Fibres are classified into two main classes. Namely; The natural fibres; which are gotten from either plant e.g cotton and linen; or from animals e.g wool and silk. The man-made fibres; which are gotten from cellulose based fibres e.g viscose rayon and acetate or from non-cellulose based e.g nylon, polyester and acrylics. PROPERTIES OF FIBRES […]
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What is the study of textiles? The study of textiles involves an understanding of the origin of fibres to the ways of constructing fibres into fabrics, properties of the fabrics, ways of caring for the fabrics and the uses of the fabrics. REASONS FOR THE STUDY OF TEXTILES The study of textiles will help you
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Both tobacco and alcohol are defined as drugs but they are different and similar in some ways. They are similar because they are harmful to the body when abused and they make people to be addicted to it. While they are different is because a little alcohol can be good for the health of the
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Uses of plain seam It is used for joining materials which are meant to show as little as possible e.g. joining underarm, sleeve, and seam on clothing of all kinds. Uses of run and fell Good for clothing needing hand wear and frequent washing e.g. shirt, jeans, under wear; night wears, overall, short. Uses
RUN AND FELL SEAM This is a strong seam. The seam is flat and the easiest seam among the seam to launder. Method: Cut the material and place together with the right and side facing matching balance marks. Place the Machine stitch along fitting line Remove task and press Tread seam allowances of one edge
These are joining on the materials e.g. shoulders, sides, sleeve, waistline, collar etc. There are different types of seam e.g. Open seam, overlaid seam, piped seam, Mantua seam etc. TYPES OF SEAM Open seam Overlaid seam Piped seam Mantua seam OPEN SEAM This is a flat seam showing no stitches on the right side. Method:
Loop stitch is a fun and effective way to finish blankets, cushions etc Hold the edge towards the worker and work the stitch from left to right. Place the needle into the right side of the material. Pass the single thread of cotton which comes from the material under the point of the needle From
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HERRING- BORNE Herring borne is used as a decorative stitch for finishing hems and raw edges of sams. How it is worked Make a running stitch on single material just below the raw edge and a little way to the right, Bring the needle out beneath the end of a back Stitch mode a double
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Decorative Stitches There are different kinds of embroidery which are known by special names such as cut work, drawn thread work, appliqu, smocking etc. Lazy stitch 16. Bullion stitch blanket stitch 17. Satin stitch chain stitch 18. Hem stitch French knot stitch 19. Smocking stitch Fly stitch Cross stitch Stem stitch Cable stitch Chevron stitch
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Even tacking Uneven tacking Diagonal tacking Tailor’s tacking Even Tacking: Use a thin needle and start the stitch with a knot. The stitches are of equal length about on both sides of the material. Much number of longer stitches can be done at a time. This is used for tacking seams & other details which
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These stitches are made permanent on the fabric and need not be removed later like Temporary stitches. The stitching works from left to right ‘taking a small stitch; then insert the needle at the end of the previous stitch; bringing it out beyond where the thread emerges. Continue always at the end of the previous
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A stitch is the journey of two pieces of materials with a line of stitch. Stitches means the movement of thread and needle in and out of the stitches. MATERIALS NEEDED FOR STITCHES Needle Thread Scissors Ruler Tailor’s chalk or marking pencil Straight pin TYPES OF
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Income yielding crafts are craft items that are produced for sales. For example, beads, apron and cap, baskets, bags, pots, artworks, etc. These craft items are produced with hands and special skills in return exchange for money. Some of these crafts can be used for decoration of self or the home. TYPES OF INCOME YIELDING
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MEANING OF INCOME YIELDING CRAFTS Income yielding crafts are craft items that are produced for sales. For example, beads, apron and cap, baskets, bags, pots, artworks, etc. These craft items are produced with hands and special skills in return exchange for money. Some of these crafts can be used for decoration of self or the
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INTRODUCTION (APRON) Apron is a piece of clothing that chef wear over the front of other clothes before you start cooking to prevent the cloth from getting dirty when you are cooking. Cap is also a piece of clothing wear to prevent broken hair falling inside the dishes. Simple Apron and Cap are easy to
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Measuring Tools are tools used for patterns and body measurements to ensure accuracy and good outfits. It is important and professional take accurate measurements in order to ensure good outfits. For accurate measurements, the following sewing measuring tools are used. SEWING MEASURING TOOLS Measuring and sewing tools for body measurement and garment construction – Tape
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INTRODUCTION A sewing machine is a machine used to stitch fabric and other materials together with thread. Sewing machines can be exciting but also totally overwhelming when you don’t know how to use the machine! In sewing, the first place to start is how to use a sewing machine! HOW TO USE SEW SEWING
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INTRODUCTION A sewing machine is a machine used to stitch fabric and other materials together with thread. Sewing machines were invented during the first Industrial revolution to decrease the amount of manual sewing work performed in clothing companies. TYPES OF SEWING MACHINE Handy Sewing Machine Handy Stitch is also known as the portable hand-held
Suitable cupboard Wardrobe Suitcases Bag Hangers Soap and detergents Water Materials for maintaining of clothing Starch (stiffing agent) Blue Ironing Stain removals See also Care and Maintenance of Clothing Making Simple Apron How to Produce Simple Clothing Article Simple Clothing Article BODY MEASUREMENTS
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Maintenance of clothing is the way of keeping clothes clean and lasts longer Ways of caring and maintaining clothes Mend your clothes as soon as they are torn Store clothes properly, either by folding neatly and storing in boxes/suitcases or hanging with suitable hangers. Do not store dirty or damp clothes Wash clothes as soon
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