2. Shears: For cutting fabric, shears are more satisfactory than scissors. Shears differ from scissors, in which shears have one small ring handle for the thumb and a large ring handle for the second, third and fourth fingers. They also have longer blades (8 to 12). It is better to select bent handled shears made of high quality steel and having blades joined with a bolt or screw rather than a rivet. Take good care of your shears and use them only for cutting fabric. Do not drop them or leave them out to rust or cut any other item.

PART � IV Answer in detail: 1. Write about any 10 of skirt types based on design. Answers for objective questions: 1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b) 183 19. POCKETS 19.1 INTRODUCTION: In mens and boys clothes, pockets are used mainly for utilisation purposes rather than for decoration. The chief purpose of pockets in womens clothing is to add design interest. They should be planned in giving considerable attention to the design of the dress and the figure of the wearer. Children love to have pockets in their dresses. Appearance of childrens garments can be enhanced to a great extent by designing pocket of varied shapes, sizes, and locations with decorative details such as bias binding, lace, ruffles, tucks, pleats, applique, embroider etc. suited to the design and purpose of the dress.