Technology and Livelihood Education: Dressmaking/Tailoring Identifying Sewing Tools and Equipment
Technology and Livelihood Education: Dressmaking/Tailoring Identifying Sewing Tools and Equipment
Technology and Livelihood Education: Dressmaking/Tailoring Identifying Sewing Tools and Equipment
Technology and
Livelihood Education
DRESSMAKING/TAILORING
Module 2
IDENTIFYING SEWING
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Management Team
Chairperson: Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO III
Regional Director
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with
it.
Each tool and equipment are precisely designed for a specific purpose.
Choosing the correct tools and equipment will also decrease the amount of
effort required to get a job done right without causing any damage to the tools
and equipment. Knowing your tools and equipment is essential to a
successful sewing. They should be used correctly and cared properly. Always
bear this in your mind that “Sewing without the right tools and equipment is
like trying to cook without the right ingredients”.
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What I Know
Before we will discuss 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
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. What tool is made of non-stretchable strip used in taking body
measurements?
a. ruler c. tape measure
b. sewing gauge d. yardstick
8. Which of the following measuring tool is used for general marking and for
measuring fabric grainline when laying out the pattern?
a. chalk pencil c. tapeline
b. liquid marking pen d. yardstick
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9. 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
10. What tool has a handy little spring that allows the snipping of threads?
a. scissors c. shears
b. seam ripper d. thread clipper
11. When drafting the pattern paper laid in the smooth and firm surface, what
wooden table
are you going to use?
a. cutting table c. ironing board
b. drafting table d. sleeve board
12. Which tool is used to press clothes to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and
crease hems?
a. buttonhole scissors c. ironing board
b. flat iron d. sleeve board
13. What tool is used to form the hipline and other areas of garments that
need to be curved?
a. chalk pencil c. hip curve
b. dressmaker’s carbon paper d. sewing gauge
14. What diamond-shaped wire attached to a handle to insert thread through
the Needle Eye?
a. dressmaker’s pencil c. pressing ham
b. embroidery scissors d. sewing needle threader
15. Which of the following tools is used as a working surface for ironing with
collapsible supporting legs?
a. cutting shears c. pressing cloth
b. ironing board d. sleeve board
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IDENTIFYING SEWING TOOLS
Lesson
AND EQUIPMENT
What’s In
Before we will proceed to our lesson, let us have an activity first for you
to answer.
Activity1
Directions: Answer the following questions below. Write your answer in your
TLE notebook.
4. How do you determine the needs and wants of the target market and
industry in an immediate community?
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What’s New
Note: Words go left, right, up, down, and diagonal (ignore spaces and
dashes, if any). Write your answers in your TLE notebook.
U I P Y F I R O N I N G B O A R D
Q A S D R F G H J K L O T P M B C
Z X C V E B N L Q W E H U I S A V
S E W I N G M A C H I N E R O Q X
R P L K C J H G F M D S E A P W Z
O D S A H Z X C B V B L N E M E T
S F L W C Q F L A E U T Y U D T H
S G P E U Z E C B R N M P I O L R
I H O F R X Y A R D S T I C K Y E
C J I T V D V Q Z B H J K L S U A
S K U Y E R U S A E M E P A T O D
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What is It
Let’s Define
MEASURING TOOLS
Measuring tools are instruments used for obtaining quantities,
dimension, or forces of real-world objects. They are also tools used to
differentiate the distances on a material, 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.
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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 one meter long wooden stick and is used to
measure fabric length by yard or meter.
CUTTING TOOLS
Cutting tools are cutting implements- tools for cutting. These are
instruments that serve well if properly maintained. They should not be used
for 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, Dull 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.
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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.
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.
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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
MARKING TOOLS
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.
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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.
6. Wax chalk
This is available in black or white and is used for
woolen fabrics. Wax can be removed by pressing.
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.
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2. Hand Needle
These are available in different sizes and used for
temporary stitches, hemming, and other sewing purposes.
Sizes are 7 to 10.
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:
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.
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DRAFTING TOOLS
These are the instruments used for making paper patterns.
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 sides 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 neck-holes, armholes, and
and collar.
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.
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▪ 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.
3. PRESSING CLOTH
The pieces of fabric used to protect the items or
garments while pressing. The purpose of using Pressing
cloth:
a. to prevent from scorching on shiny fabrics.
b. 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.
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What’s More
Example
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
10.
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What I Have Learned
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What I Can Do
ACTIVITY 3: Draw Me
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 your TLE notebook. Your
output
will be rated using the given rubric.
1. Measuring tools
2. Marking tools
3. Cutting tools
4. Pinning and sewing tools
5. Drafting tools
6. Pressing tools
Points Criteria
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Assessment
Instruction:
Answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the best answer.
Write your answers in your TLE notebook.
1. What tool is made of non-stretchable strip used in taking body
measurements?
a. ruler c. tape measure
b. sewing gauge d. yardstick
2. Which of the following measuring tool is used for general marking and for
measuring fabric grainline when laying out the pattern?
a. chalk pencil c. tapeline
b. liquid marking pen d. yardstick
3. What tool is intended for cutting off or ripping out stitches from seam?
a. buttonhole scissors c. rotary cutter and
b. embroidery scissors d. seam ripper
4. Which of the following tools is used as a working surface for ironing with
collapsible supporting legs?
a. cutting shears c. pressing cloth
b. ironing board d. sleeve board
5. Which of the following is not a type of shears?
a. cutting shears c. scalloping shears
b. pinking shears d. zigzag shears
6. What tool has serrated edge wheel and a smooth edge wheel?
a. marking pen c. tracing wheel
b. pencil d. shears
7. What marking tool is essential as a marker for use on materials?
a. pencil c. tracing wheel
b. tailor’s chalk d. wax chalk
8 What diamond-shaped wire attached to a handle to insert thread
the needle eye?
a. dressmaker’s pencil c. pressing ham
b. embroidery scissors d. sewing needle threader
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9. What tool is used to form the hipline and other areas of the garments that
need to be curved?
a. chalk pencil c. hip curve
b. dressmaker’s carbon paper d. sewing gauge
10. 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
11. 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
12. What tool is used in constructing lines in pattern drafting?
a. gauge c. L – square
b. hip curve d. yardstick
13. What tool has a handy little spring that allows the snipping of threads?
a. scissors c. shears
b. seam ripper d. thread clipper
14. When drafting the pattern paper laid in the smooth and firm surface, what
wooden table are you going to use?
a. cutting table c. ironing board
b. drafting table d. sleeve board
15. Which tool is used to press clothes to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and
crease hems?
a. buttonhole scissors c. ironing board
b. flat iron d. sleeve board
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Additional Activities
A. List down some of the sewing tools and equipment you have at home.
Draw and label each tool and equipment.
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
B. Draw and label each tool and equipment you have at home.
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Assessment What I have Learned
1. C A. 1. Sewing tools
2. D 2. Sewing equipment
3. D 3. Sewing kit
4. B 4. Measuring tools
5. Marking tools
5. D
B. 1. Cutting tools
6. C
2. Pinning tools
7. B
3. Drafting tools
8. D
4. sharp cutting tools
9. C
5. dull cutting tools
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. D What I Know
14. B 1. B
15. B 2. A
3. A
4. D
What’s New 5. C
1. Rulers 6. D
2. Thimble 7. B
3. Scissors 8. C
4. Tape measure 9. B
5. Needle 10. B
6. Thread 11. B
7. Yardstick 12. B
8. Sewing Machine 13. C
9. French curve 14. D
10. Ironing board 15. B
Answer Key
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What’s More
Name of the Classification of Function/Use
Tools/Equipment Tools
/Equipment
-- used to hold pins and needles
Sewing & to prevent them from accidents
1. Pincushion
Pinning Tool
and scattering in the workplace
-- used in taking body
2. Tape measure Measuring Tool
measurements
-- used for cutting off or ripping
3. Seam ripper Cutting Tool
out stitches from seam either as
a result of an error or during
alterations
4.Buttonhole
Cutting Tool -- used for making buttonholes
scissors
-- used to protect it from being
Sewing & pricked by the needle while
5. Thimble
Pinning Tool
sewing
-- used to press clothes to remove
6. Flat iron Pressing Tool wrinkles, flatten seams, and
crease hems
-- used to shape the depth of the
7. French curve Drafting Tool
neck holes, armholes, and collar
-- used as a working surface for
8. Ironing board Pressing Tool
ironing
9. Tailor’s chalk Marking Tool -- used to mark the fabric
-- used to draft the pattern paper
10. Drafting table Drafting Tool
laid in the smooth and firm
surface.
References
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