### Lesson Plan: Basic Sewing Processes (Temporary and Permanent Stitches)
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 1
**Subject:** Home Economics
**Topic:** Basic Sewing Processes (Temporary and Permanent Stitches)
**Duration:** 60 minutes
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#### **Objectives:**
By the end of this lesson, students will:
1. Understand the difference between temporary and permanent stitches.
2. Identify various types of temporary and permanent stitches.
3. Demonstrate basic temporary and permanent stitching techniques.
4. Recognize the importance and applications of different stitches in sewing.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Needles
- Threads (different colors for visibility)
- Fabric swatches
- Scissors
- Pins
- Chalk or fabric markers
- Samples of garments or items showing different stitches
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#### **Procedure:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greetings (1 minute):** Welcome students and take attendance.
- **Lesson Overview (2 minutes):** Briefly explain what will be covered in the lesson.
- **Engage Students (2 minutes):** Ask students if they have any experience with sewing or have seen stitches on clothes.
- **Definitions (5 minutes):**
- Explain what temporary and permanent stitches are.
- Temporary stitches: Also known as basting stitches, used for tacking fabric together temporarily.
- Permanent stitches: Designed to hold fabric pieces together permanently.
2. **Instruction (20 minutes)**
- **Types of Temporary Stitches (10 minutes):**
- Explain and demonstrate basting stitches:
- Hand basting
- Machine basting (if applicable)
- Show where and why temporary stitches are used.
- **Types of Permanent Stitches (10 minutes):**
- Explain and demonstrate:
- Running stitch
- Backstitch
- Hemming stitch
- Overcast stitch
- Discuss the applications of these stitches in real life.
3. **Guided Practice (15 minutes)**
- **Demonstration (5 minutes):**
- Perform a live demonstration of each stitch step-by-step.
- Ensure that all students can see the process.
- **Student Practice (10 minutes):**
- Hand out fabric swatches, needles, and thread.
- Guide students as they practice each stitch on their own swatches.
- Offer help and corrections as needed.
4. **Independent Practice (10 minutes)**
- **Project Assignment (10 minutes):**
- Assign a simple project where students need to use at least one temporary and one permanent stitch (e.g., a small fabric pocket).
- Explain the criteria and expectations for the project.
- Encourage students to complete this at home and bring it to the next class.
5. **Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- **Review Key Points (3 minutes):** Summarize the different types of stitches covered and their purposes.
- **Q&A Session (2 minutes):** Address any questions the students might have.
- **Closing (1 minute):** Provide words of encouragement and remind students to bring their projects to the next class.
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#### **Assessment:**
- Participation during guided practice.
- Observation of the students' ability to perform stitches.
- Completion and quality of the assigned project for the next class.
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#### **Homework:**
- Complete the assigned sewing project.
- Drawing and labeling at least three types of stitches covered in the class.
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#### **Extensions:**
- Students interested in more advanced stitching can be shown additional stitches like the blind hem stitch or French seam.
- Discuss and explore the historical significance of some stitches in different cultures.
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By the end of this lesson, students will gain hands-on experience with basic sewing processes and recognize the importance of mastering both temporary and permanent stitches in creating and repairing fabric items.