Opening and fastening - JSS2 Home economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Opening are features in garments. They help us to put on and takeoff our cloths. 

Fastening are devices on things attached to the openings.

1. Zips: These are useful on blouses, dresses, jackets, trousers etc.

2. Press studs: These are used where there is less strain

3. Hooks and eye/bars: These are used where there is strain to prevent gapings. It can also be used to fasten the end of a neck opening

4. Button and loops: These are used on openings without a wrap.

1. Like openings, fastenings allow the garment to be put on and to be taken off.

2. They keep the opening in position while the garment is being worn.

3. They protect the opening from strain or stretching.

1. Like openings, fastenings allow the garment to be put on and to be taken off.

2. They keep the opening in position while the garment is being worn.

3. They protect the opening from strain or stretching.

4. They can also be used for decoration.

1. The type of opening to be fastened.

2. The type of fabric.

3. The use of the fastening.

4. The part of the garment to be fastened.

5. The style of the garment.

1. The type of opening to be fastened.

2. The type of fabric.

3. The use of the fastening.

4. The part of the garment to be fastened.

5. The style of the garment.