GOOD CLOTHING MAKES CHILDREN TO DEVELOP THE SENSE OF SELF AND NURTURE SOCIALISATION WITH CONFIDENCE

The reasons for the need of clothing for people in society is also influence children to quest for good clothing.Clothes give a sense of beauty (aesthetic).It portrays one's personality and perceived children 's behaviour as they wear clothes for identification ,religious practices,protection from harsh weather conditions,to differentiate sex and culturally portrays way of life.Consider ethnic needs for chidren to dress.
Children's garments should be wide inorder to make allowance for their growth .They should be firmly secured by close hemming or machine stitched inorder to allow for the so-called growth.
The width of the child's hem range from 3-6½cm depending on the style of a garment.Horizontal tacks can also be worked near the hem edge to allow growth.
Children's garment are usually designed loose fitting to allow for comfort and free play.The use of intericate designs is encouraged as they outgrow their clothes quickly.Fastenings and openings must be easy to manipulate .Ties should be always at the back to avoid choking and make sure the garment is easy to put on and inorder to develop the child 's manipulative skills.
Seams used for joining children's garment must be strong.The double stitches and french seams are more suitable because they have the double lines of stitching.The single seam is widely used because it is flat and comfortable but should be well neated inorder to withstand constant washing.The style should be easy to launder.
Points to consider when choosing the fabric of your child's dress:
•The material should be light in weight inorder to allow the child's free play
•The fabric must be easy to launder so that the laundering will not be straineous as children 's dress are always washed now and again.
•It must be strong or durable inorder to withstand constant washing.
It should be frame resistant and the fabric must be absorbent so that it may absorb sweat during playing.
•The texture must be smooth inorder not irritate the child's skin.(soft)
•The colour of fabric should complement the complexion of a child, they must not be dark colours.
•The design should be small and interesting figures ,letters and small floral prints can be used as children's garments .
•Large designs should should avoided as they overwhelm the child.
•Suitable fabrics are cotton,polyester,ginghum ,flannel and flanellet.Voil ,see sucker ,wool jersey and other varieties of wool.
Children like any other person need fashion in clothing so that their interests are aroused .This resulted in good developments of self-confidence and ability to freely interact with others with feel shy for themselves. Good clothing fashion develops the sense of 'self' which is significant in personal growth and significant others. Self develops self- confidence,self-esteem self-motivated why not help your children to have sense of self through good clothing.