SEWING MACHINES 2

HOME ECONOMICS J. S. S THREE SECOND TERM

WEEK FIVE

THEME: FAMILY LIVING AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/FOOD AND NUTRITION/CLOTHING AND TEXTILE

SEWING MACHINES 2

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

Students should be able to;

1. Explain guidelines for choosing sewing machines
2. Explain the process of taking care of a sewing machine.

CONTENT

Tips for Buying a Sewing Machine

1. Budget

When setting a budget for purchasing a sewing machine my best advice is always to choose quality over bells and whistles. Of course, that will depend on your budget which ultimately determines the features that are available to you.

If you have a very small budget, look for a great deal on a quality used machine. Find a dealer who takes trade-ins; they will have done…