7/8 Technology and

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Livelihood Education
Dressmaking
Quarter 1
Identify Sewing Tools
and Equipment and their Uses
Lesson 2
TLE_HEDM7/8UT-0a-b-1
T.L.E (Dressmaking) – Grade 7/8
Quarter 1 – Lesson 2
Identify Sewing Tools and Equipment and Their Uses

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 7/8
Technology and
Livelihood Education
Quarter 1
Identify Sewing Tools
and Equipment and their Uses
Lesson 2
TLE_HEDM7/8UT-0a-b

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 Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education - Grade 7/8 Home Economics Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module in Dressmaking!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from public
and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the
standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in

guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also need to
keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore,
you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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 For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education - Grade 7/8 Home

Economics Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Dressmaking!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be
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learner.

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What I Need to know This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies
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What I Know
answers correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
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What’s More
may check the answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

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I Have Learned be filled into process what you learned from the lesson.

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Assessment mastery in achieving the learning competency.

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 In this portion, another activity will be given to you to
Additional Activities enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module.

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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

In this module the learner will acquire knowledge and skills in identifying the sewing tools
and their uses.

The lesson is made to follow the standard measures of the course.

At the end of this module the learners are expected to:

 classify sewing machines and equipment;

 identify the parts of sewing machine.

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 What I Know

Let us find out how much you can identify the equipment used in any sewing
activities. Take this test.

DIRECTIONS: Identify the following statements below and choose the letter of the correct answer
and write your answer in your quiz notebook.

______1. This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets.

a. lockstitch sewing machine c. over edging machine
b. bartacking machine d. embroidery machine
______2. This is sometimes called straight stitching machine or industrial sewing machine.
a. edging machine c. Hi speed lockstitch sewing m.
b. Bar tacking machine d. double needle machine
______3. This is also called Domestic Sewing Machine‖. It is run by foot and may also be converted
to electric power machine.
a. lockstitch sewing machine c. bartacking machine
b. over edging machine d. embroidery machine
______4. It is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet or stand.
a. Head c. arm
b. Bed d. spool pin
______5. It keeps the thread in position.
a. spool pin c. thread guide
b. feed dog d. bar lifter
______6. It holds the fabric in place while sewing.
a. bed slide c. feed dog
b. needle d. presser foot
______7. It keeps the clothes flat while the wrinkles are being ironed out.
a. pressing iron c. cutting board
b. sewing machine d. ironing board
______8. It moves the fabric while sewing.
a. feed dog c. slide plate
b. bobbin d. throat plate
______9. It holds the belt of the sewing machine in place.
a. belt loops c. belt guide
b. belt shifter d. dress guard
______10. It eliminates wrinkles and shrinkage but it also leaves clothes fresher.
a. sewing machine d. paddle board
b. flat iron d. ironing board

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 What’s In

As a beginner sewing can be more fun and excitements. As you learn you can alter, mend
and create your own works.

You are done already on your first step in sewing which is identifying the uses of sewing
tools. Now, do you still remember the different tools using in any sewing activities?

DIRECTIONS: Identify the following sewing tools according to their uses. In the first column
write the name of the picture and from the second column write according to their use.

Sewing Tools Uses

1. ____________________________

1. __________________

2. ____________________________

2.
__________________

3. ____________________________

3.
__________________

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 What’s New

DIRECTIONS: Look for the following words in the puzzle.

Sewing Uses Equipment Tools Machine

FIND THE WORDS

S L O U S E S N A H

N E L I J A H T T T

O L W M S F P N O K

A E B I C V E Y O L

H A O V N M L O L A

U R Y Z P G F L S R

S Z T I B L X X Q I

F A U B M K E Z S J

F Q R T T J Y L T A

E M A C H I N E G H

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 What is it

TYPES OF SEWING MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT

Knowing the right equipment to a certain job makes it easier to perform the task and it will enhance
your skills and knowledge in using them.

Types of sewing machine

1. Lockstitch Sewing Machine

This is usually used in homes and sometimes in school. This is
also called Domestic Sewing Machine‖. It is run by foot and may
also be converted to electric power machine.

2. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine.

This is sometimes called „straight stitching machine‖ or
industrial sewing machine. It has automatic lubrication
and is used by tailors and dressmakers.

3. Over Edging Machine

Other companies call it small machine. It finishes the
raw edges of the pattern for construction.

4. Embroidery Machine
This is used in making fancy stitches and in making
different kinds of embroidery stitches on fabrics for the
Barong Tagalog, pillow cases, linen, and other novelty
items.

5. Button Holer Machine

This is used in making buttonholes on garments.

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6. Button Attachment Machine
This is used in attaching buttons to the garments.

7. Double Needle Machine

This is used in the construction of the different kinds of
clothing especially for the inseam, out seam and side
seam

8. Bartacking Machine
This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of
pockets.

Other Equipment in Sewing Activities

9. Cutting Table
This used in cutting fabric. A cutting table is usually a
long surface with a built-in yardstick on one edge and a
long groove for scissors going across the center.

10. Ironing board

The purpose of ironing board is to keep clothes flat
while the wrinkles are being ironed out. They normally
have a rounded point at one end which makes it easier
to iron shirt sleeves and trouser legs.

11. Flat Iron

This is used to press clothes to remove creases or
wrinkles and also help prevent the spread of infectious
diseases.

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Two Major Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine The two major parts of the lock stitch sewing
machine are the upper and lower part.

The Upper Parts Composed of:

1. Head is the complete sewing machine

without a cabinet or stand.
2. Arm is the curve part of the head containing
mechanism for operating the needle
3. Bed is the flat portion of the machine and
beneath is the feed dog where it is mounted,
and the shuttle and lower thread are placed.

Parts of the Sewing Machine in the Arm

1. Spool Pin is the thread holder.

2. Thread Guide keeps the thread in position.
3. Thread Take up Lever releases the thread and interlocks with the bobbin thread.
4. Presser bar lifter moves the presser foot.
5. Tension controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.
6. Needle Bar holds the needle in place.
7. Needle Clamp holds and tightens the needle.
8. Presser Foot holds the fabric in place while sewing.
9. Needle is a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing.
10. Bobbin Winder controls the bobbin while winding thread.
11. Stitch regulator checks the length of the stitches.
12. Balance Wheel sets the mechanism in motion.
13. Belt connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel.
14. Stop Motion Screw hinders moving when loosened and starts.

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Parts of Sewing Machine under the Bed
1. Feed Dog moves the fabric while sewing.
2. Throat plate is the windows of the feed dog and it is
where the bobbin threads come out.
3. Slide plate is a movable plate that covers the shuttle
and bobbin case.
4. Shuttle holds the bobbin case while sewing.
5. Bobbin is a metal spool for winding thread.
6. Bobbin Case holds the bobbin.
The Lower Parts of the Lock Stitch Sewing Machine
The lower parts of the sewing machine are the cabinet and the stand. The cabinet has drawers and
screw on the hinges for the attachment of the head. The following are the lower parts of the sewing
machine and their uses:
1. Band Wheel leads the balance wheel through the belt connection.
2. Band Wheel Crank moves the band wheel.
3. Pit man Rod holds the treadle to band wheel crank
4. Belt Guide holds the belt to its place.
5. Belt Shifter removes the belt from the wheel.
6. Dress Guard protects the dress from the wheel.
7. Treadle is where the feet are stationed to drive the band wheel through the pitman rod.
8. Legs support the cabinet of the machine.
9. Cabinet holds the head of the machine by interlocking screw on the hinges.

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 What’s More

What you have learned in this lesson do this activity

Activity 1.

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.

1. __________ connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel.

2. __________ is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet or stand.
3. __________ holds the fabric in place while sewing.
4. __________ moves the fabric while sewing.
5. __________ is a metal spool for winding thread.

..

What I Have Learned

ASSESSMENT 1: Parts of Sewing Machine

DIRECTION: The scrambled words below are parts of sewing machine, use the clue to find the
correct term. Write the correct term in your quiz notebook.

1. It moves the fabric while sewing. DFEE OGD ____ ___

2. It holds the bobbin case while sewing. TTSLEHU _______
3. Connects the balance wheel to the drive ELTB ____
wheel.
4. Keeps the thread in position. EADTHR DEGUI ______
_____
5. Is a metal spool for winding thread. BBBNOI ______
6. Checks the length of the stitches. TITSHC GURETORLA ______
_________
7. It is the thread holder. OLOPS INP _____ ___
8. The complete sewing machine without a EADH ____
stand,
9. Support the cabinet of the machine. EGLS ___ _
10. The movable plate that covers the shuttle. EDISL PTLAE _____
_____

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 What I can do

Activity 2

DIRECTIONS: Identify the following equipment and write you answer in the blank provided.

1. ___________ 4. _________

2. __________ 5. _________

3. __________

Post Assessment

DIRECTIONS: Read the following statements in column A and choose the correct answer from
column B. Write your answers in your quiz notebook.

A B

__1. movable plate that covers the shuttle and bobbin case a. balance wheel
__2. support the cabinet of the machine. b. ironing board
__3. holds the treadle to band wheel crank. c. lockstitch sewing m.
__4. used to press clothes to remove wrinkles. d. cutting table
__5. holds the needle in place. e. legs
__6. sets the mechanism in motion. f. pit man rod
__7. Keep clothes flat while the wrinkles are being ironed. g. belt shifter
__8. This is also called Domestic Sewing Machine. h. flat iron
__9. Equipment used in cutting fabric. i. needle bar
__10 removes the belt from the wheel. j. slide plate

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 What’s more to do?

DIRECTIONS: Classify the following parts of sewing machine inside the box. Write your
answers in your quiz notebook.

Arm bobbin shuttle

spool pin head dress guard
cabinet feed dog treadle
pitman rod needle clamp stitch regulator
slide plate band wheel throat plate

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UPPER PART LOWER PART UNDER THE BED

1._____________ 6. ____________ 11. ____________

2._____________ 7. ____________ 12. ____________

3. _____________ 8. ____________ 13. ____________

4. _____________ 9. ____________ 14. ____________

5. _____________ 10. ____________ 15. ____________

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 Answer Key

What I know Post Assessment

1. B 6. D 1.J 6. A
2. C 7. D 2. E 7. B
3. A 8. A 3. F 8. C
4. A 9. C 4. H 9. D
5. C 10. B 5. I 10. G

What’s In What’s More To Do

1. measuring tool Upper part Lower Part
2. drafting tool 1. Arm 11. Cabinet
3. sewing aid 2. Pull pin 12. Treadle
3. Head 13. Dress Guard
Activity 1 4. Needle Clamp 14. Pitman Rod
1. Belt 5. Stitch regulator 15. Bond Will
2. Head Under the bed
3. presser foot 6. Feed dog
4. feed dog 7. Shuttle
5. Bobbin 8. Bobbin
9.Slide plate
Activity 2 10. Throat Plate
1. Lock Stitch Sewing Machine
2. Ironing board
3. Over edging machine
4. High speed lock stitch sewing machine
5. Flat iron

Assessment 1 What’s New

1. feed dog
2. shuttle
3. belt
4. thread guide
5. bobbin
6. stitch regulator
7. Spool pin
8. Head
9. Legs
10. Slide plate

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 References

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module in

Dressmaking/Tailoring Course Grade 7 and 8

https://www.sylviadesign.com

https://en.m.wikipedia.orig>wiki

https://www.creativehomewares.com>

https://www.istockphoto.com>photos

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