Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII – Central Visayas
Schools Division of Bohol
BILAR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Yanaya, Bilar, Bohol

TECHNOLOGY AND HOME ECONOMICS 7

(Dressmaking)

MARKING TOOLS

Marking tools are required for transferring pattern markings to garment fabric pieces and for making alterations on
garments.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Wax chalk. This is available in black or white and is used for woolen fabrics. Wax can be removed by pressing.
5. 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.
6. 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.

PINNING AND SEWING TOOL

1. Pincushion. A pincushion holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents.
2. Hand Needle 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. The end of the wire that is away from the holder is folded. Place the folded wire of the needle threader
through the eye of the sewing needle.
4. Thimble. A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.

MATERIALS

1. Fabric. The 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. The thread is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment. Threads vary in sizes. Heavy
fabrics need stronger threads. Threads should have the same color with that of the fabric used.

Activity 1.2.

Direction: Classify the different tools given in the box below. Write your answer in the table below.

Thread Fabric Thimble Tracing wheel Hand Needle

Sewing Needle Threader Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper Pincushion

Liquid Marking Pen Liquid Wax chalk Dressmaker pencil

Marking tools Materials Sewing tools

Answer briefly.

1. Why is it important to choose proper tool in taking your body measurements?