Question 4

Candidates were required to

1. Mention interfacing fabric suitable for each of the following parts of a garment:
   1. waistband of a skirt;
   2. neckline facing;
   3. cuff of a long sleeve;
   4. facing on a wrap opening.
2. List qualities of fabrics used for interfacing.
3. State uses of interfacing.
4. State different ways of decorating a toddler’s play dress.
5. State fabrics suitable for making a toddler’s play dress in the tropics.         

OBSERVATION:

Question 4a and 4b were not highly attempted and those who attempted them performed poorly. The expected answers are as follows:
Waistline of a skirt: calico, muslin, organdie.
Neckline facing: petersham, taffeta.
Cuff of a long sleeve: lawn, calico, cambric.
Facing on a wrap opening: Vilene, muslin.

The expected answers for the qualities of fabrics used for interfacing are fabrics should be non-fraying, inexpensive, washable and durable. In question 4c, candidates were able to correctly state the uses of interfacing. Candidates responded correctly to questions 4d and e and scored high marks.