EXPLORATORY

TLE-Dressmaking
Module 1: MELC LO 1.
Identify Sewing Tools &
Equipment and Their Uses
Week 1

Department of Education - MIMAROPA Region

TLE – Grade 7/8 Dressmaking
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module 1: LO 1. Identify Sewing Tools and Equipment and Their Uses
First Edition, 2020

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 EXPLORATORY

TLE-Dressmaking
Module 1: MELC LO 1.
Identify Sewing Tools &
Equipment and Their Uses

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education-Grade 7/8 Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module on Identifying Sewing Tools and Equipment and Their Uses!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed, and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator, in helping the
learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their
personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st-century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You
also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they
do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education-Grade 7/8 Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module on Identifying Sewing Tools and Equipment and Their Uses!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

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Know competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

This part includes an activity that aims to check

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If you get all the answers correct (100%), you
may decide to skip this module.

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current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced

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What is It
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What I Can Do
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 This is a task which aims to evaluate your level
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included in the module.
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to consult your facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone in
accomplishing this module.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of learners required to
support dressmaking production work. It focuses on the importance of understanding
and identifying sewing tools and equipment used in dressmaking. The language used
in this module recognizes the diverse vocabulary in the field of garment production.
The lessons are arranged according to the standard sequence directed to the
achievement of learning outcomes, as shown below.

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates an understanding of the use of

sewing tools in dressmaking/tailoring.

Performance Standard: The learner independently uses tools in

dressmaking/tailoring.

Module 1: LO1. Identify sewing tools and equipment and their uses
(TLE_HEDM7/8UT-0a-b-1)

After completing this module, you are expected to:

• Identify sewing tools and equipment

• Classify sewing machines
• Select appropriate measuring tools

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 Use of Sewing Tools
in Dressmaking/Tailoring

What I Know

Directions: Below are the statements describing the words written on the box.
Choose the word or term from the box and write your answer in your
notebook.

1. This tool is a flexible ruler used to measure size or distance.

2. It is a hard-chalk used for marking fabric.
3. A tool used in sewing to store pins or needles.
4. This is used in making curve lines like armhole and neckline.
5. A machine that aids in accomplishing a sewing task.

French curve Tailors chalk

Tape measure Pin cushion
Sewing machine Rulers

What’s In

Activity 1.1: Share Your Experience!

Have you ever experienced sewing? What types of sewing did you make?
Is it made by hand or through a machine? If it is made by hand, what tools or materials
did you use? If it is through a machine, can you give some parts of it? Make a
paragraph for your answer. Write it in your notebook.

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 What’s New

Activity 1.2: Guess What!

Every morning you tend to see yourself in the mirror. By looking at it, you
see something and that is, you are wearing your dress. Do you ever think about how
your clothes are made? Or what it is made of? What do you think are the tools used
in making your dress? Write the details in your notebook.

What is It

SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Different sewing equipment and tools are used in garment production. The
skillful use of different sewing tools and equipment will help take body measurement
and make drafting patterns with accuracy and speed. Success in sewing calls for the
right tools at the right time. All tools must be appropriately used in a proper order to save
time and produce the best result. This lesson will provide knowledge and skills of the
different tools and equipment which are necessary for sewing. A complete set of
sewing tools and equipment is presented to help the students work faster. Sewing
tools are classified according to their uses.
Measuring Tools

Tape measure is a flexible measuring device

used for taking body measurement, drafting
patterns, measuring fabric.

amazon.com

French curve is usually made from metal, wood,

or plastic composed of many different curves and
used to create curve lines like armhole, neckline,
and crotch. artway.co.uk

Hip curve or Curve ruler is a large French curve

and it helps to shape the hip line, hem, and lapels.
mood fabrics

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 Ruler usually measures about 12” or 18”. It is
made of metal, wood, or plastic marked used in
making a straight line.

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L-square or Tailor’s square is a two-piece ruler

arranged in an L shape and used to transfer
measurements to the draft pattern. It also divides
the garment into the desired measurement.

phsclothingtech.weebly.com

Yardstick is made up of wood or metal used for

marking hemlines and checking grain lines when
laying out the pattern.
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Marking Tools

Tailor's chalk is a hard piece of chalk which is

used for temporary marking on fabrics
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Tracing wheel is a wheel attached to a handle

that is used to transfer markings from patterns
onto fabric with or without the use of tracing
paper.
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Dressmaker’s carbon paper is tough enough to

work with a tracing pen or a tracing wheel. It
comes in a variety of colors. The carbon paper
transfers a wax-like mark to fabrics.

whywelikethis.com

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Cutting Tools

Dressmaker’s Shears are made of quality steel

and hold a sharp cutting edge.
These have long blades making them ideal for
cutting fabric. Shears have a length of 7-12
inches. apprenticestarerpack.co.uk

Scissors are used for trimmings, clipping

threads, and snipping slashes

creativememories.ca

Seam ripper has one longer pointed end and

another shorter end with a red ball on it to prevent
the fabric from ripping by accident. It is a tool used
by seamstresses to remove stitches
amazon.in

Thread clippers have no handles. They quickly

snip by pressing the blades together. It is used in
ripping threads.
globalsources.com

Pinking shears -contain blades which are saw-

toothed instead of straight. They leave a zigzag
pattern instead of a straight edge. They are used
to cut edges or seams.
globalsources.com

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Pinning and Sewing Tools

Thread is a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or

other fibered thing used in sewing or weaving.
3wnews.org

Thimble is a metal or plastic cap with a closed-

end. It is worn to protect the middle finger and
push the needle while sewing.
aliexpress.com

Hand needle is used for hand sewing with a

small slender pointed usually steel tool for
sewing like making buttonholes and for knitting
and mending clothes. gettyimages.com

Pincushion is a pillow-like used to store pins or

needles

Dictionary.cambridge.org

Pins are used to holding fabric together. Pins are

the most common and they are designed for
fabrics of light- to medium-weight.
wisegeek.com

Sewing Equipment

Manual Sewing Machine is the most basic type

of sewing machine. The dressmaker uses the
foot pedal to run the machine.
Konga.com

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Industrial sewing machine is a type of machine
that can perform a large number of tasks in
minimum time.
Pinterest.com

Over edging Machine is a type of machine that

sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth
for edging, hemming or seaming.
shopee.ph

Embroidery Machine is a type of machine that

does embroidery work on fabrics. Embroidery
can be done by a normal zigzag machine. This is
a computerized machine.
Bestsewingmachinereviewspot

Parts of Manual Sewing Machine

Pinterest.com
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Two Major Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine
The two major parts of the lock stitch sewing machine are the upper and lower parts.

The Upper Part is composed of:

1. Head is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet or stand.
2. Arm is the curve part of the head containing a mechanism for operating the needle.
3. Bed is the flat portion of the machine and beneath is the feed dog where it is
mounted, and the shuttle and lower thread are placed.

The Upper Parts of Sewing Machine

Parts of the Sewing Machine in the Arm

1. Spool Pin is the thread holder.
2. Thread Guide keeps the thread in position.
3. Thread Take-up Lever releases the thread and interlocks with the bobbin thread.
4. Presser bar lifter moves the presser foot up and down.
5. Tension controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.
6. Needle Bar holds the needle in place.
7. Needle Clamp holds and tightens the needle.
8. Presser Foot holds the fabric in place while sewing.
9. Needle is a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing.
10. Bobbin Winder controls the bobbin while winding thread.
11. Stitch regulator checks the length of the stitches.
12. Balance Wheel set the mechanism in motion.
13. Belt connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel.
14. Stop Motion Screw hinders moving when loosened and starts.

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Parts of Sewing Machine under the Bed
1. Feed Dog moves the fabric while sewing.
2. Throat plate is the windows of the feed dog and it is where the bobbin threads
come out.
3. Slide plate is a movable plate that covers the shuttle and bobbin case.
4. Shuttle holds the bobbin case while sewing.
5. Bobbin is a metal spool for a winding thread.
6. Bobbin Case holds the bobbin.

Parts of Sewing Machine under the Bed

The Lower Parts of the Lock Stitch Sewing Machine

The lower parts of the sewing machine are the cabinet and the stand. The cabinet has
drawers and screws on the hinges for the attachment of the head. The following are
the lower parts of the sewing machine and their uses:

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1. Band Wheel leads the balance wheel through the belt connection.
2. Band Wheel Crank moves the band wheel.
3. Pitman Rod holds the treadle to band wheel crank.
4. Belt Guide holds the belt to its place.
5. Belt Shifter removes the belt from the wheel.
6. Dress Guard protects the dress from the wheel.
7. Treadle is where the feet are stationed to drive the band wheel through the pitman
rod.
8. Legs support the cabinet of the machine.
9. Cabinet holds the head of the machine by the interlocking screw on the hinges.

What’s More

Activity 1.3: Let’s Classify!

Directions: Classify the following tools based on their usage. Write the letter of your
answer in your notebook.

A. Cutting Tools C. Measuring Tools

B. Marking Tools D. Pinning Tools

1. French Curve 6. Seam ripper

2. L-Square 7. Scissors
3. Needle 8. Tailor’s chalk
4. Pin 9. Tape measure
5. Ruler 10. Yard Stick

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 1.4: Think and Be Enlightened!

Directions: Read the following questions and answer them in a paragraph form. Write
it in your notebook.

1. How important it is to first identify and classify the tools and equipment before
making any garments?
2. Why is it important to select appropriate measuring tools?

What I Can Do

Activity 1.5: Let’s Find Out!

Directions: Make a survey of your sewing box at home. Copy the table below in your
notebook and list down the “Most Have” and “Most Used” sewing tools.

Sewing Tools and Equipment

Name of Tool Most Have Most Used

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 Assessment

Directions: Read the following questions below. Write the letter of your answer in
your notebook.

1. What is the basic type of sewing machine where the dressmaker uses the foot
pedal to run it?
A. Embroidery Machine C. Manual Machine
B. Industrial Machine D. Over edging Machine

2. How do you call that long thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers?
A. Needle C. Thimble
B. Pins D. Thread

3. When do you use tailor’s chalk best?

A. When you make fine lines on the fabric.
B. When you transfer marking from patterns.
C. When you transfer a wax-like marking to fabrics.
D. When you make a temporary marking on fabrics.

4. What cutting tools will you use when you want the zigzag designs?
A. Dressmaker’s shears C. Scissors
B. Pinking shears D. Seam ripper

5. Which of the following tools for measuring does NOT belong to the group?
A. French curve C. Tape measure
B. Ruler D. Thread

6. What part of a sewing machine in the arm keeps the thread in position?
A. Needle Bar C. Thread Guide
B. Needle Clamp D. Thread Take-Up Lever

7. What is the function of tension in the parts of the sewing machine in the arm?
A. It holds the needle in place.
B. It sets the mechanism in motion.
C. It checks the length of the stitches.
D. It controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.

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8. What measuring tool is used for marking hemlines?
A. French Curve C. L-square
B. Hip Curve D. Yard Stick

9. What controls the bobbin while winding thread?

A. Bobbin C. Bobbin plate
B. Bobbin Case D. Bobbin Winder

10. What is that lower part of the machine that removes the belt from the wheel?
A. Belt Guide C. Legs
B. Belt Shifter D. Treadle

Additional Activities

Activity 1.6: Let’s Do It!

Directions: The sewing kit is a small box containing tools that are needed for simple
sewing tasks. Create a sewing kit out of the recycled materials that you
can find or available in your home. The tools below must be found inside
your sewing kit. Be creative!

1. Tape Measure 7. Pencil with eraser

2. Ruler 8. Thread
3. Shears 9. Pins
4. Scissors 10. Needles
5. Seam Ripper 11. Thimble
6. Tailor’s Chalk 12. Pin Cushion

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 Rubrics in Making Sewing Kit

Criteria
Category
5 3 1
Design lacks Lacks many design
Design is unique and individuality. Has few elements or interest.
displays elements of details or is not Has minimal additional
Creative Sewing Box
his/her own. Evidence appropriate for the features or copies the
Design
of detail, pattern, or form being expressed. ideas of others not
unique applications. Evidence of copying much attempt to show
ideas. individuality.
Some tools are
All tools are properly Tools are not properly
Arrangement of properly arranged
arranged accordingly arranged accordingly
Tools in the Box accordingly inside the
inside the box. inside the box.
box.
Lack of two or three Lack of four to six
Specified tools are
Completeness of tools, some are specified tools, some
complete, appropriate,
tools appropriate and are appropriate and not
and correct.
correct. correct.
The project is
The project is
The project is submitted 2 or more
Timeliness submitted a day after
submitted on time. days after the
the scheduled time.
scheduled time.

Score Equivalent
16 – 20 = Very Good
11 – 15 = Good
6 – 10 = Fair
1–5 = Poor

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 Answer Key

Assessment What’s More

1.C 1.C
2. D 2. C
3. D 3. D What I Know
4. B 4. D
5.D 5.C 1.Tape Measure
6.C 6. A 2. Tailor’s Chalk
7. D 7. A 3. Pin Cushion
8. D 8. B 4. French Curve
9. D 9. C 5.Sewing Machine
10. B 10. C

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References
Website Content

Department of Education. “K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and

Livelihood Education Dressmaking and Tailoring Learning Module” Accessed May 23,
2020. http://www.depedbataan.com/resources/9/k_to_12_dressmaking_and_tailoring
learn ing_modules.pdf.

Department of Education. “K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and

Livelihood Education Dressmaking/Tailoring Learning Module” Accessed May 23,
2020. https://www.coursehero.com/file/40779863/DLP-TLE-GRADE-7-
DRESSMAKING-WEEK-6docx/.

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