Patterns: Free Hand Cutting
List the body measurements required for making a garment.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of free hand cutting.
Cut a pattern freely without using a block or commercial pattern.
Make a baby dress using free hand cutting method.
Patterns: Alteration of Fit and Style
Adjust a pattern to a given measurement and style.
Discuss figure faults and styles.
Discuss how to disguise figure faults and enhance the figure.
Enlarge or reduce pattern sizes proportionately.
Patterns: Adaptation of Patterns (block pattern)
Draft their block pattern.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using pattern in the construction of garments.
Explain the markings and notations on a paper pattern.
Household Laundry: Stains and Stain Removal
Identify the different types of stains and their origin.
List different stain removing agents.
State the general guidelines needed in stain removal.
Identify the different treatments required in removing specific stains.
Household Laundry: Finishing of Clothes
Identify different types /methods of finishing given to garments after washing.
Identify the general rules to observe when ironing.
Differentiate between ironing and pressing.
List different equipment used in storing clothes.
Household Laundry : Washing of Clothes
Prepare clothes for laundry.
Identify different methods suitable for washing different types of fabrics.
Making of Simple Garments: Garment Making Processes
Select the appropriate processes in constructing a garment.
Apply the processes selected for garment construction.
Differentiate between different types of:
-stitches,
-seams,
-openings
-fastenings used in garment construction;
Make simple garments.
Making Simple Patterns: Pattern Laying and Cutting Out
Prepare material and identify the grain.
Lay and cut out pattern pieces.
Interpret standard markings made on the patterns.
Transfer pattern markings unto the material.
Tack up garment for fitting.
Simple patterns
Identify the two types of commercial patterns and their trade marks.
Identify the pattern markings on pattern.
Explain the notations on pattern pieces.
Interprets the language used on commercial pattern;.
Draft simple patterns.
Essentials of garment construction
Identify different figure types;
Take body measurements;
Discuss the influence of figure types on the selection of styles;
Use different styles to enhance the figure;
Select and purchase materials for garment construction.
General Safety precautions in Clothing and Textiles
Handle the tools and equipment properly.
Observe prescribed safety precautions in the use of each tool and equipment.
Observe safety precautions in the laboratory.
Sewing Tools And Equipment
Identify and list the different tools used in garment construction.
Identify and list the different equipment used in garment construction.
List the uses of the different equipment used in garment construction.
Textiles: Locally made Fabrics
List the local fabrics made in Nigeria.
State the uses of local fabrics made in Nigeria.
Make use of locally made fabrics for their personal garments and household articles.
Identify the local communities where the fabrics are made in Nigeria.
Differentiate between locally made fabrics and imported ones.
Textiles: Fabric Finishes
State the different fabric finishes used on fabrics.
Identify finishes used on fabrics;.
Differentiate between ordinary and special finishes;
State the importance of fabric finishes.
Textiles: Test for Fabric Identification
Carry out different tests for the identification of different fabrics.
Describe the test for the identification of each type of fabric.
Textiles:Definition, Origin, Manufature and Properties of Fabrics
Define fibre and fabrics.
State the differences between fibre and fabrics.
Identify the origin of different types of fibre.
Describe the manufacturing processes of different fabrics.
State the properties /characteristics of different fabrics.
Textiles: Careers in Clothing and Textiles
Identify different job opportunities open to a person trained in the area of clothing construction and textiles.
Differentiate between a formally trained clothing expert and a road side tailor/seamstress.
Contract Work
Engage themselves in contract work.
Materials Supplies and Merchandising
Embark on supply and merchandising of building materials.
Furniture Making
Design furniture item to a given specification.
Cost furniture items
Produce furniture items.
Finish furniture items produced.