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
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Finishing and storage equipment

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
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 205
- Iron box and ironing board
- Pictures of storage equipment

- Practical identification - Oral questions - Written assignments

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Factors to consider when selecting sewing tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - Use, care and storage of sewing tools
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - The sewing machine (Types and parts)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain factors to consider when selecting sewing tools and equipment
- Analyse quality, durability and suitability of tools
- Make informed decisions when purchasing sewing equipment

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss factors to consider when selecting sewing tools (purpose, size, durability, material)
- Visit local shops selling sewing tools and equipment
- Compare quality and prices of different tools

What factors should guide the selection of sewing tools?

- 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
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 210
- Sewing machine
- Charts showing machine parts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Field visit report

Clothing and Textiles

Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - The sewing machine (Threading)
Sewing Tools, Equipment and Materials - The sewing machine (Operating and testing stitches)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Thread a sewing machine correctly
- Wind the bobbin and insert it properly
- Prepare a sewing machine for use following correct procedures

The learner is guided to:
- Observe demonstration on threading a sewing machine
- Practice winding the bobbin and lower threading
- Practice upper threading of the machine

How is a sewing machine threaded correctly?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 214
- Sewing machine
- Sewing thread
- Bobbin and bobbin case
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 218
- Fabric samples
- Sewing thread

- Practical work - Observation - Peer assessment

Clothing and Textiles

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify common sewing machine faults
- Explain causes and remedies of machine faults
- Troubleshoot simple sewing machine problems

The learner is guided to:
- Use digital and print resources to search for machine faults
- Discuss causes and remedies of thread breaking, skipped stitches, needle breaking
- Practice identifying and correcting simple faults

What causes a sewing machine to skip stitches?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 219
- Sewing machine
- Digital resources
- Reference materials
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 221
- Machine oil
- Soft cloth and brush

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Problem-solving exercises

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Meaning and classification of textile fibres
Textile Fibres - Sources of natural 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
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 225
- Fibre samples
- Pictures showing fibre sources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Classification exercises

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Sources of artificial textile fibres

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify sources of artificial textile fibres
- Differentiate between synthetic and regenerated fibres
- Recognize artificial fibres in clothing labels

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss synthetic fibres (polyester, acrylic, nylon)
- Discuss regenerated fibres (viscose rayon)
- Compare natural and artificial fibres

How are artificial fibres produced?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 226
- Fibre samples
- Fibre classification chart
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Comparison exercises

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Methods of identifying textile fibres (Physical test)
Textile Fibres - Methods of identifying textile fibres (Burning 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
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 230
- Fabric samples
- Candle and matches
- Forceps
- Protective clothing

- Practical work - Observation - Written report

Clothing and Textiles

Textile Fibres - Methods of identifying textile fibres (Microscopic and chemical tests)
Textile Fibres - Characteristics of natural fibres (Cotton and linen)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain microscopic and chemical tests for fibre identification
- Describe fibre appearance under a microscope
- Understand laboratory methods of fibre identification

The learner is guided to:
- Discuss the microscopic test procedure and observations
- Discuss the chemical test procedure and safety precautions
- Study pictures showing fibres under microscope

How do fibres appear under a microscope?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 232
- Microscope (if available)
- Pictures of fibres under microscope
- Digital resources
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 238
- Cotton and linen fabric samples
- Charts showing characteristics

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

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

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
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 249
- Tailor's chalk

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

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

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

Why is slip-hemming preferred for visible hems?

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

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

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)
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

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
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 264
- Various garment samples
- Fabric samples
- Digital resources

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

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)
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 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
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 268
- Light fabric pieces
- Iron box

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Peer assessment

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Seams (Making an overlaid seam)
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 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 an overlaid seam
- Practice making an overlaid seam
- Neaten the raw edges appropriately

When is an overlaid seam used in garment construction?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 269
- Fabric pieces
- Sewing machine
- Iron box
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 270

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

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

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
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 278
- Iron box
- Tape measure

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Observation

Clothing and Textiles

Clothing Construction Processes - Management of Fullness (Making pleats - Box and inverted pleats)
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 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 box pleats
- Practice making box pleats and inverted pleats
- Compare different types of pleats

How does a box pleat differ from an inverted pleat?

- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 279
- Fabric pieces
- Sewing machine
- Iron box
- Tape measure
- Mentor Home Science Learner's Book pg. 280
- Sewing needles and thread

- Practical work - Sample assessment - Comparison exercises

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