NEW APPROACH
TERM/WEEK: THIRD TERM/ WEEK 6
DATE: 4th July, 2020
CLASS: Grade 3
SUBJECT: Pre-vocational Studies
TOPIC: Meaning of Sewing, Knitting, crocheting and Simple Sewing Tools.
REFERENCE:
BRIEF EXPLANATION:
Sewing, knitting and crocheting tools and equipment are items used in designing and making various types of garments.
Notes for the Pupils
Sewing is the act of using thread and needle to join or repair materials to make garment.
Knitting is the use of interlocking loops of yarn, either with a long needle or a machine to make garment or other items.
Crocheting is a type of knitting that is done with a hook. It is used to make clothes or decorative items from wool or thick stiff thread by looping the wool or thread through itself with a crochet hook.
Example of Sewing Tools Include:
- Sewing box/bag
- Razor blade
- Needle
- Tape measure
- Needle threader
- Tailor chalk
- Pinking shears
- Knitting pin
- Thimble
- Safety pin
- Pin cushion
- French circle
- Tracing wheel
- Scissors
- Stiletto
- Rulers
- Thread
Examples of Sewing Equipment Include:
- Sewing machine
- Knitting machine
- Table or work surface
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Cupboard
Exercises/Assignment
- Name 5 sewing tools.
- Name three sewing equipment.
- What is crocheting?