What I Have Learned

Activity 1 - Identify and Classify Me

Now that you have learned the different types of sewing tools and equipment, let us measure what
you have learned about this topic by answering the activity given below. Directions: Identify these
pictures below. Name the classification of each tool and write its function/use.

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7. 8. 9. 10.
Name of the Classification of Function/use
tools/equipment tools /equipment

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Threads Pinning and Sewing used in assembling or constructing
tool the parts of the garments

1. Pin cushion hold pins and needles. It is a cushion available in different

shapes and colors used
to hold pins and needles to prevent
them from accidents
and scattering in the workplace.

2. Tape It measures 150 used in taking body measurements.

Measure centimeters in the front
side and 60
inches on the other side.

3. Seam ripper small sewing tool used cutting off or ripping out stitches.
for cutting and removing
stitches.
4. Buttonhole These are intended for
scissors making buttonholes. These are intended for making
buttonholes.
5. Thimble This is a small cup
placed on the tip. small cup placed on the tip of the
middle
finger to protect it from being pricked.
6. Flat Iron a roughly triangular flat
surface that is heated. used to press clothes to remove
wrinkles, flatten seams,
7. French It is an instrument made and crease hems.
Curve of flat metal, plastic or used to shape the depth of the
wood. neckholes, armholes, and
and collar.
8. Ironing It is a long, narrow board
Board and flat padded cloth. used as
a working surface for ironing.
9. Tailor’s It is made of hard chalk
Chalk and can be removed by This is essential as a marker for use on
brushing. materials.

10. Drafting It is a wooden table.

Table used to draft
the pattern paper laid in the smooth and
firm surface.