Food & Nutrition

 Irons  Ironing board Irons  Made of non rusting material  Medium weight  Smooth sole  Pointed toe to reach fullness  If electric, should be thermostatic.  Used to press work after each stage of construction  Use right temperature for every fabric  Wipe before use  Do not drop  Occasionally clean thoroughly  Oil hinges of charcoal iron to prevent rusting […]

 Drawers  Wardrobes  Hangers  Drawers  Large enough to carry the work  Have smooth finishing  For storing all needlework  Should be lined with a clean paper or cloth Wardrobes  Should have a smooth finish  Should be lockable  Should have a rod or nail for hanging  Used for hanging complete and incomplete garments  Clean regularly and place moth

Tailor’s chalk Tracing wheel Dressmaker’s carbon paper Pencils Tailor’s Chalk Comes in different shapes Buy assorted colours  Used for marking patterns  Do not drop, it will break  Store in the needle work box  Tracing Wheel  The edge should be well serrated.  The wheel should be firmly fixed. Use carbon colour closest to that of the

 Needles  Sharps  Betweens  Crewels  Sharps Needle  Have round eyes  Should be fine  Eye should be smooth  Easy to thread  Assorted sizes; the higher the number the finer the needle  Use correctly  Used for ordinary sewing  Should be kept in a pin cushion Betweens Needle  Assorted sizes; the higher the number the finer the needle.  Shorter

Previously, we learnt that consumers have to make a choice between a need and a want. In addition, they are faced with challenge, in identifying purchasing and using goods and services. These challenges make up the problems that face a consumer. These are: Scarcity of resources Inflation Lack of Information Lack of awareness of consumer

facing is a piece of fabric used to finish raw edges at open areas of a garment. They are applied on the wrong side or right side of the garment. Facings have a decorative effect when a contrasting colour of fabric is used on the right side. They are used on the following sections of

It is important to understand the clothing construction processes in order to come up with garments that are well fitting. In this topic we shall cover the following: Collars Cuffs Set- in sleeves Facing and Interfacing Construction of a shirt Collars Collars are features that are fitted at the neckline to add style and appeal

This is the process of treating food to stop or slow down food decay and deterioration. Causes of Food Decay Food spoilage and decay is brought about by: Bacteria Fungi Enzymes Oxidation 1. Bacteria These are single celled micro-organisms that multiply rapidly under warm and moist conditions. 2. Fungi These include the yeasts and moulds.

A flower arrangement is the art of selecting and arranging flowers to come up with a pleasant effect. Some of the commonly used flowers and plant parts are roses, carnations, gladioli, chrysanthemums, statice, arum lilies, madonna lilies, delphiniums, watsomia, leaves, Twigs, Seeds- both dry and fresh, synthetic flowers. Create suitable flower arrangements to suit different

Furnishings can be classified into two: Hard furnishings Soft furnishings Hard furnishings Case goods These are pieces of furniture that are not padded. Upholstered furniture These are furniture that are partially or wholly padded and covered with materials such as fabric, leather and poly vinyl chloride (PVC). Furniture for different rooms Different rooms require different

This is the art of choosing, arranging and maintaining furnishings in the home. Colour is an important aspect in furnishing. Colour Colour is an element of design which can only be seen in the presence of light Characteristics of colour There are three main characteristics of colour. These are: Hue Value Intensity Hue Hue is

Light is radiant energy that enables us to see. Sources of light Sources of light are either natural or artificial. Natural Lighting The main sources of natural light is the sun. Other sources include the moon and the stars. Natural light gets into a room through openings such as doors, windows and skylights. Artificial lighting

This is the mechanism of allowing in fresh air in a room or space while getting rid of stale air. Reasons for adequate ventilation Objectives By the end of the lesson, you should be able to: Define ventilation Discuss reasons for sufficient ventilation in a room Dangers of poor ventilation when a room is poorly

Needs of the Sick at Home The sick at home have various needs such as: Physical needs Nutritional needs Emotional needs Social needs Spiritual needs Physical Needs The physical needs of the sick at home may be met by ensuring the following: Clean room, clean clothes and body, clean bedding Well ventilated room Appropriate furniture

Rights of a Consumer The following are some of the rights of a consumer: The right to safety in the use of goods and services The right to the correct quantities of goods The right to adequate and correct information Right to be involved/represented when decisions involving the consumer are being made Right to obtain

What is Meal planning and management? Meal planning and management refers to the process of determining the foods to be prepared, cooked and presented to the family in order to meet its nutritional needs using the available resources. Importance of Meal Planning It ensures that: Meals are served and presented attractively. Meals are balanced to

By the end of the lesson you should be able to define the terms consumer, goods, services and consumer education.. Sources of consumer awareness Information on products and services can be obtained from various sources and also through various methods. A consumer gets information from the following sources: Informative This type of advertising only informs

What is Scurvy?.  Scurvy is a nutritional disorder which is common among people who rarely eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Scurvy is caused by lack of Vitamin C which is found in fresh fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C maintains the health of body mucous membranes and makes them resistant to infections. Bleeding gums  Loose teeth