TLE 8- HANDICRAFT (week 1 and 2)

Using Basic Tools and Materials in

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This lesson focuses on the use of basic tools in embroidery. After going through this lesson, you are expected to identify
the basic tools and materials in embroidery, perform embroidery stitches based on the given steps and observe proper
used of tools.
Lesson
Basic Tools and Materials in Embroidery
Embroidery is the ornamentation of textiles and other materials with needlework for personal use and decoration not
only at home but for offices as well. The term embroidery is an English word derived from the old French embroiders
meaning edge and border.

Tools
1. Tape measure is a measuring tool used to measure more than one-foot distance or materials.
2. Gauge is use to measure short distance
3. Thimbles is made from metal or plastic use to protect the middle finger from
being prick and pushes the needle while doing embroidery work. This comes in size 6(small) to 12(large).
4. Embroidery hoop/stiletto – made of wood, bone, metal or plastic use to make eyelets in the fabric to be
embroidered. It is also use to keep the fabric stretched while embroidery stitches are applied on the design.
5. Embroidery scissor – is small, sharp and pointed-good for fine work use for trimming scallops, clipping threads and
cutting large eyelets.
6. Sewing box is use to keep together the embroidery tools and materials.
7. Bag to keep work clean and fresh, have a bag made from washable material to hold tour work when not busy on it.
Tools – refers to small or handy devices/instruments used in sewing.
Materials – are supplies that are consumed and replace from time to time in finishing a project.
Embroidery- the art of designing with needle and thread.
Fabric- any woven, knitted or felt cloth.
Thread - a very fine cord composed of strand or strands of spun silk, flax or cotton used in sewing.
Design - arrangement of line, form, color and texture with the purpose of achieving order and beauty.

Materials

1. Fabrics are sometimes referred to as cloth, which are of great variety and they differ in material, weight, weave,
design, color and finish.

Types of Fabrics

A. Common weave includes most tightly woven fabrics with a relatively smooth surface like linen, wool and cotton. They
are best used for articles with decorative stitches .

B. Even-weave – are intended for hardanger embroidery since the number of threads per square inch is sane for both
warp and woof .

C. Basket weave – is commonly used by beginners and ramie linen by those who have been used to this embroidery. It
supplies guidelines for crossstitch and smocking having an evenly spaced pattern like gingham cloth
and polka dots .