2026 WAEC
Thursday 4th June 2026
Garment Making
Exam Pluto
PIN: 130
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GARMENT MAKING PRACTICAL
NUMBER ONE
(1a)
(i) A Chart (Garment Making Chart)
(1b)
(i) It helps students easily identify different garment-making tools and equipment.
(ii) It serves as decoration for a fashion shop or clothing studio.
(iii) It is used for advertising or promoting fashion-related activities or exhibitions.
(iv) It helps customers understand basic fashion concepts and make better style choices.
(v) It serves as a quick visual reference guide for tailors and dressmakers during work.
(1c)
(i) Accurate color matching of fabrics, threads and accessories.
(ii) It ensures precision and accuracy in measuring, cutting and stitching.
(iii) It prevents eye strain and fatigue during detailed work.
(iv) It improves safety and helps prevent accidents with sharp tools and machines.
(v) It aids proper inspection and quality control of finished garments
NUMBER 3
(3a)
(i)Stitch the two collar pieces together along the outer edge and trim the seam
(ii)Turn the collar right side out and press flat
(iii)Pin the collar to the neckline of the dress, matching notches
(iv)Stitch the collar in place and neaten the raw edge with bias binding or facing
(3b)
(i)Use the correct thread colour to match the fabric
(ii) Transfer the smocking dots evenly before gathering
(iii)Keep stitches uniform in size and tension for a neat finish
(3c)
(i)Use a low/cool iron setting suitable for the fabric type
(ii)Place a damp cloth between the iron and the fabric to avoid scorching
(iii)Avoid pressing over decorative or embroidered areas directly
*GARMENT MAKING ANSWERS*
(4a)
(i) Trim the armhole or neckline raw edges accurately and press them flat to remove any wrinkles.
(ii) Open out one folds of the commercial single bias binding tape or press one edge of a self-made bias strip flat.
(iii) Pin the right side of the bias binding strip to the right side of the garment edge, matching the raw edges perfectly.
(iv) Stitch along the crease line or a regular seam allowance width using a straight machine stitch from the starting point to the end.
(v) Trim the seam allowance slightly and clip any curved edges at intervals so the fabric lies completely flat without puckering.
(vi) Turn and fold the bias binding strip over the raw edges toward the wrong side of the garment, pressing it down cleanly to form a smooth edge.
(vii) Pin the folded edge of the binding flat against the wrong side of the garment and topstitch close to the fold or slip-stitch it by hand to complete the finish.
(4b)
(i) Cotton fabric fabric strips cut on the true bias grain line.
(ii) Satin or silk fabric strips cut on the true bias grain line.
(iii) Polyester or poly-cotton blend fabric strips cut on the true bias grain line.
ANOTHER VERSION OF 4
*GARMENT MAKING PRACTICAL*
*NUMBER FOUR*
(4a)
(CHOOSE ANY SEVEN)
(i) Stay-stitch the raw edges of the sleeveless armholes or neckline just inside the seam line to keep the fabric from stretching out of shape.
(ii) Trim any frayed threads or uneven sections along the garment edges to create a perfectly clean and smooth starting line.
(iii) Press the armhole area flat with an iron to eliminate any ripples before beginning the binding application.
(iv) Unfold one of the pressed edges of the single bias binding tape so that it can be aligned flat against the garment.
(v) Place the right side of the unfolded bias binding strip against the right side of the blouse fabric, matching the raw edges accurately.
(vi) Pin the binding strip securely around the entire circumference of the opening, leaving a small overlap at the underarm seam for joining.
(vii) Baste the binding strip down by hand close to the edge to hold the layers firmly in place before machine sewing.
(viii) Stitch along the fold line or crease of the bias binding using a straight machine stitch, removing the pins or basting threads as you sew.
(ix) Grade the seam allowance by trimming the fabric layer slightly narrower than the binding, and clip the curved sections at short intervals to allow the seam to flex.
(x) Fold the bias binding strip completely over the raw edges toward the wrong side of the blouse, press it flat, and then machine stitch or hand-sew the inner folded edge securely to the garment line.
(4b)
(CHOOSE ANY THREE)
(i) Lightweight lightweight cotton calico fabric.
(ii) Smooth cotton lawn or poplin fabric.
(ii) Soft satin fabric strips cut on the true bias grain line.
(iv) Pure silk fabric strips cut on the true bias grain line.
(v) Polyester taffeta fabric strips cut on the true bias grain line.
(vi) Flexible rayon or viscose fabric strips.
(vii) Blended poly-cotton dressmaking fabric.
QUESTION TWO
(2a)
(i) Trace the basic bodice block onto pattern paper.
(ii) Extend the shoulder line outward to form the Magyar sleeve shape.
(iii) Mark the sleeve width by dropping a line from the extended shoulder.
(iv) Redraw the underarm curve by joining sleeve opening to side seam smoothly.
(v) Extend the length to required dress length and add seam allowances.
(2b)
(i) Mark and slash the underarm area carefully and reinforce the point.
(ii) Pin the gusset to the right side of the opening, matching corners properly.
(iii) Stitch carefully from one end through the apex to the other end and neaten seams.
(2c)
(i) Overlocking / Serging.
(ii) Pinked finish.