Republic of the Philippines

Region-X
DIVISION OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL
Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro
XAVIER ACADEMY-INITAO
Poblacion, Initao, Misamis Oriental
Teacher’s Hotline: Ma’am Maria Madelyn Calibara (0997-1726583)

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION (TLE 7)

First Quarter

Name: _______________________________ Grade & Section: __________________

Date: __________________________ Learning Station: _________________________

LESSON 5: Handicraft Making (Transferring Designs)

Learning Competencies

a. Identify the different method of Embroidery Transferring Designs.

b. Explain the importance of working habit.

Performance Task for FIRST QUARTER: Embroidered Stitches

INSTRUCTION: Students will create an Embroidered Stitches. They will choose a partner. Stitch the 15
Embroidery Stitches. Using a plain white cotton cloth (not so stretchy) with 3x3 inches, stitch each
Embroidery Stitches using any color of thread available. In a ¼ size of illustration board paste your output of
the 15 Embroidery Stitches. Output should be covered by a covered cellophane. Scoring Rubric is provided.

CONCEPT NOTES

TRANSFERRING DESIGNS

The embroidery design you choose reflects who you are or the purpose for which your project is being done. For a
more individual touch, you may create. If this is not possible you may copy a design from commercially available books
on embroidery. Whichever make sure that the design you choose will not only suit your purpose but will also enhance the
beauty of your fabric. There are several ways of transferring designs on fabric. Among these are ironing, tracing, and
stamping.

HOT-IRON TRANSFER
Some designs sold in craft stores are printed on thin transfer sheets. These are called hot-iron transfers, the easiest
among the three methods.

To use a hot-iron transfer, first remove excess paper around the design, place the design on the fabric, then pin at the
corners. Make sure your flatiron is at low setting before pressing it over an area of the design for a few seconds. Lift the
iron then move it to another area of the design. Remember not to glide the iron over the design as this can ruin the
design.

TRACING METHOD

Designs may also be transferred using a tracing wheel and preferably dressmaker’s carbon paper. However, when no
carbon paper of this type is available, ordinary carbon paper may be used. Utmost care should be taken though in using
the latter type as it can smear badly on the fabric. Remember to use light-colored carbon paper if your fabric is of a light
color.
The steps in this method are as follows:
1. Place your design right side up on your fabric then pin at the corners. Slowly insert the carbon paper or dressmaker’s
carbon, carbon side down, between the design and fabric.
2. Using a tracing wheel, go over the lines of the design.
3. You may also use a pencil or any sharp or pointed instrument to trace the design.

STAMPING
In transferring designs by stamping, you will need soft absorbent
cloth, indigo, kerosene or petroleum, sheets of newspaper, your
perforated design, and the fabric on which you want to stamp your
design. A perforated pattern of your design is made by pricking
holes along the lines of the design.
The steps in this method are as follows:

1. Form the soft absorbent cloth into ball

2. Mix 1-part indigo and 1 ½ parts kerosene or petroleum to make a smooth thin paste. This will be your blueing mixture.

3. Spread sheet of newspaper on a flat surface. Lay the fabric on the newspapers. Be sure the warp and woof threads of
the fabric are aligned.

4. Lay the perforated pattern smooth side up on the part of the fabric where the design is to be placed. Pin the corners of
the design.

5. Dip the ball of cloth in blueing mixture. Rub the ball of cloth over the design in one stroke or direction only.

6. To check if the design had been correctly transferred, lift one corner of the pattern carefully.

7. When the design has been fully transferred, remove the perforated pattern. Using a small amount of kerosene, clear
the design of unwanted imprints. Air dry your finished work.

Good Working Habits

It is not enough that you are aware of the different embroidery stitches, tools and materials needed in embroidery work.
How to do it correctly, neatly and beautifully is also just important.

To ensure cleanliness and maintain the good quality of your work, always bear in mind the following good working habits.

1. Have clean sewing box with complete sewing tools. 7. Use embroidery scissors in cutting thread, not your
teeth.
2. Wash your hand before working.
8. An elbow length of thread is appropriate to use for
3. Assemble all needed materials.
easier sewing.

4. Clip or tie your hair while working so you can see your
9. Work with your hands and not with your lips.
work clearly.
10. Follow the step-by-step procedure.
5. Use the appropriate needle for the right kind of cloth.
11. Fold correctly and keep your fabric in plastic after
6. Put your scraps of cloth and thread in a plastic bag.
working each day.

12. Clean your working area before living the room.

Supplementals:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6APZI_2VeU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZiO8m-PEQ
 TLE 7 – 1st Quarter LESSON 5: Handicraft Making (Transferring Designs)

Name: _________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________________

Date: ________________________ Learning Station: ________________________

EXERCISE 1

Direction: Identify what method of transferring design is being asked in each item.

_____________________1. Easiest among the three methods.

_____________________2. Soft absorbent cloth.

_____________________3. It uses flat iron in transferring design.

_____________________4. Blueing mixture.

_____________________5. Tracing wheel and preferably dressmaker’s carbon paper.

_____________________6. Place the design on the fabric, then pin at the corners.

_____________________7. sheets of newspaper.

_____________________8. Air dry your finished work.

_____________________9. Rub the ball of cloth over the design in one stroke or direction only.

____________________10. Kerosene or petroleum

EXERCISE 2

Why good working habits is important especially in embroidery work? Explain in your own idea.

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