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Key Facts: EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 6904 Exam

6904

Official ECESWA syllabus code for EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics

EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 2024–2026 syllabus

2 papers

Paper 1 Theory (70%) and Paper 2 Coursework (30%)

EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 6904 scheme of assessment

2 hours

Paper 1 Theory duration (100 marks)

EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 6904 assessment

70% / 30%

Theory / Coursework weighting of the final award

EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 6904 weighting of papers

A*–G

Letter grading scale (U = ungraded) for EGCSE awards

Examinations Council of Eswatini

10 topics

Equipment through traditional attire in curriculum content

EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 6904 curriculum content

Form 5

Two-year Form 4–5 course examined at secondary completion

EGCSE programme structure

100

Free English MCQ study questions on this practice page

OpenExamPrep study adaptation

ECESWA EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 6904 is a Form 5 exam: Paper 1 Theory (2h, 100 marks, 70%) plus Paper 2 Coursework garment and folder (100 marks, 30%), grades A*–G. This page’s 100 FREE 2026 English MCQs are a study adaptation for syllabus topics—not an official past paper, essay simulation, or substitute for coursework construction.

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1Which group correctly classifies sewing equipment used in garment construction?

A.Cutting, measuring, marking, sewing and pressing tools

B.Only scissors, needles and thread

C.Washing machines and dryers only

D.Commercial pattern envelopes and fashion magazines only

Explanation: EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics classifies sewing equipment as cutting, measuring, marking, sewing (small and large) and pressing/ironing tools. Learners select, use and care for each group.

2What is the main purpose of dressmaker’s shears compared with ordinary paper scissors?

A.They are designed with long, sharp blades and an angled handle for clean fabric cutting

B.They are only used to cut paper patterns

C.They measure fabric width

D.They press open seams

Explanation: Dressmaker’s shears have long, sharp blades and often an angled handle so the lower blade can rest on the table for accurate fabric cutting without lifting the fabric excessively.

3Which tool is best for taking body measurements when selecting a commercial pattern size?

A.Flexible tape measure

B.Metal metre rule only

C.Seam ripper

D.Tracing wheel

Explanation: A flexible tape measure curves around the body (bust, waist, hip, back waist length) so measurements can be compared with the pattern size chart.

4Tailor’s chalk and dressmaker’s carbon paper are primarily classified as which type of equipment?

A.Marking tools

B.Pressing tools

C.Cutting tools

D.Notions used as fasteners

Explanation: Marking tools transfer pattern symbols (darts, notches, placement lines) onto fabric. Tailor’s chalk and carbon paper with a tracing wheel are standard marking methods.

5Which factor is most important when selecting a domestic sewing machine for school garment work?

A.Reliable straight and zig-zag stitching, adjustable tension, and spare parts/service availability

B.Only the colour of the machine casing

C.Whether it can replace all hand sewing permanently

D.Whether it is the most expensive industrial model

Explanation: Selection criteria for sewing equipment include suitability for the work, quality of stitch formation, tension control, ease of use and care, and availability of service and attachments.

6What is the main function of interfacing (a type of stabiliser notion) in garment construction?

A.To add body, support and shape to areas such as collars, cuffs and facings

B.To replace the need for seams

C.To dye fabric permanently

D.To measure hem depth

Explanation: Stabilisers and interfacings support and stiffen areas that need structure. They help collars, cuffs, waistbands and facings keep shape and resist collapse.

7When choosing sewing thread for a cotton shirt, which practice is most appropriate?

A.Select a strong thread of matching or slightly darker colour and fibre suitability for the fabric

B.Always use thick embroidery wool as the only construction thread

C.Use any colour because thread is never visible

D.Avoid matching thread so seams stand out in every garment

Explanation: Thread selection considers fibre compatibility, strength, thickness and colour match (often a shade darker so it blends after stitching). Cotton or polyester all-purpose threads suit many cotton fabrics.

8A tailor’s ham is used mainly for which pressing task?

A.Pressing curved areas such as darts, sleeve caps and shaped seams over a rounded surface

B.Cutting bias strips

C.Inserting zippers

D.Measuring grainlines

Explanation: A tailor’s ham is a firmly stuffed curved form. Pressing over it shapes curved seams and darts without creasing flat areas that should remain rounded.

9Machine stitches form loops under the fabric and the upper thread tension is too tight. What is the best first corrective action?

A.Loosen upper thread tension slightly and retest on a scrap of the same fabric

B.Increase needle size only and ignore tension

C.Remove the bobbin case permanently

D.Always switch to hand sewing only

Explanation: When upper tension is too tight, the lower thread is pulled up and loops appear on the underside. Adjust upper tension gradually and test on scrap fabric with correct needle and thread.

10Which safe practice is most appropriate when using a steam iron near synthetic fabrics in the sewing room?

A.Test temperature on a scrap, use a pressing cloth if needed, and never leave a hot iron unattended

B.Always use the highest cotton setting without testing

C.Press synthetics only when the iron is dry and set above linen heat

D.Place water bowls on the ironing board as the only safety step

Explanation: Thermoplastic synthetics melt or glaze under excessive heat. Safe practice includes correct heat selection, scrap testing, a pressing cloth, and continuous supervision of hot equipment.

About the EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 6904 Exam

EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics (syllabus code 6904) is Eswatini’s national Form 4–Form 5 Consumer Science elective for the 2024–2026 syllabus cycle, administered by the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA). Learners study sewing equipment and notions; fibres, yarns and fabrics; choice and care of clothing; wardrobe planning; commercial patterns; embellishment; garment construction processes; fitting and pressing; and traditional attire with Eswatini cultural awareness. Official assessment combines a written theory paper (70%) with school-based coursework (30%). This page offers 100 free English-language MCQ study items as a practice adaptation of theory knowledge—not an official paper or full practical simulation.

Assessment

Paper 1 Theory (2 hours, 100 marks, 70%): Section A compulsory short-answer questions (40 marks); Section B two structured questions from a choice of three (2 × 20 = 40 marks); Section C one open-ended essay from a choice of two (20 marks). Externally marked. Paper 2 Coursework (100 marks, 30%): Year 2 garment (about 80 marks across manipulative, machine and hand skills) plus folder (about 20 marks — illustration/description, reasons for choice, requirements and costing, plan of work, three process photos). Teacher-assessed and externally moderated by ECESWA; folder marked externally. Assessment objectives: Knowledge with Understanding; Handling Information and Solving Problems; Practical Skills and their Application.

Time Limit

Paper 1 Theory: 2 hours; Paper 2 Coursework: completed over Form 5 and submitted for moderation (typically by 31 October of the examination year)

Passing Score

Letter grades A* to G (U = ungraded) under ECESWA EGCSE rules for the examination year. Confirm current award rules on examscouncil.org.sz or through your school.

Exam Fee

EGCSE examination fees are set annually by ECESWA and communicated through schools and the official fee schedule on examscouncil.org.sz. Confirm the current year's registration and subject fees with your school centre or ECESWA. (Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA))

EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 6904 Exam Content Outline

10%

Sewing Equipment and Notions

Cutting, measuring, marking, sewing and pressing tools; functions, selection and care; stabilisers, tapes and threads; safe equipment use and troubleshooting.

10%

Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics

Definitions (fibre, yarn, warp, weft, selvedge, true bias); cotton, flax, wool, silk; regenerated and synthetic fibres; blends; plain/twill/satin weaves, knits, felt and bonding; finishes and dyeing/printing.

10%

Choice of Clothing

Style, fashion, fad, classic, haute couture, design and silhouette; cultural to technological influences on fashion; choosing clothes for children, young people and adults by figure, fabric and colour.

10%

Care of Clothing

International care symbols and labels; darning, print patch and hedge tear; vegetable, protein and miscellaneous stains; safe stain-removal sequence.

10%

Wardrobe Planning

Wardrobe and accessories; mix and match; budgeting, recycling and renovating; guidelines for buying ready-made clothes; homemade versus ready-made advantages.

10%

Patterns for Garment Making

Multi-size patterns, nap and one-way designs; envelope and instruction-sheet information; body measurements; layout and cutting rules; transferring markings; simple adaptation of bodice, skirt and sleeves.

10%

Decoration and Embellishment

Embroidery, appliqué, lace, piping, rick-rack, beads and sequins as methods of decorating garments.

10%

Sewing Processes

Temporary and permanent hand stitches; machine stitches; plain, French and fell seams; darts, gathers and pleats; openings; collars and facings; sleeves; waistbands; pockets; interfacing; zippers and other fasteners.

10%

Fitting Processes and Pressing

Well-fitting garment qualities; fitting for ease, curves, fasteners and figure type; difference between ironing and pressing; pressing as construction progresses.

10%

Traditional Attire

Social, political, technological, economic and environmental influences on Swazi cultural dress; traditional wardrobe for contemporary families; adapting traditional attire into modern styles.

How to Pass the EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 6904 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Letter grades A* to G (U = ungraded) under ECESWA EGCSE rules for the examination year. Confirm current award rules on examscouncil.org.sz or through your school.
Assessment: Paper 1 Theory (2 hours, 100 marks, 70%): Section A compulsory short-answer questions (40 marks); Section B two structured questions from a choice of three (2 × 20 = 40 marks); Section C one open-ended essay from a choice of two (20 marks). Externally marked. Paper 2 Coursework (100 marks, 30%): Year 2 garment (about 80 marks across manipulative, machine and hand skills) plus folder (about 20 marks — illustration/description, reasons for choice, requirements and costing, plan of work, three process photos). Teacher-assessed and externally moderated by ECESWA; folder marked externally. Assessment objectives: Knowledge with Understanding; Handling Information and Solving Problems; Practical Skills and their Application.
Time limit: Paper 1 Theory: 2 hours; Paper 2 Coursework: completed over Form 5 and submitted for moderation (typically by 31 October of the examination year)
Exam fee: EGCSE examination fees are set annually by ECESWA and communicated through schools and the official fee schedule on examscouncil.org.sz. Confirm the current year's registration and subject fees with your school centre or ECESWA.

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EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 6904 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Learn exact definitions (fibre, yarn, warp, weft, selvedge, true bias, thermoplastic) — Paper 1 Section A rewards precise terminology.

2Memorise fibre families with properties and care: cotton/linen (cellulosic), wool/silk (protein), regenerated cellulosics, and synthetics such as nylon, polyester and acrylic.

3Practise reading commercial pattern envelopes: size charts, fabric suggestions, notions lists, nap layouts and grainlines before layout.

4Link each seam type to fabric weight and use (French for sheer, flat-fell for jeans, plain open for general construction) and name neatening methods.

5Drill care symbols for wash, bleach, dry, iron and dry-clean, and stain groups (vegetable, protein, oil/grease) with correct first-aid removal steps.

6For coursework, photograph layout, a key process and a fitting stage; document reasons for style, fabric and colour choices with costing — the folder is externally marked.

7Use MCQs here to build knowledge, then practise timed short answers and structured questions for Paper 1 style; practical skills still require supervised workshop time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 6904?

Syllabus 6904 is the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA) Fashion and Fabrics course for the Eswatini General Certificate of Secondary Education. It is a two-year Form 4–5 elective in the Consumer Science Field of Study covering equipment, textiles, clothing choice and care, patterns, construction processes, fitting, pressing and traditional attire. The 2024–2026 syllabus is the current cycle referenced on this page.

How is EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics examined?

All candidates enter two compulsory components: Paper 1 Theory (2 hours, 100 marks, 70%) with short-answer, structured and essay sections, and Paper 2 Coursework (100 marks, 30%) consisting of a Year 2 garment and supporting folder that is teacher-assessed and externally moderated by ECESWA. Grades are awarded from A* to G (U = ungraded).

Is the official exam multiple choice?

No. Official Paper 1 is short-answer, structured and essay writing. Paper 2 is practical garment construction with a folder. This website’s 100 items are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for revision of theory knowledge, not an official ECESWA format simulation or a substitute for coursework.

What does Paper 2 Coursework include?

Coursework centres on a second-year garment to fit, assessed on processes such as sleeves, hem, seams, embellishment, control of fullness, fasteners, collar, pockets and cuff/sleeve band, plus a folder with illustration or description, reasons for choice, requirements and costing, plan of work, and three photos (layout/cutting, a sewing process, and fitting). Labels with candidate name and number must be sewn on garments.

Where can I find the official syllabus?

Download the EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics 2024–2026 Syllabus from the Examinations Council of Eswatini upload centre at examscouncil.org.sz and confirm entry deadlines, fees and timetable details with your school centre.

How much does EGCSE Fashion and Fabrics cost?

Fees are set annually by ECESWA and published through schools and the official fee schedule. Always confirm the current year’s subject and registration fees on examscouncil.org.sz rather than relying on third-party quotes.