Uses of plain seam It is used for joining materials which are meant to show as little as possible e.g. joining underarm, sleeve, and seam on clothing of all kinds. Uses of run and fell Good for clothing needing hand wear and frequent washing e.g. shirt, jeans, under wear; night wears, overall, short. Uses of … Read more
Both tobacco and alcohol are defined as drugs but they are different and similar in some ways. They are similar because they are harmful to the body when abused and they make people to be addicted to it. While they are different is because a little alcohol can be good for the health of the … Read more
SRUCTURES, PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN BODY The human body is made up of different parts. Some parts are inside the body while others are outside. Some parts of the body are the head, eyes, nose, ears, teeth, skin, hands, fingers, nails and feet. THE HAIR AND THE EYES Each hair grows from a … Read more
THE NOSE AND EAR The nose is the organ of smell. The very top of the nose consists of bone. The rest is made of cartilage, small muscles and skin lined with a fine moist mucous membrane. The lining of the membrane contains small glands which produce watery secretion. The secretion keeps the lining moist. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Accidents at home are incidents that can occur unexpectedly, resulting in injuries or other adverse health outcomes. Understanding the common types of home accidents can help in preventing them and managing their consequences effectively. Here are some of the most common accidents that can happen at home: 1. Cuts and Bruises: a. Often caused by … Read more
Poison is any substance which when taken causes harm to the body. It gets into the body through swallowing, breathing in gases (inhalation), contact through pesticides and chemicals pushed through the skin. 1 Baby drinking paraffin from a bottle 2. Man seated in an enclosed room without ventilation and there is a jiko, hence he … Read more
Wool What is wool? Wool is the hair or fur from animals such as sheep, goats or camels. Desirable Properties of Wool It has a natural crimp which makes it warm to wear. Wool is resilient making it crease resistant. Wool is non-flammable It is absorbent Properties of Silk – Silk is produced from the secretion … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
This is cooking food using steam from boiled water. Steaming can be done directly or indirectly. Have water boiling prior to steaming. The steamer must have a tight fitting lid to avoid loss of steam. The temperature of the water bath must be boiling throughout. Suggested Foods for steaming Fish, Green vegetables, Tender cuts of … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more