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 […]
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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
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Before drafting or buying a pattern, it is necessary to have accurate body measurements. Ask someone to take your body measurements for accuracy and good fit. Body measurements can be divided into two categories: – Blouse/ Shirt measurements – Skirt/ Trouser measurements Objective By the end of the lesson, you should be able to
Malaria: Malaria is caused by a parasite which is spread by the anopheles mosquito. Typhoid: Typhoid is caused by a bacteria found in urine or faeces. Cholera: Cholera is caused by a bacteria found in contaminated water and food. Dysentery:Dysentery is caused by protozoa (amoeba) found in human faeces. Scabies: Scabies is caused by mites found in places
Properties of Synthetic Fibres Synthetic fibres are made from chemical substances which are mainly derived from coal, oil or petroleum products. There are properties that are common to all synthetic fibres. Desirable Properties of Synthetic Fibres Synthetic fibres are very strong. They are therefore used to make a variety of items. Synthetics are smooth and
Wool What is wool? Wool is the hair or fur from animals such as sheep, goats or camels. Desirable Properties of Wool It has a natural crimp which makes it warm to wear. Wool is resilient making it crease resistant. Wool is non-flammable It is absorbent Properties of Silk – Silk is produced from the secretion
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Cotton is absorbent making it suitable for towels and undergarments. Cotton is a strong fibre and can withstand the friction required in laundry work. This makes it suitable for school uniforms, children’s clothing and bed linen. Cotton can withstand mild alkalis and stain removers hence making it ideal for household linen and daily wear. Cotton
Roasting Method Cooking food using direct source of heat which can be done using an oven or over a charcoal fire. Ensure frequent basting or turning of food to keep it moist and ensure even cooking. Food to be roasted should be of good quality e.g. tender cuts of meats. The oven or fire should
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