TLE

G-8
Dressmaking-8 Quarter 2 LP 1 – Week 1

Student Name: Grade/Section:

Pauline Anne M. Santillan ____________________ __________8-SPA_ __________________
Teacher: Date Submitted:
Joyce Buquid __november 2021________________

I. LEARNING SKILLS

Most Essential Learning Competency:

IDENTIFYING SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (TLE_HEDM7/8UT-0a-b-1)

OBJECTIVES: After going through this activity, you are expected to:

1. Identify sewing tools and equipment;

2. Describe the uses or functions of each tool;
3. Draw the different sewing tools.

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Pre-Test
Directions: Before we start the lesson, let’s find out what you have already
learned about this topic. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter
in your TLE notebook.

1. What tool is intended for cutting off or ripping out stitches from seam?
a. buttonhole scissors c. rotary cutter and mat
b. embroidery scissors d. seam ripper

2. Which of the following is not a type of shears?

a. cutting shears c. scalloping shears
b. pinking shears d. zigzag shears

3. What marking tool is essential as a marker for use on materials?

a. pencil c. tracing wheel
b. tailor’s chalk d. wax chalk
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 4. What tool has serrated edge wheel and a smooth edge wheel?
a. marking pen c. tracing wheel
b. pencil d. shears

5. What tool is used in constructing lines in pattern drafting?

a. gauge c. L – square
b. hip curve d. yardstick

6. What tool is used to shape the depth of the neck holes and armholes?
a. French curve c. tailor’s chalk
b. hip curve d. wax chalk

7. Which of the following measuring tool is used for general marking and for
measuring fabric grain line when laying out the pattern?
a. chalk pencil c. tapeline
b. liquid marking pen d. yardstick

8. Which of the following tool is a small cup placed on the tip of the middle
finger to protect it from being pricked by the needle while sewing?
a. hand needle c. pincushion
b. drafting table d. thimble

9. What tool has a handy little spring that allows the snipping of threads?
a. scissors c. shears
b. seam ripper d. thread clipper

10. What tool is made of non-stretchable strip used in taking body

measurements?
a. ruler c. tape measure
b. sewing gauge d. yardstick

Let’s Define

Sewing Tools are instruments that aid in accomplishing a sewing task.

These are those which don’t require the use of electricity. These are used manually
or by hand.

Sewing Kit is a small package containing items, such as threads, pins,

needles, etc. that you need to sew something.

Sewing equipment is needed for sewing which aid in construction of

garments of good quality and appearance. These are those which require the use of
electricity such as the sewing machine.

Classification of Sewing Tools

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 Measuring tools are instruments used for obtaining quantities, dimension or
forces of real world objects. They are also tools used to differentiate distances on
particular materials or objects.

1. Tape Measure
It is also known as tapeline. It is made of non- stretchable strip used in
taking body measurements. It measures 150 centimeters in the front side and 60
inches on the other side.

2. Sewing Gauge
It is a small ruler with a sliding guide and is about six inches long, used to measure
small hem areas and short distances like hem folds, pleats, seam allowance,
buttonholes and tucks.

3. Ruler
This is the most common measuring device usually 12 inches long. It is used for
general marking.
It aids in connecting lines.

4. Yardstick
It is used for general marking and for measuring fabric grainline when laying
out the pattern. This is a one-meter long wooden stick and is used to measure fabric
length by yard or meter.

Cutting tools are cutting implements- tools for cutting. These are instruments
that serve well if properly maintained. They should not be used for other household
task. They must be sharpened regularly and the joints are oiled occasionally for
better use. In other words, they should be kept in good working order for periodic
sharpening.

Sharp cutting tools make clean cuts and well-defined notches and they do not
damage fabric. On the other hand, Dul tools slow the cutting process and make your
hand and wrist tire easily.

1. Shears
These are for cutting fabric, paper and other materials.
Types:
a. Cutting shears has blades that are straight and best for cutting fabrics
usually 7-12 inches long.
b.Pinking shears has a zigzag edge used to cut the edge of seam
allowance of fabric that does not ravel. It is used also for cutting decorative
materials.
c.Scalloping shears is a tool that has scallop blades used to cut parts of
garments with series of uniform scallops.

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 a. Cutting
Shears
b. Pinking c Scalloping
Shears Shears
.

2. Trimming Scissors
These are 3-4 inches long used for trimmings, clipping threads and snipping slashes.

3. Buttonhole scissors
These are intended for making buttonholes.

4. Seam ripper
This tool is intended for cutting off or ripping
out stitches from seam either as a result of
an error or during alterations.

5. Embroidery scissors
It is a sharp pointed scissors usually 4-5
inches long used in cutting fine delicate cloth and
thread in embroidery work.

6. Thread clipper
It is a handy little spring loaded cutting tool that allows for
the snipping of threads.

7. Rotary Cutter and Mat

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These are used by the garment industry. It works like a pizza cutter and can be used
by left or right handed sewers. It works on a cutting mat to protect the blade and the
cutting surface.

Marking tools are required for transferring pattern markings to garment fabric
pieces and for making alterations on garments

1. Tailor’s Chalk
This is essential as a marker for use on materials. It is available in a variety of colors
and is used to mark the fabric. It is made of hard chalk and can be removed by
brushing.

2. Tracing Wheel
This is an instrument with serrated edge wheel that produces
dots on the fabric. The smooth one creates a straight, solid
line.

3. Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper

It is a specially waxed carbon paper that transfers the tracing
wheel’s markings to the fabric. This is available in different
brands with different instructions.

4. Chalk Pencils/Dressmaker Pencil

This is available in white or pastel shades. This is used to make
fine lines on fabric. It has an erasing brush at one end.

5. Liquid Marking Pen

It comes in two types. The one that washes out and it should not be
used on fabric that show water marks. Another one is that fades
after 48 hours. The mark should be removed before pressing the
fabric

6. Wax chalk
This is available in black or white and is used for woolen
fabrics. Wax can be removed by pressing.

Pinning tools are devices used to fasten or designed to pierce on the fabrics
or any materials, or to join two or more garment parts temporarily while doing sewing
operation.

1. Pin cushion
It is a cushion available in different shapes and colors used to hold pins and
needles to prevent them from accidents and scattering in the workplace.

2. Hand Needle
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 These are available in different sizes and used for temporary stitches, hemming,
and other sewing purposes.
Sizes are 7 to 10.

3. Sewing Needle Threader

This is a diamond shaped wire attached to a handle and wire
used to insert thread through the needle eye. It consists of two parts;
the handle and the wire.

4. Thimble
This is a small cup placed on the tip of the middle finger to
protect it from being pricked by the needle while sewing. It is made
of metal or plastic.

Materials are the fabric and thread being used

1. Fabric
It is the cloth used in making garments. The plain cotton
fabrics, flour sack or catcha is the most appropriate materials for
beginners because these are very easy to handle.

2. Threads
It is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the
garment. These vary in sizes and colors. Heavy fabrics
need stronger threads. Threads should have the same
color with that of the fabric used.

Pressing Tools
These are tools used to make the fabrics or materials smooth, to give a form or
shape, to remove crease or wrinkles with the application of heat, moisture and
pressure.

 It involves No sliding of iron.

 It is done by lifting and placing the iron on the fabric in an UP and DOWN
motion.
 It is the application of heat, moisture and pressure to crease fabrics.
 It may be done during assembly to facilitate other operations.
 It may be done to improve quality of the fabrics for final finishing process.
1. Flat Iron
It is a roughly triangular flat surface that is heated used to
press clothes to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and crease
hems.

2. Ironing Board
It is a long, narrow board and flat padded cloth covered surface
with collapsible supporting legs, used as a working surface for
ironing.

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 3. Pressing Cloth
The pieces of fabric used to protect the items or garments
while pressing. The purpose of using Pressing cloth:
to prevent from scorching on shiny fabrics;
to protect the iron and the garments.

4. Sleeve Board
It is a small ironing board used for pressing narrow areas such
as sleeves and trousers legs.

5. Pressing Ham
It is a tightly stuffed pillow used in a curved mold when
pressing curved areas of the garments such as, sleeves
collars, necklines, darts, etc.

Drafting Tools
These are the instruments used for making paper pattern

1. L – Square
It is called Tailor square, which is one of the most basic of the
pattern making. This is an aluminum ruler with 90 degrees angle.
It has two arms connected perpendicularly and used to draw or
make construction lines in pattern drafting.

2. Hip Curve
It is a curve stick made of metal or wood calibrated on both side
used to form the hipline and other areas of garments that need
to be curved.

3. French Curve
It is an instrument made of flat metal, plastic or wood used to
shape the depth of the neckholes, armholes, and and collar.

4. Drafting Table -– It is a wooden table used to draft the pattern paper laid in
the smooth and firm surface.

III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Tasks
Practice Task 1: Essay Questions
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Directions: Answer the following questions below and write your answer in your
answer sheet.

1. What do you think are the importance of dressmaking/tailoring?

2. What is the difference between a dressmaker and a tailor?
3. What are the characteristics of a good dressmaker?

ANSWERS FOR PT #1;

1. Dressmakers help people enhance their body assets and hide their flaws. (Dressmaking) - is
an important life skill and is the vehicle to teach self-confidence through skill building.
2. A dressmaker specialises in clothes for women, and a tailor makes clothes for
men. ... Tailors and dressmakers can both perform simple alterations – from
adjusting hemlines to repairing a split seam – on any garment that requires repair.
3.Patience, creativity, time management, knowledge and good focus esp. On the details of
the dress that person in charge will be making.

Practice Task 2 - Identify and Classify Me

Name of the Classification of tools Function/use

tools/equipment /equipment
Example Example Example
Threads Pinning and Sewing used in assembling or
tool constructing the parts of the garments

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B. Practice Task - Draw Me (Performance Task)

Show that you have learned something after learning the tools and equipment
in sewing by doing this activity.

Directions: Draw and label the following tools in short coupon bond. Your output will
be rated using the given rubric.

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1. Measuring tools
2. Marking tools
3. Cutting tools
4. Pinning and sewing tools
5. Drafting tools
6. Pressing tools

This scoring rubric serves as your guide.

Points Criteria

30 = 100 All tools were properly drawn and labeled correctly.

20 = 90 Almost all of the tools were properly drawn and labeled correctly.
10. C

10 = 85 Some of the items were properly drawn and labeled correctly.

9. D

5 = 80 Most of the items were improperly drawn and labeled incorrectly.

8. D
7. D
PRACTICE TASK 1
6. A
ESSAY QUESTION
5. C ANSWER MAY VARY

4. C
3. B PRACTICE TASK 2
Accept all possible answer
2. D Please see information sheet
1. C
Pre-test B. PRACTICE TASK
Performance Task
LAS – WEEK 1 Draw me
Key to Correction

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