Dressmaking/

Tailoring 8

Lesson 1
Objective:

LESSON 1: USE OF SEWING TOOLS

LO1: IDENTIFY SEWING TOOLS

AND EQUIPMENT AND THEIR USES.
DEFINTION OF TERMS:
ALTERING- changing portion of a garment so that it fits the body.
CUTTING TOOLS- a cutting implement; a tool for cutting
MEASURING TOOLS- an instruments used for obtaining quantities,
dimension or forces of real world objects.
SEWING MACHINE- a textile machine used to stitch fabric, cards and
other material
SEWING TOOLS- instruments that aid in accomplishing a sewing task
SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Sewing equipment and different tools are used in garment construction.
The skillful use of the different sewing equipment will help take body
measurement and drafting pattern with accuracy and speed.

Success in sewing calls for the right tools at the right time. All tools
must be appropriate in a proper order and one must know how to use
them to save time and produce the best result.
• This lesson will provide knowledge and skills of the different tools
and equipment which are necessary in sewing. A complete set of
sewing tools and equipment are presented to help the students work
faster.
MEASURING TOOLS
1. TAPE MEASURE
2. SEWING GAUGE
3. RULERS
4. YARDSTICK
5. L-SQUARE
6. FRENCH CURVE
TAPE MEASURE
A flexible measuring device
used in taking body
measurement.
The front measures 150
centimeters and 60 inches on the
other side
SEWING GAUGE

A small ruler with a sliding

guide and is about six inches
long.
This is used for measuring hem
lines, button holes and other
small measurement.
This is usually made of metal or
plastic
RULERS

A ruler measuring 12 inches or

even 18 inches
 A useful tool to have for
measuring and drawing straight
seam lines and cutting lines.
YARDSTICK

It is made of smooth, shellacked

hardwood or metal.
It is used for marking hemlines
and checking grainlines when
laying out pattern.
L-SQUARE

 also called as Tailor Square

 it is used to transfer
measurements to the draft
pattern.
It has two arms connected
perpedecularly.
a. Longer arm is 24 inches long
b. Shorter arm is 14 inches long
FRENCH CURVE

 This is used to shape the depth

of the neckhole and armhole.
CUTTING TOOLS
1. BENT-HANDLED DRESSMAKER’S SHEARS
2. PINKING SHEARS
3. CUTTING SCISSORS
a. Trimming Scissor
b. Embroidery Scissor
c. Buttonhole Scissor
4. BUTTONHOLE SCISSORS
5. THREAD CLIPPER
6. SEAM RIPPER
7. ROTARY CUTTER AND MAT
BENT-HANDLED DRESSMAKER’S
SHEARS

 This is made of quality steel

and hold sharp edge.
Shears have length of 7-12
inches
PINKING SHEARS

 this is popular in zigzagging or

scalloped edge or for seam
finishes.
This creates decorative edges in
many types of fabric
CUTTING SCISSORS

A. TRIMMING SCISSORS
 It is 3-4 inches long
Used for trimmings, clipping
threads and snipping slashes
CUTTING SCISSORS

B. EMBROIDERY SCISSORS
 It has 4-5 inches tapered blades.
Both points are sharp for use in
embroidery work
CUTTING SCISSORS

C. BUTTONHOLE SCISSOR
 This is intended for making
buttonholes.
THREAD CLIPPER

Are a handy little spring loaded

cutting tool that allows for the
snipping of threads
 they are not design to cut a
fabric
SEAM RIPPERS

Are specifically designs in

ripping out stitches from seams,
as a results of an error or
alterations.
ROTARY CUTTER AND MAT

An adaptation of giant rotary

cutter used in the garment
industry. It works like a pizza
cutter and can be used by left and
right handed sewers.

Use it with a cutting mat to

protect the blade
MARKING TOOLS
1. CHALK PENCILS/DRESSMAKER PENCIL
2. LIQUID MARKING PEN
3. TAILOR’S CHALK
4. WAX CHALK
5. TRACING WHEEL
6. DRESSMAKER’S CARBON PAPER
CHALK PENCILS/DRESSMAKER
PENCIL
This is available in white or
pastel shade.
It is used to make fine lines on
fabric.
Has a erasing brush at the end.
LIQUID MARKING PEN
 Comes in two types
Washes out
Fades after 48nhours
The mark should be removed
before pressing the fabric.
TAILOR’S CHALK

This essentials as a marker for

use on materials.
It is remove by brushing
WAX CHALK

This is available in black or

white and use for woolen fabrics.
Wax can be remove by pressing.
TRACING WHEEL

TWO TYPES
Serrated edge
- produces dots on fabric suitable
for most types of fabrics
Smooth edge
- used in delicate fabrics creates
solid lines
DRESSMAKER’S CARBON PAPER

Also called as dressmaker’s

tracing paper to transfer marks
on fabrics using a tracing wheel.
PINNING AND SEWING TOOLS
1. PINCUSHION
2. HAND NEDDLE
3. SEWING NEEDLE THREADER
4. THIMBLE
PIN and PINCUSHION

Holds straight pins and needles

while working to prevent
accidents.
HAND NEEDLES

Use in making temporary

stitches and buttonholes.
SEWING NEEDLE THREADER

It aids in putting the thread to

the needle.
Two parts
Handle
End wire
THIMBLE

A small pitted cup worn for

protection on the finger that
pushes the needle in sewing.
MATERIALS
1. FABRIC
2. THREAD
MATERIALS

FABRIC THREAD
• The cloth used in making • Used in assembling or
garment constructing the parts of the
garment
SEWING MACHINES
1. LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE
2. HI-SPEED LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE
3. OVER-EDGING MACHINE
4. EMBROIDERY MACHINE
5. BUTTIN HOLER MACHINE
6. BUTTON ATTACHMENT MACHINE
7. DOUBLE NEEDLE MACHINE
8. BARTACKING MACHINE
LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE

This are usually used in homes

and sometimes in school.
Also called as “domestic sewing
machine”
HI-SPEEDLOCKSTITCH SEWING
MACHINE

This is sometimes called

“straight stitching machine” or
“industrial sewing machine”.
It has automatic lubrication and
us 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

This is used in making fancy

stitches and making different
kinds of embroidery stitches on
fabrics like Barong, pillow cases,
linen and other novelty items.
BUTTONHOLER MACHINE

This is used in making

buttonholes on garments
BUTTON ATTACHMENT MACHINE

This is used in attaching buttons

to the garments.
DOUBLE NEEDLE MACHINE

This is used in the construction

of the different kinds of clothing
especially for the inseam,
outseam and side seam.
BARTACKING MACHINE

This is used in reinforcing the

opening and closing of pockets.
TWO MAJOR PARTS OF SEWING
MACHINE
• UPPER PARTS • LOWER PART
1. Head- is the complete sewing 1. Cabinet- has drawers and
machine without a cabinet or stand. screw on the hinges of the
2. Arm- is the curve part of the head attachment of the head.
containing mechanism for
operating the needle. 2. Stand -holds the machine in
the lower portion.
3. Bed- is the flat portion of the
machine and beneath is the feed
dog where mounted, and the
shuttle and lower thread are placed.
PARTS OF LOCKSTITCH SEWING
MACHINE
 PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE IN
THE ARM
1. Spool Pin- is the thread holder
2. Thread guide- keeps the thread in position.
3. Thread Take-Up Lever- releases the thread and interlocks with the
bobbin thread.
4. Presser bar lifter- moves the presser foot.
5. Tension- controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.
6. Needle Bar- holds the needle in place.
7. Needle Clamp-holds and tightens the needle.
8. Presser Foot- holds the fabric in place while sewing
 PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE IN
THE ARM
9. Needle- is a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for
sewing.
10. Bobbin Winder- controls the bobbin while winding thread
11. Stitch Regulator- checks the length of the stitches.
12. Balance Wheel- sets the mechanism in motion
13. Belt- connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel
14. Stop Motion Screw- hinders moving when loosened and starts
 PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE
UNDER THE BED
1. Feed Dog- moves the fabric while sewing
2. Throat Plate- is the windows of the feed dog
3. Slide Plate – is a movable plate that covers the shuttle.
4. Shuttle- holds the bobbin case while sewing.
5. Bobbin- is a metal spool for winding thread.
6. Bobbin Case- holds the bobbin
 LOWER PARTS OF THE SEWING
MACHINE
1. Band Wheel –leads the balance wheel through the belt connection.
2. Band Wheel Crank – moves the band wheel.
3. Pitman Rod – holds the treadle to band wheel crank.
4. Belt Guide- holds the belt to its place.
5. Belt Shifter- removes the belt from the wheel.
6. Dress Guard- protects the dress from the wheel.
7. Treadle – is where the feet are stationed to drive the band wheel through the
pitman rod.
8. Legs- support the cabinet of the machine.
9. Cabinet- holds the head of the machine y interlocking screw on the hinges.
 PARTS OF
LOCKSTITC
H SEWING
MACHINE
 References:
• K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum
Technology and Livelihood Education-Dressmaking/Tailoring 7/8
Pages 4-17

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