Department of Education

Region VI Western Visayas

Division of Iloilo City
District I – Iloilo City Proper
A. BONIFACIO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Ledesma St., Iloilo City
DRESSMAKING/TAILORING
TEACHING DATE: September 4, 2019 (Wenesay)
GRADE LEVEL : (Dressmaking/Tailoring 8)
Duration: 1 hour
TEACHER: Dama Grace D. Casabuena

I. OBJECTIVES

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding in the use of sewing tools in
dressmaking/tailoring.

Performance Standard: The learner independently uses tools in dressmaking/tailoring

Learning Competency:LO 1. Identify sewing tools and equipment and their uses

At the end of 1 hour discussion, the learners are expected to:

A. name the different types of sewing tools and equipments;
B. value the importance of different types of sewing tools and equipment; and
C. discuss the proper usage of different types of sewing tools and equipments.

Contextualize Competency: Identify sewing tools and equipment and describe uses of sewing tools.
II. Subject Matter
A. Topic: Sewing tools and equipment
B. References : DepEd Learning Module for Dressmaking/Tailoring
C. Materials : laptop/projector,pictures, Sewing Tools.
D. Values Focus: Participation

III.Developmental Teacher’s activity Students’ activity

Activities

A. Preliminary
Activities
Prayer “Class please stand and let us pray.” The students will sing " Blessings" ( Video )

Unfreezing “Good afternoon, class. Please remain “Good afternoon, ma’am.”

standing for our energizer. I have here Students will remain standing.
a dance video that can boost our
energy. What we are going to do is to
follow the steps in the video. Are you
ready?” “Yes, ma’am.”
Students will follow the steps on the video
( Show the dance video ) Students clap their hands and seat.

“Okay class, please give around of

applause to everyone for participating
well and please take your seat now.”
1. Word Drill I have here flashcards written on them The students will read the flashcards.
are the words you might encounter in
our lesson today.
Read them altogether.

Pinking Shears Seam Ripper

French Curve Sewing Gauge

Thread Clipper

Very Good.
Are you familiar with these words? “Not so, ma’am”
Okay, let’s familiarize them one by
one.
2 .Unlocking of .I need five (5) volunteers to place
Difficulties these words on their meanings on the
cartolina.

Sewing Gauge-A small ruler with a sliding

guide and is about six inches long.

French Curve- This is used to shape the

depth of the neckhole and armhole.

Pinking Shears-This is popular in

zigzagging or scalloped edge or for seam
finishes.

Thread clippers -are a handy little spring

loaded cutting tool that allows for the
snipping of threads.

Seam Ripper- are specifically designed for

ripping out stitches from seams, either as a
result of an error or during alterations.
Let’s check.
3 .Motivation Class, I have here some pictures on the
board. I want you to observe those
pictures what it is all about. After that,
I will ask some of you to share your
ideas about those pictures.

Class, are you ready? Yes, ma’am.

(Teacher will show the pictures.) Students will observe those pictures on the
board.
What comes in to your mind when you
see those pictures? Those are tools ma’am.

Correct, those are tools, usually used Ma’am, those are usually used by sewer.
by?

Very good, which of those tool you Tape measure ma’am.

familiar with? Ruler ma’am.
Ma’am scissors.
Very well said, do you know exactly No ma’am
their names and uses?

All right, later on you can be able to

identify their names and uses Yes ma’am
 4. Presentation “Class, thank you for sharing your
observations. All of your observations
are correct. Please give three claps for
yourself for a job well done!” The students will clap their hands three
times.
Class, you have observed that some of
the pictures shows different kind of
sewing tools.

So, based on your observations, what

would be our topic for today? Ma’am, out topic for today is all about
Do you have any idea? sewing Tools an Equipment.

Very, goo!

Class, our topic for today is all about

the Sewing tools an Equipment.
B.Activity Proper
1. Grouping of I will divide first the class into four
Students groups. So, lets start counting off 1-3
here at the right.”

“All number one, please stay here at

my right side.”
“All number two, please stay here at
the center.”

‘All number three, please stay here at

my left side.”

“Go to your respective areas.” The students will go to their respective

Please select your leader and your areas an select their leader and reporter.
reporter.

2. Setting of Before you start your activity, I want

Standards you to read the things that you need to
consider while performing your
activity. Everybody start.
1. Cooperate with your group mates
while performing the tasks.
2. Share your ideas for the
accomplishment of the activity.
3. Avoid uneducational noise.
4. Clean your area after you
perform the activity.
This activity is goo for 5 minutes only.
Does my rules are all clear, my ear
students? Yes, ma’am.
3. Giving of Leaders of every group, please get your
Activity Sheets activity sheets here.
4. Group Activity Before we start our lesson, I like you to
group yourselves into groups. I have
here an actual tools used by sewer.
What are you going to do is to choose
5 different tools and classified them
into;

a.) Measuring Tools

b.) Cutting Tools

The more tools you classified

correctly, the more you got a high
 scores. Every correct answer is
equivalent to 2 points.
Yes ma’am
Did you understand the instruction (Students do their activity)
class?
Go to your own group now.

C.Post Activities
1. Reporting ”Ok class are you done? Yes ma’am
Let see who will got a high scores. We
start with group 1.(teacher evaluate
how many tools they classified
correctly) Group 1 (presenting their activity)

For group 1, you classified 4 tools

correctly, this mean you got how many
scores group 1? 8 ma’am.

Let’s proceed to group 2. Group 2 (presenting their activity)

(teacher evaluate how many tools they
classified correctly)

For group 2, you classified 3 tools

correctly, this mean you got how many
scores group 2? 6 ma’am

It’s ok group 2, later on you be able to

classified all those tools correctly when
we go on to our lesson. Yes ma’am

What can you say about our activity? Interesting/exciting/enjoyable ma’am

What are the classifications of different
sewing tools that you have encountered
in our activity? Measuring tools/Cutting Tools
Very good.

Okay, class arrange your chair and go

back to your own sit now.

2.Discussion Now we proceed to our lesson. Our

topic today is all about different types
of sewing tools and equipments.

We all know that we can’t sew a

cloths’ instantly in just one click of our
finger, right?  Yes ma’am.

We need tools and equipments to

construct well fitted clothes.

Let’s discuss first the definition of

these terms.

What is sewing tools?  Sewing tools- are instruments that aid

in accomplishing a sewing task.
Alright, that’s correct. Success in
sewing calls for the right tools at the
right time. All tools must be
appropriate in a proper order and one
must know how to use them to save
time and effort to be able to produce
the best result.

Cutting tools - a cutting implement; a

tool for cutting.

Measuring tools - an instruments used

for obtaining quantities, dimensions or
forces of real world objects.

Altering - changing portion of a

garment so that it fits the body.

Sewing Machine - a textile machine

used to stitch fabric, cards and other
material with thread.

Fabric - the cloth used in making

garments

Marking Tools and Pinning an Sewing

Tools.

Sewing tools are classified into 5 Measuring Tools/Cutting Tools//Marking

classifications. What are those? tools/Sewing Tools/Pinning Tools

Today, we will discuss the first 2

classification.

Very good, the first classification of Measuring tools- are tools that used for
tools is Measuring Tools. What is taking body measurements and for drafting
measuring tools? pattern.

Can you tell me what the name of this

tool is? (Show an actual tool) Tape Measure ma’am.
(Picture on slide)

And what is tape measure and its use?

What can you say with this tape
measure?
Yes, it composes of numbers. The front
side have how many centimeters? How
about the other side?
This is how to use tape measure.
(Demonstrate how to use)
Tape measure- is a flexible measuring
device used in taking body measurement,
drafting patterns, and measuring fabrics.
It composes of numbers ma’am.
150 centimeters
60 inches ma’am.

Next type of measuring tools

(Picture on slide)
Sewing
Gauge
What is Sewing Gauge?
Sewing Gauge- is a small ruler with a
Very good, this gauge is used for sliding guide and it’s about 6 inches long.
measurements at hemlines, button
holes and areas where other small
measurements require for checking,
such as pleats and tucks. And it’s
usually made of metal or plastic.
(Demonstrate how to use Sewing
Gauge)
The 3rd type of measuring tools is
(Picture on slide)
RULER
What is ruler?
Ruler- is tool use for measuring and
What else? drawing straight seam lines and cutting
Very well said. lines.
Next measuring tools is Ruler- is also aids in connecting lines.

(Picture on slide)

YARD STICK/METER
STICK
What is Yard Stick/Meter Stick?
Very good, the last type measuring
tools is Yard stick/meter stick- is use to measure
fabric and to check grain line. It can be used
(Picture on slide) in marking a long straight line and in
L-SQUARE measuring hem lengths.
What is L-square?
What else?
L-square- has a perfect square and has two
Very well said, the longer arm of L- arms connected perpendicularly
square has 24 inches long while the L-square it can also function as tape
short arm is 14 inches long. measure, it use in measuring crotch.
(Demonstrate how to use L-Square as
Tape Measure)

We proceed to another classification of

Sewing Tools which is cutting tools.
(Picture on slide)

French Curve -This is used to shape the

depth of the neckhole and armhole of
the pattern.

We proceed to another classification of

Sewing Tools which is cutting tools.

What is Cutting Tools?

Alright, that’s correct, Cutting tools are
instruments that serve well I properly
maintained. Cutting tools are tools use to cut fabrics,
threads and use for trimming.
Sharp cutting tools make clean cuts
and well define notches and they do
not damage fabrics.

On the other hand, dull tools slow the

cutting process and make your hand
and wrist tired easily.

What are we going to do to avoid

dullness of our cutting tools?
Very Good, the first cutting tools is

We should sharpen it regularly and put oil

occasionally at the joint pats.

(Picture on slide)
BEND HANDLE DRESSMAKING
SHEAR Bend Handle Dressmaking Shear- is made
What is Bend Handle Dressmaking of quality steels and holds a shard cutting
Shear? edge. And 7 to 8 inch long scissors suitable
Correct, remember that: for cutting fabric because the blades rest flat
a. All steels, chrome-plated on the cutting surface.
shears are for heavy duty
cutting
b. Stainless steel blades and
plastic handles are fine for
lightweight fabrics
c. A serrated edge shears give
maximum cutting control
and used for synthetic fibers
and slippery knits.
(Demonstrate how to use bend
handle dressmaker shears)
Next cutting tool is

(Picture on slide)
Pinking Shear- cuts a zigzag edge and is
PINKING SHEAR used for finishing hem edges, seams, etc.
What is Pinking Shear?
That correct.

It should not be used for cutting out a

garment because it will not give an
accurate cut line of the fabric.
(Demonstrate how to use pinking
shear)

What is this? (Showing pictures) and

what its uses?
Trimming Scissors- 6 inch long scissors
(Picture on slide) used for trimming and clipping seams and
TRIMMING SCISSORS for general use.
 Very well said, next is

Thread Clippers- are specifically used to

(Picture on slide) snip threads.
THREAD CLIPPER
Thread Clipper are handy little spring
loaded cutting tool that allows for
snipping of threads. And it’s not design
to cut fabrics.

What is the use of Thread Clippers?

(Demonstrate how to use
Thread Clippers)
The last type of cutting tools is

(Picture on slide) Seam ripper- is specifically designed for

SEAM RIPPER
What is Seam Ripper?
What is the Difference between thread
clipper and seam ripper?
Very good, you are lessening
attentively.
(Demonstrate how to use seam ripper)
ripping out stitches from seams, either as a
result of an error or during alteration.
Ma’am, Seam Ripper is like a needle hook
at the end while the thread clipper is looks
like a small scissor.
2. Generalization
Class, what are the 5 different Measuring Tools/Cutting Tools/ Pinning
classification of sewing tools? Tools/Marking tools/Sewing Tools

W\hat are the examples of measuring Tape Measure, Ruler, etc.

tools?
How about cutting tools? Pinking Shears, Thread Clipper, etc.

Very good.  No ma’am.

4.Application Now go back to same group you The students go back to their seats.
belong. And give the corresponding
name of the following pictures and its
uses given to each group.

Any more questions? No, ma’am.

Alright, get ¼ sheet of paper. The students will get their paper.
5. Evaluation Multiple Choices: Choose the correct
letters of the correct answer and write
it on your paper.
1. The appropriate cutting tool used in
cutting fabrics.
a. Trimming shears
b. Pinking shears
c. Dressmaker bent handled
shears
d. Buttonhole scissors

2. A flexible tape with different type of

measurements essential for taking
body measurements.
a. Ruler
b. Tape measure
c. Yard stick
d. Sewing gauge

3. It measures 12 -18 inches and can be

used for drawing straight lines and
cutting lines
a. Yardstick
b. L-square
c. Ruler d.
French curve

4. This is used to shape the depth of the

neckhole and armhole of the
pattern.
a. French curve
b. Ruler
c. Tape measure
d. Trimming scissor

5. It is equipment used to stitch fabric

and other materials together with
thread.
a. Sewing machine
b. Thimble
c. Handle needle
d. French curve
 6. Assignment/Ag I want you to create your own name
reement tag and bring it on class tomorrow.

Let’s call it a day. Goodbye class! “Goodbye and thank you Ma’am.
Casabuena. See you around and God bless
you.
God bless you too!

IV. REFLECTION
Instructional Decision:
Mastery Level:

Prepared by:

DAMA GRACE D. CASABUENA

STUDENT TEACHER

Noted:

MRS. NELIA N. JAGORIN

Teacher I
COOPERATING TEACHER