441/2 · HOME SCIENCE (Clothing Construction) (Practical) · Paper 2 · Mar. 2022 (KCSE 2021) · 2½ hours
Instructions: Candidates must use machine stitches appropriately in the construction of the garment. Hand stitches used instead of machine stitches will not be marked. Hand stitches will only be allowed for hemming and tacking stitches.
Boy's shirt
A pattern of a boy's shirt is provided. You are advised to study the sketches, instructions and layout carefully before you begin the test.
Materials provided:
- Pattern pieces: A — shirt back; B — shirt front; C — sleeve; D — collar.
- Plain lightweight, light-coloured cotton fabric, 50 cm long and 90 cm wide.
- Cotton sewing thread to match the fabric.
- One large envelope.
The test: Using the materials provided, lay, cut out and make one side of a boy's shirt to show the following processes:
| Process | Marks | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Cutting out | 12 |
| (b) | Working the shoulder seam using a double-stitched seam | 8½ |
| (c) | Working the side seam using an open seam | 12 |
| (d) | Preparing and attaching the sleeve (do not trim the armhole seam and do not finish the sleeve hem) | 14 |
| (e) | Working the front edge facing | 6 |
| (f) | Preparing and attaching the collar and finishing with even tacking stitches | 19 |
| (g) | Finishing the lower shirt hem using machine stitching | 13 |
| (h) | Overall presentation | 5½ |
At the end of the examination, firmly sew onto your work, on a single fabric, a label bearing your name and index number. Remove the needle, pins and loose threads from your work. Fold your work neatly and place it in the envelope provided. Do not put scraps of fabric in the envelope. Do not seal the envelope.
