Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Classification of 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

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Classification exercises

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (General rules for working stitches)
Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Temporary stitches - Even and uneven tacking)

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

- Explain general rules for working stitches
- Apply correct posture, lighting and thread selection when stitching
- Work stitches neatly following correct procedures

- 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:
- Discuss general rules for working stitches (posture, lighting, thread, direction)
- Practice correct sitting position and holding of work
- Observe demonstrations on starting and ending stitches
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

What rules should be followed when making stitches?
Why are tacking stitches used in garment construction?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 247
- Sewing needles and thread
- Fabric samples
- Well-lit workspace
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 248
- Sewing needles and thread
- Fabric samples
- Scissors

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration
- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

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)

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

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Permanent stitches - Hemming and slip-hemming)
Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Neatening stitches - Loop stitch and buttonhole stitch)

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

- Make hemming and slip-hemming stitches
- Explain when to use each hemming stitch
- Finish garment edges neatly using hemming stitches

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

Why is slip-hemming preferred for visible hems?
How do neatening stitches prevent fabric from fraying?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 254
- Sewing needles and thread
- Fabric samples
- Iron box
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 255
- Sewing needles and thread
- Fabric samples
- Scissors

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation
- Practical work - Sample assessment - Peer assessment

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Decorative stitches - Chain stitch and stem stitch)

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

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Creativity assessment

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Stitches (Decorative stitches - Chain stitch and stem stitch)

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

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Creativity assessment

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Meaning of seam and seam terminology)

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

- Define seam, seam allowance, seam turning and seam line
- Identify seam components on fabric samples
- Measure and mark seam allowances accurately

The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm on the meaning of a seam
- Use digital and print resources to search for seam terminology
- Identify seam allowance, seam turning and seam line on samples

What is the purpose of seam allowance?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 262
- Fabric samples with seams
- Tape measure
- Tailor's chalk

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Identification exercises

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Types of seams - Classification)
Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Factors to consider when choosing seams)

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

- 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:
- Search for information on types of seams
- Classify seams into conspicuous and inconspicuous
- Observe seams on garments and identify their types
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

What is the difference between conspicuous and inconspicuous seams?
Why do jeans commonly use double-stitched seams?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 263
- Garment samples
- Digital resources
- Charts showing seam types
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 264
- Various garment samples
- Fabric samples
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation
- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Making an open seam)

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

- Explain the procedure for making an open seam
- Make an open seam following correct steps
- Neaten open seam turnings appropriately

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making an open seam
- Practice making an open seam
- Neaten the seam using appropriate stitches

Where is an open seam commonly used on garments?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 266
- Fabric pieces
- Sewing machine
- Iron box

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

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)

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

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

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

- Explain the procedure for making an overlaid seam
- Make an overlaid seam following correct steps
- Apply overlaid seams when attaching yokes and gathered sections

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making a French seam
- Practice making a French seam
- Discuss why French seam is self-neatening
The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making an overlaid seam
- Practice making an overlaid seam
- Neaten the raw edges appropriately

Why is the French seam suitable for fabrics that fray easily?
When is an overlaid seam used in garment construction?

- 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
- Sewing machine
- Iron box

- 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

- Identify types of management of fullness
- Differentiate between darts, pleats, gathers, elastic and easing
- Recognize different methods of controlling fullness on garments

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
The learner is guided to:
- Search for information on types of management of fullness
- Discuss darts, pleats, gathers, elastic and easing
- Observe garments and identify methods of controlling fullness

Why is fullness controlled in garment construction?
What are the different methods of controlling fullness?

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

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation
- Oral questions - Written assignments - Identification exercises

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 (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

- Explain the procedure for making box and inverted pleats
- Make box pleats and inverted pleats
- Differentiate between knife, box and inverted pleats

The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making knife pleats
- Practice making knife pleats
- Press pleats to lie flat
The learner is guided to:
- Watch demonstrations on making box pleats
- Practice making box pleats and inverted pleats
- Compare different types of pleats

Where are knife pleats commonly used on garments?
How does a box pleat differ from an inverted pleat?

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

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation
- Practical work - Sample assessment - Comparison exercises

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)

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

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

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 qualities of well-made darts, pleats, gathers and elastic
- Evaluate samples against quality standards
- Improve work based on quality criteria

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss qualities of good darts (smooth, tapered, correct intake)
- Discuss qualities of good pleats, gathers and elastic
- Peer assess samples against quality standards

What makes a well-constructed dart?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 283
- Sample work
- Assessment rubrics
- Quality standards chart

- Peer assessment - Oral questions - Written assignments

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

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