OBJECTIVES

Identifyand explain the measuring tools in

dressmaking;
Discuss the two system of measurement used in
dressmaking;
Valuing the importance of measuring.
SEATWORK!
PART I. FIND THE WORDS AND GIVE YOUR OWN
DEFINITION
 QUART
M A R L Q U A R T E E  METER
E V R U C H C N E R F  FOOT
T A P R M E C G M U O  ACRE
 PINT
E N A E R A U Q S L O  TAPE
R A T I O A R U E E T MEASURE
O U N A G C V A R R I  FRENCH
CURVE
O S I T C K S C A O M  RULER
T A P E M E A S U R E  GAUGE
 L - SQUARE
TOOLS

Are instrument used to

create or repair something.
A device or implement,
especially one held in the
hand, used to carry out a
particular function.
MEASURING TOOLS
 Are used to accurately get the
measurements.
 Is anything used to take a count of
quantitative data, such as mass, span,
time and temperature.
DIFFERENT TYPES MEASURING TOOLS
Tape Measure

 Tape measure Ruler

 Ruler
L- Square
 L – square
 French curve French Curve
 Sewing gauge / Gauge
Sewing Gauge
 Curved stick
Tape Measure
IT IS A FLEXIBLE
TOOL THAT IS USED FOR
TAKING BODY
MEASUREMENT.
Ruler

IT IS USED TO
MEASURE AND
MAKE
STRAIGHT
LINES.
L- SQUARE
 IS SIMILAR WITH LETTER
“L” THAT CREATES A PERFECT
SQUARE, AND IT IS ALSO
KNOWN AS TAILOR SQUARE. IT
IS USED TO TRANSFER THE
MEASUREMENT INTO THE
DRAFT PAPER DURING
PATTERN MAKING.
FRENCH
CURVE
 IT USED TO
CREATE CURVE
LINE FOR
NECKLINE,
ARMHOLE,
AND CROTCH.
 SEWING
 GAUGE
IS SOMEWHAT LIKE A
RULER BUT WITH A
SLIDING GUIDE AND IS
6 INCHES LONG. IT IS
USED FOR SMALL
MEASUREMENTS SUCH
AS BUTTONHOLES,
HEMLINES, AND THE
LIKE.
CURVED
STICK
ITIS FOR ACCURATE
RULING OF CURVED
LINE, WHICH ARE
USUALLY FOUND IN
THE HEMLINE AND
IN THE SIDE SEAMS
OF LADIES’ SKIRTS.
  Metric System
A decimal system of physical units based on a unit length
known as meter (Greek metron, “measure”)
Length: Meter, mm.cm,km,decimeter

Two System of Weight: gram, kg, mg, g

Liquid Measures: liter, deciliter, milliliters
Measurement
used in
Dressmaking
Two System of
Measurement used in
Dressmaking
 English System
The English system has inches
for its basic unit.
Another unit used:
Length: Foot, Yard, Mile
Area: Acre
Volume: Fluid ounce, Pint, Quart,
Gallon
Weight: Ounce, Pound, Tone
Parts of
Tape
Measure
 How to read a
Tape Measure?

English System
SEATWORK!
PART II. IDENTIFY THE CORRESPONDING
MEASUREMENTS

22. 25.

21. 23.
24.
 Tools
for
Marking
Tailors Chalk

 It is used for marking on

pattern paper and on fabric
usually on the wrong side
so that the colors do not
leave strong marks on the
right side.
 Tracing Wheel

Itis used to transfer

markings from the
paper pattern to the
fabric, leaving dotted
imprints on the cloth.
Tracing Paper

 Thisis a light paper

used with a tracing
wheel to transfer
markings, usually
from paper to
fabric.
 Tools
for
Cutting
 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.
 Pinking Shears

 This is popular in zigzagging or

scalloped edge or for seam
finishes. This is used to finish
seams and raw edges and to
create decorative edges on many
types of fabric. It cuts a ravel-
resistant edge.
 Cutting scissors

Trimming scissor
It is 3-4 inches long. It is used for trimmings,
clipping threads and snipping slashes.
b. Embroidery scissor
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.
c. Buttonhole scissor This is intended for
making buttonholes.
 Thread Clippers

 Thread clippers are a handy little

spring-loaded cutting tool that
allows for the snipping of
threads. These clippers are
specifically used to snip threads
and they are not designed to cut
fabric.
 Seam Ripper

 Seam rippers are specifically

designed for ripping out stitches
from seams, either as a result of an
error or during alterations. They
should be used carefully to prevent
damage to the fabric.
 Rotary Cutter and Mat

 It is an adaptation 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 the cutting surface.
Pinning and
Sewing Tool
Pincushion
A PINCUSHION HOLDS
THE STRAIGHT PINS AND
NEEDLES WHILE
WORKING TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTS.
 Hand Needle

Used in making
temporary stitches and
buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to
10 are for general hand
sewing.
 Sewing Needle Threader

 Itaids 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 t
Thimble
A small hard pitted cup
worn for protection on
the finger that pushes the
needle in sewing.
Materials
 Fabric

 The Fabric is the cloth used

in making garments. The
plain cotton fabrics, flour
sack or catcha is the most
appropriate material for
beginners because these are
very easy to handle.
Thread

 Thethread is used in
assembling or constructing the
parts of the garment. Threads
vary in sizes. Heavy fabrics
need stronger threads.
Threads should have the same
color with that of the fabric
used.
Types of
Sewing
Machines
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.
Hi-Speed Lockstitch
Sewing Machine

 Thisis sometimes called

“straight stitching
machine‖ or industrial
sewing machine”. It has
automatic lubrication and
is used by tailors and
dressmakers.
Over Edging Machine

 Other companies call it

―small machine‖. It
finishes the raw edges of
the pattern for
construction.
 Embroidery
Machine.
 Thisis used in making
fancy stitches and in
making different kinds
of embroidery stitches
on fabrics for the
Barong
Button Holer
Machine

This is used in
making
buttonholes on
garments.
Button Attachment Machine.

This is used in
attaching buttons
to the garments.
 Activity # 1.1

1. A machine that is run by foot which may also be converted to electric power
machine is known as __________.
2. A flexible tape with different type of measurements essential for taking body
measurements.
3. It measures 12 -18 inches and can be used for drawing straight lines and
cutting lines
4. This is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and arrmhole of the pattern.
5. Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for
general hand sewing.
 Activity #1.1

6. A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the
needle in sewing.
7. A small ruler with a sliding guide and is about six inches long.
8. Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for
general hand sewing.
9.This tools used to snip threads and they are not designed to cut fabric.
10. It is specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams.
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Parts of the
Sewing
Machine
Two Parts of the
Sewing Machine

Upper Part
Lower Part
Parts of the
Sewing
Machine
Parts of the Sewing
Machine under the
bed