K to 12 Basic Education

Curriculum Technology and

Livelihood Education

Learning Module

DRESSMAKING/TAILORING
Grade 7
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 LESSON 1
Use of Sewing Tools

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this Lesson, you are expected to do
the following:

LO 1. Identify sewing tools and equipment are identified

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 WEEK 3

MARKING TOOLS

Marking tools are required for

transferring pattern markings to
garment fabric pieces and for making
alterations on garments.

Chalk Pencils/Dressmaker pencil

This is available in white or pastel shades.

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

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. The mark should be
removed before pressing the fabric.

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.

Wax chalk

This is available in black or white

and is used for woolen fabrics. Wax
can be removed by pressing.

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 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.

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
markings to the fabric. A color of tracing paper should
be chosen that is close to the color of the fabric.

Activity #3: Look for any kind of recyclable material/s on your

house then make your own at least 3 marking tools using the
pattern being given. Then have a video presentation discussing
the use of each measuring tools you made.

Rubrics

Creativity- 10 points
Effort- 10 points
Product- 10 points
Clarity of voice during discussion on the video- 10 points

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