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Sewing machine III

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TERM – 2ND TERM

 WEEK FIVE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: CLOTHING AND TEXTILE

Topic: SEWING MACHINE III

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

I.) Understand the basis of sewing

II.) Make simple projects using the sewing machine.

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the guidelines to understand before getting to sew

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher guide students to make simple projects using sewing machine

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

SEWING MACHINE III

Sewing guidelines for beginners

Learning to sew is a rewarding skill that involves understanding both the tools and techniques. The following are some comprehensive guidelines for beginners:

  1. Choose the Right Fabric: Start with easy-to-sew fabrics like cotton or linen.
  2. Gather Supplies: Get a sewing machine (if available), needles, thread, scissors, pins, and fabric.
  3. Learn Basic Stitches: Practice straight stitches and zigzag stitches on scrap fabric.
  4. Measure and Cut: Use a ruler and fabric scissors to measure and cut your fabric according to your pattern.
  5. Pin Fabric Together: Use pins to hold fabric pieces together before sewing.
  6. Practice Seam Allowance: Sew with a consistent seam allowance (usually 1/4 to 5/8 inch) along the edges of your fabric.
  7. Press Seams: Iron your seams flat after sewing to give your project a polished look.
  8. Start Simple: Begin with easy projects like pillowcases or tote bags to build confidence.
  9. Follow Patterns: Use sewing patterns to guide you through more complex projects.

Advanced Techniques

  1. Zippers:

   - Learn to insert standard and invisible zippers using appropriate feet on your machine.

  1. Buttonholes and Buttons:

   - Practice making buttonholes and sewing buttons by hand or machine.

  1. Darts and Pleats:

   - Understand shaping techniques like darts for fitting and pleats for decorative purposes.

EVALUATION: 1.  What is the first thing to do when starting out with sewing

  1. Mention 5 essential supplies needed for sewing
  2.        Suggest a simple pattern to start out with.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively