PROCESS OF BASIC STITCHES

SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMIC – PROCESS OF BASIC STITCHES

TERM: THIRD TERM

WEEK: WEEK 4

CLASS: PRIMARY 4

DURATION: 40 MINUTES

TOPIC: PROCESS OF BASIC STITCHES

UNITS:

• process of back stitches
• uses of temporary and permanent stitches

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this discussion in this unit, children should be able to know:

1. process of back stiches
2. uses of temporary and permanent stiches

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Explanatory posters/pictures
• Explanatory videos
• High quality Needle
• Thread
• Scissor
• Straight pin
• Tailors chalk
• Ruler
• Marking pencil
• clothes

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

• Explanation
• Discussion
• Questions and answers
• Practical  in the school Home economic Laboratory

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• NERDC Basic Education Curriculum.
• Universal Basic Education  Curriculum (UBE)
• Lagos State Home Economic Scheme of Work.
• Online Materials.
• Home Economics for Primary Schools.

                              CONTENT

PROCESS OF MAKING BACK STITCHES

This is a long hand stitch that can be used in place of straight machine stitch.

HOW TO MAKE BACK STITCHES

The following are ways to make back stitches:

1. Fasten on the thread
2. Take one long running stitch
3. Take a stitch back, then bring the needle out again in a little way along the seam line
4. Repeat it again until your  desire length

USES OF TEMPORARY STITCHES

Temporary stitches hold pieces of fabric together temporarily and they are removed as soon as they have served their purposed.

Temporary stitches are used to

• To hold side seam
• To make gather on fabrics
• To hold materials in position  temporarily

USES OF PERMANENT STITCHES

• It can be used as decorative stitches
• It can be used to sew fabric permanently
• It can be used to hold down garment hem

PRESENTATION

• The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
• The Teacher introduces the topic.
• The Teacher explains the lessons.

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Explain the process of back stitches
• Mention three uses of temporary and permanent stitches

CONCLUSION: the teacher summarize the lesson.