8 Good, meets all the requirements, should sell well
9–10 Excellent, exceeds all requirements, will sell very well
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MARK SHEET FOR CLOTHING PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
SCHOOL NAMES OF LEARNERS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
DATE
EXAMINER
1 PRACTICAL SKILLS AND
TECHNIQUES
Layout and cutting out of pattern 15
Material folded correctly 2
Economical placing of pattern pieces 3
Pattern pieces on fold of material 2
Straight cutting 3
Follow pattern instructions 5
Use of equipment 5
Correct handling of small equipment, e.g. tape
measure, scissors, needles 2
Correct handling of large equipment, e.g. 3
sewing machine, overlocker, iron
(Machines correctly threaded and used, safe
and correct use of equipment.)
Sequence of work and efficient use of time 5
Ability to follow given pattern instructions 3
Efficient use of time 2
2 NEATNESS AND ECONOMIC USE OF
RESOURCES
Organisation of workstation and equipment 5
Workstation well organised 2
Small equipment not lying around 1
Handling of equipment after use, correct 2
handling of off-cuts and waste
(Teacher observes each learner regularly
during the exam to determine the final mark.)
Personal appearance 5
Appropriately dressed (school uniform, clean
hands)
Neatness of workstation after practical 5
Equipment unplugged, cleaned and stored 2
securely
Electrical power points switched off 2
Work area neat and clean 1
3 SUITABILITY FOR SELLING:
General appearance 20
Neatness of article 10
Prescribed techniques completed 10
Workmanship 40
Stitching 10
Construction 20
Finishing 10
TOTAL 100
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Consumer Studies 15 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
EXAMPLE OF A CLOTHING ITEM FOR THE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK
YOUNG ADULT'S KNIT TOP AND PANTS (Simplicity 1285)
WEIGHTING: Select techniques to a weighting value of 50 skill-code points, e.g.
Layout and cutting = 10; seams = 10; waistband with elastic = 20; leg bands = 10
TECHNIQUE WEIGHTING
Layout and cutting out 10
Open/closed seams and finishes 10
Raglan sleeves 5
Front opening and neck band 20
Hems 10
Stitched-on pocket 10
Fly opening 5
Waistband with elastic/leg band 20
Leg bands 10
TOTAL: 100
REQUIREMENTS:
1,60 m stretch knit for top (size 87–92)
1,40 m stretch knit for pants (size 87–92)
1,10 m of 3,2 cm wide elastic
Thread
Ball point or stretch needles for sewing machine (medium weight size)
Needles
Pins
Measuring tape
Quick unpick (optional)
Scissors (cutting out and utility)
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LAYOUT AND CUTTING OUT SESSION: (prior to practical examination)
(Can choose to make the top OR the pants)
1. Lay the pattern pieces on the fabric, pin and cut out.
2. Transfer pattern markings, where applicable.
3. Fold all pattern pieces and extra fabric and submit to teacher for marking.
4. You may correct the cutting out AFTER the teacher has marked your work.
NO marks will be awarded for redoing the cutting out.
5. All pattern pieces must be handed to the teacher for safekeeping until the day of the
practical examination.
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTION ILLUSTRATION
1. With right sides together and raw
edges even, pin sleeve (2) to front
(1) and back (3), matching small
dots. Stitch or serge/overlock.
Press seam towards sleeve. If
stitched, finish raw edges.
2. To reinforce front, stitch along
stitching lines, as shown. Clip
diagonally to small dots, being
careful not to clip through stitching.
3. Fold neck band (4) in half,
lengthwise, with wrong sides
together, matching centre back,
small dots and notches; press. Pin.
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4. On OUTSIDE, pin band to neck
edge, matching centre back and
small dots. Stitch or serge/over
lock, stretching band to fit.
For conventional machine:
Stitch again 6 mm from first
stitching within the seam
allowance. Trim seam close to
second stitching.
5. Press seam down, pressing band
out.
6. Fold front band (5) in half, with
right sides together, matching
large dots. Stitch end with large
dot. Trim seam.
7. Turn band; press. Baste raw
edges together.
8. Working on one half of top at a
time. On OUTSIDE, pin band to
front opening edge, matching
small and large dots. Stitch above
small dot; back-stitch at small dot
to reinforce seam. Trim seam.
9. Press band out; pressing seam
away from centre. Bring lower end
to INSIDE over clipped edge.
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10. Apply remaining band to remaining
front edge in same manner. On
INSIDE lap RIGHT front band over
LEFT, matching small dots. With
RIGHT sides together, pin lower
edge of band and clipped edge of
front together, matching small dots;
back-stitch at dots to reinforce
seam.
11. Serge/overlock band seam
allowances.
For conventional machines:
Trim seam allowance to within
6 mm of seam. Press seam down.
12. On OUTSIDE, stitch top close to
neck-band seam between front
band seams. Stitch top close to
front band seam.
13. Stitch or serge/overlock front to
back at entire under arm seam,
matching armhole seam.
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14. Press up sleeve hem. Stitch or
zigzag 6 mm from raw edge and
6 mm below first stitching.
15. Press up hem on lower edge of top.
Stitch or zigzag close to raw edge.
PANTS
1. Transfer stitching line on LEFT
front (6) to OUTSIDE with
hand-basting.
2. Turn upper edge of pocket (8) to
OUTSIDE along fold line, forming
facing. Stitch along seam line on
raw edges. Trim seam allowance
in the facing area to 6 mm.
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3. Turn corners RIGHT side out,
turning facing to the WRONG side;
press, pressing under raw edges
along stitching. Stitch 6 mm from
raw edge of facing.
4. On OUTSIDE, pin pocket to
RIGHT back (7), placing upper
corners at large dots. Stitch close
to side and lower edges.
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Consumer Studies 21 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
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5. Stitch or serge/overlock front to back at
inner leg seams.
6. With RIGHT sides together, pin centre
seam, matching centre front lines, inners
leg seams, notches and large dots. Stitch
along seam line and centre front line from
upper edge in back to large dot. To
reinforce seam, stitch again over first
stitching. Machine-baste along centre
front line from large dot to upper edge in
front. Clip RIGHT front seam allowance to
stitching at lower end of fly extension.
7. On INSIDE press fly extensions towards
LEFT front. Baste across upper edge of
fly.
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8. On OUTSIDE, pin LEFT
front in place. Top stitch
LEFT front along
stitching line and across
lower end. Remove
centre front basting.
9. Stitch or serge/overlock
front to back at side
seams.
10. With RIGHT sides
together, stitch centre
back seam of casing
(10), leaving an opening
between small dots, as
shown. Back stitch at
small dots to reinforce
seam. Press seam open.
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Consumer Studies 23 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
11. To keep elastic from getting stuck in
the seam allowance as it is inserted,
use fusible web or machine-baste to
anchor them to the casing. Be sure
to remove basting after casing is
finished. Fold casing in half,
lengthwise, with WRONG sides
together, having raw edges even.
Baste raw edges together. The side
with the opening is the underside of
the casing.
12. With the underside of the casing
facing you, pin casing to pants,
matching centres, placing small dots
at side seams. Stitch or serge/over
lock along seam line.
For conventional machine: Stitch
again 6 mm form first stitching within
seam allowance. Trim close to 2nd
stitching.
13. Press seam towards garment,
pressing casing out.
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Consumer Studies 24 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
14. Cut elastic the length of the elastic
guide (11), insert elastic through
opening in casing. Overlap ends and
hold in position with a safety pin.
15. Stitch ends of elastic together
securely.
16. Slip-stitch opening edges of casing
together. Distribute fullness evenly.
Remove basting.
17. With RIGHT sides together, stitch
notched ends of leg band (9).
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Consumer Studies 25 DBE/PAT 2020 (Revised)
NSC (Production of Clothing Items)
18. Fold leg band in half, with WRONG
sides together and raw edges even;
press. On OUTSIDE, pin band to leg
edge, matching inner leg seams and
placing small dot at side seam,
having raw edges even. Stitch or
serge/over lock, stretching band
to fit.
For conventional machine: Stitch
again 6 mm from first stitching within
the seam allowance. Trim close to
second stitching.
19. Press seam towards pants, pressing
band out.
If the teacher uses a home-made pattern, a pattern instruction leaflet should be
included.
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