Home Economics - Junior Secondary 3 - Making a baby's dress

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 1

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 3

AGE: 14 years

DURATION: 40 minutes each for 2 periods

DATE:

SUBJECT: Home economics

TOPIC: Making a baby’s dress

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

1. ) List the materials for making a baby’s dress
2. ) Describe step-by-step the procedures for making a baby’s dress
3. ) Make a baby’s dress

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Home economics textbooks for Junior Secondary School 3

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: PERIOD 1-2:

NOTE

MAKING A BABY’S DRESS
Materials for Making a Baby’s Dress

When making a baby’s dress, it's important to choose soft, breathable fabrics and materials that are gentle on the baby's skin. Here’s a list of materials typically needed:

• Fabric: Soft cotton, cotton blend, or muslin for comfort and breathability. You can also use knit fabrics for stretch and comfort.
• Lining Fabric: Light cotton or a soft lining material for the inner layer of the dress.
• Thread: Matching or contrasting thread depending on the fabric and design.
• Elastic: For cuffs, waistbands, or sleeves to provide a snug fit.
• Buttons/Zippers: For closure at the back or side, if the design calls for them.
• Trim and Embellishments: Ribbons, lace, or appliqué for decoration.
• Interfacing: Optional for areas like the collar, if more structure is needed.
• Bias Tape: For finishing edges or hemming.
• Pattern Paper: To create or follow a pattern for the dress.
• Sewing Machine: For stitching the fabric together.
• Pins or Fabric Clips: To hold pieces of fabric in place while sewing.
• Scissors: For cutting fabric, thread, and trims.

Step-by-Step Procedures for Making a Baby’s Dress

Here is a simple guide to making a basic baby dress:

Step 1: Prepare the Pattern

• Choose a Pattern: Select a pattern for the baby’s dress. Ensure it is designed for the size of the baby and the type of fabric you are using.
• Cut the Pattern: Lay the pattern on the fabric and cut out the necessary pieces (usually front, back, sleeves, and skirt parts).
• Cut the Lining: Cut the lining pieces, if the dress requires one.

Step 2: Sewing the Bodice

• Sew Shoulder Seams: Pin the front and back bodice pieces together at the shoulder seams. Sew them using a straight stitch.
• Attach the Sleeves: Pin the sleeves to the bodice armholes. Sew along the armholes to attach the sleeves to the bodice.

Step 3: Attach the Skirt to the Bodice

• Gather the Skirt: If the skirt is gathered, sew two lines of long stitches along the top edge of the skirt fabric. Pull the threads to gather the fabric to match the bodice width.
• Pin and Sew the Skirt: Pin the gathered skirt to the bodice, matching the side seams. Sew the skirt to the bodice.

Step 4: Sew the Side Seams

• Join the Side Seams: Pin the side seams of the bodice and skirt together. Sew them from the armholes down to the bottom of the skirt.

Step 5: Attach the Lining (if applicable)

• Sew the Lining: If using a lining, sew the lining pieces together, leaving openings for the armholes and neck. Attach it to the inside of the dress, either by hand or machine, using a slip stitch or topstitch.

Step 6: Finish the Neckline and Armholes

• Add Bias Tape or Trim: To finish the neckline and armholes, you can either use bias tape, a facing, or fold the edges over and sew them down.

Step 7: Add the Closure

• Sew in Buttons or Zippers: Depending on the design, add buttons or a zipper to the back or side of the dress for easy dressing.

Step 8: Hem the Skirt

• Finish the Hem: Fold the bottom edge of the skirt inward, pin, and sew a neat hem. This can be done using a straight stitch or blind hem stitch for a cleaner look.

Step 9: Final Touches

• Decorate the Dress: Add any desired decorations such as lace, appliqué, or ribbons to make the dress more personalized.
• Iron: Press the dress carefully with an iron to remove any wrinkles and give the dress a crisp, neat finish.

EVALUATION:

1. What are the essential materials needed for making a baby’s dress, and why is each material important?
2. Describe the process of attaching the sleeves to the bodice of a baby’s dress.
3. How do you gather the fabric for the skirt when making a baby’s dress, and why is this step important?
4. What are the different methods you can use to finish the neckline and armholes of a baby’s dress?
5. Explain the steps involved in adding a button or zipper as a closure for the dress and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively