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TLE – H.E.- DRESSMAKING

Quarter 1 – Module 1:
SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

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TLE – Grade 7/8
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Sewing Tools and Equipment
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the nature of Dressmaking/Tailoring. 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.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify sewing tools and equipment;
2. produce hand sewn items using appropriate sewing tools; and
3. observe good work habits and safety precautions while doing the task.

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 What I Know

A. Multiple Choices
Direction: Let us determine how much you already know about carrying out
measurements. Ready carefully the questions and choose the letter of the correct
answer Write your answers on your notebook.

1. It is a flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements.

A. Ruler B. L-square C. Tape measure D. Tape roll

2. This is used to shape the depth of the neck hole and armhole of the pattern.
A. French curve B. Hip curve C. Sewing gauge D. L-square

3. It is a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the
needle in sewing.
A. Pin cushion B. Tailor’s chalk C. Thimble D. Thread

4. It holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents.
A. Thimble B. Sewing gauge C. Pincushion D. fabric

5. This marking tool comes in range of colours and is essential in making markings
on the fabric.
A. Tracing wheel B. Wax chalk C. Carbon paper D. Tailor’s chalk

6. These are specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams either as a
result of an error or during alterations.
A. Trimming scissor B. Seam ripper C. Thimble D. Thread clipper

7. This is use to transfer lines from the pattern to the fabric.

A. Wax chalk B Chalk pencil C. Tracing wheel D. Tailor’s chalk

8. This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped edge and is used to finish seams and
raw edges and to create decorative edges on many types of fabric.
A. Pinking shears B. Thimble C. Embroidery scissor D. Seam ripper

9. It is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment.

A. Rotary cutter B. Thimble C. Needle threader D. Thread

10. It aids in putting the thread to the needle.

A. Needle threader b. Seam ripper c. Pin cushion d. Tracing wheel

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 Lesson
SEWING TOOLS AND
1 EQUIPMENT
To start sewing you need to know the tools required and the tools that are
available to you. Sewing is a skilled craft just like carpentry, construction, etc. Hence,
one must know and understand what tools are used when and why in order to
produce a professional looking garment.

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in
guiding the learners. The following are information that
would lead to the activities and assessment. Some activities
may need your own discretion upon checking, or you may
use rubric of provided. Please review the activities and
answer keys, and amend if necessary.

What’s In

Direction: Answer the following questions on your notebook.

1. What is the difference between a shear and a scissor?

2. Why is it important to use the appropriate sewing tools properly?
3. Do you believe that skill in sewing could be helpful to you as a student? Why or
Why not.

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 What’s New

Direction: Identify the pictures shown below. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

What is It

Sewing tools are classified into measuring tools, marking tools, cutting tools and
pinning tools.

MEASURING TOOLS

1. TAPE MEASURE
A flexible measuring device used in
taking body measurements.

2. SEWING GAUGE
A small ruler with a sliding guide and
is about six inches long.

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3. RULERS
It is a useful tool to have for measuring
and drawing straight seam lines and cutting
lines.

4. METERSTICK
It is used for marking hemlines and
checking grain lines when laying out the
pattern.

5. L-SQUARE
It has perfect squares and is useful in
making straight lines and numbers and is
use to transfer measurements to the draft
pattern.

6. FRENCH CURVE
This is used to shape the depth of the
neckhole and armhole of the pattern.

CUTTING TOOLS

1. BENT-HANDLED DRESSMAKER’S SHEARS

This offers a longer cut ideal for cutting
patterns, trimming seams and cutting long
swatches of fabric/cloth.

2. PINKING SHEARS
This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped
edge and is used to finish seams and raw edges
and to create decorative edges on many types of
fabric.

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3. TRIMMING SCISSORS
It is used for trimmings, clipping threads
and snipping slashes

4. EMBROIDERY SCISSORS
Both points are sharp for use in working
with fine details in delicate fabrics and in
embroidery work.

5. BUTTONHOLE SCISSORS
This is intended in making buttonholes

6. THREAD CLIPPERS
These are specifically used to snip
threads and they are not designed to cut fabric.

7. SEAM RIPPERS
These are specifically designed for ripping
out stitches from seams either as a result of an
error or during alterations.

8. ROTARY CUTTER and MAT

The cutting mat is a surface on which
you cut fabric with a rotary cutter.

MARKING TOOLS

1. CHALK PENCIL/DRESSMAKER’S PENCIL

This is used to make fine lines on fabric.
It has an erasing brush at one end.

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2. LIQUID MARKING PEN
This is used to mark tucks, darts, pleats
and pockets

3. TAILOR’S CHALK
It is available in a range of colors and is
essential in making markings on the fabric.

4. WAX CHALK
This is available in black and white and
is used for making markings on woven fabrics.

5. TRACING WHEEL
This is use to transfer lines from the
pattern to the fabric.

6. DRESSMAKER’S CARBON PAPER

It is a specially waxed carbon paper
that transfers the tracing wheel’s markings to
the fabric.

PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS

1. PINCUSHION
It holds the straight pins and needles
while working to prevent accidents.

2. HAND NEEDLE
This is used in making temporary
stitches and buttonholes.

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3. SEWING NEEDLE THREADER
It aids in putting the thread to the
needle.

4. THIMBLE
It is a small hard pitted cup worn for
protection on the finger that pushes the
needle in sewing.

MATERIALS

1. FABRIC
It is the cloth used in making garments.

2. THREAD
It is used in assembling or constructing
the parts of the garment.

To ensure safety in hand sewing, you should always remember these 10 things:

1. Don’t hurry.
2. Keep sharp equipment safe.
3. Stay focused.
4. Use proper tools.
5. Flat-ironing before sewing.
6. A short nail is a must.
7. Keep the children away.
8. Ensure that your tools are well-maintained.
9. Rest periods.
10. Know when to stop.

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 What’s More

Direction: You are to sew a simple hand sewn handkerchief. But before you could
go on with the task, you need to produce a sewing kit with the following:

1. Tape measure 7. Thimble

2. Tailor’s chalk/pencil 8. Fabric/cloth remnant
3. Dressmaker’s 9. Needle threader
4. Ruler 10. Pins
5. Hand needle 11. Pin cushion
6. Thread 12. Pencil

Sewing Simple Hand Sewn Handkerchief

Reminders:
Let your parents/guardians supervise you in doing this task.
Keep sharp objects in proper places when not in use.

Procedure:
1. Secure a cloth remnant (“tinabas”).
2. Using the tape measure, measure 8x8 inches square cloth. Then mark
using a ruler and pencil.
3. Cut the cloth using the bent-handled dressmaker’s shears.
4. Thread a hand needle with the help of a needle threader. Use the color of
the thread that matches the color of the fabric if possible.
5. Start at one edge of the fabric by folding it twice about ¼ inch wide.
Secure the fold with pins.
6. Hand sew the folded edges using running stitches. It is important to use
the thimble while sewing to protect your finger.

Note: Submit your work for checking.

What I Have Learned

Direction: In order to ensure safety in hand sewing, enumerate the things you
should always remember when sewing:

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

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 Description of Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
Materials
Red Silk cloth 75.00
(60” width)
Black ribbon 2 meters 8.00 16.00
thread 10.00
Manila paper 5.00
Total
Cost

What I Can Do

Direction: In this time of pandemic, it has been a part of the new normal and OOTD
(Outfit of the Day) to wear face masks. Your task is to sew face masks. Using your
knowledge on the different sewing tools and how they are used, ask your
parents/guardians in your household to assist you in doing this task. Ask them for
old, clean clothes or let them ask cuts of fabric that are no longer in use from dress
shops near your place.

Reminders:
Let your elders supervise you in doing this task.
Keep sharp objects in proper places when not in use.

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Materials Required:
 Pieces of cloth for the mask’s outer and lining (measurements specified in the
table below.
 3/8 inch elastic (garter) for ties
 Needle
 Thread
 Pins
In the table below, “W” stands for width and “L” stands for the length of the fabric
piece to be cut.

PROCEDURE:

1. Cut the mask outer and lining pieces, referring to the

table given. Here, the mask outer is the floral fabric
and the lining is the polka dot fabric.

2. Fold the mask outer in half width wise, aligning the

edges and mark the center of the upper and lower
edges. Do the same with the mask lining.

3. Open the two pieces and keep them layered, with the
right sides together and center marks aligning. Pin
the two pieces together along the aligned edge s.

4. Thread your needle and hand sew the two pieces

together by a running stitch, along the two pinned
edge. Take care to keep the stitches small and
uniform and also to secure the stitches by a few
knots at the start and finish.

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5. Bring the right side out.

6. Press to make it neat and the edges taut.

7. Fold the four corners of the mask outer towards

the wrong side and press.

8. Next, fold the two raw edges towards the wrong side
by ½ inch and press.

9. Fold again by ½ inch and press to form a

casing for the elastic ties (garter).

10. Pin along the edge of the folds.

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10. Hand sew the two casings shut, using
a running stitch.

12. Take the required length of the elastic

(garter) referring top the table and insert it
through the two casings using a safety pin.

13. Tie the ends of the elastic in a knot.

You will be graded using the following criteria:

Workmanship 40%
Resourcefulness 20%
Appropriate/proper use of sewing tools 30%
Accuracy and neatness 10%

TOTAL 100%

Note: You may also log in to www.youtube.com and search for “Easy 10 minute pleated
mask tutorial” for more information regarding facemask making”.

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 Assessment

Direction: Match the sewing tools found in Column A to its uses found in Column
B. Write only the letter of your answer on your notebook.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. This is used in making temporary stitches A. Needle threader

and buttonholes.

2. It is used in assembling or constructing B. Wax Chalk

the parts of the garment.

3. This is use to transfer lines from the pattern C. Tape Measure

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to the fabric.

4. It holds the straight pins and needles while D. Buttonhole Scissor

4.
4.
working to prevent accidents.

5. A flexible measuring device used in

taking body measurements. E. Sewing Gauge

6. These are specifically designed for ripping

out stitches from seams either as a result of an F. Hand Needle
error or during alterations.

7. This is intended in making buttonholes. G. Tracing Wheel

8. This is available in black and white and

is used for making markings on woollen fabrics. H. Tailor’s Chalk

9. A small ruler with a sliding guide and

is about six inches long. I. Thread

10. This is used to shape the depth of

the neck hole and armhole of the pattern. J. French curve

K. Seam Ripper
L. Pin Cushion

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 Additional Activities

Direction: List down the sewing tools used in making your hand sewn handkerchief
and tell how each tool is used during the task.

Sewing Tools How it was Used

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References
What’s In
1. Scissors have symmetrical, equally sized finger holes and are
generally under 6" in blade length, while shears have one smaller
finger hole and one larger finger hole and are more than
6" in blade length.
2. The right tools minimize mistakes and help you move through
each sewing tasks more efficiently.
3. Answers may
What I know
What I Have Learned
1. C
1. Don’t hurry.
2. A 2. Keep sharp equipment
safe.
3. C 3. Stay focused.
4. C 4. Use proper tools.
5. Flat-ironing before sewing.
5. D 6. A short nail is a must.
7. Keep the children away.
6. B
8. Ensure that your tools are
7. C well-maintained.
9. Rest periods.
8. A 10. Know when to stop.
9. D
10. A
Additional Activity
Assessment
Answers may vary
1. F
What’s New 2. I
3. G What I Can Do
1. Thimble
4. L Answers may vary
2. Seam ripper
5. C
3. Pin cushion
6. K
4. Pinking
7. D
shears
8. B
5. Tracing
9. E
wheel
10. J
Answer Key
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