TLE - 8 Q 4 Wek 1
TLE - 8 Q 4 Wek 1
Tools
1. Tape measure is a measuring tool used to measure more than one-foot distance or materials.
2. Gauge is use to measure short distance
3. Thimbles is made from metal or plastic use to protect the middle finger from being prick and pushes
the needle while doing embroidery work. This comes in size 6(small) to 12(large).
4. Embroidery hoop/stiletto – made of wood, bone, metal or plastic use to make eyelets in the fabric to
be embroidered. It is also use to keep the fabric stretched while embroidery stitches are applied on the
design.
5. Embroidery scissor – is small, sharp and pointed-good for fine work use for trimming scallops,
clipping threads and cutting large eyelets.
6. Sewing box is use to keep together the embroidery tools and materials.
7. Bag to keep work clean and fresh, have a bag made from washable material to hold tour work when
not busy on it.
Materials
1. Fabrics are sometimes referred to as cloth, which are of great variety and they differ in material,
weight, weave, design, color and finish.
Types of Fabrics
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. B. Even-weave – are intended for hardanger embroidery since the number of threads per square
inch is sane for both warp and woof .
C. C. Basket weave – is commonly used by beginners and ramie linen by those who have been used
to this embroidery. It supplies guidelines for cross stitch and smocking having an evenly spaced pattern
like gingham cloth and polka dots .
2. Thread is available in various types. They differ in terms of texture, fiber content, number of strands
and color.
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IV. Activities
Let’s Do This!
BLETHIMS _______________________________________
2. Tool made from metal or plastic use to protect the middle finger from being prick and pushes the
needle while doing embroidery work.
BRAFICS_____________________________
4. Referred to as cloth, are of great variety and they differ in material, weight, weave, design,
color and finish.
PEAT SEAMURE_______________________________
5. Measuring tool used to measure more than one-foot distance or materials.
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Activity 3. Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the answer on your notebook.
1. What do you call a fine powder that is used in transferring the design before doing embroidery article?
A. Baby powder B. Pounce C. Baking powder D. Threader
3. Which of the following embroidery stitches uses a small eye needle for easy pulling of thread?
A. Back stitch B . Looped stitch C. Chain stitch D. Bullion stitch
IV. Closure