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TLE Exploratory
Handicraft
Quarter 1 – Module 1 (Part 1)
Basic Tools in Embroidery
Technology and Livelihood Education - 8
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Basic Tools in Embroidery
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education – 8 on Embroidery!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher, in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal,
social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity, or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in, to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

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 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Do not forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Submit the accomplished module at the end of every week.
7. Upon submission claim the module for the following week.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator through text, phone call, chat, or
the online classroom during the virtual orientation with students.

Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand Handicraft. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course.

This module is divided into two lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 – Basic Tools and Materials in Embroidery

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the basic tools and materials in embroidery;
2. observe proper use of tools in embroidery; and
3. familiarize the symbols used in caring textile.

The module covers the Introduction/ Learning Objectives, Pre-Assessment, Lesson

Proper, Generalization, Application, Post Assessment, Additional Activity (optional).

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 What I Know

Use a separate sheet in doing this activity.

Directions: Encircle the listed names of tools on the lower right of the puzzle.

Test II. Directions: Identify the following embroidery stitches. Fill in the blanks
with the missing letters.

1. C h a _ n Sti_c_ 2. C _ o s _ S _ i t _ h 3. B u _ _ i _ n S t i _ _ h

4. R u _ _ i _ g St_tc h 5. B a _ k S t _ t _ h 6. F r e _ c h k _ o t

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 Lesson
USE BASIC TOOLS IN
1 EMBROIDERY

What’s In

Development of Philippine Embroidery

Embroidery is the ornamentation of textiles and other materials with needlework for
personal use and decoration not only at home but for offices as well. The term
embroidery is an English word derived from the old French embroiders meaning edge
and border.

Embroidery was introduced in the Orient by the Netherlanders in the 15th century.
It was brought by the Spaniards to the Philippines where it made a wonderful growth
which some of the best works could compete the ones in Switzerland, a country
noted for its exquisite embroidery.

What’s New

Below are the tools and materials use in Embroidery its uses and maintenance.

Tools

Gauge – is used to measure short distance.

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Tape measure- is use for measuring more than one-
foot distance or materials.

Thimbles – is made from metal or plastic, used to

protect the middle finger, and push the needle while
doing your embroidery work. This comes in sizes from
6 (small) to 12 (large).

Embroidery hoop/stiletto – is made of wood, bone,

metal, or plastic, and used to make eyelets in the fabric
to be embroidered. It is also used to keep the fabric
stretched while embroidery stitches are applied on the
design.
It is advisable to place tissue paper over the inner hoop
or twist or wrap the inner hoop with a thin material to
prevent markings on the fabric.

Embroidery scissor - a small, sharp, and pointed item

for fine work in trimming scallops, clipping threads,
and cutting large eyelets.
Note: Protect the blades by keeping them in a sheath or
cover and get them sharpen occasionally.

Needle threader- is used for easier threading

especially by those sewers with poor eyesight.

Pounce- is fine powder used in transferring design by

pricking method.

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 Embroidery needles- are short pieces of steel with fine points at one end and little
openings or eyes at the other. The type of embroidery and the kind of thread to
use are two things to consider in choosing your needle.

Needles should always have a fine tip so that they can easily move in and out of the
fabric. Do not use a needle which is bent, without a point, or rusty. This will affect
the regularity and neatness of work. Protect your needles by storing them in a needle
case. Sharpen your needles and make pins last longer by rubbing them with an
abrasive material such as sandpaper or heavy wool.

Crewel - are sharp-pointed, medium length with large eyes for easy threading, used
for most standard embroidery stitchery. They come in different sizes, ranges from 1
to10.

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Chenille

Tapestry needle - is similar in size to chenille but are blunt rather than sharp. Tapestry
needles are large enough to accommodate crochet thread or embroidery floss, and many
are large enough to accommodate yarn as well, sizes ranges from 13 to 26.

Watercolor brush

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 Pin cushion- is typically filled tightly with
stuffing to hold pins rigidly in place.

Tracing paper- is used for tracing designs.

Sewing box – is used to keep together the

embroidery tools and materials.

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Bag - is made of washable material to

hold your work when not busy on it. It
keeps work clean and fresh.

For further reference: Watch this video on how to use some of these tools mentioned
above.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/MeGPaPvwvvA?feature=oembed

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Materials

1. Fabric- sometimes referred to as cloth, are of great variety and they differ in
material, weight, weave, design, color, and finish.

Three types of Fabric

A. Common weave- includes most tightly woven fabrics with a relatively smooth
surface like linen, wool, and cotton. They are best used for articles with
decorative stitches.

B. Even-weave- are intended for hardanger embroidery since the number of

threads per square inch is same for both warp and woof.

C. Basket weave- is commonly used by beginners, while ramie linen is mostly

used by those who are accustomed to this type embroidery. There is usually a
guide for cross stitch, or smocking with evenly spaced pattern like gingham
cloth, or polka dots in the market.

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All fabrics should be prewashed before using them for quilting or embroidery. The filler
that is used in the fabric can cause havoc if it is not removed by washing prior to
working with the fabric.

2. Thread- is available in various types. They differ in terms of texture, fiber content,
number of strands and colors. Threads are usually coded in numbers and color
names. They can be bought in skeins, balls, or spools. The color of the thread
should suit the color and texture of the design and the fabric to be embroiders,

Proper Care of Embroidery Thread

As one of the most essential elements to the stitching process, it is important to ensure
proper and careful care of embroidery thread. Store it properly under controlled
conditions to avoid the following issues:

1. Thread dents—when a cone falls onto the floor, the point of impact can “dent”
the thread, resulting a weak spot (or spots) that can ultimately lead to problems
as the thread travels toward the needle. This is a common problem to those who
store unused cones on top of their machine. Those cones will “walk” across the
machine table due to the vibration of sewing and ultimately end up on the floor.

2. Discoloring and fading - Threads, especially rayon, will fade when exposed to
sunlight for extended periods of time. If your threads are stored on a windowsill
or anywhere that sunlight can strike them full force, you risk fading and
discoloring.

3. Lint buildup—Threads that sit out, are exposed to the elements of your shop’s
environment. They are prone to get dust and lint. Over time, the buildup of dirt
can sink down into the threads. When the thread travels through the upper
thread path, it takes the crud with it, dispensing it through the critical surfaces
(such as tensioners) that should remain clean and smooth. The end result will be
an inconsistent upper thread tension and possible thread breaks.

4. Brittleness—In addition to discoloring and fading, excessive exposure to sunlight

can dry out the thread and lead to brittleness in the fibers. Obviously, this will
weaken the thread and lead to excessive thread breaks.

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 What I have Learn

1. How do you properly care for your embroidery thread?

___________________________________________________________________

2. What are the three types of fabric used in embroidery?

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What I can do

Use a separate sheet in answering the test. Be sure to write the following:

Name: ________________________________ Grade and Section: ______________________

Subject: ______________________________ Lesson Title: ____________________________

Instructions. Based on the picture below. List down the textile caring symbols for
this shirt and write the meaning of each symbol.

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 Assessment

Use a separate sheet in answering the test. Be sure to write the following:

Name: ________________________________ Grade and Section: ______________________

Subject: ______________________________ Lesson Title: ____________________________

Instructions: Identify and name the symbols used to care your textile.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

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References

K to 12 Handicraft Learning Module

Online Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/MeGPaPvwvvA?feature=oembed

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