CUTTING FABRIC

Introduction
Cutting is a crucial step; it should be done with
haste. Cutting needs complete concentration. For the
best result assemble everything you need, including
thread needles for basting, plenty pins, marking tools
and sharp cutting tools before you start cutting.
Content Standard
◦ The learners demonstrate understanding on the principles of
designing and sewing of sleeping garments

Performance Standard
◦ The learner plan, design and sew sleeping garments.
Objectives
Familiarize with the different Cutting Tools.
Perform Cutting of Fabric.
Appreciate the importance of observing precautionary measures in
cutting the fabric.
Types of Cutting Tools
Bent-handled dressmaker’s shears- These are made of quality steel
and hold a sharp cutting edge. The blades move easily and cut
smoothly along the entire length and the points should come
together. Shears have the length of 7-12 inches and are satisfactory
for most apparel fabrics
Types of Cutting Tools
◦ Cutting Scissors
a. trimming scissors- It is 3-4 inches long. It is used for
trimmings, clipping threads and snipping slashes.

b. embroidery scissors-It has 4-5 inches finely tapered blades.

Both points are sharp for use in working with fine details in delicate
fabrics and in embroidery work.
Types of Cutting Tools
◦ Cutting Scissors
c. button hole scissors- this is intended for making buttonholes
Types of Cutting Tools
Seam Ripper-Hook quickly rip seams, open buttonholes and
removes stitches. This should be used carefully to avoid piercing the
fabric.
Types of Cutting Tools
◦ Thread clipper- It has spring action blades which are used
for snipping threads.
Types of Cutting Tools
◦ Rotary Cutter-Is an adaption of the giant rotary cutter used by the
garment industry. It works like a pizza cutter and can be used by
left or right-handed sewers. The rotary cutter is available in
different sizes with different blades. When using a rotary cutter,
work on a cutting mat to protect the blade and cutting surface.
Types of Cutting Tools
◦ Pinking shears/scalloping shears- This is popular in zigzagging or
scalloped edge or for seam finishes. This is used to finish seams
and raw edges or many types of fabric. It cut a ravel-resistant edge.
This is not satisfactory for straight cutting.
Types of Cutting Tools
◦ Leather shears- is used for cutting leather suede. It has
heavy serrated edge.
Types of Cutting Tools
◦ Electric Shear-This is available in one-or two-speed models.
Some are battery operated, while others may be plugged into an
electric out let for outlet operation.
 
CUTTING OUT THE GARMENTS

◦ Cutting with precisions makes construction easier and

more accurate. It also contributes to the final success of
the garment. To avoid mistakes cut all pieces in one work
session.
◦ Be sure to have an exclusive table for cutting in a
suitable place. Get everything organized and do all the
cutting at once.
Observe the precautionary measures
while cutting.
◦ Work with clean hands
◦ Be careful and never play with your cutting tools.
Steps to follow in cutting fabrics:
1. Have everything handy. Gather all the equipment needed for the
cutting process.
2. Use pair of sharp cutting shears with long even strokes.
3. Place one hand lightly on the pattern piece close to the cutting line
and hold the cutting shear with the other hand.
4. To cut out the piece, rest the cutting shear on the table so that the
fabric is slightly raised, but not lifted right up.
Steps to follow in cutting fabrics:
5. Cut smoothly, cutting out the first the large pieces then the small
ones.
6. Cut notches away from the seam allowance. Notches help to
match sections during construction.
7. As you cut, walk around the table instead of drawing the materials
towards you.
8. Do not allow any parts of the fabric hang over edges of cutting
table. This is especially important in knit fabric.
Steps to follow in cutting fabrics:
9. Cut the entire garment at one time.
10.After cutting its part, put it aside. Do not remove pins and
pattern, as you will need them in marking the fabric.
11.Collect and tie all scraps of cloth together for future use. 
SELF-CHECK
1. It has the length of 7-12 inches and are satisfactory for most apparel fabrics.
a. pinking shears b. leather shears c. bent-handled dressmaker’s shears

2. It hooks quickly rips seams, opens buttonhole and removes stitches. This should be used carefully to avoid piercing
the fabric.
a. Pinking shears b. seam ripper c. thread clipper

3. It has spring action blades which are used for snipping threads.
b. thread clipper b. seam ripper c. button hole scissor

4. It works like pizza cutter and can be used by left or right-handed sewers.
c. tracing wheel b. rotary cutter c. thread clipper

5. This cutting tool intended for making buttonholes.

a. Trimming scissors b. embroidery scissors c. button hole scissors
ACTIVITY
Tool Materials and equipment to be used:

◦ Fabric
◦ Pattern for pajama
◦ Pins
◦ Bent-handled Dressmaker’s shears
Activity in cutting fabric
1. Prepare the materials needed
2. Follow the steps in cutting fabric