CARA'S TIPS
WAEC · NECO

Clothing and Textiles: every topic

13 lessons, each taught from the very basics with worked examples and practice questions.

1. Careers and work ethics, functions of clothing, Nigerian traditional dress and wardrobe planning for the family
Careers, clothing & wardrobe planning · WAEC, NECO
2. Fibre classification, cotton, linen, wool, silk, regenerated and synthetic fibres, identification tests, blends
Fibres: properties & identification · WAEC, NECO
3. Yarns, weaving and weaves, knitting and other methods, aso-oke and akwete, finishes, adire, tie-dye and batik
Fabric construction, finishes & dyeing · WAEC, NECO
4. Good grooming, body, hair and skin care, cosmetics and health, clothes for occasions, accessories and posture
Grooming, cosmetics & accessories · WAEC, NECO
5. Sewing tools and safety, sewing machine types, parts, threading, care and faults, pressing
Sewing equipment & the machine · WAEC, NECO
6. Temporary, permanent and decorative stitches, seams and neatening, hems, knits and difficult fabrics
Stitches, seams & hems · WAEC, NECO
7. Darts, tucks, gathers, pleats, smocking, edge finishes, bias binding, openings, fastenings, pockets and waistbands
Fullness, edges, openings & pockets · WAEC, NECO
8. Lining, interfacing and interlining, necklines, collars, sleeves, cuffs and Nigerian fashion features
Lining, interfacing & fashion features · WAEC, NECO
9. Pattern types and markings, body measurements, drafting blocks, adaptation, alteration, layout, fabric estimation and fitting
Patterns, measurements & fitting · WAEC, NECO
10. Elements and principles of design, colour, figure types, styles for figures, fashion terms and the design process
Clothing design & figure types · WAEC, NECO
11. Care labels (ISO 3758), laundry, stain removal, dry cleaning, repair, renovation, remodelling and storage
Care, laundry, stains & repair · WAEC, NECO
12. Patchwork, appliqué, embroidery, soft toys, crochet, knitting, macramé, consumer rights, shopping and sources
Fabric crafts & consumer education · WAEC, NECO
13. Entrepreneurship, business plans, costing, pricing and break-even, managing an enterprise, exhibitions and fashion shows
Entrepreneurship & fashion shows · WAEC, NECO
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