Clothing & Textiles
Fibres and fabrics, sewing tools and stitches, and garment construction and care for WASSCE.
About Clothing & Textiles on DigiTransact Mastermind
Fibres and fabrics, sewing tools and stitches, and garment construction and care for WASSCE.
Each of the 10 Clothing & Textiles skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 60 Clothing & Textiles questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Clothing & Textiles work is filed under Senior High, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
SHS 1 to 3 (Grades 10 to 12 / High School) - Towards the WASSCE
10 Clothing & Textiles skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Clothing & Textiles practice sets you should be able to:
- Natural and Synthetic Fibres: Sources of textile fibres and the difference between natural and man-made fibres.
- Sewing Tools and Equipment: Common tools used in sewing and their correct uses.
- Pattern and Measurement: Using patterns and measurements to construct a well-fitting garment.
- Objectives Set A: WASSCE-style objective questions across the Clothing & Textiles syllabus.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Clothing & Textiles question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
Before cutting a garment, body measurements are taken with a
- ruler
- tape measure
- protractor
- set square
Working: A flexible tape measure follows the curves of the body for accurate measurements.
Which of the following is a natural fibre of plant origin?
- Nylon
- Cotton
- Wool
- Polyester
Working: Cotton comes from the cotton plant, making it a natural fibre of plant origin.
Which of the following is a natural fibre?
- Nylon
- Polyester
- Cotton
- Rayon
Working: Cotton is a natural fibre obtained from the cotton plant; the others are man-made.
Main topics and skills
Clothing & Textiles is organised into 4 topic groups covering 10 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Fibres & Fabrics
Sewing Tools & Stitches
Garment Construction & Care
WASSCE Past Questions
Exams Clothing & Textiles practice prepares you for
Each page below sets out what the examination covers and links straight back to the clothing & textiles skills that feed into it.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is this Clothing & Textiles practice for?
Right now Clothing & Textiles spans Senior High. Use the level filter on this page to hide everything outside the stage you are revising for.
What topics are included in Clothing & Textiles?
There are 4 topic groups in Clothing & Textiles, including Fibres & Fabrics, Sewing Tools & Stitches, Garment Construction & Care and WASSCE Past Questions. Working through a single group at a time is usually faster than jumping around.
What is in the Clothing & Textiles question bank?
60 Clothing & Textiles questions sit across 10 skills. A written explanation follows every answer, so a wrong attempt still shows you the method.
Is Clothing & Textiles practice useful for the WASSCE?
Because Clothing & Textiles is organised by level, the sets covering the WASSCE are easy to isolate, and they are labelled Ghana GES SHS syllabus and WASSCE.
Do I need an account to practise Clothing & Textiles?
Reading is open to everyone. Signing up for free adds the parts that need to be stored: your SmartScore, your completed Clothing & Textiles skills and your place in a set.
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