Question 1

(a) Give one example each of the following processes (sewing, measuring, marking and cutting).

(b) Explain factors to consider when choosing a sewing machine.

(c) State advantages of using the electric sewing machine.

OBSERVATION

In 1(a) Explanation of methods assembling garments: candidates did not do it well only 5% of the Many candidates were able to answer questions 1a and 1b very well and performed very well but some performed poorly in 1c which was on the advantages of using the electric sewing machine. The expected answers are: it saves energy, it has a variety of stitches, it sews faster than the hand sewing machine etc.