Clothing and Textiles 2, WASSCE (SC), 2023

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.