Department of Education

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN

Pag-asa St., Malhacan, City of Meycauayan, Bulacan

Activity
Performance 7
Worksheet
in
TLE (Dressmaking)
Quarter 2: Week 1 & 2
Identifying Sewing tools and Equipment and their Uses
(TLE_HEDM7/8UT0a-b-1)
 INFORMATION SHEET 1.1- READY AND STUDY

MELC: LO1-2.4 Identifying Sewing tools and Equipment and their Uses
Code: (TLE_HEDM7/8UT0a-b-1)

Lesson 1 – Identifying Sewing tools and Equipment and their uses

After going through this module, you are expected to

a. identify sewing tools and equipment;

b. determine the types of sewing machines according to its classifications and
their uses; and
c. specify the use of sewing machines according to its classifications.
4. Show the basic hand stitches to be use as design.

Your mother is sewing the buttonhole of your

t-shirt. She ask you to get the needle threader and
the pin cushion inside the sewing kit. But the
problem is you can’t identify the said tools.

What could you do about it?

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN DRESSMAKING

Sewing equipment and different tools 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.

List of measuring tools in Sewing

1. Tape Measure (medida) - A flexible measuring device used in taking body
measurements. The front has the measurement of 150cm.and 60 inches on
the other side.

2. Sewing Gauge - A small ruler with a sliding guide 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. Rulers - A ruler measuring 12 inches or even 18 inches,either clear or solid. It is a
useful tool to have for measuring and drawing straight seam linesand cutting lines. It
also aids in connecting lines.A clear ruler is also a good tool for marking buttonholes .

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4. Yardstick - A yardstick is made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal. It is

used for marking hemlines and checking grainlines when laying out the pattern.
5. L-square - The tailor square or "L" is used to transfer measurements to the draft
pattern. It can also function as a tape measure. It has two arms connected
perpendicularly.

a.The longer arm is twenty-four (24) inches long

b. 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.

ACTIVITY SHEET 1 – SKILLS CHECK

Identify the following measuring tools based on the given pictures.

1. 2.

3. 4.

5.

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List of Cutting tools in Sewing

Cutting tools are instruments that serve well if properly maintained. Sharp cutting
tools make clean cuts and well-defined notches and they do not damage fabric.

1.. Bent-handled dressmaker’s shears - These are made of quality steel and hold a sharp
cutting edge.
- Shears have the length of 7- 12 inches and are
satisfactory for most apparel fabrics
2. Pinking Shears - This is popular in zigzaggingor scalloped edge or for seam finishes.

a. Trimming scissor - It is 3-4 inches long. It is used for trimmings, clipping

threads and snipping slashes
b. Embroidery scissor - It has 4-5 inches finely tapered blades. Both points are
sharp for use in working with fine details in delicate fabrics and in embroidery
work.
3. Thread Clippers - are a handy little spring loaded cutting tool that allows for the
snipping of threads. They are not designed to cut fabric.
4. Seam Ripper - are specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams, either as
a result of an error or during alterations
5. Rotary Cutter and Mat - It is an adaptation of the giant rotary cutter used by the
garment industry. *It works like a pizza cutter and can be
used by left or right-handed sewers. Available in different sizes
with different blades

List of marking tools in Sewing

Marking tools are required for transferring pattern/ markings to garment fabric
pieces and for making alterations on garments.

1.. Chalk Pencils/Dressmaker pencil - This is available in white or pastel shades. It

has an erasing brush at one end.
2. Wax chalk This is available in black or white and is used for woolen fabrics. Wax can
be removed by pressing.
4. Tracing Wheel –
a. serrated edge wheel- produces dots on the fabric and is suitable for most types of
fabrics.
b. The smooth edge wheel - is best for delicate fabrics and creates a solid line.

5. Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper- also called dressmaker ‘s tracing paper is a specially

waxed carbon paper that transfer ‘s the tracing wheel ‘s
markings to the fabric

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 ACTIVITY SHEET 2 – SELF CHECK!

2.1 Rumbled Letters: Arrange the jumble letters to come up with the right
answer.

BELMIHT 1. It is used to protect your fingers from accidents when sewing.

UCIHSNO NIP 2. It is used to store pins and needles when not in use.

EENLDE 3. Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes.

SNPI 4. A device used for fastening objects or material together.

CFBIAR 5. It is the cloth in used in making garments.

HRTEAD 6. Used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment.

AXW LCAHK 7. Available in black or white and is used for woollen fabrics.

NECPIL LCHKA 8. It has an erasing brush at one end.

ORTAIL’S LCHKA 9. This is essential as a marker for use on materials.

OOSMTH DEGE 10. This type of tracing wheel is best for delicate fabrics and
creates a solid line.

2.2 True or False: Write T if the statement is correct and F if is not.

1. Bar tacking Machine is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of

buttons.

2. Button Attachment Machine is used in attaching buttons to the

garments.

3. Fabric is the cloth used in making garments.

4. Thimble is a big hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that
pushes the needle in sewing

5. Clippers are specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams,
either because of an error or during alterations

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List of pinning tools in Sewing

1. Pincushion - holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents.
2. Hand Needle - Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are
for general hand sewing.
3. Sewing Needle Threader - It aids in putting the thread to the needle. It consists of two
parts; handle and the wire.
4. Pin is a device used for fastening objects or material together.
5. Thimble A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the
needle in sewing.
List of materials used in Sewing
Fabric- is the cloth used in making garments. The plain cotton fabrics, flour sack or catcha
is the most appropriate material for beginners because these are very easy to handle.

Thread - is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment. - should have
the same color with that of the fabric used.

ACTIVITY SHEET 3 – SELF CHECK!

Identify the uses and characteristics of each tool and demonstrate how to use them
properly.
Sewing Tools Uses Characteristic Tools used
properly

A. Measuring Tools

1.
2.
3.

B. Pinning Tools
1.

2.

3.
C. Marking Tools

1.

2.
3.

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Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. This type of sewing machine is used in making buttonholes on garments.
a. button holder b. bar tacking c. double needle d. embroidery
2. This type of sewing machine is run by foot and may also be converted to
electric power machine
a. bar tacking b. lock stitch c. over edging d. embroidery
3. This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets.
a. button holder b. lock stitch c. over edging d. bar tacking
4. It is a device used for fastening objects or material together.
a. pins b. needle c. push pins d. needle
threader
5. It works like a pizza cutter and can be used by left or right-handed
sewers.
a. rotary cutter b. seam ripper c. thread clipper d. embroidery scissor
6. It has 4-5 inches finely tapered blades.
a. pinking shear b. embroidery scissor c. thread clipper d. seam ripper
7. This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped edge or for seam finishes.
a. pinking shear b. embroidery c. thread clipper d. seam ripper
8. A flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements.
a. measuring tape b. L-square c. thread d. yardstick
9. It is used to protect your fingers from accidents when sewing.
a. pin cushion b. needle threader c. thimble d. fabric
10. This is used to shape the depth of the neck hole and armhole of the
pattern
a. sewing gauge b. French curve c. yardstick d. L-square

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 ACTIVITY SHEET 5 – SKILLS CHECK!

Word Hunt. Look for the sewing tools in the list provided. Put a √ mark if
you find the word. You may search horizontally, vertically, diagonally and
backwards.

O L O P U Y T H I M B L E A B M C

V A B C D E H F S G J Y J L M A D

E W W R T Y R H L S H E Q F G R E

R A B C D N E E D L E D A Y Y K F

E S W E F A A R R T N W Q R R I G

D S S A R A D F Q E R R I R T N H

G D E S T R E Y U I J N M N N G J

I T R A C I N G W H E E L V G T K

N E L O C K S T I T C H S S D O I

G A B C V D H R Y J B M T R F O M

P I N C U S H I O N N M S L P L O

1. thread
2. needle
3. thimble
4. sewing
5. lock stitch
6. over edging
7. pin cushion
8.marking tool
9. shears
10. tracing wheel

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 PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY – SKILLS CHECK!

Create your own sewing kit using recycled materials with the following: a)
measuring tools; ruler, tape measure b) cutting tools; shears, clipper c)
pinning and sewing tools; pins, needle, and thread d)marking tools; tailors
chalk and pencil.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST

Criteria Yes No

Did you …

1. prepare all the materials needed beforehand?

2. make your sewing kite without the help of

others?

1. observe safety measures while using ?

4.clean your area right after working?

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CAROLINA S. VIOLETA, EdD

Schools Division Superintendent

JERRY D. CRUZ, PhD, CESE

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

DOMINADOR M. CABRERA, EdD

Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

EDWARD C. JIMENEZ, PhD

Education Program Supervisor- LR Manager

RAMILO C. CRUZ, PhD

Education Program Supervisor, EPP/TLE/TVL

JEMMA S. CLAVE
Layout Artist

JANICE E. CAINDOC
Developer/Writer

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