Trade Subject Syllabus Senior Secondary. Federal Garment Making Scheme of Work for SS 1. Basic Stitches –Schemeofwork
GARMENT MAKING SS 1 FIRST TERM SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | INTRODUCTION TO GARMENT MAKING Definition of garment makingConcept of garment makingHistory of garment makingReasons for wearing garments. | Teacher discusses the concept and importance of garment. Resources; chart. |
| 2 | CLOTHING ITEMS -Identification of clothing items e.g dresses, shoes, hat etc -Clothes for different occasions e.g office, sports, uniform, party. | Teacher displays various items of clothing, discuss clothes suitable for each occasion. Resources; items of clothing. |
| 3 | PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN Definition of garment designProportion, rhythm, balance or harmony and emphasis | Teacher discusses the four principles of design. Resources; charts showing features in garment. |
| 4 | ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Concept of elements of designElements of design—space, form, line, texture, and color. | Teacher discusses the elements of design. Resources; chart showing different types of line. |
| 5 | IMPORTANCE OF COLOUR Basic colour, i.e primary, secondary and tertiary colours. Qualities of colourClasses of colour e.g cool and warmColor and complexion. | Teacher explains the importance of colour and befitting colours on completion. Resources; colour wheel, color triangle. |
| 6 | FACTORS INFLUENCING GARMENT DESIGN AgeFigure typeInterest etc | Teacher explains factors that influence garment design. Resources; pictures of different figure types. |
| 7 | ECONOMIC VALUES OF GARMENT DESIGN Importance of garment design to individual, family and the nation.Economic value of garment making. | Discuss the importance and the economic value of garment making. Resources; pictures of designers from fashion magazines. |
| 8 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN GARMENT MAKING Definition of entrepreneurshipAdvantages of entrepreneurshipQualities of entrepreneurship. | Teacher discusses the advantages and qualities of entrepreneurship. Resources; field trip to fashion house/industries. |
| 9 | GARMENT MAKING BUSINESS Definition of business.Factors to be considered when going into garment making business. | Discussion on the concept of business and factors considered in business. Resources; chart showing garment making workshop. |
| 10 | SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Identification of sewing tools.Classification of tools and equipment according to their functions.Points to consider in choosing sewing tools and equipments. | Demonstration and handling of sewing tools and equipment. Resources; actual sewing tools and equipments. |
| 11 | CARE OF SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS Importance of care and maintenance of sewing tools and equipment. | Describe the specific way of caring for each tool and equipment. Resources; tools and equipments. |
| 12 | METHODS OF CARING FOR TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Steps involved in caring and maintaining of tools and equipment. Practical on specific ways of caring for each tool. | Practical demonstration on how to care for each tool and equipment. Resources; tools and equipment, items required for caring for each tools and equipments. |
| 13 | Revision | Revision |
| 14 | Examination | Examination |
GARMENT MAKING SS1 SECOND TERM TEACHING SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | THE SEWING MACHINE Identification of different types of sewing machine.Uses of different types.Functions of parts of sewing machines. | Explanation of various types and parts of sewing machine. Resources; charts showing parts of sewing machine, different types of sewing machine. |
| 2 | CARE OF SEWING Selection of sewing machine.Daily care of sewing machineRoutine maintenance of sewing machine. | Discussion on how to select and care for sewing machine. Resources; sewing machine and items used for servicing, machine, mechanic. |
| 3 | MACHINE FAULTS Identification of common faults or problemsCauses of the faultsSolution/remedies to the problems. | Discussion on common faults and the causes of each fault. Resources; sewing machine and pieces of fabric. |
| 4 | SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS OF SEWING MACHINE Improper use of machine parts.How to rectify common problems or faults in sewing machine. | Demonstrates correction of some machine faults. Resources; sewing machine, accessories and pieces of fabric. |
| 5 | BASIC STITCHES Types of basic stitches; temporary permanent etcUses of basic stitches.Making of temporary stitches (tackings). | Explanation on uses of different types of stitches, practical work on temporary stitches. Resources; album showing different types of stitches. |
| 6 | BASIC STITCHES Practical working of different types of basic stitches. | Demonstration on how to work each stitch. Resources; fabric, needle, sewing and embroidery threads. |
| 7 | SEAMS -Types of seam Where seams are used. Points to consider when choosing seams. Working of open seam. | Demonstration on how to work open seam. Resources; samples of garment with different seams, fabric and sewing accessories. |
| 8 | SEAMS AND SEAM FINISHES -Methods of finishing seams e.g hemming, bounding etc. Working of other seams. | Demonstration on procedures for producing different seams and methods of finishing the seam edges. Resources; fabrics and sewing accessories. |
| 9 | DISPOSAL OR ARRANGEMENT OF FULLNESS Methods of disposing or arranging fullness in garments. Practical work on gathers, darts, and pleats. | Discuss the different methods of arranging fullness in garment. Resources; samples of fullness in garments, fabrics and sewing tools. |
| 10 | FULLNESS IN GARMENTS Procedures for making tucks, shirring, smocking etc | Practical demonstration and working of some fullness. Resources; fabric pieces, sewing accessories. |
| 11 | Revision | Revision |
| 12 | Examination | Examination |
Trade Subject Syllabus Senior Secondary. Federal Garment Making Scheme of Work for SS 1. Basic –Schemeofwork
GARMENT MAKING SS 1 THIRD TERM TEACHING SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | FACING AND INTERFACINGS: Types and functions of facings. Identification of fabrics for interfacing.Functions of interfacings. | Discussions on types and functions of facing and interfacing. Resources; samples of facing on garments, different types of fabric for interfacings. |
| 2 | FACING EDGES; Attachments of facings on different edges for neatening e.g shaped, straight and scalloped. | Demonstration and working the procedures for attaching of facings to edges. Resources; fabrics and sewing tools. |
| 3 | OPENINGS IN GARMENTS Types of openingsFunctions of openings i.e faced, bound panel and continued strip. | Discussion and demonstration of procedures for working different types of opening. Resources; samples of opening on garments, accessories for making openings. |
| 4 | FASTENING IN GARMENTS Identification of items used for fastenings e.g zip, buttons, Velcro.Working of button holes. | Discussion on functions and items use for fastenings. Resources; samples of fastenings. Resources; samples of fastenings on garments. |
| 5 | FASTENING Methods of attaching zipsPractical attachment of zips on fabrics. | Description and demonstration of different ways of attaching zips on garment. Resources; zip, fabrics, and sewing tools. |
| 6 | PATTERNS Definition of patterns and pattern drafting.Advantages of the use of patterns.Tools and equipments for pattern drafting. | Discussion on advantages of the use of patterns. Resources; tools for drafting patterns. |
| 7 | METHODS OF OBTAINING PATTERNS Different methods of obtaining patterns e.g draping, flat, knock-off,.Advantages and disadvantages of each method. | Discussion on merits and demerits of different methods of obtaining patterns. Resources; samples of some patterns. |
| 8 | FLAT PATTERNS Types of flat patterns- drafted and commercial.Merits and demerits.Pattern markings and symbols.Printed and perforated. | Discussion on merits and demerits of flat patterns. Resources; chart showing pattern marking and the meanings. |
| 9 | FREE HAND METHOD OF CUTTING FABRICS Meaning of free hand method of cutting fabric. Techniques involved in free hand cutting.Merits and demerits of free hand cutting. | Discussion on the use of free hand method of cutting out, demonstration of the processes of free hand cutting. Resources; fabrics, chalk, scissors, etc |
| 10 | BODY MEASUREMENT Importance of taking accurate body measurements. Principles involved in taking body measuremenst.Essential body parts to be measured. | Discussion on principles and importance of taking accurate body measurement. Resources; diagram of a person, indicating parts for measurements. |
| 11 | BODY MEASUREMENTS Practical on how to take accurate body measurements. | Practical demonstration on how to take accurate body measurement. Resources; tape measure, note book, and pencil. |
| 12 | Revision | Revision |
| 13 | Examination | Examination |
