7 Technology and Livelihood Education DRESSMAKING/TAILORING Module 2 IDENTIFYING SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7 Alternative Delivery Mode Module 2: Identify Sewing Tools and Equipment First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, Section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. 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Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines Introductory Message For the learner: Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Identifying Sewing Tools and Equipment. Sewing tools and equipment are very important in dressmaking/tailoring. Having the right sewing tools and equipment is not just about productivity, it is also about avoiding unnecessary stress and minimizes mistake. It also helps you move through each sewing tasks more efficiently. This module provides basic principles and theories in sewing that include the different sewing tools and equipment-their classifications, characteristics, and proper usage and function of each tool. It seeks to provide you with the knowledge, attitude, values and skills in the field of dressmaking. This is an exploratory and introductory course on Dressmaking/Tailoring which covers the basic and common competency in Dressmaking/Tailoring that a Grade 7 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) student like you should achieve. This module has the following parts and corresponding icons: What I Need to This will give you an idea of the skills or Know competencies you are expected to learn in the module. What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check what you already know about the lesson to take. What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the current lesson with the previous one. What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to you in various ways such as a story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity, or a situation. What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This aims to help you discover and understand new concepts and skills. What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice to solidify your understanding and skills of the topic What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank sentences/paragraphs to be filled in to process what you learned from the lesson. What I Can Do This section provides an activity that will help you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real-life situations or concerns. Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery in achieving the learning competency. Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned. This also tends to the retention of learned concepts. Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module. At the end of this module you will also find: References This is a list of all sources used in developing this module. The following are some reminders in using this module: 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. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it! Table of Contents Identify Sewing Tools and Equipment What I Need to Know ---------------------- 1 What I Know ---------------------- 2 What’s In ---------------------- 4 What’s New ---------------------- 5 What is It ---------------------- 6 What’s More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12 What I Have Learned - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 What I Can Do - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 Assessment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15 Additional Activities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16 Answer Key - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 References - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 What I Need to Know 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”. The learning competency of this module entitled “Identify Sewing Tools and Equipment and their Uses (TLE_HEDM7/8UT-0a-b-1) provide you knowledge and skills in using sewing tools and equipment correctly. To make the work light and easy, you should have a complete set of sewing tools kept in a sewing box or sewing kit big enough to accommodate them all and a friendly sewing machine located in a sewing spot at home or at a sewing area of your room. Every student should make it a habit of checking all tools in the box before and after us. After going through this module, you are expected to: identify sewing tools and equipment; describe the uses or functions of each tool; draw the different sewing 1 tools and equipment. What I Know Pre-Test Directions: 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 grain line when laying out the pattern? a. chalk pencil c. tapeline b. liquid marking pen d. yardstick 2 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 3 Lesson IDENTIFYING SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT What’s In Before we will proceed to our lesson, let us have an activity first for you to answer. Activity 1 – Essay Quastions Directions: Answer the following questions below. Write your answer in your TLE notebook. 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? 4. How do you determine the needs and wants of the target market and industry in an immediate community? 5. What are the steps to take in order to formulate a sound business idea? 4 What’s New Activity 2 - Sewing Word Search Puzzle This is word search puzzle. A word search puzzle is composed of squares with letters in which the main goal of the players is to form words by connecting the letters. Before we will have the discussion, let’s know what are the different sewing tools and equipment by finding first their names in the puzzle below. 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 5 What is It Sewing Tools And Equipment 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 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. Sewing Kit is a small package containing items, such as threads, pins, needles, etc. that you need to sew something. Classification of Sewing Tools and Materials Measuring Tools 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 nonstretchable strip used in taking body measurements. It measures 150 centimeters in the front side and 60 inches on the other side. 6 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 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, 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. 7 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. a. Cutting Shears b. Pinking Shears c. Scalloping 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. 8 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 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 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. 9 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 and Sewing Tool Pinning tools are devices used to fastened or designed to pierce on the fabrics or any materials, or to joined 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 These are available in different sizes and used for temporary stitches, hemming, and other sewing purposes. Sizes are 7 to 10. 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: 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. 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. 11 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. 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. 12 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. 13 What’s More Activity 2 - Identify and Classify Me Now that you have learned the different types of sewing tools and equipment, let us measure what you have learned about this topic by answering the activity given below. Directions: Identify these pictures below. Name the classification of each tool and write its function/use. Copy the table given below in your TLE notebook for you to answer. Example 5. 1. 2. 6. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 10. Name of the tools/equipment Example Threads Classification of tools /equipment Example Pinning and Sewing tool 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 14 Function/use Example used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garments What I Have Learned A: Directions: Identify the word(s) that best describes the following statements. Write your answer in your TLE notebook. _______1. It aids in accomplishing a sewing task. _______2. This is needed for sewing which aid in making clothes of good quality and appearance. _______3. It is a small package containing items such as threads, pins, needles, etc. that you need to sew something. _______4. It is used for obtaining quantities, dimension or forces of real world objects. _______5. These are tools required for transferring pattern markings to garment fabric pieces and for making alterations on garments. B: Directions: Complete the following statements by supplying the correct word. 1. __________are cutting implements that serve well if properly maintained. 2. __________ are devices used to fastened or designed to pierce on the fabrics or any materials, or to joined two or more garment parts temporarily while doing sewing operation. 3. ____________ are the instruments used for making paper patterns. 4. ____________make clean cuts and well-defined notches and they do not damage fabric. 5. ___________ slow the cutting process, and make your hand and wrist tire easily. 15 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 This scoring rubric serves as your guide. Points Criteria 30 All tools were properly drawn and labeled correctly. 20 Almost all of the tools were properly drawn and labeled correctly. 10 Some of the items were properly drawn and labeled correctly. 5 Most of the items were improperly drawn and labeled incorrectly. 16 Assessment Post Test Directions: 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 grain line 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 b. embroidery scissors c. pressing ham d. sewing needle threader 17 9. 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 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 18 Additional Activities Activity 4 - List and Draw Me Directions: Perform this at home. Write your answers using the format below. Follow the given example as your guide in doing the activity. A. List down some of the sewing tools and equipment you have at home. Draw and label each tool and equipment. Tools and Equipment at Home Example: sleeve board 1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10. B. Draw and label each tool and equipment you have at home. Name:____________ Name:____________ Name:____________ Name:_____________ Name:___________ Name:____________ 19 20 What I have Learned Assessment 1. C A. 1. Sewing tools 2. D 2. Sewing equipment 3. Sewing kit 3. D 4. Measuring tools 4. B 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 What I Know 13. D 1. B 14. B 2. A 15. B 3. A 4. D What’s New 5. C 6. D 1. Rulers 7. B 2. Thimble 8. C 3. Scissors 9. B 4. Tape measure 10. B 5. Needle 11. B 6. Thread 12. B 7. Yardstick 13. C 8. Sewing Machine 14. D 9. French curve 15. B 10. Ironing board Answer Key Name of the Tools/Equipment 21 What’s More Classification of Tools /Equipment Function/Use -- used to hold pins and needles Marking Tool 9. Tailor’s chalk Pressing Tool 8. Ironing board Drafting Tool 7. French curve Pressing Tool 6. Flat iron Sewing & Pinning Tool 5. Thimble Cutting Tool 4.Buttonhole scissors Cutting Tool 3. Seam ripper Measuring Tool 2. Tape measure Sewing & Pinning Tool 1. Pincushion to prevent them from accidents and scattering in the workplace -- used in taking body measurements -- used for cutting off or ripping out stitches from seam either as a result of an error or during alterations -- used for making buttonholes -- used to protect it from being pricked by the needle while sewing -- used to press clothes to remove wrinkles, flatten seams, and crease hems -- used to shape the depth of the neck holes, armholes, and collar -- used as a working surface for ironing -- used to mark the fabric -- used to draft the pattern paper 10. Drafting table Drafting Tool laid in the smooth and firm surface. References Competency- Based Learning Material, Second Year, Garments NC II (TESDA). Dressmaking 3 & 4, Module 13, SEDP Series. K to 12 Basic Education Program Technology and Livelihood Education, Home Economics (HE), Dressmaking/Tailoring, Learning Module. K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education, Learning Module, Dressmaking/Tailoring, Exploratory Course, Grade 7 & 8. 22 For inquiries or feedback, please write or call: Department of Education – Region 10 Zone 1, DepEd Building Masterson Avenue, Upper Balulang Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 Telefax: (088) 880 7072 E-mail Address: region10@deped.govph 23