Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Home Science Strand 3 (Clothing and Textiles) Notes. The MS Word version (editable) is also available upon your request.

  It covers the following topics:

  • 3.1 Sewing Tools, Equipment, and Materials
    • Introduction: Emphasizes that quality tools are essential for producing neat and professional garments.
    • Classification of Tools: Groups tools by their function:
      • Measuring Tools: Tape measure, Meter stick, and Seam gauge.
      • Cutting Tools: Dressmaker's shears, Pinking shears, Embroidery scissors, and Seam ripper.
      • Marking Tools: Tailor's chalk and Tracing wheel with carbon paper.
      • Sewing Tools: Hand sewing needles (Sharps, Crewels), Pins, and Thimbles.
    • The Sewing Machine: Details key parts like the Balance wheel, Tension disc, and Presser foot; outlines common faults (Thread breaking, Skipped stitches, Needle breaking) and their remedies; covers care and storage.
  • 3.2 Textile Fibres
    • Classification: Categorizes fibres into Natural (Animal: Wool, Silk; Plant: Cotton, Linen) and Man-made (Regenerated: Viscose; Synthetic: Polyester, Nylon).
    • Identification: Describes the Burning Test behavior (smell, flame, residue) for different fibres; mentions Microscopic and Chemical tests.
    • Characteristics and Uses: Details properties (absorbency, strength, warmth) and uses of Cotton, Wool, Silk, and Synthetic fibres.
  • 3.3 Clothing Construction Processes: Stitches
    • General Rules: Lists rules for working stitches, including proper tool selection, using a thimble, thread length, and tension.
    • Classification of Stitches:
      • Temporary Stitches: Tacking (Even, Long and Short, Tailor's Tacking).
      • Permanent Stitches: Joining (Running, Backstitch, Oversewing), Neatening (Overcasting, Loop/Blanket, Hemming), and Decorative (Chain, Stem, Satin).
  • 3.4 Clothing Construction Processes: Seams
    • Common Types: Describes the method and use of Open (Plain) Seam, French Seam, Overlaid Seam, and Double Stitched (Machine Fell) Seam.
    • Choice and Qualities: Explains factors influencing seam choice (Fabric type, Position, Wear and Tear) and the qualities of a well-made seam (Strength, Flatness, Evenness, Neatness).
  • 3.5 Clothing Construction Processes: Management of Fullness
    • Methods: Details techniques to shape flat fabric to body curves: Darts (Single and Double pointed), Gathers, Pleats (Knife, Box, Inverted), Elastic, and Easing.
    • Factors and Qualities: Discusses selection based on fabric weight, body shape, and style; lists qualities of well-managed fullness.
• File Size:

  804.62 KB
• Length:

  37 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  HOME SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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