KCSE HOME SCIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

DESCRIBE HOW YOU WOULD LAUNDER A LONG SLEEVED SILK SHIRT.

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Collect equipment to save on time and energy
Do not soak to avoid damaging the fibres
Wash by kneading and squeezing in warm water using a mild detergent
Heavily soiled parts such as collars and cuffs should be put on the palm of the hand and gently rubbed to remove dirt
Rinse thoroughly in warm water to remove all traces of detergent.
Use cold water for the final rinse to freshen the fabric
Add methylated spirit to the final rinse to give a crispy and lustrous finish
Squeeze excess water by hand but avoid wringing or twisting as his can damage the fine fibres
Fold it in a clean towel to squeeze out moisture before finishing
Iron on the W.S with a moderately hot iron
Air to dry completely
Fold and store appropriately
Wash and store equipment used appropriately

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Cut the collar, the under and the interfacing
Transfer the pattern markings
Apply the interfacing on the wrong side of the collar
Place the collar pieces together, right sides facing, matching notches, raw edges and fitting lines
Pin and tack along the fitting line leaving the lower edge where the collar is to be attached to the neckline
Remove pins and machines straight along the sides and top edge, pivot at the corners
Trim and layer the seam allowance
Snip the curved sections of the collar to the right side and knife egde
Press the collar
Top stitch round the edge for a neat finish.

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