Home Economics

Personal hygiene refers to the cleanliness of the body. This involves good grooming or care of different parts of the body, choice, use and care of personal items. Cosmetics are prepared substances which are applied on the body by both men and women to enhance appearance. They include:  Lips stick  Mascara  Rouge  Body lotion  Deodorant […]

They lead to diverse career opportunities such as: Interior Designer  Chef  Air Hostess   Dietician   Community Health Worker   Fashion Designer   Entrepreneur   Researcher   Textile Engineer   Teacher Chef This is the chief cook of a large kitchen staff. He/she is in charge of menu creation, staff management and business aspects related

DISCIPLINES IN HOME SCIENCE, HOME ECONOMICS/CATERING/FOOD & NUTRITION/HOME MANAGEMENT Home Science/Home Economies/Catering/Food & Nutrition is an applied multi-disciplinary science which aims at improving the quality of life and well-being of an individual, family and community. Maternal child care Home care  Textiles Clothing Health education  Consumer education MATERNAL CHILD CARE It deals with child development from

A sewing machine is a large sewing equipment designed to make stitches. It makes sewing quicker and more efficient. It is a simple machine to operate as it is done manually at the speed of the person operating. It is portable and easy to carry. Balance wheel is rotated by hand. One hand rotates the

 Classification of stitches Stitches are classified into two groups: Roll the mouse over the words: Permanent and Temporary for additional information. Classify stitches. –  Describe how to work out different types of stitches Joining stitches These are stitches which are used to hold two or more layers of fabric together permanently. They include:  Machine stitches

 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