Question 3

Candidates were required to

1. Explain why the following factors have to be considered when planning the wardrobe:
   1. weather condition;
   2. money available;
   3. family composition.
2. Differentiate between the following as used in clothing and textiles:
   1. calico patch and print patch;
   2. repair and remodelling.

3. State reason why families renovate clothing.

OBSERVATION:

Many candidates performed very well in question 3a (i), ii and iii. Few candidates responded correctly to the differences between calico patch and print patch, repair and remodeling. The expected answers are:

Calico patch is a method used for articles like sheets, aprons where there are no patterns to be matched while print patch is a method used for mending outer garments which are printed or have woven patterns which need to be matched.

Repair is the day-to-day maintenance of clothing and household articles while remodeling is the process whereby an out-fashion garment is taken apart and remade into other articles.

In question 3c, candidates performed well in responding to reasons why families renovate clothing.