FCT Education Resource Centre Trade Subject Curriculum for Senior Secondary School. SS 3 Garment Making Scheme of Work Federal –Schemeofwork.com
GARMENT MAKING SS 3 FIRST TERM SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | ADAPTATION OF JUMPERS FROM SHIRT PATTERN Description of jumper Sketching o jumper style. Tracing out shirt patterns unto new brown paper. Incorporation of style features at the front e.g princess line and facings for Button and button hole using slashing and spreading techniques.Transfer of the adapted jumper patterns. | Demonstrate the adaptation of gown and jumper patterns, supervise students practice. Resources; blouse pattern, shirt patterns, sleeve block, brown paper, pencils, pins, cello-tape, paper, scissors, ruler, curves etc |
| 2 | CONSTRUCTION OF A BABY DRESS WITH FREE HAND CUTTING. -Sketching of the desired style -Taking body measurements -Cutting out the front and back upper  Section -cutting out the front and back skirt -Cutting out the sleeves and facings.  | Demonstrate cutting with free hand. Resources; fabric and sewing tools. |
| 3 | MAKING UP THE BODY DRESS Joining the front and back upper section of the shoulders. Fix the collar facing to the joined upper section. Work on the opening. Joining the gathered front skirt to the front upper section. Joining the gathered back skirt to the upper section. Joining the side seams and attaching the sleeve. | Demonstrate processes of stitching up garments. Resources; sewing tools, and equipments. |
| 4 | PRACTICAL CONSTRUCTION OF SKIRTS/TROUSERS Preparation of fabric for sewing e.g removing creases Graining and folding of fabrics Laying of skirts patterns Cutting out Tacking joining pattern pieces together for fitting and correction.Joining of pattern pieces using flat method processes. | Demonstrate the unit method of making trouser. Resources; pattern of skirt/trouser. |
| 5 | CONSTRUCTION OF SKIRT/ TROUSER (CONT) Permanent sewing of the skirt along the seam lines Attachment of waist band Finishing the hem with machine stitches Pressing and packaging. | Demonstrate the unit method of making skirt. Resources; pattern of skirt, garment fabric, sewing tools. |
| 6 | PRICE FIXING ON ARTICLES MADE Factors to be considered when fixing price cost of material. Use e.g fabric, sewing accessories, sewing machine.Quantifying energy input e.g human, electrical and other facilities in the workshop. Input of rental rate for the shop Calculation of profit margin minimum of 20%Determination and fixing of price. | Determination of profit margin. Factor to be considered in fixing prices. Resources; chart showing factor to be considered in determining prices, supervises students’ practice. Resources; garment fabric, sewing tools and equipments. |
| 7 | CONSTRUCTION OF GOWN Preparation of fabric and grainingFolding and laying of patterns.Cutting outJoining with loose stitches using circular method. | Supervise students’ practice. Resources; garment fabric, sewing tools and equipments. |
| 8 | MAKING OF GOWN Fitting for correction and adjustmentPermanent sewing of the gownFinishing the hem and other edges as desiredFixing of price and packaging. | Encourage students further to develop passion for garment making. Resources; sewing tools, and equipments. |
| 9 | GARMENT MAKING BUSINESS Basic requirement for the business e.g space, sewing tools, and equipments Skilled personnelEstimating the cost of each basic requirement. | Organize field trip to garment making outfits to ascertain the basic requirement. Resources; basic sewing tools. |
| 10 | FINANCING A BUSINESS Meaning of financeMeaning of financing a businessSources of financing a small business.Finance management factors to consider in managing finance. | Sources of financing a business, finance management. Resources; chart illustrating the sources of financing a small business. |
| 11 | FACTORS AFFECTING SMALL BUSINESS Factors that contribute to the success of small business. | Discussion on determination of profit. Resources; charts showing factors to consider in determining prices. |
| 12 | FIELD TRIP Sewing institutions | Organize field trip to garment making outfits to ascertain the basic requirement among other things. Resources; basic sewing tools and equipments, catalogues, charts etc |
| 13 | EXAMINATION |
FCT Education Resource Centre Trade Subject Curriculum for Senior Secondary School. SS 3 Garment Making Scheme of Work Federal –Schemeofwork.com
GARMENT MAKING SS 3 SECOND TERM SCHEME
| WEEK | TOPIC/CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1 | CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP Factors for enhancing good relationship with customer. Customer credit needs Strategies for handling customer credit needs. | Tips for maintaining good customer relationship. Resources; chart showing customering garment shop. |
| 2 | PROMOTING BUSINESS Meaning of business promotionTypes of promotional activitiesImportance of business promotion. | Guide discussion on business promotion. Resources; prepare simple advertisement. |
| 3 | RECORD KEEPING Meaning/concept of record keeping.Types of record necessary for small business.Materials for record keeping.Importance of record keeping.Tips for adequate record keeping. | Demonstrate how to keep records, using note books, cash books etc Resources; chart illustrating tips for accurate record keeping. |
FCT Education Resource Centre Trade Subject Curriculum for Senior Secondary School. SS 3 Garment Making Scheme of Work Federal –Schemeofwork.com
