Making Artefacts From… · JHS2 Career Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.5.4.1.2 - Demonstrate skills in making sewing artefacts/products using seams and arrangement of fullness

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least four types of basic seams (open/plain, French, run and fell, machine fell) and four methods of arranging fullness (gathering, darts, pleats, ruffles) with their correct names.
Explain at least two factors to consider when choosing a method for arranging fullness, such as the purpose of the article and the type of fabric.
Construct specimen samples of at least two seams (open/plain seam and French seam) using fabric offcuts, following correct stitching procedures.
Construct specimen samples of at least two methods of arranging fullness (darts and gathering) on fabric pieces, with neat and even workmanship.
Appraise and critique their own sewn samples and those of peers using simple criteria, and use feedback to improve their work.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Designing and Making of Artefacts/products (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Making Artefacts From Compliant, Resistant Materials and Food Ingredients (5.4)
Content standard: B8.5.4.1 - Demonstrate understanding of designing artefacts/ products, and models and table setting
Indicator: B8.5.4.1.2 - Demonstrate skills in making sewing artefacts/products using seams and arrangement of fullness
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 9 (Week 33 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 71
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

SEAMS
1. Make specimen or samples of basic seams.
E.g., open/plain, French, run and fell/machine fell.
2. Sew a blouse or shirt.
E.g., put parts together and sew-shoulders together, sides together.
NB: Boys to measure boys, and girls to measure girls.
3. Display sewn articles (seams and blouse or shirt) for appraisal.
ARRANGEMENT OF FULLNESS
1. Identify basic methods of arranging fullness in sewing.
E.g., Gathering, darts, ruching, shirring, ruffles, smocking, pleats
2. Explain factors to consider when choosing methods for arranging fullness in sewing.
E.g. Purpose for which article will be used, type of fabric.
3. Make specimen or samples of arrangement of fullness.
E.g., darts and gathering
4. Display specimens or samples for appraisal.
Note: Guide learners to appreciate, appraise and critique their works and use the feedback to make modifications or undertake new projects.