The sewing machine is major sewing equipment. It is very important in successful sewing. There are different types and makes of sewing machines. The following are common types of sewing machines. HAND SEWING MACHINE: This is a simply, it is operated just with hand. It requires to be placed on a table. TREADLE SEWNG MACHINE:…
DRESSES FOR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS School clothes Clothes for office work Clothes for household work or activities Clothes for sleeping Clothes for sports, picnics and relaxation Clothes for religious worship Clothes for travelling (journey / trips). SCHOOL CLOTHES Fabric for school clothes should be dirable, washable colourful and comfortable. He style should be loose enough to…
THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF DESIGN The basic elements of designs are LINE: This refers to the outline of an object or to the obvious lines within it. SHAPE: This refers to the form of a solid object, which is created when lines are combined. The outline of a garment is its shape. SPACE: This refers…
Reasons for care of clothing To make the clothing last longer. Dirt can damage fabrics To kill any disease-carrying germs and pests in the fabrics To keep the clothes looking clean or better, dirty clothes are unpleasant to look at To save money since clean clothes last longer To ensure that whatever clothes you have…
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…
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…
Decision Making is the act of making choices. It is the process of selecting option from alternatives.It is the ability to make up one’s mind as regard a particular issue or issues. Decision-Makingtakes place only when there are two or more things to choose from. IMPORTANCE OF DECISION MAKING It helps to minimise mistakes….
Needs are those things we require or crave to have. Family Needs are the requirement or the necessities required by family members so that they can live conveniently. Family needs can equally be referred tobasic needs. Wants: They are those things you desire though they are not essential for one’s health and well-being. TYPES…
Cleaning Agents are chemicals that aid the removal of dirt from a surface. They produce cleaning effect. CLASSES OF CLEANING AGENTS Solvents: They are substances which remove dirt by liquefying it and holding it in suspension e.g water, grease, etc. Detergents: These include detergents and soaps. They aid the removal of grease. Abrasive Cleaners: These…
Make-up is meant to bring out one’s natural good looks. It is not something with which to just cover up the face with. It should be applied neatly and sparingly under good light. Less make-up should be worn for daytime than for evening. Cosmetics are preparations designed to make the skin or hair beautiful, to…
Care of the family house is important as the cleanliness of an environment determines the health and well-being of the individuals living there. REASONS FOR CARE OF FAMILY HOUSE To make the house and its surrounding clean and attractive. To prolong the life span of the house and its contents. To prevent insects and rodents…
A home This is a dwelling place for family members. It is where family members stay together and share love. It is a place where children are trained and prepared for adult life. A house This is a building kept for people to live in. It is also a place where properties are kept. …
A family can be defined as a group of people who live together and are united by ties of marriage, birth, blood and adoption. It is the smallest unit of the society. TYPES OF FAMILY Nuclear Family: This consists of father, mother and their children. It is also sometimes called a monogamous family. Polygamous…
FOOD Ths is any edible substance liquid or solid which when eaten and digested maintain life. Eating a balanced meal is very essential for survival. BALANCED DIET A balanced diet is a meal that contains all the six classes of food nutrients in the right proportion. Feeding Habits are your everyday patterns of eating. Healthy…
Fatigue means tiredness. It can be define as a state of being excessively tired or a state of being tired. CAUSES OF FATIGUE Overworking Lack of food Ill-health When one is sad Hunger or lack of food Dislike of the task at hand EFFECTS OF FATIGUE Fatigue makes you feel very dull, weak and…
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…
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…