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Fashion Design and Garment Making Scheme of Work for JSS1 to SS3
Fashion Design and Garment Making at JSS1 starts with sewing tools, machines, fibres, and basic sketching. JSS2 and JSS3 build through pattern alteration, garment construction, digital design, and entrepreneurship, closing with BECE preparation. SS1 through SS3 deepen into advanced pattern drafting, garment construction, fashion illustration, and tailoring business skills, ending in SSCE and WAEC/NECO preparation. Below is the full scheme of work for all six levels, every term, so you always know exactly what comes next.
JSS1 Fashion Design and Garment Making
JSS1 Fashion Design and Garment Making
First Term
| 1. | Introduction to Garment Making |
| 2. | Sewing Tools and Equipment |
| 3. | Sewing Machine |
| 4. | Parts of the Sewing Machine and Their Functions |
| 5. | Mid-Term Examination |
| 6. | Handling and Maintenance of Sewing Tools and Equipment |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Basic Sewing Techniques |
| 9. | Fibres and Fabrics |
| 10. | Fabric Identification |
| 11. | Simple Garment Sketching |
| 12. | Revision & Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | Taking Body Measurements |
| 2. | Pattern Drafting |
| 3. | Methods of Obtaining Pattern |
| 4. | Drafting Basic Patterns |
| 5. | Mid-Term Examination |
| 6. | Cutting and Sewing with Drafted Patterns |
| 7. | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | Sewing Simple Garment |
| 9. | Finishing Techniques |
| 10. | Pressing and Ironing |
| 11. | Digital Sketching Platforms (Introduction) |
| 12. | Revision & Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Third Term
| 1. | Introduction to Digitization in Garment Making |
| 2. | Digital Sketching Platforms (Practical) |
| 3. | Digital Portfolios |
| 4. | Creating a Digital Portfolio |
| 5. | Mid-Term Examination |
| 6. | Putting Works in the Digital Portfolio |
| 7. | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | Review of Garment Production Process |
| 9. | Career Opportunities in Fashion |
| 10. | Project Work |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
JSS2 Fashion Design and Garment Making
JSS2 Fashion Design and Garment Making
First Term
| 1. | Review of JSS 1 Work |
| 2. | Advanced Sewing Techniques |
| 3. | Fibre Blending and Fabric Finishes |
| 4. | Fabric Selection for Garments |
| 5. | Mid-Term Examination |
| 6. | Pattern Alteration |
| 7. | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | Simple Garment Construction |
| 9. | Collars, Sleeves and Necklines |
| 10. | Fastenings |
| 11. | Finishing and Pressing |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | Freehand Cutting |
| 2. | Pattern Layout |
| 3. | Garment Assembly |
| 4. | Fitting and Adjustments |
| 5. | Mid-Term Examination |
| 6. | Finishing Operations |
| 7. | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | Traditional Attires |
| 9. | Modern Styles |
| 10. | Introduction to Digital Design |
| 11. | Fashion Illustration |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Third Term
| 1. | Garment Production Process |
| 2. | Quality Control in Garment Making |
| 3. | Entrepreneurship in Garment Making |
| 4. | Pricing and Marketing of Garments |
| 5. | Mid-Term Examination |
| 6. | Customer Service in Fashion |
| 7. | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | Branding in Fashion |
| 9. | Fashion Exhibition |
| 10. | Project Work |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing / Vacation |
JSS3 Fashion Design and Garment Making
JSS3 Fashion Design and Garment Making
First Term
| 1. | Review of JSS 2 Work |
| 2. | Advanced Pattern Drafting |
| 3. | Garment Assembly Techniques |
| 4. | Finishing High-Quality Garments |
| 5. | Mid-Term Examination |
| 6. | Fashion Accessories |
| 7. | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | Fabric Decoration |
| 9. | Digital Fashion Design |
| 10. | Creating Digital Collections |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing / Vacation |
Second Term
| 1. | Entrepreneurship in Fashion |
| 2. | Record Keeping and Bookkeeping |
| 3. | Costing and Pricing of Garments |
| 4. | Branding and Marketing |
| 5. | Mid-Term Examination |
| 6. | Digital Marketing |
| 7. | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | Customer Relationship |
| 9. | Fashion Business Ethics |
| 10. | Project: Mini Fashion Business Plan |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing / Vacation |
Third Term
| 1. | Fashion Portfolio Development |
| 2. | Presentation Skills |
| 3. | Fashion Exhibition Preparation |
| 4. | Fashion Show Project |
| 5. | Mid-Term Examination |
| 6. | Portfolio Evaluation |
| 7. | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | BECE Preparation |
| 9. | BECE Preparation (continued) |
| 10. | BECE Examination |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing / Vacation |
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SS1 Fashion Design and Garment Making
SS1 Fashion Design and Garment Making
First Term
| 1. | Introduction to Fashion & Garment Making |
| 2. | History of Fashion |
| 3. | Basic Sewing Tools & Equipment I |
| 4. | Basic Sewing Tools & Equipment II |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Safety in the Sewing Workshop |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Fibres & Fabrics I |
| 9. | Fibres & Fabrics II |
| 10. | Textile Care & Finishes |
| 11–13. | Revision & Exams |
Second Term
| 1. | Basic Sewing Stitches I |
| 2. | Basic Sewing Stitches II |
| 3. | Machine Stitches |
| 4. | Seams & Seam Finishes |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Fullness Techniques I |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Fullness Techniques II |
| 9. | Pressing Techniques |
| 10. | Practical: Sewing Simple Articles |
| 11–13. | Revision & Exams |
Third Term
| 1. | Body Measurements |
| 2. | Pattern Drafting I |
| 3. | Pattern Drafting II |
| 4. | Pattern Alteration |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Fabric Layout & Cutting |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Garment Construction I |
| 9. | Garment Construction II |
| 10. | Practical: Sewing a Simple Garment |
| 11–13. | Revision & Exams |
SS2 Fashion Design and Garment Making
SS2 Fashion Design and Garment Making
First Term
| 1. | Review of SS1 Work |
| 2. | Advanced Pattern Drafting |
| 3. | Advanced Garment Construction I |
| 4. | Advanced Garment Construction II |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Advanced Garment Construction III |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Collars & Necklines |
| 9. | Sleeves & Cuffs |
| 10. | Practical: Constructing a 2-piece Outfit |
| 11–13. | Revision & Exams |
Second Term
| 1. | Fastenings & Openings I |
| 2. | Fastenings & Openings II |
| 3. | Pockets |
| 4. | Waistbands & Facings |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Lining & Interlining |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Trimmings & Decorative Features |
| 9. | Fashion Accessories |
| 10. | Practical: Constructing a Complete Outfit |
| 11–13. | Revision & Exams |
Third Term
| 1. | Fashion Illustration I |
| 2. | Fashion Illustration II |
| 3. | Colour & Design Principles |
| 4. | Textile Design |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Nigerian Traditional Clothing |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Contemporary African Fashion |
| 9. | Fashion Shows & Exhibitions |
| 10. | Practical: Mini Fashion Show |
| 11–13. | Revision & Exams |
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SS3 Fashion Design and Garment Making
SS3 Fashion Design and Garment Making
First Term
| 1. | Review of SS1 & SS2 Work |
| 2. | Tailoring Business I |
| 3. | Tailoring Business II |
| 4. | Customer Relations |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Entrepreneurship in Fashion |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | ICT in Fashion |
| 9. | Fashion Trends & Globalization |
| 10. | Practical: Business Proposal for a Fashion Line |
| 11–13. | Revision & Exams |
Second Term
| 1. | Revision of Major Skills |
| 2. | SSCE Past Questions – Theory |
| 3. | SSCE Past Questions – Practical |
| 4. | Mock Project I |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Mock Project II |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Mock Project III |
| 9. | Mock SSCE |
| 10. | Exam Prep & Coaching |
| 11–13. | Revision & Exams |
Third Term
| 1. | Comprehensive Revision I |
| 2. | Comprehensive Revision II |
| 3. | Final Project Presentation |
| 4. | Mock Exams |
| 5. | Midterm Test |
| 6. | Final SSCE Preparation |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8–10. | WAEC/NECO Practical & Theory Exams |
| 11–13. | Closing & Graduation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ₦5,000 cover the whole session for every level?
Yes. One payment of ₦5,000 gets you First, Second, and Third Term notes for JSS1, JSS2, JSS3, SS1, SS2, and SS3.
Why does JSS3 Third Term include BECE preparation?
JSS3 Third Term is structured around BECE, so after portfolio work and exhibition preparation, the term shifts into dedicated BECE revision and the examination itself.
Does this scheme apply nationwide?
The core topic sequence follows the national curriculum, though individual schools sometimes adjust pacing around their own midterm and exam dates.
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