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Home Economics
Quarter 3 – Module 3: Week5
Sews Household Linens
Using Appropriate Tools and Materials
Development Team of the Module

Writer: Maria Fe S. Mesias

Editor/Reviewer: Jonathan F. Bada, EPS-EPP/TLE/TVL

Management Team
Schools Division Superintendent
Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Chief Education Supervisor, CID
Education Program Supervisor, LRMDS
: Leilani Samson-Cunanan, CESO V
: Maylene M. Minimo, EdD, CESE
: Ariel C. Lansang, Chief CID
: Jose C. Tala, EdD
 What I Know
Identify the different sewing tools by matching column B with column A.
A B
1.It is used to measure and mark the width of folds, overlaps, linings, or joinings. a. sewing box

2.It is used to take body measurement in pattern making b. scissors

3.It is used to cut thread. c. tape measure
4.It serves as storage for sewing tools d. pin cushion
5.It is stuffed with hair or cotton where pins and needles are kept. e. hem gauge

Lesson Classifies Tools and Materials According to Their Use

1 (Measuring, Cutting, Sewing)
What’s In
Identify the components or elements of budget. Choose your answer on the box provided.

health education utilities food clothing

________ 1. Water bill, electric bill, and internet.

________ 2. Groceries, takeout food, and dining out.
________ 3. Shoes, pants and jacket
________ 4. Tuition, uniform and books
________ 5. Vaccinations, medicines, and dentals.

What is It
Types of Sewing Tools and Materials
Measuring Tools
• Tape Measure – this is used for taking body measurements as well as cloth and
other materials.
• Ruler – used to measure and draft lines on a fabric or pattern.
• Metal Gauge – this is movable marker that measures short distances and correct
thickness such as distance between buttons, pleats, and hems.
• Hem Gauge – this is used to measure the correct hem of the cloth.
• French Curve – this tool is used in drafting curves in the pattern of the arm,
neckline, and crotch.
• Meter or Yard Stick – this is used to measure fabric.
• Tailor’s Square – Used for the correct measurement of lines in the right angle.
• Curve Stick – used to have accurate curved lines in skirt.
Cutting Tools
• Embroidery Scissors – these small scissors are designed for needle work.
• Dressmaking Shears – these big scissors are used for cutting fabric.
• Pinking Shears – these are scissors with serrated blades or zigzag edges
used for cutting fabric edge to prevent it from fraying or raveling.
• Light Trimmers – used for small cutting, this tool has one point blunt to prevent
the fabric from snagging.
• Sewing Scissors – these scissors are used for trimming seams and facings.
• Thread Clippers – a small tool used for snipping thread.
• Seam ripper – this tool is used to open seams as well as other detailed work.
• Stitch Ripper – a small tool made of metal used to remove stitches.
Sewing Tools
• Needles – sewing tools that has one sharp end and a hole at the other end to
make the thread pass through.
• Pins – to hold pieces of fabric
• Pin Cushion – made of varied materials such as cotton, it is used to keep
needles and pins when unused.
• Emery Bag – similar to a pin cushion but with rougher content such as finely
ground broken plate or very fine dried sand to sharpen the tips of pins and
needles and to prevent them from getting rust.
• Thread – this is used for stitching cloth either by hand or machine and comes
in different colors and thickness. It can be also be used for surface decoration
or embellishment.
• Needle Threader – to aid in inserting the thread into the eye of the needle.
• Thimble – small, durable, protective cap made of metal or plastic, used to
protect the finger from being pricked when pushing the needle through the
cloth.

What’s More
Write TRUE if the following statement is correct, FALSE if not.
______ 1. Measuring tools measure seam allowances, hems and markings.
______ 2. Sewing without the right tools and equipment is like trying to cook without the right
ingredients.
______ 3. Sewing tools is an instrument that aid in accomplishing a sewing task. It is
manipulated at hands.
______ 4. A cutting tool or cutter is any tool that is used to remove some material from the work
piece by means of shear deformation.
______ 5. Keep all your tools in a sewing box. They should be arranged neatly.

What I Have Learned

Complete the name of the following tools that described below.
T_ _ _ M_ _ s _ _ _ _ 1. this is used for taking body measurements as well as cloth and other
materials.
F _ _ _ _h C_ _ _ 2. this tool is used in drafting curves in the pattern of
the arm, neckline, and crotch.
 P _ _k _ _ _ S_ _ _ 3. these are scissors with serrated blades or zigzag edges used for
_s cutting fabric edge to prevent it from fraying or raveling.
E_ _r_ B_ _ 4. similar to a pin cushion but with rougher content such as finely
ground broken plate or very fine dried sand to sharpen the tips of pins
and needles and to prevent them from getting rust.
T_ _ _ _ _ e 5. small, durable, protective cap made of metal or plastic, used to
protect the finger from being pricked when pushing the needle through
the cloth.

Assessment
Classify the sewing tools inside the box. Write them under the correct heading.

ruler scissors thimble metal curve

gauge stick
light pins seam thread pin
trimmers ripper cushion

Measurin Cutting Sewing

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Lesson
2 Prepares Project Plan for Household Linens
 What I Know
Rearrange the jumbled letters to get the correct answer by looking at the pictures below.

1. pcallioswe
4 . hnad tewol

3. btah tweol

2. tbale ctolh 5. palamect

What is It
Planning a Project for Sewing

Careful and systematic planning is the first step in making a good sewing project. Plan what to
sew, materials needed, and how to go about with the project.
Guidelines to Consider in the Preparation of a Project

1. Study the project, make a detailed illustration, and list down the materials
needed.
2. Choose the fabric most suitable for the project.
3. Decide on the design of the project
4. Plan the steps to be followed in making the project.
5. Prepare the sewing tools and sewing machine.
6. Prepare the materials needed. Consider the quality of the materials to be
used in the project.

Parts of a Project Plan

I. Name of Project – the project to be done Example: Pillowcase
II. Objectives – the reason for making the project Example:
Pillowcase
1. Follow the correct procedure in making a pillowcase.
2. Use appropriate sewing tools and equipment.
3. Produce a creative and marketable pillowcase.
III. Materials:
a. One 20-inch cloth napkin
b. 12 or 14-inch square pillow
 c. Sewing kit
d. Button
e. Cord
IV. Design

V. Procedure:

a. Lay a 20-inch square cloth napkin face down, with one corner pointed to your direction
resembling a diamond. b. Place in a center a 12 or 14-inch square pillow
c. Fold in two side points of napkin to the center, then fold up bottom point.
d. Hand stitch together all three ends.
e. Attach a button near the point where the three ends are stitched together.
f. Sew a loop or cord to the underside of the fabric on the top flap as a button holder.
Make sure that it fits around the button when closed.
g. Fold down the remaining flap and attach buttons.

VI. Evaluation:

2-4 5-7 8-9 10

Criteria Fair Good Very Excellent Score
Good
Knowledge of the
sewing
Seams
Appearance
Finished product
Time Management

Total

What I Have Learned

A. Arrange the following parts of a project plan. Write 1-5

__________ 1. Materials __________ 3. Name of project __________ 5.
Procedure
__________ 2. Design __________ 4. Objectives
 What I Can Do

Make a project plan for any kind of household linen. Follow the format
discussed in this lesson.
Assessment
Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is not.

________ 1. Before you start, you need to check the materials of your project.
________ 2. Choose a project that is easy to make.
________ 3. Do not follow the correct procedure to have a good product.
________ 4. In preparing a project, planning is not important.
________ 5. Be sure that your materials are clean.
________ 6. Considered the availability of your materials before doing your project.
________ 7. Choose the fabric most suitable for the project.
________ 8. Always considered the cleanliness of your workplace.
________ 9. It might be good to start in doing project that you are not interested.
________ 10. You can sell your project to the people around you.