First Term Fashion Design and Garment Making revision for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Fashion Design and Garment Making
Curriculum Theme: All themes covered in the term
Focal competence: Integration and consolidation of the term’s
Skills:

• Curriculum skills covered in Weeks 1- 10

Previous Lesson: Seam types and uses enclosed and Edge finishes
Topic: Revision and Consolidation
Subject Matter: core term topics, taught skills, common misconceptions, revision exercises

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils/students should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Recall the main concepts taught during the term.

Psychomotor Domain

• Apply the term’s skills in oral, written or practical exercises.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Approved JSS 1 Fashion Design and Garment Making Textbook
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Class notes and approved texts
• Revision exercises (written and practical)
• Sewing tools (e.g., tape measure, scissors, needles, thread)
• Fabric scraps for practical tasks

Rationale for the Lesson

This revision lesson is important for reinforcing the foundational knowledge and practical skills acquired throughout the First Term. It helps students consolidate their understanding of key concepts and address any areas of difficulty before examinations. The lesson ensures that students are well-prepared to apply what they have learned in future topics and real-life scenarios.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students have been taught various topics in Fashion Design and Garment Making from Week 1 to Week 10 of the First Term, including basic sewing tools, measurements, and simple stitches.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision and Consolidation

Introduction to Fashion Design and Garment Making

Fashion Design and Garment Making involves creating clothing and accessories. It combines art and practical skills to produce items that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Importance of Fashion Design and Garment Making:

1. It provides a means of self-expression.
2. It creates job opportunities (e.g., tailors, designers).
3. It helps in preserving cultural heritage through traditional attire.
4. It enables individuals to produce and repair their own clothes.

Basic Sewing Tools and Their Uses

Understanding and proper use of sewing tools are essential for garment making. Each tool serves a specific purpose:

1. Tape Measure: Used for taking body measurements and measuring fabric.
2. Scissors: Used for cutting fabric and thread. Fabric shears are for fabric only.
3. Needles: Used for hand sewing. They come in various sizes for different fabric types.
4. Thread: Used for stitching fabrics together. It should match the fabric colour and type.
5. Pins: Used to hold fabric pieces together temporarily before sewing.
6. Pin Cushion: Used to store pins safely.
7. Thimble: Worn on the finger to protect it when pushing a needle through fabric.
8. Seam Ripper: Used to remove unwanted stitches.
9. Tailor’s Chalk: Used to mark designs or cutting lines on fabric.

Taking Body Measurements

Accurate body measurements are crucial for creating well-fitting garments. Key measurements include:

1. Bust/Chest: Measured around the fullest part of the bust/chest.
2. Waist: Measured around the narrowest part of the natural waistline.
3. Hip: Measured around the fullest part of the hips.
4. Shoulder: Measured from one shoulder bone to the other across the back.
5. Sleeve Length: Measured from the shoulder bone to the desired length (e.g., elbow, wrist).
6. Dress/Top Length: Measured from the highest point of the shoulder to the desired hemline.

Note: Measurements should be taken snugly but not too tight, with the tape measure parallel to the floor where appropriate.

Basic Hand Stitches

Hand stitches are fundamental in garment making for temporary or permanent joining of fabrics.

Temporary Stitches

1. Even Basting: Used for temporary joining of two or more fabric layers with stitches of equal length.
2. Uneven Basting: Used for temporary joining where one stitch is longer than the other, often used for marking.

Permanent Stitches

1. Running Stitch: A simple stitch used for gathering, seaming, or mending.
2. Backstitch: A strong stitch that resembles machine stitching on the right side, used for seams and outlines.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Practical Activity.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher welcomes the students and explains that today’s lesson is a revision of all topics covered in the First Term. The teacher asks students to briefly mention some of the topics they remember learning.

Pupils’ Activity: Students respond by mentioning topics like sewing tools, measurements, and stitches.

Learning Point: Term topics recall

Step 2: Revision of Key Concepts

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides students through a quick review of the meaning and importance of Fashion Design and Garment Making, asking questions to ensure understanding.

Pupils’ Activity: Students actively participate by answering questions and contributing to the discussion.

Learning Point: Meaning and importance

Step 3: Review of Basic Sewing Tools

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Identification/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays various sewing tools (or pictures) and asks students to identify them and state their uses. The teacher corrects any misconceptions.

Pupils’ Activity: Students identify the tools, state their uses, and ask questions for clarification.

Learning Point: Sewing tool identification

Step 4: Practice on Taking Body Measurements

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to take key body measurements (e.g., bust, waist, hip) accurately. Students are then paired to practice taking measurements on each other under supervision.

Pupils’ Activity: Students observe the demonstration and practice taking measurements on their partners.

Learning Point: Accurate measurement taking

Step 5: Revision of Basic Hand Stitches

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Application/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher revises the basic hand stitches (basting, running, backstitch) by demonstrating them. Students are then given fabric scraps, needles, and thread to practice these stitches.

Pupils’ Activity: Students watch the demonstration and practice the stitches on their fabric scraps.

Learning Point: Hand stitch practice

Step 6: Addressing Common Misconceptions

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Clarification/Problem-Solving

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher addresses common errors or misconceptions identified during the term, such as incorrect tool usage or inaccurate measurement techniques, providing clear explanations and re-demonstrations.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen, ask clarifying questions, and correct their understanding.

Learning Point: Misconceptions clarification

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Mention three basic sewing tools and their uses.
2. Why is it important to take accurate body measurements?
3. Differentiate between basting stitch and backstitch.
4. Demonstrate how to take a waist measurement.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Term concepts assessment

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the key areas revised and encourages students to continue practising their skills at home. The teacher reminds them to prepare for their upcoming examinations.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen attentively and ask any final questions.

Learning Point: Lesson summary

Lesson Keywords

• Revision – Reviewing previously learned material.
• Consolidation – Strengthening understanding of concepts.
• Sewing Tools – Equipment used in garment making.
• Measurements – Dimensions of the body for clothing.
• Stitches – Loops of thread used to join fabric.

Differentiation

For slower learners, the teacher will provide extra guidance during practical sessions and simplify explanations. Faster learners will be encouraged to assist their peers and attempt more complex revision exercises or practical tasks, such as designing a simple sketch of an item they could make with the revised skills.

Suggested Lesson Videos

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JSS1 fashion design garment making revision

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure all instructional materials, especially actual sewing tools and fabric scraps, are readily available for demonstration and practical activities. Begin by engaging students in a brief recall of previous topics to gauge their current understanding. During the revision, focus on interactive activities such as tool identification, guided measurement practice, and hand stitching exercises. Pay close attention to common errors students made during the term and use this opportunity to clarify them. Encourage peer-to-peer learning during practical sessions. The evaluation questions should cover both theoretical knowledge and practical application to assess comprehensive understanding. Conclude by reiterating the importance of continuous practice for mastery of skills.