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TLE-HE
Guided Learning Activity Kit
-Using Sewing Tools-
Quarter 3- Week 1

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TLE – HOME ECONOMICS – Dressmaking Grade 7
Guided Learning Activity Kit
Use of Sewing Tools
Quarter 3- Week 1

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 Use of Sewing Tools

Introduction

Sewing equipment 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. 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.

Learning Competency

LO1.Identify sewing tools and equipment and their uses.

1.1Identify sewing tools and equipment
MELCS TLE_HEDM7/8UT-0a-b-1

Objectives

At the end of this learning activity sheet, you are expected to:
1. distinguish sewing tools and equipment;
2. classify sewing tools according to their uses; and
3. create your own sewing kit.

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 Review

Directions: Identify what tool is needed for the following situation. Write
your answer on your paper.

1. Anna eats a lot during quarantine. She wanted to know what is her
waist measurement because she wants to buy a new pants. What tool
will she use?

Answer: _______________________________

2. Leni’s mother has a poor eyesight. She wanted to sew but she is having
difficulty in threading the thread into the needle. What will she use?

Answer: __________________________________

3. Myra’s needles and pins are scattered in her sewing box. What will she
use to organize and keep them in safe.?

Answer:_________________________________

4. The tailors need 2 yards of fabric for a blouse. She has 5 yards, what
will she use to cut the fabric?

Answer:_________________________________

5. I needed 5 buttonholes for my blouse. What scissor will I use to make

button holes?

Answer:_______________________________

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 Discussion

MEASURING TOOLS
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.

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.

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 lines and cutting lines. It also aids in
connecting lines.

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.

L-square
The tailor square or "L" is used to transfer
measurements 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.

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French Curve
This is used to shape the depth of the neck hole
and armhole of the pattern.

CUTTING TOOLS

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 of 7- 12 inches and
are satisfactory for most apparel fabrics.

Pinking Shears
This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped edge
or for seam finishes. This is used to finish
seams and raw edges and to create decorative
edges on many types of fabric.

Cutting scissors
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.

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 c. Buttonhole scissor
This is intended for making
buttonholes.

Thread Clippers
Thread clippers are a handy little spring-
loaded cutting tool that allows for the snipping of
threads and they are not designed to cut fabric.

Seam Ripper
Seam rippers are specifically designed for ripping
out stitches from seams.

Rotary Cutter
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.

MARKING TOOLS

Chalk Pencils/Dressmaker pencil

This chalk pencil is used to make fine
lines on fabric. It has an erasing brush
at one end.

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Liquid Marking Pen
Liquid marking pens come in two
types. There is one that washes out
and one that fades after 48 hours.
Those that wash out should not be
used on fabric that show water
marks.

Tailor’s Chalk
This is essential as a marker for use on materials.

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 creates a solid line.

Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper

Dressmakers’ 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.

PINNING AND SEWING TOOL

Pincushion
A pincushion holds the straight pins and needles
while working to prevent accidents.

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Hand Needle
Used in making temporary stitches and
buttonholes.

Sewing Needle Threader

It aids in putting the thread to the needle.

Thimble
A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the
finger that pushes the needle in sewing.

MATERIALS

Fabric
The Fabric is the cloth used in making garments.

Thread
The thread is used in assembling or
constructing the parts of the garment.

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 Activities

Guided Practice 1

Directions: Classify Me
Classify the following tools. Write the name of the tools in the appropriate
place in the table. Write your answer on your

Tape measure Tailors chalk Thimble Embroidery scissor

Tracing wheel Pin cushion Tracing paper Ruler

Sewing gauge Seam ripper Carbon paper Needle threader

MARKING TOOLS CUTTING TOOLS MEASURING PINNING AND SEWING

TOOLS TOOLS

Guided Practice 2

Directions: FIND ME!

Choose the different sewing tools that corresponds to their name below. Write
your answer on your paper.

A. B. C. D. E

F. G. H. I. J.

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 K. L. M. N. O.

_________1. TAPE MEASURE ________6. THIMBLE

_________2. NEEDLES ________7. NEEDLE THREADER

_________3. PIN CUSHION ________8. FRENCH CURVE

_________4. THREADS ________9. TRACING WHEEL

_________5. SEAM RIPPER ________10. EMBROIDERY SCISSOR

Independent Practice
Directions: After learning the tools and equipment in sewing, produce a
sewing kit by filling out the table below.

CLASSIFICATION NAME OF TOOLS

Measuring tools 1.

2.

Marking tools 1.

2.

Cutting tools 1.

2.

Pinning and Sewing 1.

tools
2.

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 Assessment

Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the best answer from
the choices below.

1. The appropriate cutting tool used in cutting fabrics.

a. Trimming shears c. Dressmaker bent handled shears
b. Pinking 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. hem gauge

3. It measures 12 -18 inches and can be used for drawing straight lines and
cutting lines
a. yardstick b. button hole scissor c. ruler d. French curve

4. This is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and arrmhole of the pattern.
a. French curve b. ruler c. tape measure d. trimming scissor

5. A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the
needle in sewing.
a. thimble b. sewing gauge c. seam ripper d. fabric

6. 6 .It is used for easier threading especially by those sewers with poor
eyesight
a. needle threader b. crewell c. pin cushion d. stiletto

7. It is used to measure short distances.

a. ruler b. tape measure c. gauge d. meterstick

8. A tool used to keep pins and needles in place

a. crewell b. gauge c. bag d. pin cushion

9. This scissor is intended for cutting button holes

a. embroidery scissor c. button hole scissor
b. trimming scissor d. all of these

10. The___________ is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the

garment
a. thread b. needle c. scissor d. tailors chalk

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 Reflection

Directions: Complete the statement below

Knowledge in identifying dressmaking tools is important is important because

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________

References

Dressmaking/Tailoring Exploratory Course Grade7/8 LM pp.4-12

Hilario, Carmelita B for Clothing Technology Made Easy with Lesson Plan.
Valenzuela City Philippines. 24K Printing Co., Inc.,2001

Competency- Based Learning Material, 4th Year

Complete Guide to Sewing. www.sewing guide.com

Essential Sewing Tools for Dressmakers ...designmycostume.com

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Guided Practice 2 Review
1 .M 6. I 1. tape measure
2. H 7. C 2.needle threader
3. A 8. K 3.pin cushion
4. F 9. O 4.embroidery scissor
5. N 10.E 5. buttonhole scissor
Independent Practice 1
Answers may vary
CLASSIFICATION NAME OF TOOLS
Marking Tools Guided Practice 1
Cutting tools Marking Cuting Measuring Pinning
tools tools tools and
Measuring tools sewing
tools
Pinning and Sewing Tracing Seam Tape Pin
tools wheel Ripper measure cushion
Tailors Embroidery Sewing Thimble
chalk scissor gauge
Assessment Tracing Ruler Needle
1. c 6. a paper threader
2. b 7. c Carbon
3. c 8. d paper
4. a 9. c
5. a 10. A
Reflection:
Answers may vary
Key to Corrections
 Acknowledgment

The Schools Division of Zambales would like to express its heartfelt gratitude
to the following, who in one way or the other, have contributed to the successful
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