1Department of Education

Region VII, Central Visayas

Division of Lapu-Lapu City
District 9
Sta. Rosa National High School
Sta. Rosa, Lapu – Lapu City

Learning Activity Sheet in TLE Dressmaking – 7

Week 1 Activity 1
Name of Learner: Grade Level:
Section: Date:
Title: Identifying sewing tools and materials
Background Information Sewing Tools and Materials
for Learners Sewing equipment, different tools and materials 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.
Different sewing tools and materials in dressmaking.
A. Measuring Tools
1. Tape measure-is a flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements. The front has the
measurement of 150 centimeters and 60 inches on the other side. Fiberglass tape is commonly used
by dressmakers.
2. Sewing gauge-is 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. The gauge is usually made of metal or plastic.
3. Ruler-it measures 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. A clear
ruler is also a good tool for marking buttonholes.
4. Yardstick-is made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal. It is used for marking hemlines and
checking grainlines when laying out the pattern.
B. Cutting Tools
1. 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.
2. Thread clippers -is a handy little spring loaded cutting tool that allows for the snipping of threads.
These clippers are specifically used to snip threads and they are not designed to cut fabric.
3. Seam rippers- are specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams, either as a result of an
error or during alterations.
4. Rotary Cutter and Mat- 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.

C. MARKING TOOLS- are required for transferring pattern markings to garment fabric pieces and for
making alterations on garments.
1. Chalk Pencils/Dressmaker pencil- 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.
2. Tailor’s Chalk -is essential as a marker for use on materials. Tailor‘s chalk is available in a range of
colors and is Removed by brushing.
3. Wax chalk -is available in black or white and is used for woolen fabrics. Wax can be removed by
pressing.
4. Dressmaker‘s carbon paper – is also called dressmaker‘s tracing paper is a specially waxed carbon
paper that transfer‘s the tracing wheel‘s markings to the fabric.
D. PINNING AND SEWING TOOL
1. Pincushion-it holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents.
2. Hand needle- it is used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for
general hand sewing.
3. Sewing Needle Threader- it aids in putting the thread to the needle. It consists of two parts. The
handle and the wire.
4. Thimble- it is a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in
sewing.
MATERIALS
1. Fabric- is the cloth used in making garments. The plain cotton fabrics, flour sack or catcha is the most
appropriate material for beginners because these are very easy to handle.
2. Thread- is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment. Threads vary in sizes.

Learning Competency Identify sewing tools and equipment

with code CG code: TLE_HEDM7/8
Directions/Instructions Identify the different Tools and Materials in Dressmaking
Exercises/Activities A.Identify the word/ s that best describes the following statement.

__________1. It is made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal.

 __________2. It holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents.
__________3. It measures 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
__________4. These are made of quality steel and hold a sharp cutting edge.
__________5. This is available in black or white and is used for woolen fabrics. Wax can be removed by pressing.

B. Name the different dressmaking tools and materials.

___________1. __________4.

___________2. __________5.

_________3.

Guide questions
(if necessary)
Rubric for scoring
(if necessary)
Reflection: Reflection:
How important to know the different tools and materials in dressmaking? Will it help us in our daily lives? If yes,
how?

References for learners TG, LM

Answer key

A.
1.Yardstick
2. Pincushion
3. Ruler
4. Bent-handled dressmaker’s shears
5. Wax chalk
B.
1. Fabric
2. Seam rippers
3. Thread
4. Thimble
5 Tape measure

Prepared by:

SHIELA O. PAÑARES
Name of Writer