KCSE HOME SCIENCE FORM 4 TERM 2 PAPER 2 WITH MARKING SCHEME MODEL20250218001

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1. Sewing Techniques:
   • Cut and make up the LEFT LEG of the shorts to demonstrate:
     • The working of the back dart.
     • The joining of the Back yoke short to the Back short using overlaid seam and neatening half of it.
     • The neatening of the fly facing.
     • The fixing of the fly facing in the left short and then top stitching.
     • Joining the pocket sections to the short front and back, and understitching the edges of the pocket mouth opening.
     • Working of the inner leg using Double stitching seam (machine fell seam).
     • Working of the side seam above and below the pocket section using open seam.
     • Working of the pocket bag (Do not neaten the raw edges).
     • Preparation and attachment of an interfaced waistband.
     • Working of a buttonhole on the waistband.
2. Marking Scheme Categories:
   • Presentation:
     • Work pressed, folded, and labeled correctly.
   • Cutting Out:
     • All pieces cut out smoothly and accurately.
   • Fly Facing:
     • Neatening and stitching requirements.
   • In-Seam Pocket:
     • Attachment, stitching, and finishing of the pocket.
   • Side Open Seam:
     • Correct construction above and below the pocket.
   • Overlaid Seam:
     • Joining yoke with specific seam techniques.
   • Inner Leg Seam:
     • Double-stitched details and finishing.
   • Buttonhole:
     • Correct cutting and stitching of the buttonhole.
   • Waistband:
     • Attachment, interfacing, and finishing of the waistband.