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Textiles and Garment Construction

(i) Clean the inside of the closet: When (v) Store items near the place where
organising the wardrobe, clean the they will be used. For example,
inside of the closet to make it free jewelery and some accessories need
from dust and insects. Clean according be stored near the mirror.
to the type and material used for
making the wardrobe. For example, (vi) If boxes will be used, keep them
the wardrobe made by wood needs on top of a shelf or under the bed.
to be wiped just with clean dry cloth. (vii) Hooks may be used to hang belts,

(ii) Hang up clothes and organise them: ties and necklaces.
Clothes that are too long and crease
easily, should be hanged rather than Storage of clothes
folding. Example of such clothes are Garments and household articles need
dresses, trousers, blouses jackets, to be kept well and safe to protect them
skirts and shirts. from dust, dirty, moisture, creases and
(iii) Put additional clothes in other parts physical destruction. Proper storage of
of the closet. The amount of storage clothes will also prevent them against
space needed depends on the amount pests such as moths, cockroaches and
and the type of clothing you have silver fish. Whatever storage facility one
and the number of clothes you want uses, it should keep the clothes clean, neat
to add. and retain its shape. The following are the

(iv) Organise other items: Items such benefits of proper storage of clothes:
as shoes, handbags and belts should
be organized differently to make the (i) The wardrobe looks tidy and neat.
wardrobe visually appealing. Organise wardrobe keeps clothes
Guidelines for organising a wardrobe: accessible and easier to find.
The following guidelines should be (ii) Creation of more space. A well-
observed when organising a wardrobe. organised wardrobe creates space
(i) Similar garments or articles that helps you to put new clothes or
should be stored together, for dress accessories at the right place.
example, blouses or shirts should
be kept together, trousers, shorts (iii) More stylish wardrobe: This
or skirts should be placed together. allows someone to makeany
(ii) Items which are to be used together arrangement she/he may wish.
should be stored in the same place (iv) Allow future addition. It determines
for example, include ties and brooches. which items are wearing out or
(iii) Items which are used regularly should beginning to look outdated. It
be stored within an easy reach. alerts the need of what should
(iv) To save space, shoes, bags or hats can be added, repaired or given out.
be hanged on the closets' doors.

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