TECHNOLOGY AND 7/8

LIVELIHOOD
EDUCATION

Dressmaking/ Tailoring
DRESSMAKING/TAILORING
EXPLORATORY COURSE
GRADE 7 AND GRADE 8
Quarter 1– Module 1:
Sewing Tools and Materials

Development Team of Modified Strategic Instructional Material

Author : Anale B. Nucum – Teacher III/ Sto. Tomas National High School
Editor : Maria Carmen M. Evangelista – EPS – EPP/TLE/TVL/EsP
Layout Artist : Alzien S. Malonzo – MT-1 / Senior High School in Apalit (Stand Alone 1)
Crishia May Anne L. Bolos – Teacher III / Guagua Elementary School

Management Team:
Zenia G. Mostoles, EdD, CESO-Schools Division Superintendent
Leonardo C. Canlas, EdD-Assist. Schools Division Superintendent
Rowena T. Quiambao, Assist. Schools Division Superintendent
Celia R. Lacanlale, PhD, Chief, CID
Maria Carmen M. Evangelista – EPS – EPP/TLE/TVL/EsP
Ruby M. Jimenez, PhD, EPS-LRMS
June D. Cunanan, ADM Division Coordinator
 What I Need to Know

On basic connotation, sewing can be done merely with a needle and thread.
That is what all it takes to solve some of life’s everyday problems such as a missing
button, a fraying seam, a hole in need of patching up. Well, that can be considered
as the basics. As you learn how to sew, it can be overwhelming when you see all the
different sewing tools and materials. There are a lot of options to use but essentially you
can get by with this by further knowing the sewing tools and materials and their proper
usage. Each of which is under various categories specified with unique use.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify sewing tools and equipment and their uses.

1.1. Identify sewing tools and equipment
1.2. Classify sewing machines
1.3. Describe uses of sewing tools

What I Know
PRE-TEST

Let us determine how much you already know about the sewing tools and materials.
Take this test.
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter on your answer
sheet.
1. This is used for measurements at hem lines, button holes, and other for small
measurements. This is usually made of metal or plastic.
A. Sewing Gauge B. Yard stick C. Tape measure D. Ruler
2. This is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and armhole of the pattern.
A. L-Square B. French Curve C. Sewing Gauge D. Tape Measure
3. It is used in zigzagging or scalloped edge or for seam finishes but is not good for
straight cutting.
A. Trimming scissors C. Seam Ripper
B. Pinking Shears D. Buttonhole Scissor
4. This is known as dressmaker’s tracing paper to transfer the tracing wheel’s markings
to the fabric.
A. Dressmaker‘s carbon paper C. Tailor’s chalk
B. Wax Chalk D. Liquid Marking Pen
5. This is the cloth used in making garments.
A. Thread B. Carbon Paper C. Wax Chalk D. Fabric
6. It is used to hold the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accident.
A. Hand needle C. Sewing needle threader
B. Pin Cushion D. Thimble
7. It is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment.
A. Fabric B. Hand Needle C. Pin Cushion D. Thread
8. This is also called ―Domestic Sewing Machine‖.
A. Lockstitch sewing machine C. Double needle sewing machine
B. Hi-speed sewing machine D. Button holer machine
9. It is used like a pizza cutter that can be used by left or right-handed sewers. In using
this, work on a cutting mat to protect the blade and the cutting surface.
A. Embroidery scissor C. Seam ripper
B. Rotary cutter and mat D. Thread Clipper
10. These are handy little spring loaded cutting tools for snipping of threads and not to
cut fabric.
A. Embroidery scissor C. Seam ripper
B. Rotary cutter and mat D. Thread clipper

What’s In
CONNECT MY PREVIOUS LEARNING

The following statements are about sewing and its tools and materials. Fill in the
blanks.

Sewing Altering Measuring Tools

Cutting Tools Fabric Sewing Tools
Sewing Machine Marking Tools

_________________________1. It is about changing the portion of a garment so that it fits

the body.
_________________________2. These are cutting implements.
_________________________3. This is the cloth used in making garments.
_________________________4. These are used for obtaining quantities, dimensions, or
forces of real world objects.
_________________________5. It is a textile machined used to stitched fabric, cards, and
other materials with the thread.
_________________________6. These are instruments that aid in accomplishing a sewing
task.
_________________________7. These are used to transfer the pattern symbols onto the
fabric to accurately make the garment,
_________________________8. It is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using
stitches made with a needle and thread.
 What’s New
SEWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS

The different sewing tools and equipment are mostly used in garment
construction. The good and efficient use of the different sewing tools and equipment
will enable accurate yet fast body measurement and pattern drafting. To make
sewing a successful one, right tools must be used in right time and must also be in
correct order to ensure maximum results of proper time management and
productivity. In this module, you will be specifically learning measuring tools, marking
tools, pinning and sewing tools, cutting tools, types and parts of sewing machine.

MEASURING TOOLS

RULER
SEWING GAUGE
A ruler measuring 12
TAPE MEASURE A small ruler with a sliding
inches or even 18 inches,
A flexible measuring guide and is about six inches
either clear or solid. It is a
device used in taking long. It is used for
useful tool to have for
body measurements. measurements at hem lines,
measuring and drawing
The front has the button holes and areas where
straight seam lines and
measurement of 150 other small measurements
cutting lines. It also aids
centimeters and 60 require checking, such as
in connecting lines. A
inches on the other side. pleats and tucks. The gauge is
clear ruler is also a good
usually made of metal or
tool for marking
plastic.
buttonholes.

L-SQUARE
The tailor square or "L" is used FRENCH CURVE
to transfer measurements to This is used to shape the
the draft pattern. It also divides depth of the neckhole
YARDSTICK the garment into the desired and armhole of the
It is made of smooth, measurement. It has perfect pattern.
shellacked hardwood or squares and is useful in making
metal. It is used for straight lines and numbers. It
marking hemlines and can also function as a tape
checking grainlines measure. It has two arms
when laying out the connected perpendicularly
pattern. (longer arm is 24” long, shorter
arm is 14” long).
 MARKING TOOLS

CHALKPENCILS/ LIQUID MARKING PEN TAILOR’S CHALK

DRESSMAKER PENCIL There are two types: one This is essential as a
This is available in white or that washes out and one marker for use on
pastel shades and is used that fades after 48 hours. materials and is available
to make fine lines on Those that wash out should in different colors which
fabric. It has an erasing not be used on fabric that can be removed by
brush at one end. show water marks. The mark brushing.
should be removed before
pressing the fabric.

WAX CHALK TRACING WHEEL DRESSMAKER’S

This is available in black There are two types of CARBON PAPER
or white and is used for tracing wheels, those with a Also called as
woolen fabrics. Wax can serrated edge and those dressmaker‘s tracing
be removed by pressing. with a smooth edge. The paper, it is specially
serrated edge wheel waxed carbon paper
produces dots on the fabric that transfer‘s the tracing
and is suitable for most types wheel‘s markings to the
of fabrics. The smooth edge fabric. A color of tracing
wheel is best for delicate paper should be chosen
fabrics and unlike the that is close to the color
serrated edge will not pierce of the fabric.
more delicate fabrics. The
smooth edge wheel creates
a solid line.

PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS

THIMBLE SEWING NEEDLE HAND NEEDLE

It is a small pitted THREADER It is used in making PIN CUSHION
cup for protection It is used as an aid temporary stitches It is used to hold
on finger to push in putting the and buttonholes. straight the needles
the needle. thread to needle. and pins.
 MATERIALS

THREAD
It is used in assembling or constructing FABRIC
the garment’s parts. It is the cloth used in making garments.

CUTTING TOOLS

THREAD CLIPPERS BUTTONHOLE

SEAM RIPPER SCISSOR
It is a handy little
It is specifically It is intended for
ROTARY CUTTER & spring loaded
designed for making
MAT cutting tool for
ripping out stitches buttonholes.
It is an adaptation snipping threads
from seams.
of giant rotary and not for fabric.
cutter and it works
like a pizza cutter.

EMBROIDERY TRIMMING SCISSOR PINKING SHEARS BENT-HANDLED

SCISSOR It used for It is popular in DRESSMAKER’S
It has sharp pings trimmings, clipping zigzagging or SHEARS
used for fine details threads, and scalloped edge or Its blades move
in delicate fabrics snipping slashes. for seam finished easily and cut
and embroidery. and not good for smoothly and it has
straight cutting. quality steel and
sharp cutting edge.
 TYPES OF SEWING MACHINE

EMBROIDERY
HI-SPEED MACHINE
LOCKSTITCH
LOCKSTITCH OVER EDGING
SEWING MACHINE It is used in making
SEWING MACHINE MACHINE
Usual in homes fancy stitches and
Also called as Also called as small
and schools. Also in making different
straight stitching machine, it finishes
called as Domestic kinds of
machine or the raw edges of
Sewing Machine, it embroidery
industrial sewing the pattern for
is run by foot and stitches on fabrics.
machine, it has construction.
may also be
automatic
converted to
lubrication and is
electric power
used by tailors and
machine.
dressmakers.

BARTACKING
BUTTON HOLER MACHINE
BUTTON
MACHINE DOUBLE NEEDLE
ATTACHMENT This is used in
It is used in making MACHINE
MACHINE reinforcing the
buttonholes on It is used in the
This is used in opening and
garments. construction of the
attaching buttons closing of pockets
different kinds of
to the garments.
clothing for the
inseam, outseam
and side seam.

TWO MAJOR PARTS OF LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE

The Two Major Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine are the Upper and Lower Parts.
UPPER PARTS (3)
1. Head is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet or stand.

2. Arm is the curve part of the Parts in the Arm:

head containing mechanism
1. Spool Pin is the thread holder.
for operating the needle.
2. Thread Guide keeps the thread in position.
3. Thread Take up Lever releases the thread
and interlocks with the bobbin thread.
4. Presser bar lifter moves the presser foot.
5. Tension controls the looseness and tightness
of stitches.
6. Needle Bar holds the needle in place.
7. Needle Clamp holds and tightens the
needle.
8. Presser Foot holds the fabric in place while
sewing.
9. Needle is a slender tool attached in the
needle clamp used for sewing.
10. Bobbin Winder controls the bobbin while
winding thread.
11. Stitch regulator checks the length of the
stitches.
12. Balance Wheel sets the mechanism in
motion.
13. Belt connects the balance wheel to the
drive wheel.
14. Stop Motion Screw hinders moving when
loosened and starts

3. Bed is the flat portion of the Parts of Sewing Machine under the Bed
machine and beneath is the
1. Feed Dog moves the fabric while sewing.
feed dog where it is mounted,
2. Throat plate is the windows of the feed dog
and the shuttle and lower
and it is where the bobbin threads come
thread are placed.
out.
3. Slide plate is a movable plate that covers
the shuttle and bobbin case.
4. Shuttle holds the bobbin case while sewing.
5. Bobbin is a metal spool for winding thread.
6. Bobbin Case holds the bobbin.
 LOWER PARTS (2)
Cabinet and Stand

1. Band Wheel leads the balance wheel through the

belt connection.
2. Band Wheel Crank moves the band wheel.
3. Pitman Rod holds the treadle to band wheel crank.
4. Belt Guide holds the belt to its place.
5. Belt Shifter removes the belt from the wheel.
6. Dress Guard protects the dress from the wheel.
7. Treadle is where the feet are stationed to drive the
band wheel through the pitman rod.
8. Legs support the cabinet of the machine.
9. Cabinet holds the head of the machine by
interlocking screw on the hinges.

Generalization
The measuring tools consist of tape measure, sewing
gauge, ruler, yardstick, L-square, and french curve. The
marking tools consist of dressmaker pencil, liquid marking
pen, tailor’s chalk, wax chalk, tracing wheel, and
dressmaker’s carbon paper. For the pinning and sewing
tools, there are thimble, sewing needle threader, hand needle, and pin
cushion. For the cutting tools, there are rotary cutter & mat, seam ripper,
thread clippers, buttonhole scissor,embroidery scissor, trimming scissor,
pinking shears, and bent-handled dressmaker’s shears.For the types of sewing
machine, there are lockstitch, hi-speed lockstitch , over edging, embroidery
,button holer, button attachment, double needle and bartacking.
After learning the different sewing tools and materials, you now know
what they are and what they are made for. Also, you are now informed of
the use, kinds, and parts, of sewing machine. As you move forward in
dressmaking, you will be using what you have learned to be equipped and
capable of doing more dressmaking tasks such as sewing, making garments,
and such. This will serve as your foundation in this subject.
 What is it
ENRICHMENT

Crossword Puzzle. With the given statement below, identify the sewing tools or
materials being described and fill up the crossword puzzle based on the directions of
either across or down.

Across Down
3. This is popular in zigzagging or 1. Small hard pitted cup worn for
scalloped edge or for seam finishes protection on the finger that pushes
9. This tool is used to make fabric flat the needle in sewing.
10. It holds the straight pins and needles 2. What kind of measuring tool is used for
while-working to prevent accidents taking body measurement
12. What tool is used to shape the depth 4. French curve is used for shaping
of the neckhole and armhole of the 5. It aids in putting the thread to the
pattern needle.
13. It is available in a range of colors and 6. Works like a pizza cutter and can be
is Removed by brushing used by left or right-handed sewers
14. It is used to make fine lines on fabric. 7. It is the cloth used in making garments.
It has an erasing brush at one end. 8. It is specifically designed for ripping
15. It is used in assembling or out stitches from seams, either as a
constructing the parts of the garment result of an error or during alterations.
11. Has an eye and is used to carry thread
through the fabric to make stitches
 What I can do
APPLICATION

Suppose that the figure below is your sewing box or kit. In this activity, you have to fill
your sewing box/kit with the sewing tools and materials on the checklist through
drawing.

Checklist of Sewing Tools/Materials: (15)

A. Measuring B. Cutting Tools C. Marking Tools D. Pinning and
tools Sewing Tools
 Pinking shears  Tailor Chalk
& Materials
 French curve  Scissors  Tracing wheel
 Ruler  Thread clip  Tracing Paper  Pins
 Tape measure scissors  Hand Needle
 Trimming Scissors  Thimble
 Pin Cushion
 Fabric

ASSESSMENT

I. With the illustration below, identify and write the parts of the lower part of sewing
machine in the lines.
 II. Below is the upper part of the sewing machine. Identify the three parts by
labelling each.

III. Identification
__________________1. Another name for Lockstitch Sewing Machine
__________________2 The parts of sewing
__________________3. machine
__________________4. The curved part of head with mechanism for needle operation.
__________________5. This keeps the thread in position.
__________________6. It is necessary for sewing that is attached on needle clamp.
__________________7. This is the sewing machine without cabinet or stand.
__________________8. It is where the feet can be placed to drive the band wheel.

Congratulations! You did a great job! Rest

and relax. And see you to the next lesson.
Good luck!
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What I Enrichment
What’s In Activity Card Assessment Card
Know Card
1. A 1. Altering Across (See I.
2. B 2. Cutting 1. Pinking shears pictures) 1. Band wheel
3. B Tools 9. Iron 2. Band wheel
4. A 3. Fabric 10.Pin Cushion crank
5. D 4. Measuri 11. French Curve 3. Pitman rod
6. B ng Tools 13. Tailors Chalk 4. Belt guide
7. D 5. Sewing 14. Chalk Pencil 5. Belt shifter
8. A Machine 15. Thread 6. Dress guard
7. Treadle
9. B 6. Sewing Down
8. Legs
10. B Tools 1. Thimble
9. Cabinet
7. Markin 2. Tape Measure
g Tools 4. Neckline II.
8. Sewing 5. Hand Needle
6. Tracing Wheel
7. Fabrics
8. Seam Ripper
11. Needle
III.
1. Domestic sewing
machine
2. 2-3. Upper and
Lower part
3. Arm
4. Thread guide
5. Needle
6. Head
7. Treadle
Answer Key