Meaning, Importance and Stages of Garment Making and Importance of Garment Making for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 12 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Fashion Design and Garment Making
Curriculum Theme: Sewing tools and equipment
Key competencies/values: Collaboration; Critical Thinking
Skills:

• Discuss the importance of fashion and garment making

Previous Lesson:
Topic: Garment Making
Subject Matter: meaning of garment making, importance of garment making, stages of garment making, basic garment-making processes

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Define garment making.
• Explain the importance of garment making.
• Discuss the importance of fashion and garment making.
• Define fashion and garment making.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the value of garment making as a skill.
• Show interest in learning about garment production.

Psychomotor Domain

• Identify basic tools and equipment used in garment making.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

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

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Measuring tape (manual and digital)
• Rulers (long, short, curved, T-ruler, etc)
• Sewing needles (different types and various sizes of hand and machine needles)
• Scissors (various sizes and types)
• Electronic cutters
• Rotary cutters
• Sewing machine (hand, treadle and electronic)
• Cutting table
• Iron (dry and steam)
• Ironing table/board (manual and electronic) etc.
• Zippers (different types and sizes)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson lays the foundation for understanding the entire process of creating garments. It helps students grasp the significance of fashion and garment making in everyday life and as a potential career path. Understanding these basics is essential for developing practical skills in the subject.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Students should have a general understanding of clothing and its basic uses.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Garment Making

Meaning of Fashion and Garment Making

Fashion refers to the popular style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behaviour at a particular time. It is a general term for a currently popular style or practice, especially in clothing.

Garment Making is the art and process of designing, cutting, sewing, and finishing clothes or articles of clothing from various materials. It involves transforming raw fabrics into wearable items.

Importance of Garment Making

Garment making is important for several reasons:

1. It provides clothing for protection against weather elements like sun, rain, and cold.
2. It serves as a means of personal expression and identity, allowing individuals to showcase their style.
3. It creates employment opportunities for designers, tailors, seamstresses, and factory workers.
4. It contributes to the economy through the production and sale of clothing.
5. It allows for the creation of custom-fitted clothes that meet individual needs and preferences.
6. It preserves cultural heritage through traditional attire and designs.

Stages of Garment Making

The process of making a garment typically involves several key stages:

1. Design and Sketching: Creating initial ideas and drawing the garment design.
2. Pattern Making: Translating the design into paper patterns that will be used to cut the fabric.
3. Fabric Selection: Choosing the appropriate fabric based on the garment’s design, purpose, and desired look.
4. Cutting: Laying out the pattern pieces on the fabric and carefully cutting them out.
5. Sewing/Construction: Assembling the cut fabric pieces using a sewing machine or hand stitching.
6. Fitting: Trying on the garment to ensure it fits well and making necessary adjustments.
7. Finishing: Adding details like buttons, zippers, hems, linings, and pressing the garment.
8. Quality Check: Inspecting the finished garment for any defects or errors.

Basic Garment-Making Processes

The core processes involved in garment making include:

1. Measuring: Taking accurate body measurements to create well-fitting garments.
2. Marking: Transferring pattern markings onto the fabric to guide cutting and sewing.
3. Cutting: Precisely cutting fabric pieces according to the pattern.
4. Stitching: Joining fabric pieces together using various sewing techniques.
5. Pressing: Ironing seams and garment sections during construction to ensure a neat finish.
6. Hemming: Finishing the edges of a garment to prevent fraying and provide a clean look.
7. Attaching Fasteners: Adding buttons, zippers, hooks, or other closures.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Observation

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the students and asks them what they understand by “clothes” and why people wear them. The teacher then introduces the topic of Garment Making.

Pupils’ Activity: Students respond to the questions and listen attentively to the introduction.

Learning Point: Introduction to garment making

Step 2: Meaning of Fashion and Garment Making

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of “fashion” and “garment making” using simple terms and examples. The teacher encourages students to define the terms in their own words.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen, ask questions for clarity, and attempt to define the terms.

Learning Point: Fashion and garment definitions

Step 3: Importance of Garment Making

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a group discussion on the importance of garment making, highlighting its roles in protection, expression, economy, and culture. The teacher guides students to brainstorm ideas.

Pupils’ Activity: Students participate in the discussion, sharing their thoughts on why garment making is important.

Learning Point: Garment making importance

Step 4: Stages of Garment Making

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Listing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the different stages involved in garment making, from design to finishing, using visual aids or simple diagrams if available. The teacher asks students to identify each stage.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen, observe, and identify the various stages as explained.

Learning Point: Garment making stages

Step 5: Basic Garment-Making Processes

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains basic garment-making processes such as measuring, cutting, stitching, and pressing. The teacher may briefly demonstrate with available materials where appropriate.

Pupils’ Activity: Students observe the demonstration and listen to the explanations of each process.

Learning Point: Basic making processes

Step 6: Discussion on Tools and Equipment

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays some of the instructional materials (e.g., measuring tape, scissors, needles) and engages students in a discussion about their names and uses in garment making.

Pupils’ Activity: Students identify the tools and discuss their functions.

Learning Point: Identification of tools

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. What is fashion?
2. Define garment making.
3. State two reasons why garment making is important.
4. Mention three stages of garment making.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Assessment of understanding

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils/students to copy the essential Board Summary notes on the meaning, importance, and stages of garment making into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils/students copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarizing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly summarizes the key points of the lesson, reinforcing the definitions and importance of garment making.

Pupils’ Activity: Students listen and prepare for the next lesson.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidation

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. In your own words, explain what fashion means to you.
2. List five items of clothing you are wearing and identify one basic garment-making process that would have been involved in making each.
3. Ask an adult at home about a traditional garment and its importance. Write down what you learn.

Lesson Keywords

• Fashion – Popular style of clothing or behaviour at a particular time.
• Garment Making – The process of designing, cutting, sewing, and finishing clothes.
• Design – The initial plan or drawing for a garment.
• Pattern – A template used to cut fabric pieces for a garment.
• Sewing – The act of joining fabric pieces with stitches.

Differentiation

Support for weaker learners: Provide simplified definitions and visual aids for key terms. Pair them with stronger students for group discussions and note-taking. Focus on identifying only the main stages and importance points.

Extension for faster learners: Encourage them to research different types of fabrics and their uses, or to draw a simple garment design and label its parts.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for: introduction to garment making jss1

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, gather all the listed instructional materials, especially the measuring tape, scissors, and various needles, to demonstrate during the lesson. Arrange students in groups for the discussion activities. Begin by linking the lesson to students’ everyday experience with clothes. Clearly explain the definitions of fashion and garment making, emphasizing their differences and connections. When discussing the stages and processes, use the available tools to illustrate each step practically. Encourage students to ask questions and share their observations. During the note-taking phase (Step 8), ensure students copy the Board Summary accurately. Pay attention to individual student participation during discussions to gauge understanding and provide targeted support or extension activities as needed. Ensure the classroom is well-lit and conducive for observation and discussion.