Candidates' Strength
Many candidates were able to demonstrate their strengths in the ability to
- Suggest decorative ways of improving the appearance of a pillow case;
- Suggest suitable finishes for the edge of a raglan sleeve;
- State the use of each of the following equipment: ironing board, pressing mitt, sleeve ham and sleeve board;
- Give reasons for pressing a dress during its construction;
- Suggest different types of fullness that can be made on a yoke in a garment;
- State ways of concealing a stubborn stain in a garment;
- State points to consider when choosing fabrics for garment construction;
- State ways of solving the following problems which affect the growth of a garment factory: theft, lack of work ethics;
- Define the following entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, enterprise;
- Explain qualities of an entrepreneur;
- State disadvantages of being an entrepreneur;
- Mention ways of identifying textile fibres;
- State uses of linen fabrics in the dinning room;
- Give a step by step procedure for washing a dirty white towel;
- Enumerate parts of garments that are to be repaired often;
- State ways a nursing mother should care for her clothes;
- Mention accessories each used by the following groups of people: sports men, traditional leaders, soldiers.