A pattern of a child’s dress is provided. You are advised to study the sketches, instructions and layout carefully before you begin the test.

MATERIALS PROVIDED

1. Pattern pieces

A – Bodice front

B – Bodice back

C – Skirt front

D – Skirt back

E – Collar

2. Plain light weight cotton fabric 70cm long by 90cm wide.

3. Cotton sowing thread to match the fabric

THE TEST

Using the materials provided, cut out and make the LEFT HALF of the child’s dress to show the following processes;

a) Making of the front dart at the front bodice.

b) Making of shoulder seam using a double stitched seam.

c) Making of the side seam on bodice and skirt using a open seam.

d) Attachment of the bodice pieces to the skirt pieces using a plain seam.

e) Preparation of the collar.

f) Attachment of the collar at the neckline.

OMIT

The management of the lower hem of the skirt.