Technology and

Livelihood Education
(Dr essmaki ng/Tai l ori ng) 9
Quarter 2
Self- Learning Module 13
Pressing Tools, Materials and
Equipment
Writers: Ma. Rica Joy C. Cunanan, Mary Jean Hayag
Reviewer: Criselda B. Dingle
 EXPECTATIONS

At the end of the learning period, the students should be able to:

a. identify the different pressing tools, materials and equipment;

b. discuss the uses of the different pressing tools, materials and equipment
and;
c. explain the importance of using proper pressing tools, materials and
equipment.

PRETEST

Multiple Choice

Directions: Read and understand the statement carefully. Write your answer on
the space provided.
_____1. Which of the following is the most commonly used pressing tool?
a) electric flat iron c) seam stick
b) seam roll d) tailor’s clappers
______2. Which of the following tool is used to help press in small places?

a) electric flat iron c) seam stick

b) seam roll d) tailor’s clappers
______3. What kind of pressing tool is used to press wool seams flat?

a) electric flat iron c) seam stick

b) seam roll d) tailor’s clappers
______4. The following are considered as pressing tools except

a) electric flat iron c) tracing wheel

b) seam roll d) tailor’s clappers
_____5. It refers to a domestic appliance that is considered as the first household
heating device to receive universal recognition?

a) electric flat iron c) seam stick

b) seam roll d) tailors clappers
 RECAP
Directions: Enumerate the steps in Preparing Parts of garments before Sewing.

1. ___________________________________________________________________

2.____________________________________________________________________

3.____________________________________________________________________

4. ___________________________________________________________________

5.____________________________________________________________________

LESSON

Lesson 13: Pressing Tools, Materials and Equipment

Below is a list of ironing equipment and devices you'll need to

press to get the best pressing results.

Electric Flat Iron a domestic

appliance that is considered as the first
of the household heating devices to
receive universal recognition

Ironing Board or Other Pressing

Surface You need an ironing board
or other heat-proof pressing surface

Seam Roll is a handy pressing tool

used all the time. Besides the sleeve
board, it's a mainstay of the pressing
tools
 Seam Stick helps you press in small
places

Tailor's clapper is used in tailoring to

help press wool seams flat. First you
press the seam with a good steam iron.
Then, before the seam is cooled, you
press the clapper against the seam to
hold it in place while it cools.

Caution! Never move a pressed seam

until the fabric has cooled completely!
Otherwise, you will repeat all your
pressing.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1:

Directions: Take a picture while pressing a sleeping garment using the different
pressing tools and equipment.

Activity 2:
Identification

Directions: Draw the different Pressing tools, write it’s functions and
put the remark “USED” if you have used it.
 Pressing Tools, Functions Remarks
Materials & Equipment

WRAP-UP

Directions: Answer the question below.

1. Why is it important to use proper selection of pressing tools used in

dressmaking? Explain your answer.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

VALUING

Sentence Completion

The knowledge that I’ve learned today is/are_____________

________________________________________________________.

I have realized…_______________________________________

_______________________________________________________.

Today, I am confused in . . . ___________________________

_______________________________________________________.
 POST TEST

Directions: Identify the pressing tools being described below. Write your answer in
your on the space provided.
1. It is used to press wool seams flat.

2. A handy pressing tool used all the time.

3. Use to help you press in small places.

4. An appliance used to press the fabric.

5. The partner of flat iron.

KEY TO CORRECTION
Pre-Test Post-test

1. B 3. D 1. Tailors clappers 4. Flat iron

2. C 4. C 2. Seam roll 5. Ironing board
3. D 5. A 3. Seam stick
4. C
5. A

Recap

1. Put these in a bag.

2. Fuse a piece of fabric large enough for all your interfaced pieces then cut.
3. Tie all the pieces together in a Check seam allowances in all garment parts.
4. Use 1/8” nips to mark your notches. Don’t waste time cutting diamond shapes.
Nips are more accurate and less likely to fray or weaken the seam.
5. Check parts if cleanly cut.
6. Match cloth to the patterns and check number of pieces needed.
7. Check and remove unnecessary pins.
8. Check pattern marks if properly transferred to the garment parts.
9. Collect all things you’ll need to sew the sleeping garment: zippers,
thread, buttons, snaps, hook and eye, and garter bundle with the
pattern and put in a bag.
a. Back and front bodice b. Sleeves
c. Facings d. Pockets e. Back and front pants.

References
 2020. Learning Module Dressmaking Grade 9. pp.pp. 136- 137.

 says, Dee. “7 Tools for Professional Pressing.” Isn't that Sew, January
6, 2017. http://isntthatsew.org/pressing/.