Detailed Lesson Plan

in
DRESSMAKING/TAILORING

I – Objectives:

At the end of the lesson the students are expected to;

1. Identify the different types of sewing tools and equipments.

2. Demonstrate the proper usage of different types of sewing tools and equipments.
3. Value the importance of different types of sewing tools and equipment.

II – Subject Matter:

Topic: Sewing Tools and Equipment

Reference: K-12 Basic Education, Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education
Learning Module (Dressmaking).
Materials: Visual Aid, Pictures, Sewing Tools.
Values Focus: Participative Performance.

III- PROCEDURE:

TEACHERS ACTIVITY STUDENTS ACTIVITY

A. Preparation
a. Prayer
 Students please stand and let us pray.  Students are praying.

b. Greetings
 Good morning class.  Good morning ma’am.

c. Checking of attendance
 Anybody in the class who is absent today?
 We are all present ma’am.
B. Motivation
 Ok class I have here some pictures. (show a  Those are tools ma’am.
pictures). What comes in to your mind when
you see those pictures?
 Correct, those are tools, usually used by?  Ma’am, those are usually used by
sewer.
 Very good, which of those tool you familiar  Tape measure ma’am.
with?  Ruler ma’am.
 Ma’am scissors.
 Very well said, do you know exactly their
names and uses?  No ma’am
 All right, later on you can be able to identify  Yes ma’am
their names and uses.
 Ma’am, our lesson yesterday was all
C. PROPER LESSON about sewing.
 Yesterday, are lesson was all about what?  Sewing is the craft of fastening or
 Very good,Again what is sewing? attaching object using stitches made
with needles and threads.
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 Very well said, you still remember our lesson  Yes ma’am.
yesterday.

1. ACTIVITY
Before we start our lesson, I like you to group
yourselves into 4 groups. I have here an actual
tools used by sewer. What are you going to do is
to choose 10 different tools and classified them
into;
a.) Measuring Tools
b.) Cutting Tools
c.) Drafting Tools
d.) Marking tools
e.) Sewing Tools
The more tools you classified correctly, the
more you got a high scores. 10 points is the  Yes ma’am
highest scores and 1 is the lowest scores.
Did you understand the instruction class?  (Students Having Activity)
 Go to your own group now.
 Yes ma’am
 Ok class are you done?  Group 1 (presenting their activity)
 Let see who will got a high scores. We start
with group 1.(teacher evaluate how many tools
they classified correctly)  8 ma’am
 For group 1, you classified 8 tools
correctly, this mean you got how many
scores group 1?
 Group 2 (presenting their activity)
 Let’s proceed to group 2.
(teacher evaluate how many tools they classified
correctly)  6 ma’am
 For group 2, you classified 6 tools  Yes ma’am.
correctly, this mean you got how many
scores group 2?
It’s ok group 2, later on you be able to
classified all those tools correctly when we
go on to our lesson.
 Next group, Group 3.
(teacher evaluate how many tools they classified  Group 3 (presenting their activity)
correctly)
 For group 3, we have a tight, group 3 also  (Students screaming) yes! We got 8
classified 8 tools correctly, points also.
So far our highest score is 8 points.
 And for our last group, Group 4  Group 4 (presenting their activity)
(teacher evaluate how many tools they classified
correctly)  (Students screaming) yes! We got the
 Group 4 classified 9 tools correctly. highest scores.
Group 4 has the highest scores.
 Ok class arrange your chair and go back to
your own sit now.
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2. ANALYSIS  Interesting/exciting/enjoyable ma’am
 What can you say about our activity?  Measuring tools/Cutting Tools/Drafting
 What are the classifications of different Tools/Marking tools/ sewing tools
sewing tools? ma’am.
 Very good.

3. ABSTRACTION
Now we proceed to our lesson. Our topic
today is all about different types of sewing tools
and equipments.
 We all know that we can’t sew a cloths’
instantly in just one click of our finger, right?  Yes ma’am.
We need tools and equipments to construct
well fitted clothes.
 What is sewing tools?  Sewing tools- are instruments that aid
 Alright, that’s correct. Success in sewing calls in accomplishing a sewing task.
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 effort to be able to produce the best
result.  Measuring Tools/Cutting Tools/
 Sewing tools are classified into 5 Drafting Tools/Marking tools/Sewing
classifications. What are those? Tools

 Very good, the first classification of tools is
Measuring Tools. What is measuring tools?
 Can you tell me what the name of this tool
is? (Show an actual tool)
 Measuring tools- are tools that used
for taking body measurements and for
drafting pattern.
 Tape Measure ma’am.

 Tape measure- is a flexible measuring

device used in taking body
measurement, drafting patterns, and
And what is tape measure and its use?
measuring fabrics.
 What can you say with this tape measure?
 It composes of numbers ma’am.
 Yes, it composes of numbers. The front side
 150 centimeters
have how many centimeters? How about the
other side?  60 inches ma’am.
This is how to use tape measure.
(Demonstrate how to use)

 Next type of measuring tools

Sewing Gauge  Sewing Gauge- is a small ruler with a

 What is Sewing Gauge? sliding guide and it’s about 6 inches
Very good, this gauge is used for long.
measurements at hemlines, button holes and
areas where other small measurements
require for checking, such as pleats and tucks.
And it’s usually made of metal or plastic.
(Demonstrate how to use Sewing Gauge)
 The 3rd type of measuring tools is

RULER
 Ruler- is tool use for measuring and
 What is ruler?
drawing straight seam lines and cutting
lines.
 What else?
 Ruler- is also aids in connecting lines.
 Very well said.
 Next measuring tools is

 Yard stick/meter stick- is use to

measure fabric and to check grain line.
YARD STICK/METER STICK It can be used in marking a long
 What is Yard Stick/Meter Stick? straight line and in measuring hem
 Very good, the last type measuring tools is lengths.

L-SQUARE
 L-square- has a perfect square and has
 What is L-square?
two arms connected perpendicularly
 What else?
 L-square it can also function as tape
 Very well said, the longer arm of L-square has 24 measure, it use in measuring crotch.
inches long while the short arm is 14 inches
long.
(Demonstrate how to use L-Square as Tape
Measure)
 We proceed to another classification of Sewing
Tools which is cutting tools.
 What is Cutting Tools?  Cutting tools are tools use to cut
 Alright, that’s correct, Cutting tools are fabrics, threads and use for trimming.
instruments that serve well I properly
maintained.
 Sharp cutting tools make clean cuts and
well define notches and they do not
damage fabrics.
 On the other hand, dull tools slow the
cutting process and make your hand and
wrist tired easily.
 We should sharpen it regularly and put
 What are we going to do to avoid dullness of our
oil occasionally at the joint pats.
cutting tools?
 Very Good, the first cutting tools is

BEND HANDLE DRESSMAKING SHEAR

 What is Bend Handle Dressmaking Shear?  Bend Handle Dressmaking Shear- is
 Correct, remember that: made of quality steels and holds a
a. All steels, chrome-plated shears are for shard cutting edge. And 7 to 8 inch
heavy duty cutting long scissors suitable for cutting fabric
b. Stainless steel blades and plastic handles because the blades rest flat on the
are fine for lightweight fabrics
cutting surface.
c. A serrated edge shears give maximum
cutting control and used for synthetic fibers
and slippery knits.
(Demonstrate how to use bend handle dressmaker
shears)
 Next cutting tool is

PINKING SHEAR
 What is Pinking Shear?  Pinking Shear- cuts a zigzag edge and is
 That correct used for finishing hem edges, seams,
 It should not be used for cutting out a garment etc.
because it will not give an accurate cut line of
the fabric. (Demonstrate how to use pinking
shear)
 What is this? (Showing pictures) and what its
uses?  Trimming Scissors- 6 inch long scissors
used for trimming and clipping seams
and for general use.

TRIMMING SCISSORS
 Very well said, next is

THREAD CLIPPER
 Thread Clipper are handy little spring loaded
cutting tool that allows for snipping of
threads. And it’s not design to cut fabrics.
 Thread Clippers- are specifically used
 What is the use of Thread Clippers? to snip threads.
(Demonstrate how to use Thread Clippers)
 The last type of cutting tools is

 Seam ripper- is specifically designed for

SEAM RIPPER
 What is Seam Ripper?
 What is the Difference between thread clipper
and seam ripper?
 Very good, you are lessening attentively.
(Demonstrate how to use seam ripper)
ripping out stitches from seams, either
as a result of an error or during
alteration.
 Ma’am, Seam Ripper is like a needle
hook at the end while the thread
clipper is looks like a small scissor.

 Now we’re going to 3rd classification of

Sewing tools, the DRAFTING TOOLS.
 What is Drafting Tools? Anybody?  Drafting tools- are tools used for

 Alright, what is the name of this tool again?
 That’s correct awhile ago we classified L-
square as a measuring tools right?
 Don’t be confuse, L-square can be use as
measuring tools and drafting tools.
 For drafting tools- it is used in connecting a
straight line. It helps to create accurate 90°
angles and straight edges.
 Do you understand class?
 Ok very good, we go to the next drafting tools.
What can you say about this tool? (Show an
actual tools)
 Yes, it looks like a hook, but not the hook we
thought that use by a fisherman. It called
French curve.
 What is French curve?
 Alright, very good. (Demonstrate how to use
French curve)
 Next drafting tools is
CURVE RULER
 What is a Curve ruler?
 The last type drafting tool is Tracing Paper/
Drafting Paper
What is tracing paper/drafting paper?
Ok very well said then.
 The 4th Classification of sewing tools is
Marking Tools.
 What are the Marking tools and their use?
 Very good, lets identify the different types of
marking tools
 The first type of marking tools is
drafting pattern. To draft the pattern
of the desire design and for accurate
cutting of fabrics.
 L-square ma’am.
 Yes ma’am
 Very well ma’am.
 Ma’am its looks like a hook.
 French curve- is tools use in connecting
curves line in drafting pattern.
 Curve ruler- is a drafting device use for
connecting or shaping slightly curve
lines.
 Tracing paper/Drafting Paper- is a
piece o paper where the design and
measurement are being drawn or
written. The cut darting paper use in
lying out on fabrics.
 Marking tools- are tools use to
temporarily mark the placement of
closures, darts, pockets, appliqués,
stitching lines and other design.
elements
 Tracing wheel is Pointed and very
 sharp teeth wheel transfers marking
onto a clean sheet of paper. This tool is
often used when retracing patterns or
when transferring the guidelines in
pattern paper into the fabrics.
TRACING WHEEL
 Dressmaker’s carbon
paper/dressmaker’s tracing paper -is a
 Next is dressmaker carbon paper/tracing
specially waxed carbon paper that
carbon paper
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. Different
brands of tracing paper have different
instructions; therefore, the instructions for the
particular brand that is purchased should be
followed.
 Take note class the tracing wheel and  Yes ma’am.
dressmaker carbon paper/ tracing paper are
partners in marking lines or design.
(Demonstrate on how to use the tracing wheel
and carbon paper/tracing paper)
 Another type of marking tools is

 Tailor’s chalk- This is essential as a

marker for use on materials. Tailor’s
TAILOR’S CHALK
chalk is available in a range of colors
 What is tailor’s chalk and its use? and is removed by brushing.
 Ok very good.

 The last type is Dressmaker pencil

 Dressmaker pencil- it is in white or
pastel shades. This chalk pencil is used
to make fine lines on fabric. It has an
erasing brush at one end.
 What is dressmaker pencil and its use?
 Very well said.

 Now we proceed to the last classification
which is Sewing tools.
(Show an actual Needles and threads)

These tools are familiar with you, right? What
are these?
 Hand Needles and threads is one of the sewing
tools. What is needles and threads?
 Hand Needles and threads ma’am.
 Hand Needles - Used in making
temporary stitches and buttonholes
together with threads comes in Sizes of
7 to 10 are for general hand sewing.
and
  Thread- is used in assembling or
 Ok very well said. constructing the parts of the garment.
Threads vary in sizes. Heavy fabrics
need stronger threads. Threads should
 Another is Sewing Needle Threader have the same color with that of the
fabric used.
 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.

 These one is called Thimble

 Thimble- A small hard pitted cup worn

for protection on the finger that
pushes the needle in sewing.
 Next is Pins

 Pins- use in cutting fabrics and sewing

materials to avoid the moving of the
 What is the use of pins? fabrics.
 Very good, Dull-pointed and rusted pins
should not be used because they will destroy
the fabric.
 The partner of Pins are Pin cushion

 Pin cushion-A pincushion holds the

straight pins and needles while
working to prevent accidents.
What is pin cushion?
 The Last and the most important tools is the
Sewing machine. What is sewing machine?
 Sewing machine -is equipment used to
stitch fabric and other materials
together with thread.

In a modern sewing machine the fabric easily

glides in and out of the machine without the
inconvenience of needles and thimbles and other
such tools used in hand sewing, automating the
process of stitching and saving time.
 Do you understand our lesson class?
 Any questions?
  Yes ma’am
4. APPLICATION  No ma’am.
 Ok very good, now go back to same group you
belong. And give the corresponding name of the  Students Working
following pictures and its uses given to each
group.

Points Criteria
10 10 -8 pcs. of pictures of tools were properly
identified and used properly.
8 7-5 pcs. of pictures of the tools were properly
identified and used properly
6 4-2 pcs. of pictures of tools were properly
identified and used properly
4 1-0 pcs. of pictures of tools were improperly
identified and used.

D. GENERALIZATION:
 What are the importances’s of sewing tools?
 Sewing tools are importance to be able
to have an accurate measurement of
the clients.
 Sewing tools lighten the process o
sewing.
 Sewing tools is very importance in
making a well fitted clothes or
garments.

 How about the classification of sewing tools?  Yes, ma’am.

Can you identify again?
 Any more questions?  No ma’am.
 Alright, get ¼ sheet of paper.
IV- EVALUATION:
Multiple Choices: Choose the correct letters of the correct answer and write it on your paper.
1. The appropriate cutting tool used in cutting fabrics.
a. Trimming shears b. Pinking shears
c. Dressmaker bent handled shears d. Buttonhole scissors
2. A flexible tape with different type of measurements essential for taking body
Measurements.
a. Ruler b. Tape measure
c. Yard stick d. Sewing gauge
3. It measures 12 -18 inches and can be used for drawing straight lines and cutting lines
a. Yardstick b. L-square
c. Ruler d. French curve
4. This is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and armhole of the pattern.
a. French curve b. Ruler
c. Tape measure d. Trimming scissor
5. It is equipment used to stitch fabric and other materials together with thread.
a. Sewing machine b. Thimble
c. Handle needle d. French curve

V. ASSIGNMENT:
1. Visit at least two dress shops or tailoring shop and observe what type of sewing
machine they are using.