THE USES AND CARE OF THE SEWING MACHINES

SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMIC

TERM: THIRD TERM

WEEK: WEEK 3

CLASS: PRIMARY 6

DURATION: 40 MINUTES

TOPIC:  THE USES AND CARE OF THE SEWING MACHINES

UNITS:

• The uses of sewing machine
• Care of sewing machine

ENABLE OBJECTIVES

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

1. The uses of sewing machine
2. Care of sewing machine

TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Sewing Machine
• oil
• Hand needle
• Fabrics
• Tailor chalk
•  Pins
• Scissor
• Threads of different colours
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Explanatory posters/pictures
• Explanatory videos

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

• Explanation
• Discussion
• Questions and answers
•  students will be taking the school Home Economic Laboratory for practical

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.

                     MODULE CONTENT

CARE OF THE SEWING MACHINE

Taking care of the sewing machine is important because it will make the machine last longer.

• Always cover the machine when it is not in use.
• Cleaning the machine: always usea small dry brush and a soft cloth to remove dust and lint. Use a pointed instrument like a needle to pick out bits of thread and lint that cannot be brushed out or use air compressor.
• Remove thread bits which are caught in the wheel and all lint and dust sticking to the treadle parts.
• Change  needle regularly
• Oil the machine at a regular time interval
• Use a professional to apply grease inthe motor of electric sewing machine periodically.
• Call a professional to service the machine from time to time.

USES OF SEWING MACHINE

• It  is use to  sew piece of fabric together
• It makes stitches regular and smaller.
• It is used to repair clothes
• It is use tofix a small hole before it becomes a large hole
• It is used to add durability to seams.
• It is used to re adjust garments so they fit you better
• It is used to recycle old clothing into something new that you will wear rather than throw away and buy new once.

. PRESENTATION

• The Teacher revises the previous term’s work.
• The Teacher present the day’s lesson.
• The Teacher explains the lessons in details.
• The teacher gives room for pupils to ask question

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Mention Three Ways To Care For The Sewing Machine
• Mention Three Uses Of Sewing Machine

CONCLUSION: the teacher summarize the lesson.