CRAFTING

HOUSEHOLD
LINENS
 WHAT LINENS MEAN?
• Linens are fabric household items
intended for daily use like bedding,
tablecloths, and towels.
• It refers to any cloth material used
throughout the home.
• It can be made from a variety of materials
like cotton, silk, rayon, or combination of
these.
CLASSIFICATION OF
HOUSEHOLD
LINENS
TABLE LINENS • These are linens used as
cover on a table, table
accessory, and a part of
formal table setting.
• Table cloth, silence
cloth, table runners,
napkins, place mats and
glass coasters and
holders are examples of
these linens.
 BED LINENS
• Also called bedding.
• It refer to sheet sets
that are utilized in the
bedroom.
• Examples are blankets,
duvets, comforters,
and pillows. Bed skirts
and dust ruffles are
also fall under this
category.
BATH LINENS
• These are linens used in the bedroom.
• Examples of these are bath towels, washcloths, hand
towels, and bath sheets. Rugs, bathroom mats, and
shower curtains are also classified as bath linens. They
come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and design.
• To serve its purpose, both linens should be selected by
considering the fiber type and weave and loops. It
should be highly absorbent and soft to the touch.
• High quality bath linens have a tight weave, thick loops,
and are made from 100% cotton fibers.
• Synthetic fibers are not absorbent so it should not be
used for bath linens.
SEWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
 A. STITCHING AIDS
• NEEDLE • This is a pointed
metal with an eye to
carry thread and sew
fabrics together.
Needles for hand
sewing vary in
length, point, and eye
size. They come in
size 1-12.
• THREAD
• This is used to
sew fabrics. This
comes in
different colors
and should
match the fabric
for which it will
be used.
• DRESSMAKER’S PINS • These are used
to hold pieces
of fabrics
temporarily.
These are also
called
seamstress or
silk pins.
• NEEDLE THREADER
• This helps to
pull the
thread
through the
eye of the
needle.
• SEAM RIPPER
• This has a
painted and a
curve end
used to undo
stitches and
slash
buttonholes.
PINCUSHION AND EMERY BAG
• The pincushion
holds the pins and
needles that are not
in use. The
pincushion usually
comes with an
emery bag that is
used to polish rusty
pins and needles.
THIMBLE • This protects the
middle finger from
being pricked
when pushing the
needle through the
cloth. It should fit
the finger well.
Thimble comes in
sizes 6-12.
 B. MEASURING TOOLS
• This is used to mark
• RULER linens or patterns on a
fabric. You can use this
as substitute for a gauge
when measuring the
distances between
buttons, buttonholes,
pleats, or hems. It can be
made up of plastic ,
wood or metal.
TAPE MEASURE
• This is used to take
body measurements.
The best tape
measure is made up
of plastic or
laminated material
with metal ends. It
must be flexible and
must not stretch or
tear easily.
DRESSMAKER’S GAUGE
• This is used to
take detailed
measurements
such as the
distance between
buttons and
buttonholes,
pleats and hems.
C. MARKING TOOLS
• TAILOR’S CHALK
• This is hard square
wax used to mark
fabric. It comes in
different colors
and does not leave
permanent marks
on the cloth.
DRESSMAKER’S CARBON
• This is also called tracing
paper. The tracing paper
is placed between the
pattern or design paper
and the fabric. The
pattern or design is
traced with a tracing
wheel. The dressmaker’s
carbon can also be used
for decorative stitches.
TRACING WHEEL
• The tracing wheel
is used with the
dressmaker’s
carbon to transfer
the pattern to the
fabric.
SOFT PENCIL
• It is used in pattern
construction. It
makes dark marks
that can be easily
erased when errors
are made.
D. CUTTING TOOLS
• SCISSORS • These are used
to trim pieces
of fabric. The
two handles are
the same in
size.
PINKING SHEARS
• These are used to
cut seam edges on
fabric. This have
zigzag edges that
prevent the fabric
from raveling. The
zigzag cuts, they
make also serve as
decorative patterns.
BENT-HANDLE DRESSMAKER’S
SHEARS
• These are shears
used for cutting
large pieces of
fabric. They may be
6-12 inches in
length. Sizes 7 and 8
are commonly used.
 CARE FOR SEWING TOOLS
1. Keep all your tools in a sewing box.
They should be arrange neatly.
2. Pass needles and pins in and out of an
emery bag to remove the rust stains on
them. Always keep them in a
pincushion.
3. Choose good quality sewing tools,
especially shears.
4. Wipe your scissors dry before keeping
it and occasionally apply same oil on it.
Have it sharpened when needed.
5. Keep your tape measure folded or
rolled when not in use.
6. Always put your sewing box in a safe
place and out of children’s reach.
 DRAFTING PATTERNS FOR
HOUSEHOLD LINEN PRODUCTS
 DRAFTING PATTERNS FOR
HOUSEHOLD LINEN PRODUCTS

• Is as important as drafting patterns for

clothing. They are pieces of paper patterns
that when placed together will form a replica
of the actual product. They are traced on the
fabric or craft material before cutting into
desired parts.
STEPS IN PATTERN MAKING
1. Start with a sketch, drawing or a photographic image
of a linen product or clothing scaled into the desired
size you want.
2. Using correct measurements , scale the sketch or
drawing on the pattern paper. The lines and curves
determine on how the article or clothing is broken
down into sections.
3. Cut the pattern paper to achieve the actual shape and
size of the different parts of the products. We call
these pattern pieces templates that can be used in
mass production.
4. Pattern can be modified on the original template to
achieve the necessary size you want. You can make it
smaller or bigger by just decreasing or increasing the scale.
5. Lay down fabric flat on the table and position the
different pattern pieces. You have to take note of the
grain line or design of the cloth.
6. Pin the pattern on the cloth and start tracing.
7. Mark the needed allowances for sewing.
8. Cut the fabric on the lines for allowance.
9. Sew pieces together to form the shape or design
wanted.
 MANUAL PATTERN
DRAFTING TECHNIQUES
 TRACING
• Is the easiest and simplest pattern
during techniques for garments or
products with little or no shaping.
Just place garment or household
linen on a piece of paper and trace
around it. Do not forget to add seam
allowances before cutting your fabric.
RUB-OFF TECHNIQUE
• Can be either be done on paper or fabric.
Layer a piece of paper over a piece of
cardboard and place the garment to mark
dots or small holes. Remove the pins and
connect the perforated markings. Finally ,
cut the pattern pieces and check for
accuracy. Lay down cut pattern pieces on
top of original linen.