Exemplar For Sewing Tools and Materials

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Calamba City
Punta Integrated School
Purok 6, Brgy. Punta Calamba City Laguna
Lesson School Punta Integrated School Grade Level: Grade 9

Exemplar Teacher: Marita S. Gonzales Learning Area: TLE Dressmaking
Teaching Date: August 27, 2020 Quarter: First
Teaching Time: 8:00-10:00 am No. Of Days: 1 day
I. OBJECTIVES 1. Identify different sewing tools and equipment.

2. Classify different sewing tools according to their functions.
3. Appreciate the importance of knowing the different sewing tools
and their functions.
A. Content Standards The learner demonstrates understanding on the principles of designing and
sewing of sleeping garments.
B. Performance Standards The learner plan, design and sew sleeping garments.
C. Most Essential Learning LO1: Draft and Cut pattern for sleeping garments
Competencies (MELC)
1.1 Plan garment design
D. Enabling Competencies LO1: Draft and cut pattern for sleeping garments
II. CONTENT SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
III. LEARNING
RESOURCES
A. References LM- Dressmaking 9
a. Teacher’s Guide Pages
b. Learner’s Manual Pages pp- 55-59
c. Textbook Pages
d. Additional Materials from
Learning Resources
B. List of Learning SCRIBD MODULE
Resources for Development and Internet
Engagement Activities
Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna

Telephone Number: (049) 549-6384
Email: 301525@deped.gov.ph
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Introduction What I need to know?
Overview
Sewing tools and equipment are used in garment construction.
The skillful use of the different sewing equipment will help take body
measurement and drafting pattern with accuracy and speed.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 produce the best result.This lesson will provide
knowledge and skills of the different tools and equipment which are
necessary in sewing. A complete set of sewing tools and equipment
are presented to help the students work faster.
What’s New?
“Sewing without the right tools and equipment is like trying
to cook without the right ingredients.”
Guide Questions:
1. What is your idea about the quotation?
2. How is it important to use correct tools and
equipment in sewing?
B. Development What I know?
Activity 1.1 “ Who am I”
Direction: Identify the following tool and materials.
1. 2. 3 5.

4.
6. 7. 8. 10.
9.
What’s In?
Activity 1.2 : “Give me what I asked?”
. Direction: List down the different sewing tools according to their
function.
Cutting Drafting Marking Materials Sewing
Tools Tools Tools Tools
11. 13. 15. 17. 19.
12. 14. 16. 18. 20.
What Is It?
Classification of Sewing Tools and Equipment

A. Measuring/Drafting Tools
These tools are required for measuring the fabric or in making
a pattern to construct specific dress you need. The tools have different
uses that will help you to ease your works, it is important used the
right tool for the right job to. Proper used and maintenance of these
deviceswill produced worthy output.
1. Tape Measure
A flexible measuring device used in

taking body measurements. The front has

the measurement of 150 centimeters and 60
inches on the other side. Fiberglass tape is
commonly used by dressmakers.
2. ‘Sewing Gauge
A small ruler with a sliding guides
and is about six inches long. This gauge is
used for measurements at hem lines, button
holes and areas where other small
measurements require checking, such as
pleats and tucks.
3. Ruler
A Rule is measure of 12 inches or even 18 inches, either

clear or solid. It is useful tool to have for measuring and drawing
straight seam lines and cutting lines.
4. Yardstick/Meter stick
A yardstick is made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or
metal. It is used for marking hemlines and checking grain lines
when laying out the pattern
5. L-square
The tailor square or “L” is use t transfer measurement to
the draft pattern. It also divides the garment into the desired
measurement. It has perfect squares and is useful in making
straight lines and numbers. It can function as a tape.
It has two arms connected perpendicularly.
The longer arm is twenty-four (24) inches long.
The shorter arm is fourteen (14) inches long
6. French Curve
This is used to shape the depth of the neck hole and
armhole of the pattern.
7. Hip Curved
This is used to shape the curve edges in drafting pattern.

B. Cutting Tools
Cutting tools are tools used in cutting fabrics and serve well if
properly maintained. Sharp cutting tools make clean cuts and well-
defined notches and they do not damage fabric. On the other hand,
dull tools slow the cutting process, and make your hand and wrist tire
easily. Sewing cutting tool should not be used for other household
task. Cutting tools must be sharpened regularly and the joints are oiled
occasionally for better use.
1. Bent-handled dressmaker’s shears
These are made of quality steel and hold a
sharp cutting edge. The blades move easily and cut
smoothly along the entire length and the points
should come together. Shears have the length 7-12
inches and are satisfactory for most apparel fabrics.
2. Pinking Shears
This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped
edge or for seam finishes. This is used to finished
seams and raw edges and to create decorative edges
on many types of fabric. It cuts a ravel-resistant
edge. This is not for straight cutting.
3. Cutting Scissors
a. Trimming scissor
It is 3-4 inches long. It is used for
trimmings, clipping threads and
snipping threads.
b. Buttonhole scissor
This is intended for making buttonholes.

4. Thread Clippers
Thread clippers are a handy little spring
loaded cutting tool that allows for the snipping of
threads. These clippers are specially used to snip
threads and they are not designed to cut fabric.
5. Seam Ripper
Seam rippers are specially designed for
ripping out stitches from seams, either as a result of
an error or during alterations. They should be used
carefully to prevent damage to the fabric.
C. Marking Tools and supplies

These tools are required for transferring pattern markings to
garment fabric pieces and formaking alterations on garments.
1. Dressmaker Pencil
This is available in white or pastel
shades. This chalk pencil is used to make fine
lines onfabric. It has an erasing brush at one end
2. Tailor’s Chalk
This is essential as a marker for use on
materials. Tailor’s chalk is available in a range
of colors and is removed by brushing.
3. Tracing wheel
There are two types of tracing
wheels, those with a serrated edge and those
with a smooth edge. The serrated edge wheel
produces dots on the fabric and is suitable for
most types of fabrics. The smooth edge wheel
is best for delicate fabrics and unlike the

serrated edge will not pierce more delicate

fabrics. The smooth edge wheel creates a solid
line.
4. Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper
Dressmaker’s carbon paper also called
dressmaker’s tracing paper is a specially
waxed carbon paper that transfer’s the
tracing wheel’s marking on the fabric. A
color of tracing paper should be chosen
that is close to the color of the fabric.
D. Sewing / Pinning Tools

Sewing tools are essential in making a dress. A well organize
and proper used of these required safety measure to avoid accident. It
is easy to sew a garment if these materials are manipulated
effectively.
1. Pincushion
A pincushion holds the straight pins and needles while
working to prevent accidents
1. Pins E. Materials and Fasteners

Available in two kinds, one with colored head
for easy handling and the other with a small Materials are the most important
steel pins, both used to fasten two or three things used in making different kinds of
materials together. garment, curtain, pillow cases, any kinds
of household decorations, personal
belongings, accessories like
1. Hand Needle
bags,shoes ,and others
Used in making temporary stitches and
buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand Fastener is a thing that serves as
sewing. closures to the placket. It can be attach
hidden or expose to serve as decoration.
2. Sewing Needle Threader Fabric

It aids in putting the thread to the needle.The Fabric is the cloth used in making garments. The plain
It consists of two parts. The handle and the wire.cotton fabrics, flour sack or catcha is the most appropriate
The end of the wire that is away from the holdermaterial for beginners’ because these are very easy to
is folded. Place the folded wire of the needle handle.
threader through the eye of the sewing needle.
3. Thimble
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Thread
The thread is used in assembling or
constructing the parts of the garment. Threads
vary in sizes. Heavy fabrics need stronger
threads
Buttons
Made of wood, plastic, or four metal or fabric
covered this. A flat button has two (2) or four
(4) holes, this is attached to the garment by
cross stitching (4 holes), or by sewing right
through the hole.
Types of Sewing Machine
A sewing machine but foot alone or operated by electricity. If

taken care properly, it can create quality garments in a short period of
time .Sewing is fun. Anyone can sew for personal use, as a hobby or
for commercial purpose. Deciding to become a dressmaker will
require you to have a basic knowledge about the different sewing
machine, know how to operate and care them is important, so that
you can easily constructyour dress/garment any time you want to.
1. Lockstitch Sewing machine

This is usually used in homes and
sometimes in school. It also called domestic
sewing machine. It run by foot and also be
converted to electrical power machine.
1. Hi- Speed Lock Sewing Machine

This is sometimes called” Straight Stitching
Machine” or Industrial sewing machine. Zit has
automatic lubrication and used by the tailors and
dressmakers.
C. Engagement What’s More?

Activity 1.3: “Put me where I belong”
Direction: Classify the different tools and equipment according to their
respective group.
*French curve * dressmaker’s bent handled shears * sewing gauge
*seam ripper *thimble *fabric
*Buttons *thimble * needle thr
*L square * pinking shears *tailor’s ch
*Dressmaker’s carbon paper *Thread *hand needle * dres
Cutting Measurin Marking Sewing and Materials and

tools g tools tools pinning fastener
What I have learned?

Activity 1.4:” Identify me”
Multiple choice: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. Thistool is used to draw perpendicular line.
a. French curve c. L-square
b. Hip curve d.. Tape measure
2. This is used to holds the straight pins and needles while working to
D. Assimilation prevent accidents.
a. ruler c. pincushion
b. tailor’s chalk d. tapemeasure
3. This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets.
a. bar tacking machine c. lockstitch machine
b. buttonhole machine d. overedgingmachine
4.This tool is used for marking hemlines and checking grain lines

when laying out the pattern

a. hip curve c. meter stick
b. L-square d. tape measure
5. This tool is used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes.
Sizes of 7 to10 are for general hand sewing.
a. hand needle c. pins
b. emery bag d. safety pins
6. This machine is used to finish the raw edges of the fabric.
a. buttonhole machine c. lockstitch machine
b. embroidery machine d. over edging machine
7. This tool is 3-4 inches long used for trimming and snipping threads.
a. buttonhole scissors c. thread clippers
b. seam ripper d. trimming scissors
8.This tool is used in shaping the armhole and neckline.
a. french curve c. L-square
b. hip curve d. pencil
9.This machineis used to make decorative and colorful stitches to add
other design to the garment.
a. buttonhole machine c. lockstitch sewing
b. embroidery machine machine
d. over edging machine
10.This tool is used to finished seams and create decorative edges on
the fabric.
a. thread c. Tread clipper
b. Seam ripper d. Trimming scissors
What I can do?

Activity 1.5 “ Explain Me”

Write at least 5 sentences to explain the given question.

What is the importance of using the sewing tools and equipment
correctly?
D. REFLECTION I understand that __________________________________

I realize that ______________________________________
Prepared: MARITA S. GONZALES

Teacher III
Checked: MARY GRACE A. DUMANIG

Head Teacher III
Noted: WILLIAM B. BARTOLOME

Principal I



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Republic of the Philippines

Lesson School Punta Integrated School Grade Level: Grade 9

I. OBJECTIVES 1. Identify different sewing tools and equipment.

Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna

Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna

Classification of Sewing Tools and Equipment

Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna

taking body measurements. The front has

A Rule is measure of 12 inches or even 18 inches, either

Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna

Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna

C. Marking Tools and supplies

Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna

serrated edge will not pierce more delicate

D. Sewing / Pinning Tools

1. Pins E. Materials and Fasteners

2. Sewing Needle Threader Fabric

Types of Sewing Machine

A sewing machine but foot alone or operated by electricity. If

1. Lockstitch Sewing machine

1. Hi- Speed Lock Sewing Machine

C. Engagement What’s More?

Cutting Measurin Marking Sewing and Materials and

What I have learned?

Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna

when laying out the pattern

What I can do?

Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna

Write at least 5 sentences to explain the given question.

D. REFLECTION I understand that __________________________________

Prepared: MARITA S. GONZALES

Checked: MARY GRACE A. DUMANIG

Noted: WILLIAM B. BARTOLOME

Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna

Address: Purok 6, Brgy. Punta, Calamba City, Laguna

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