7/8 Department of Education

National Capital Region

SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
MARIKINA CITY

TLE – Industrial Arts

Handicraft
First Quarter-Module 2
Create Embroidered Article

Writer: Celeste DG. Teodoro

Illustrator: Celeste DG. Teodoro
Cover Illustrator: Christopher E. Mercado

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 This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you create different handicraft products. 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. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 – Principles and Elements of Design
• Lesson 2 – Color Scheme
• Lesson 3 – Transferring Designs

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. create embroidered article based on the principles and elements of design;
2. apply color scheme in creating embroidery design;
3. transfer design following the given steps; and
4. observe good working habits

The secret to an attractive embroidery is to know the principles and

elements of design. Let us see how well you know about these.

Identify the word/s that best describe/s the following statements. Write the letter
of your choice on the space provided before each number.
a. harmony f. color
b. emphasis g. shape
c. rhythm h. form
d. proportion i. texture
e. balance j. line

_____1. It is the center of attention in the design.

_____2. It has to do with sizes of the objects or elements in relation to the space
they occupy.

_____3. In this principles, one can feel the wholeness or unity in the design.

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_____4. It shows the distribution of elements in the design. It may be
symmetrical of asymmetrical.

_____5. This creates an activity, movement and mood in the design.

_____6. It is what you feel when you touch a solid object.

_____7. It is what is perceived by the eye when light reflects on the object.

_____8. These are geometrical figures formed by using lines. The figures look flat
or two dimensional.

_____9. This element of art appears as straight, curved, wavy, open or enclosed.

_____10. It is the three-dimensional appearance of an object.

Lesson
Principles and Elements of
1 Design
The principles of design is all about how a person uses the elements of
art to create visual representation and convey a message. Whenever a student like
you are making a project, consider how the output will be pleasing to you and to
others as well.

Do you still remember the different tools and materials in embroidery? What are
these? Why do you need to know the uses of each embroidery tool? Is the
appropriate tool have something to do with the quality and appearance of the
embroidered item?

Notes to the Teacher

Student’s creativity will be applied in
making a project using the principles and elements
of design.

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Designing
Embroidery is designing fabrics with the use of needle and colorful threads.
Designing, therefore, is a skill needed to create a unique, exquisite art on the
fabrics. It freely allows the embroiderer to utilize the different elements of art.
Undeniably, many significant creations are the product knowledge of the principles
of design and careful combination of the elements of art.

Principles of Design
Principles of design defines the arrangement of your artwork. It directs the
embroiderer on what to do with embroidery designs. When one is careful in the
use the elements and principles, an outstanding work is created. People who has
the knowledge of the principles of design can easily be identified.

Elements of Art
Elements of art allows an individual to make a concrete idea when pieces
such as line, shape, texture, form, space, color and value are used. It speaks of the
kind of design the embroiderer has in mind. Artistic and stylish features come out
in using these elements.

Embroidery work is an art. For you to come up with a successful

embroidery work, you need to know some principles of design and elements of art
that will be of help as you go through the process.

Principles of Design
1. Balance – distributes the elements you put in the design. It may be
symmetrical or asymmetrical. Symmetrical or formal balance is shown by having
the same design on both sides of the fabric. You see the same element as if they
are the exact mirror image of the other. On the other hand, asymmetrical balance
or informal balance do not reflect the same design. What you see on the other side
is not the same with the other side.

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2. Emphasis or Center of Interest – is usually the one that catches attention
and is meant to stand out. It is the focal point in the whole design area.

3. Rhythm – suggests of some movement in the design. Rhythm is very much

visible by using different shapes, lines, patterns, colors or the direction where it
is headed to. It creates activity or mood as if you are listening to the beat of a
music.

4. Proportion – has to do with the sizes of the objects or elements in relation to

the space they occupy.

5. Harmony – refers to unity of design. The whole design gives you the feeling of
completeness or oneness because the elements complement each other in a way
that none is left behind. It simply shows that everything works as a team.

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Elements of Art
1. Line – comes in different types such as straight, diagonal, curve, spiral, zigzag
or wavy. They have different directions. It may also be open or close that may
form different or irregular shapes. Embroidery that follows certain directions
uniformly creates a more formal design.

2. Shape – refers to different geometrical figures formed by using lines. It is flat or

two dimensional. It can be circle, triangle, square, rectangle, etc. Note that in
many designs created by embroiderers, you will notice that shapes are created.

3. Form – refers to objects that have length, height and width. This is three
dimensional geometrical figure unlike the shape.

4. Texture – is what is perceived when you touch an object. It may be shiny, dull,
smooth, lumpy, hard, soft, etc. Texture may be achieved by using the right
combination of colors, thickness or thinness of threads to create an illusion on
the object.

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5. Space – refers to how the area is used by an object or objects.

6. Value – is the lightness or darkness of color.

7. Color – is what the eyes see when light is reflected in the object. The use of
colors in embroidery greatly affects the appearance of your project. The color
wheel is a chart that may be helpful in choosing your color combinations.

Answer the following questions. Write your answer on the space provided. Correct
answers will be given 2 points each.
1. What are the principles of design that we can apply in embroidery?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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2. What do you think will be the end result when principles of design are applied?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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3. Why are the elements of art so important?

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__________________________________________________________________________________
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Using the one principle of symmetrical balance, design the handkerchief that you
will embroider using at least four (4) embroidery stitches. You will need a bond
paper with the size 8 ½ inches x 8 ½ inches. Cut the sides into a shape that forms
like the example given below. Then, use colored pens or pencils to draw your
embroidery design. (10 points)

Fill in the blanks with the correct word. Write you answers on the space provided.
1. Creating a sense of wholeness in an art is called _____.
2. Movements that are visible in the design follows the principle of _____.
3. Another word for center of interest is _____.
4. A type of balance that looks balanced but different on both sides is _____.
5. Element of art that refers to what you feel upon touching the object is
_____.
6. Sphere, cube, pyramid are best examples of _____.
7. Horizontal, diagonal, curve or wavy are examples of _____.
8. A circular chart that is used as guide for embroiderers is _____.
9. Balance, emphasis, proportion, rhythm and harmony are under _____.
10. Line, shape, form, texture, space, value and colors are all under _____.

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Lesson

Color Schemes
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As discussed in the previous lesson, color is what the eyes see when the
light reflected in the object. The use of the right colors gives impact when applied
on embroidery project.

Classify the following colors as: a) primary color, b) secondary color or c) tertiary
color. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided.

Colors Classification
1. yellow orange
2. red
3. violet
4. orange
5. red violet
6. green
7. red orange
8. blue
9. blue green
10. yellow

Colors
An artist work is reflected on the use of colors on the objects he creates.
This contributes to one’s feeling of positivity or negativity. The artist who knows
how to play with colors can actually change the mood or could even convey his/her
messages. It is, therefore, important for an embroiderer to be able to choose the
right kind of color for the designs created. Colors differ because of tint, shade or
tone. Tint is a mixture of color with white. Shade is a mixture of color with black.
Tone is a mixture of color with gray. Color also refers to hue.

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 The color wheel is presented as your guide in choosing colors for your
embroidery design. It has 12 colors that an embroiderer can use to serve as a
reference for the project.

The category of colors are:

1. Primary Colors – are the sources of all colors. These are red, yellow, and blue.
2. Secondary Colors - are colors formed by combining two primary colors.
Primary Color + Primary Color = Secondary Color
red + yellow = orange
yellow + blue = green
blue + red = violet

3. Tertiary Colors – are colors formed by combining one primary color and one
secondary color. It is also called intermediate colors.
Primary Color + Secondary Color = Tertiary Color
red + orange = red orange
yellow + orange = yellow orange
yellow + green = yellow green
blue + green = blue green
blue + violet = blue violet
red + violet = red violet

Color Schemes
Below are color combinations with examples that you can create in your
embroidery work.
A. Related Colors
1. Monochromatic color scheme. It is a scheme that uses one color but with
different tone, tint or shades.

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 2. Analogous color scheme. These are colors that are next to each other in
the color wheel. This is the reason why it is also called adjacent color
scheme.

B. Contrasting Colors
1. Complementary color scheme. These are two colors that are opposite each
other in the color wheel.

2. Double complementary color scheme. These are pairs of complementary

colors from the color wheel.

3. Split complementary colors. It composed of three colors—the base and

two adjacent colors to its complement.

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 4. Double split complementary colors. This scheme has color combination
that forms a letter “X”.

5. Triadic color scheme. These are three colors that divide the color wheel
into three equal parts.

6. Accented neutral color scheme. It is composed of neutral colors matched

to one color from the color wheel.

Identify the color combinations given in each number. Write the correct color
scheme on the space provided.

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1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

Answer here:
1. ____________________ 4. ____________________ 7. _____________________
2. ____________________ 5. _____________________ 8. _____________________
3. ____________________ 6. _____________________ 9. _____________________

Based on the given patterns, identify and describe the types of color scheme.
Explain your answer in at least 2 sentences. (2 points each)

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 2

Match the color swatches in column A with the color scheme in column B. Write
the letter of your answer on the space provided.

Column A Column B

a. Accented neutral

_____1.
b. Analogous

_____2.
c. Complementary

_____3.

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 d. Double complementary

_____4.
e. Double split complementary

_____5.
f. Monochromatic

_____6.
g. Split Complementary

_____7.
h. Triadic

_____8.

_____9.

_____10

Lesson
Transferring Design
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Another skill that you need to know is how to transfer your design to a
fabric and it’s an interesting thing that I think you would appreciate.

Designing
Embroidery is designing fabrics with the use of needle and colorful threads.
Designing, therefore, is a skill needed to create a unique, exquisite art on the
fabrics. It freely allows the embroiderer to utilize the different elements of art.
Undeniably, many significant creations are the product knowledge of the principles
of design and careful combination of the elements of art.

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Methods for Transferring Embroidery Design
As a beginner, it is understood that a difficulty will be experienced during the
first few trials. Buying embroidery design from craft stores will be helpful to achieve
beauty in your works. Some people born with an artistic talent in them may directly
draw their designs on the fabric and may immediately work on their project
flawlessly.

Here are some methods that you may adapt in transferring designs on the fabric:
1. Direct drawing method. This method is done with the use of pencil, chalk
and washable drawing pens. Free hand drawing is done on fabric that is
properly stretched using the embroidery hoop. You may start with simple
designs like a combination of two or three embroidery stitches.

2. Dressmaker’s carbon paper method. This is done by using dressmaker’s

carbon paper especially for those difficult designs. All you need is to put
your carbon paper on top of your fabric. Now put your design on top of the
carbon paper. Start tracing by using a pencil, pointed tool or tracing wheel.
Lift up carefully the carbon paper and check it the design has been
transferred. If it does, you may start sewing your embroidery stitches.

3. Hot-iron transfer method. It is said to be the easiest method in

transferring designs. One just needs to buy a chosen design from a hobby
shop or craft stores. A flat iron under low setting is all you need to press
over the the design.

4. Tracing method. Here the fabric is placed under a printed pattern. Just
make sure that the fabric will not move as it may cause deformities on the
design. There must also be a good light source so that you get to see the
design under the fabric you are drawing on using your washable pen or
pencil.

Good Working Habits

Things that you have to do regularly do other than your embroidery work is
to learn how to keep your tools and materials organized. The practice gives you
less time to look for things that you need when you are about to or on the process
of doing your task. It also reduces the risk of minor injuries or accidents knowing
that your tools are properly kept. A clean surrounding gives us a better view of
what we are to take step by step. Foremost, you get to maintain good quality of
embroidery work.
Here are some of the good working habits you should practice:

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 1. Prepare your sewing box with complete set of tools and materials.
2. Keep your hands clean by washing them before working. This will
help maintain our fabric free from any dirt that may discolor it.
3. Girls should tie their hair for them to see clearly what they are
working on.
4. Provide a trash bin or plastic bag close to your working area so
that you can easily throw your scraps of cloth and thread.
5. Use the right cutting tools for your fabric and thread.
6. Make it a habit to put the scissors and other pointed objects in
the box when not in use. This will prevent minor injury from
happening.
7. The length of thread that you will use must of appropriate size, say elbow
length. Cut it using your embroidery scissors.
8. Focus on the embroidery work that you are working on.
9. Appropriate size of needle should be used for the right kind of
cloth.
10. Keep an eye on the step by step procedure.
11. Put your fabric in a plastic after working each day. Fold them
nicely to lessen the crease it will create.
12. Clean your area as you go ensuring that no pointed objects were
left behind.

Practice tracing the following design by using a tracing paper and a pen.

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Embroidered Face Mask

Materials:
a. plain face mask
b. pattern (or you may create your own pattern)
c. embroidery thread - 2 – 3 strands
d. needle
e. embroidery scissors
Procedure:
1. Prepare a plain piece of face mask.
2. Secure your pattern on the fabric by using pins or you may
directly draw your own design on the face mask.
3. Start with the inner design. At the center, do the herringbone
stitch.
4. Use cross stitch in the diamond shapes.
5. Enclose the cross stitches with split stitch.
6. Finish the top and bottom edges with lazy daisy stitches.
7. Wash the mask when you are done.

Tip: Create a perfect design by picking

the right color combination from the
color schemes.

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Now let us find out how well you have made your project. This score card will allow
you to assess your finished product. Ask your parent/guardian to accomplish the
score card by using the rubric. The teacher will be the last to give the score.

4 3 2 1 Score
Design/ Design/Pattern Design/Pattern Design was No design or
submitted was submitted was drawn on the pattern
Pattern neatly transferred but fabric. No drawn on
transferred on had some pattern was fabric
the fabric. neatness submitted.
issues.

Quality of All stitches Most stitches Stitches were Stitches were

were neat and were neat and uneven. poorly done.
Stitches even. Followed even. Skips Large gaps in Pattern was
the pattern some in pattern not followed
pattern

Number of Used 4 types of Used 3 types of Used 2 types Used only

Stitches stitches and stitches and of stitches one type of
were properly were properly and were stitch and
Used executed executed properly were not
executed properly
executed

Overall Output looks Output has Output is Output does

detailed and one or two fairly neat. not look neat.
Appearance neat. noticeable Care was not
ravels and practiced in
hanging details
threads.

Output was Needed extra Needed Output was

done on time time (1 – 2 excessive not finished
Speed or early days) to finish time (3-4
days) to
finish

TOTAL SCORE
Name of Parent/Guardian: _________________________ Signature: _________________

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Offline:

Look for any item inside your house like handkerchief or hand towel. Think of any
design that you can add to it to make it more attractive applying the principles of
design learned in this module. Seek the guidance and assistance of your parent.

Online:

Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkltvMWTdQ. Make a narrative

report on what you understand based on the following guide questions. Output will
be send using your Gmail account.

1. What are the materials and tools used?

2. What steps are given emphasis in the video?

3. What are the important things to consider before starting an embroidery

article?

4. Are the principles of design and elements of art applied in this video?
5. Compare the hand embroidery output to the machine embroidered
output?

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Book:

Handicraft Production 7/8, K-12-Technology and Livelihood Education

Online Resources:

https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-are-the-seven-elements-of-art-definition-
examples.html

https://thevirtualinstructor.com/principles-of-art-design.html

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkltvMWTdQ.

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 Development Team of the Module

Writer/Illustrator: Celeste DG. Teodoro (SEHS)

Editors:
Marilou D. Payomo (Department-Head-SEHS)
Nerissa S. Estrella (Assistant School Principal II-THS)
Internal Reviewer: Joseph T. Santos (Education Program Supervisor-EPP/TLE)
Layout Artist:
Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, Curriculum Instruction Division
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Joseph T. Santos
Education Program Supervisor-EPP/TLE

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero

EPS – Learning Resource Management and Development System

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Schools Division Office- Marikina City

Email Address: [email protected]

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines

Telefax: (02) 682-2472 / 682-3989

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