Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Classification of sewing tools, equipment and materials

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Classify sewing tools, equipment and materials according to their uses
- Identify categories of sewing tools (cutting, marking, measuring, sewing, finishing, storage)
- Organize sewing tools properly in a Home Science laboratory

The learner is guided to:
- Search for information on different sewing tools, equipment and materials using digital or print resources
- Classify sewing tools based on their uses
- Discuss the categories: cutting, marking, sewing, measuring, finishing and storage

How are sewing tools and equipment classified?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 200
- Digital resources
- Charts showing sewing tools

- Oral questions - Classification exercises - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Cutting tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Marking and measuring tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Sewing tools and notions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify cutting tools used in sewing
- Describe uses of different cutting tools
- Select appropriate cutting tools for different fabrics and tasks

The learner is guided to:
- Identify cutting tools (tailor's scissors, pinking shears, embroidery scissors, buttonhole scissors)
- Discuss uses of each cutting tool
- Handle and observe various cutting tools

What are the different cutting tools used in sewing?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 201
- Cutting tools (scissors, pinking shears)
- Pictures and charts
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 204
- Marking and measuring tools
- Fabric samples
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 203
- Hand sewing needles
- Pins and pin cushion
- Sewing notions

- Practical identification - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Finishing and storage equipment
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Factors to consider when selecting sewing tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Use, care and storage of sewing tools

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify finishing and storage equipment
- Describe uses of iron box, ironing board and storage items
- Maintain garments properly through correct finishing and storage

The learner is guided to:
- Identify finishing equipment (iron box, ironing board, clothes brush)
- Identify storage equipment (wardrobes, drawers, hangers)
- Discuss importance of proper finishing and storage

Why is proper finishing and storage of garments important?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 205
- Iron box and ironing board
- Pictures of storage equipment
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 206
- Various sewing tools
- Digital resources
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 207
- Sewing tools
- Storage containers

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - The sewing machine (Types and parts)
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - The sewing machine (Threading)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify types of sewing machines
- Label parts of a sewing machine and their functions
- Recognize different sewing machines used in homes and tailoring shops

The learner is guided to:
- Identify types of sewing machines (hand-driven, treadle, electric)
- Study parts of a sewing machine and their functions
- Use digital devices to watch video clips on sewing machine parts

What are the main parts of a sewing machine?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 210
- Sewing machine
- Charts showing machine parts
- Digital resources
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 214
- Sewing thread
- Bobbin and bobbin case

- Labelling exercises - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - The sewing machine (Operating and testing stitches)
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - The sewing machine (Faults, causes and remedies)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Operate a sewing machine safely
- Test stitches and adjust machine tension
- Produce neat and even machine stitches

The learner is guided to:
- Practice operating the sewing machine
- Test stitches on fabric samples
- Adjust tension to produce balanced stitches

How can you tell if a sewing machine is properly threaded?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 218
- Sewing machine
- Fabric samples
- Sewing thread
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 219
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Practical work - Observation - Stitch samples

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - The sewing machine (Care and storage)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain care and maintenance of a sewing machine
- Demonstrate cleaning and oiling of a sewing machine
- Maintain sewing machines in good working condition

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss care of the sewing machine (dusting, oiling, changing needles)
- Practice cleaning and oiling the machine
- Discuss proper storage of sewing machines

How should a sewing machine be maintained?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 221
- Sewing machine
- Machine oil
- Soft cloth and brush

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Meaning and classification of textile fibres

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define textile fibres, strands and yarns
- Classify textile fibres into natural and artificial
- Identify fibre types in everyday clothing items

The learner is guided to:
- Use digital and print resources to find meaning of textiles, fibres, strands and yarns
- Study the textile fibre classification chart
- Discuss natural and artificial fibres

How are textile fibres classified?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 224
- Fibre classification chart
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Classification exercises

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Sources of natural textile fibres
Textile Fibres - Sources of artificial textile fibres

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify sources of natural textile fibres
- Differentiate between plant and animal fibres
- Relate fibre sources to fabric production processes

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss sources of plant fibres (cotton, linen)
- Discuss sources of animal fibres (wool, silk)
- Collect samples of natural fibres

What are the sources of natural textile fibres?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 225
- Fibre samples
- Pictures showing fibre sources
- Digital resources
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 226
- Fibre classification chart

- Oral questions - Sample collection - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Methods of identifying textile fibres (Physical test)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the physical test for fibre identification
- Carry out the physical (feel and sight) test
- Identify fabric types by touch and appearance

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the procedure for physical test
- Practice feeling and observing different fabric samples
- Record observations on texture, warmth and appearance

How can fibres be identified by touch and sight?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 228
- Various fabric samples
- Protective clothing
- Recording sheets

- Practical work - Observation - Written report

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Methods of identifying textile fibres (Burning test)
Textile Fibres - Methods of identifying textile fibres (Microscopic and chemical tests)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the burning test for fibre identification
- Carry out the burning test safely
- Identify fibres based on flame, smell and residue characteristics

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss safety precautions for burning test
- Observe demonstration of burning test
- Practice burning test on different fibres and record observations

What characteristics are observed during the burning test?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 230
- Fabric samples
- Candle and matches
- Forceps
- Protective clothing
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 232
- Microscope (if available)
- Pictures of fibres under microscope
- Digital resources

- Practical work - Observation - Written report

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Characteristics of natural fibres (Cotton and linen)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain characteristics of cotton and linen fibres
- Identify desirable and undesirable properties
- Select cotton and linen fabrics for appropriate uses

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss characteristics of cotton (absorbent, strong, cool, creases easily)
- Discuss characteristics of linen (lustrous, strong, cool, frays easily)
- Handle fabric samples and identify characteristics

Why is cotton suitable for making underwear?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 238
- Cotton and linen fabric samples
- Charts showing characteristics

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Sample identification

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Characteristics of natural fibres (Wool and silk)
Textile Fibres - Characteristics of artificial fibres (Polyester, acrylic, viscose rayon)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain characteristics of wool and silk fibres
- Identify desirable and undesirable properties
- Choose wool and silk fabrics for suitable garments

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss characteristics of wool (warm, elastic, felts easily, damaged by moths)
- Discuss characteristics of silk (strong, lustrous, damaged by sunlight)
- Compare wool and silk with other fibres

Why is wool suitable for making winter clothing?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 238
- Wool and silk fabric samples
- Charts showing characteristics
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 239
- Artificial fabric samples

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Comparison exercises

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Household articles made from different fibres

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify household articles made from different fibres
- Explain why specific fibres are used for certain articles
- Select appropriate fabrics for household items based on their properties

The learner is guided to:
- Identify articles made from different fibres (towels, curtains, bed sheets, blankets)
- Discuss reasons for using specific fibres for different articles
- Collect and mount fibre samples in a portfolio

Why are towels commonly made from cotton?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 240
- Household textile articles
- Fabric samples
- Portfolio materials

- Portfolio assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Classification of stitches)
Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (General rules for working stitches)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Classify stitches into temporary and permanent
- Identify examples of each category
- Recognize different stitch types on garments

The learner is guided to:
- Use digital and print resources to search for types of stitches
- Classify stitches into temporary and permanent
- Discuss uses of each category

How are stitches classified?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 245
- Digital resources
- Fabric samples with stitches
- Charts showing stitch types
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 247
- Sewing needles and thread
- Fabric samples
- Well-lit workspace

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Classification exercises

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Temporary stitches - Even and uneven tacking)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Make even tacking and uneven tacking stitches
- Explain uses of tacking stitches
- Use tacking stitches to hold fabric layers together before permanent stitching

The learner is guided to:
- Watch video clips on making tacking stitches
- Practice making even tacking stitches
- Practice making uneven (long and short) tacking stitches

Why are tacking stitches used in garment construction?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 248
- Sewing needles and thread
- Fabric samples
- Scissors

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Temporary stitches - Diagonal tacking and thread marking)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Make diagonal tacking and thread marking stitches
- Transfer pattern markings using thread marking
- Apply temporary stitches in garment construction

The learner is guided to:
- Practice making diagonal tacking stitches
- Practice thread marking technique
- Make samples and mount in a folder

How is thread marking used in garment construction?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 249
- Sewing needles and thread
- Fabric samples
- Tailor's chalk

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Peer assessment

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Permanent stitches - Running stitch and backstitch)
Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Permanent stitches - Hemming and slip-hemming)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Make running stitches and backstitches
- Explain uses of joining stitches
- Join fabric pieces permanently using appropriate stitches

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making running stitches
- Practice making running stitches and backstitches
- Compare strength of running stitch and backstitch

When would you use backstitch instead of running stitch?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 251
- Sewing needles and thread
- Fabric samples
- Scissors
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 254
- Iron box

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Neatening stitches - Loop stitch and buttonhole stitch)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Make loop stitch and buttonhole stitch
- Explain uses of neatening stitches
- Neaten raw edges and finish buttonholes neatly

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on neatening stitches
- Practice making loop stitch
- Practice making buttonhole stitch

How do neatening stitches prevent fabric from fraying?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 255
- Sewing needles and thread
- Fabric samples
- Scissors

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Peer assessment

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Decorative stitches - Chain stitch and stem stitch)
Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Meaning of seam and seam terminology)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Make chain stitch and stem stitch
- Apply decorative stitches to enhance fabric appearance
- Use embroidery stitches to beautify garments and household articles

The learner is guided to:
- Watch video clips on decorative stitches
- Practice making chain stitch
- Practice making stem stitch

How do decorative stitches enhance garments?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 257
- Embroidery needles and thread
- Fabric samples
- Digital resources
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 262
- Fabric samples with seams
- Tape measure
- Tailor's chalk

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Creativity assessment

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Types of seams - Classification)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Classify seams into conspicuous and inconspicuous
- Differentiate between self-neatening and seams that need neatening
- Identify seam types on ready-made garments

The learner is guided to:
- Search for information on types of seams
- Classify seams into conspicuous and inconspicuous
- Observe seams on garments and identify their types

What is the difference between conspicuous and inconspicuous seams?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 263
- Garment samples
- Digital resources
- Charts showing seam types

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Factors to consider when choosing seams)
Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Making an open seam)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain factors to consider when choosing seams
- Analyse fabric type, garment use and position when selecting seams
- Select appropriate seams for different garments and fabrics

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss factors to consider when choosing seams (fabric type, garment use, position, desired effect)
- Examine different garments and identify suitable seams
- Present findings in class

Why do jeans commonly use double-stitched seams?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 264
- Various garment samples
- Fabric samples
- Digital resources
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 266
- Fabric pieces
- Sewing machine
- Iron box

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Making a plain seam)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the procedure for making a plain seam
- Make a plain seam following correct steps
- Differentiate between plain seam and open seam

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making a plain seam
- Practice making a plain seam
- Neaten raw edges together using loop stitches

How does a plain seam differ from an open seam?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 267
- Fabric pieces
- Sewing machine
- Sewing needles and thread

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Peer assessment

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Making a French seam)
Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Making an overlaid seam)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the procedure for making a French seam
- Make a French seam following correct steps
- Use French seams on delicate fabrics that fray easily

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making a French seam
- Practice making a French seam
- Discuss why French seam is self-neatening

Why is the French seam suitable for fabrics that fray easily?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 268
- Light fabric pieces
- Sewing machine
- Iron box
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 269
- Fabric pieces

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Making a double-stitched seam)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the procedure for making a double-stitched seam
- Make a double-stitched seam following correct steps
- Apply double-stitched seams on garments requiring extra strength

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making a double-stitched seam
- Practice making a double-stitched seam
- Mount seam samples in a folder

Why are double-stitched seams used on denim jeans?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 270
- Fabric pieces
- Sewing machine
- Iron box

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Portfolio

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Management of Fullness (Meaning of management of fullness)
Clothing Construction Processes - Management of Fullness (Types of management of fullness)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define management of fullness
- Explain reasons for controlling fullness in garments
- Identify areas on garments where fullness is controlled

The learner is guided to:
- Use digital and print resources to search for meaning of management of fullness
- Discuss reasons for controlling fullness (shape, fit, comfort, style)
- Observe garments and identify where fullness is controlled

Why is fullness controlled in garment construction?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 272
- Garment samples
- Digital resources
- Charts
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 273
- Pictures showing fullness methods
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Management of Fullness (Factors to consider when choosing methods)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain factors to consider when choosing methods of controlling fullness
- Analyse fabric type, garment style and position when selecting methods
- Select appropriate methods for different garments

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss factors to consider (budget, fabric type, desired appearance, position, garment type, style)
- Examine garments and identify suitable methods
- Present findings in class

How does fabric type influence the choice of fullness control method?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 274
- Various garment samples
- Fabric samples
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Management of Fullness (Making single and double darts)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the procedure for making single and double darts
- Make darts following correct steps
- Apply darts to shape garments around body curves

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making darts
- Practice making single pointed darts
- Practice making double pointed darts

How do darts help garments fit body curves?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 275
- Fabric pieces
- Sewing machine
- Tailor's chalk
- Iron box

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Management of Fullness (Making pleats - Knife pleats)
Clothing Construction Processes - Management of Fullness (Making pleats - Box and inverted pleats)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the procedure for making knife pleats
- Make knife pleats following correct steps
- Apply knife pleats on skirts and other garments

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making knife pleats
- Practice making knife pleats
- Press pleats to lie flat

Where are knife pleats commonly used on garments?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 278
- Fabric pieces
- Sewing machine
- Iron box
- Tape measure
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 279

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Management of Fullness (Making gathers)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the procedure for making gathers
- Make gathers following correct steps
- Apply gathers on skirts, sleeves and yokes

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making gathers
- Practice making gathers by hand and machine
- Distribute gathers evenly along the fabric

How are gathers used to add fullness to garments?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 280
- Fabric pieces
- Sewing machine
- Sewing needles and thread

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Management of Fullness (Using elastic and easing)
Clothing Construction Processes - Management of Fullness (Qualities of well-made fullness control)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain procedures for using elastic and easing
- Insert elastic into a casing
- Apply easing to fit sleeves into armholes

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on inserting elastic
- Practice inserting elastic tape into a casing
- Practice easing technique

When is elastic preferred over other methods of controlling fullness?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 281
- Fabric pieces
- Elastic tape
- Safety pin
- Sewing machine
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 283
- Sample work
- Assessment rubrics
- Quality standards chart

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Management of Fullness (Project - Constructing a simple garment)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Apply stitches, seams and management of fullness in garment construction
- Construct a simple garment or household article
- Complete a sewing project from start to finish

The learner is guided to:
- Choose and design a simple garment (skirt, short, apron, night dress)
- Apply appropriate stitches, seams and fullness control methods
- Present finished article for assessment

How do stitches, seams and fullness control work together in garment construction?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 285
- Fabric
- Sewing machine
- Sewing tools
- Pattern pieces

- Project assessment - Practical work - Peer assessment