Home Economics

Catering, Home economics, Home management

DISCIPLINES IN HOME SCIENCE/HOME ECONOMICS/CATERING/FOOD & NUTRITION/HOME MANAGEMENT

Home Science/Home Economies/Catering/Food & Nutrition is an applied multi-disciplinary science which aims at improving the quality of life and well-being of an individual, family and community. Maternal child care Home care Textiles Clothing Health education Consumer education MATERNAL CHILD CARE It deals with child development from conception to childhood with special attention to the […]

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SEWING MACHINE

A sewing machine is a large sewing equipment designed to make stitches. It makes sewing quicker and more efficient. It is a simple machine to operate as it is done manually at the speed of the person operating. It is portable and easy to carry. Balance wheel is rotated by hand. One hand rotates the

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STITCHES

Classification of stitches Stitches are classified into two groups: Roll the mouse over the words: Permanent and Temporary for additional information. Classify stitches. – Describe how to work out different types of stitches Joining stitches These are stitches which are used to hold two or more layers of fabric together permanently. They include: Machine

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PRESSING EQUIPMENT

Irons Ironing board Irons Made of non rusting material Medium weight Smooth sole Pointed toe to reach fullness If electric, should be thermostatic. Used to press work after each stage of construction Use right temperature for every fabric Wipe before use Do not drop Occasionally clean thoroughly Oil hinges of charcoal iron to prevent

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STORAGE EQUIPMENT

Drawers Wardrobes Hangers Drawers Large enough to carry the work Have smooth finishing For storing all needlework Should be lined with a clean paper or cloth Wardrobes Should have a smooth finish Should be lockable Should have a rod or nail for hanging Used for hanging complete and incomplete garments Clean regularly and place

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TRANSFERRING PATTERN MARKINGS

Tailor’s chalk Tracing wheel Dressmaker’s carbon paper Pencils Tailor’s Chalk Comes in different shapes Buy assorted colours Used for marking patterns Do not drop, it will break Store in the needle work box Tracing Wheel The edge should be well serrated. The wheel should be firmly fixed. Use carbon colour closest to that of

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SEWING TOOLS

Needles Sharps Betweens Crewels Sharps Needle Have round eyes Should be fine Eye should be smooth Easy to thread Assorted sizes; the higher the number the finer the needle Use correctly Used for ordinary sewing Should be kept in a pin cushion Betweens Needle Assorted sizes; the higher the number the finer the needle.

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SCHEME OF WORK FOR HOME ECONOMIC JSS 3

SCHEME OF WORK FOR HOME ECONOMIC JSS 3 FIRST TERM 1. Classes and properties of fibres 2. Manufacture, identification and uses of fabric 3. Basic element of design 4. Figure types 5. The sewing machine 6. Garment construction process-facing and hemming 7. Scientific study of foods SECOND TERM 1. Meal planning 2. Buying and

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