KNEC KCSE Home Science Paper 2 – 2014 Nakuru District Mock
2014 Nakuru District Mock
Home Science Paper 2
Follow the instructions.
1.
A pattern of a pair of shorts is provided. You are advised to study the sketches, instructions and
the layout carefully before you begin the test.
MATERIALS PROVIDED
1 Pattern pieces
A. Short front
B. Short Back
C. Pocket
D. waistband
E. Waistband interfacing
2. Plain light weight cotton fabric 60cm long by 90 cm wide
3. Cotton Sewing thread to match the fabric . THE TEST
Using the materials provided, cut out and make up the LEFT LEG of the short to show the
following processes.
(a) Making of the front tucks
(b) Attachment of upper pocket to the short front and lower pocket to the short back
(do not trim or neaten the seam)
(c) Making the side seam using an open seam. (Neaten seam below the pocket)
(d) Working of the inner leg seam using French seam.
(e) Management of the short hem. Hem half of the lower side using hemming stitches.
(f) Preparing and attaching the interfaced waistband using machine stitches.
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 and pins from your work. Then fold the work neatly.
