A LESSON PLAN IN TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION I. OBJECTIVES At the end of the two-hour lesson, the students should be able to: A. identify the different sewing tools and equipment, B. classify each tool and equipment according to their use or function C. observe proper care in handling the different sewing tools and equipment D. use the different sewing tools and equipment properly, and E. give due credit to the significance of sewing tools and equipment on their contribution to daily living. II. SUBJECT MATTER Topic: Basic Clothing- Sewing Tools and Equipment Ref./Author: Technology and Livelihood Education in the Global Community I/ Maria Adeline A. Lee and Leticia S. Navarro/ pp.80-84 Materials: Textbook, Sewing Tools, Illustrations, laptop with LCD projector Skills to develop: Accuracy, creative and critical thinking Valuing process: Patience, Passion and Compassion Integration: Mathematics and Arts III. PROCEDURES Teacher’s Activities Student’s Activities a. Preparation 1. Motivation The Teacher will ask the students to name the different sewing tools and equipment they are familiar with. Yes/No a. Are you familiar with the different sewing tools and equipment? b. What sewing tools and equipment do you have at home? Thread, Scissors, Ruler, etc. b. Presentation - Needles, Tape Measure, The students will be given 10 minutes to read pages 80-83 while the teacher places the different sewing tools on the table or show the pictures. c. Discussion/ Analysis After the students are done reading, the teacher will then ask the students to identify the sewing tools and proceed with the discussion with the following questions: 1. What is the first process that usually takes place in making any kind of clothing? Measuring 2. Which among these tools are used to take measurement? - Tape Measure, Ruler, Hem Marker 3. When do we use: a tape measure? - In taking body measurements, in drafting patterns and in determining the correctness of the measurements laid onto fabrics. - In marking a straight lines a ruler? Guide for accurate measurements and in marking a hem marker? 4. How do we classify these tools? 5. After measuring, what is the next step to do? 6. What do you mean by drafting? making or drawing a draft. Measuring Tools - Drafting - The act or process of 7. Which among these tools are used for drafting? Hip curve 8. When do we use: a tailor’s square? a french curve? necklines, collar and armholes a hip curve? the shape of the hip - Tailor’s square, French curve, - In drawing perpendicular lines obtaining square corners and in dividing measurements. - In forming the shape of - In forming long curve lines like and skirt hem line. 9. How do we classify these tools? - Drafting Tools 10. In forming a pattern, what other tools will you - Marker/ Marking Tools use aside from drafting tools? 11. What are the different marking tools? - Tailor’s chalk, Dressmaker’s carbon paper, Tracing wheel. 12. When do we use: a Tailor’s chalk? measurements to form a whole - In connecting prints of pattern. a Dressmaker’s carbon paper? - In copying the shape of the pattern on the cloth a Tracing Wheel? - In tracing a pattern to the fabric. 13. How do we classify these tools? - Marking Tools 14. What is the new thing you will do after you have - Cut the fabric formed and marked your pattern? 15. Which tools are used for cutting? - Scissors, Shears, Seam Ripper 16. What is the difference between scissors a nd shears? - Scissors are used for cutting thread and trimming seams, while Shears are used 17. top 18. 19. 20. When do we use a seam ripper? machine stitches How do we classify these tools? After cutting, what is the next step that you will do? To avoid the cloth from moving while sewing, what tool you will use to secure them? 21. Whilw sewing, what tool you will use to protect your middle finger from being pricked? 22. Why is it that a thimble is used on our middle finger needles while hand 23. In sewing, these tools are considered as “partners in crime”, they cannot perfor without the other. What are they? 24. Are you aware that needled and threads vary according to use? 25. How do they vary? according to use and size. weight of the fabric. 26. When Needles and Pins are not in use, where do we keep them? 27. What equipment will you use to facilitate sewing easily? 28. How do we classify these tools? The teacher will ask for volunteers to group the tools according to use or function. After the tools are grouped the teacher will discuss further on the various safety measures in handling them and the proper way of upkeeping tools. - In changing - Cutting Tools - Sewing - Pins - Thimble - Our middle finger pushes the sewing. - Needles and threads - Yes/No - Need vary Threads vary according to color and - In a pin cushion - Sewing Machine - Sewing Tools 29. What is the safe way of handling sharp objects? placing your hand and the sharp side of the tools. 30. When tools are not in use, what will you do? have an appropriate 31. What will you do if you want to use a tool you someone knowledgeable are not familiar with? 32. Why do we need an organized working space in allow easy facilitation of performing the different sewing activities? accidents. 33. Is there a need to oil the tools and equipment? Why? equipments are in good condition. - In handling sharp objects, avoid fingers on - Keep tools in a sewing box and storage space. - Ask for assistance and guidance from - An organized working space will Activities, save time and avoid - Yes. - To ensure that the tools and working d. Generalization 1. What are the different classification of sewing - Sewing tools and equipment are classified into measuring, tools and equipment? drafting, marking, cutting and sewing. 2. Why is there a need to classify them? - To be certain that proper tools are used for a particular or purpose. It will minimize errors and ensure the smooth flow of the whole plan. 3. Can these classifications be considered as steps - Yes. in making clothes? 4. How can sewing tools last and give longer service? - By being disciplined in using the different sewing tools and equipment and by observing proper ways in caring and upkeeping tools. e. Application The teacher will ask each student to demonstrate the proper use or function of different sewing tools and equipment. - Performance Task IV. EVALUATION The teacher will give a 20-item assessment tool which will use consist of the following: Part I. Enumeration Direction: Enumerate the five (5) classification of tools According to use or function. Draw and label At least on tool under each classification Part II. Identification ( 10) Direction: Write the word or group of words that corresponds to the question. Part III. Essay (for 5 points) Why is it important to have a sewing tools and equipment at home? Explain by citing a certain situation you have experienced. V. ASSIGNMENT Interview a dressmaker or a tailor. Ask him/her of the tools commonly Used in sewing. Report the result/output of your interview in the class.
