Fashion and Garment Making lesson notes for JSS1–JSS3 & SS1–SS3

What students learn

By the end of SS3, a student who has worked through these notes should be able to:

• Identify common fibres and fabrics and apply suitable care and finishing methods
• Follow safety rules when working in a sewing workshop
• Sew hand and machine stitches, seams and seam finishes, and use correct pressing techniques
• Take body measurements and draft, alter and lay out patterns for cutting
• Construct a shirt and a complete outfit, including collars, sleeves, pockets, fastenings and linings
• Draw fashion illustrations and apply colour and design principles
• Describe Nigerian traditional clothing and contemporary African fashion
• Plan a tailoring business, deal with customers and write a business proposal for a fashion line

What each class covers

Every topic is a separate lesson note, listed here in teaching order. Open any topic, or the term, to read it.

JSS2 Fashion and Garment Making 23 notes

First Term 8 notes

• Fashion and Personality
• Fashion Trends
• Advanced Fabrics
• Pattern Drafting
• Garment Construction I
• Garment Construction II
• Seam and Finishes (Advance)
• Practical Project

Second Term 8 notes

• Fashion Drawing
• Measurement for Fitted Gown
• Garment Construction III
• Fastenings
• Garment Decoration
• Pressing and Ironing
• Practical Project
• Fashion Industry in Nigeria

Third Term 7 notes

• Fashion Illustration
• Costume and Culture
• Clothing and Climate
• Basic Entrepreneurship in Fashion
• Practical Project I
• Practical Project LI
• Review of Skills

SS1 Fashion and Garment Making 23 notes

First Term 7 notes

• Introduction to Fashion and Garment Making
• History of Fashion
• Basic Sewing Tools and Equipment II
• Safety in the Sewing Workshop
• Fibres and Fabrics
• Fibres and Fabrics II
• Textile Care and Finishes

Second Term 8 notes

• Basic Sewing I: Basic Sewing: Stitches, Types & Tackling
• Basic Sewing II: What Makes a Stitch Permanent?
• Machine Stitches
• Seams and Seam Finishes
• Fullness Techniques I: Common Ways & Uses
• Fullness Techniques II
• Pressing Techniques
• Practical (Sewing Simple Articles)

Third Term 8 notes

• Body Measurements
• Pattern Drafting I
• Pattern Drafting II
• Pattern Alteration
• Fabrics Layout and Cutting
• Garment Construction I
• Garment Construction II: the Anatomy of a Shirt
• Practical (Sewing a Simple Garment)

SS2 Fashion and Garment Making 22 notes

First Term 6 notes

• Advanced Pattern Drafting
• Advanced Garment Construction I
• Advanced Garment Construction II
• Collars and Necklines
• Sleeves and Cuffs
• Practical: Constructing a 2-Piece Outfit

Second Term 8 notes

• Fastenings and Openings I
• Fastenings and Openings II
• Pockets
• Waistband and Facings
• Linings and Interlining
• Trimmings and Decorative Features
• Fashion Accessories
• Constructing a Complete Outfit

Third Term 8 notes

• Fashion Illustration I
• Fashion Illustration II
• Color and Design Principles
• Textile Designs
• Nigerian Traditional Clothing
• Contemporary African Fashion
• Practical: Mini Fashion Show
• Fashion Shows and Exhibitions

SS3 Fashion and Garment Making 18 notes

First Term 6 notes

• Tailoring Business I
• Tailoring Business II
• Customer Relations
• ICT in Fashion
• Global Trends and Globalisation
• Business Proposal for a Fashion Line

Second Term 7 notes

• Revision of Major Skills
• SSCE Past Questions: Theory
• SSCE Past Questions: Practical
• Mock Project I
• Mock Project II
• Mock Project III
• Exam Prep and Coaching

Third Term 5 notes

• Mock SSCE
• Comprehensive Revision I
• Comprehensive Revision II
• Final Project Presentation
• Final SSCE Preparation

How we prepare our lesson notes

Each note covers one topic for one class and one term, and the notes follow teaching order. Every note has behavioural objectives, the lesson content in short sections, evaluation questions and an assignment drawn from the same note.

Notes are edited for accuracy, plain language and the right level for the class before they are published.

Every note is free to read online. A PDF or Word copy of one subject costs ₦1,000 for one term, or ₦2,000 for all three terms. If you find a mistake, tell us and we will correct it.

Recommended Fashion and Garment Making textbooks

Books are grouped by class. The line under each title shows which list recommends it.

JSS1 Fashion and Garment Making textbooks 4 books

Name	Author	Publisher
Fashion and Garment Making for Junior Secondary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026	A. E. Aladetoyinbo, O. T. Akinremi, O. T. Adeniji, C. E. Onoah, S. O. Bello	Learn Africa Plc
Catch Them Young Fashion Design and Garment MakingFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026	BMI	BMI Publishers
Fashion Design and Garment Making for Junior Secondary school 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026	Abiamuwe, Ngozi Obukwor	Tanus Books Limited
Meybiks fashion design and garment makingFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026	Ohaka Regina et al	Meybiks Nigeria Publishers

SS1 Fashion and Garment Making textbooks 1 book

Name	Author	Publisher
Essentials of Prevocational Studies in Home EconomicsAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)	Amao O.B. et al.	Extension Publishers

SS2 Fashion and Garment Making textbooks 2 books

Name	Author	Publisher
Essentials of Prevocational Studies in Home EconomicsAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)	Amao O.B. et al.	Extension Publishers
Home Economics: Clothing and Textiles for Senior Secondary SchoolsJAMB (UTME syllabus recommended texts)	UPPLC (authors not named on page)	University Press PLC

SS3 Fashion and Garment Making textbooks 2 books

Name	Author	Publisher
Essentials of Prevocational Studies in Home EconomicsAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)	Amao O.B. et al.	Extension Publishers
Home Economics: Clothing and Textiles for Senior Secondary SchoolsJAMB (UTME syllabus recommended texts)	UPPLC (authors not named on page)	University Press PLC

Based on the 2026/27 recommended lists. Editions change, so confirm the current edition with your school or bookseller.