KNEC KCSE Home Science Paper 2 Question Paper – Bomet County Joint Examinations
2015 KCSE Bomet County Joint Examinations
Home Science Paper 2
Follow the instructions provided.
1.
A pattern of girl’s skirt has been provided. You are advised to study the sketches, instruction and the layout carefully before you begin the test. MATERIAL PROVIDED.
Pattern pieces for the girl’s skirt
Skirt front
Skirt back
Front skirt yoke
Pocket.
Waist band
120cm embroidery thread.
Plain light weight cotton fabric 50cm long by 95cm wide.
Sewing thread to match the fabric
One large envelope.
THE TEST Using the materials provided, cut out and make the RIGHT HALF of the girl’s skirt to show the following processes.
Preparation and attachment of the front skirt yoke to the skirt front using overlaid seam. Neaten using overcast stitches (8marks)
Preparation and attachment of the in seam pocket. Do not neaten the pocket bag. (4marks)
Join the side seam using open seam. (5marks)
Preparation and attachment of the interfaced waist band. Slip hem the front skirt and hold the back skirt using long and short tacking. (9marks)
Work letter ‘S’ using chain stitch. Use embroidery thread only. (4marks)
