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 2 Activity 1
Name of Learner: Grade Level:
Section: Date:
Title: Selecting appropriate sewing tools.
Background Information Sewing equipment and different tools are used in garment construction. The skillful use of the different
for Learners 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.

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. Fiberglass tape is commonly used by dressmakers.

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. The gauge is usually made of metal or plastic.

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. A clear ruler is
also a good tool for marking buttonholes.

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. It can also function as a tape measure.

French Curve

-This is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and armhole of the pattern.

Learning Competency Select appropriate measuring tools.

with code TLE_HEDM7/8UT-0a-b-1
Directions/Instructions Measurement is the first step that leads to control and eventually to improvement.
-H. JAMES HARRINGTON
Exercises/Activities Choose your answer from the box.

Tape measure Ruler Sewing Gauge

Yard stick L-Square French Curve

____________1. Is a good tool for marking buttonholes.

____________2. Device used in taking body measurements.
____________3. Is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and armhole of the pattern.
____________4. Is used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern.
____________5. Is useful in making straight lines and numbers.
____________6. It is used for marking hemlines and checking grainlines when laying out the pattern.
____________7. It is a useful tool to have for measuring and drawing straight seam lines and cutting lines.
____________8. It is used for measurements at hem lines, button holes and areas where other small
measurements require checking.
____________9. It is an aid in connecting lines.
____________10 .It divides the garment into the desired measurement.

Guide questions
(if necessary)
Rubric for scoring Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.
(if necessary) -Wyatt Earp
Reflection: Reflection:
A wonderful Art comes from a grateful Heart.
References for learners TG, LM

Answer key
10. L-square
9. Ruler
Gauge
8. Sewing
7.Ruler
6.Tardstick
5. L-square
4. L-square
curve
3. French
measure
2.Tape
l..Ruler

Prepared by:

SHIELA O. PAÑARES
Name of Writer