Technology
and
Livelihood Education 7
Teacher Mari Flor C. Ornido
Prayer
Attendance
DRESSMAKING
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DRESSMAKING
Sewing
Tools &
Equipment
OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify sewing tools
3. Create a different
and equipment and their
uses. presentation such as
songs, tools show and
2. Appreciate the value of slogan about sewing
knowing the purpose of tools.
sewing tools and equipment.
Arrange the jumbled
letters to make the correct
words.
Rsosris Rdiystalc
Scissor Yardstick
Mebthil Hterad
Thimble Thread
Xwa lachk Apet arumese
Wax chalk Tape measure
Tell something about the picture
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SEWING
SEWING TOOLS
SEWING EQUIPMENT
TOOLS IN
DRESSMAKING
Different sewing
tools and
equipment are
used in garment
construction.
CLASSIFICATIONS OF
TOOLS IN DRESSMAKING
• Measuring Tools
• Cutting Tools
• Marking Tools
• Pinning and Sewing Tools
Measuring
Tools
Measuring
Tools
1. Tape Measure
is a flexible measuring
device usually marked
with inches on one side
and centimeters on the
other used to take body
measurements as well as
any measuring task.
Measuring
Tools
2. Ruler
measures 12 inches or
even 18 inches, either
clear or solid. It is a
useful tool to have for
measuring and drawing
straight seam lines and
cutting lines. It also aids
in connecting lines. A
clear ruler is also a good
tool for marking
buttonholes.
Measuring
Tools
3. Sewing Gauge
is a small ruler with a sliding
guide and is about six inches
long. This gauge is used for
measurements at hem lines,
buttonholes and areas where
other small measurements
require checking such as pleats
and tucks. The gauge is usual
made of metal or plastic.
Measuring
Tools
4. Yardstick
is a one-meter length made of
smooth, shellacked hardwood
or metal used for measuring
cloth length, marking
hemlines and checking
grainlines when laying out
patterns.
Measuring
Tools
5. L-Square
is also known as tailor’s
square, made of wood or
aluminum and is calibrated
on both sides used to make
perpendicular lines and to
break down measurements
into 6ths, 8ths, 12ths, etc.
Measuring
Tools
6. Hip Curve
Is also called curve
stick made of wood
or aluminum and is
calibrated on both
sides used to shape
the hipline and other
scissors that need to
be curved.
Measuring
Tools
7. French Curve
is used to
shape the
depth of the
neckline and
armhole of
the pattern.
Measuring
Tools
Cutting
Tools
Cutting tools are instruments
that serve well if properly
maintained. Sharp cutting tools
make clean cuts and well-
defined notches and they do not
damage fabric.
Cutting
Tools
1. Bent-Handled
Dressmaker’s Shears
These are made of quality steel and
hold a sharp cutting edge. The blades
move easily and cut smoothly along
the entire length and the points should
come together. Shears have the length
of 7- 12 inches and are satisfactory for
most apparel fabrics.
Cutting
Tools
2. Pinking Shears
This is popular in zigzagging or
scalloped edge or for seam
finishes. This is used to finish
seams and raw edges and to
create decorative edges on many
types of fabric. It cuts a ravel-
resistant edge. This is not
satisfactory for straight cutting.
Cutting
Tools
3. Scissors
may be plastic with steel
blades or all metal;
lighter than shears in
weight used to cut
pattern pieces, trimming
and clipping threads.
Cutting
Tools
4. Thread Clippers
Thread clippers are a handy
little spring-loaded cutting
tool that allows for the
snipping of threads. These
clippers are specifically used
to snip threads and they are
not designed to cut fabric.
Cutting
Tools
5. Seam Ripper
Seam rippers are specifically
designed for ripping out stitches
from seams, either as a result of
an error or during alterations.
They should be used carefully to
prevent damage to the fabric.
Cutting
Tools
6. Rotary Cutter and Mat
It is an adaptation of the giant
rotary cutter used by the
garment industry. It works like
a pizza cutter and can be used
by left or right-handed sewers.
The rotary cutter is available in
different sizes with different
blades. When using a rotary
cutter, work on a cutting mat to
protect the blade and the cutting
surface.
Cutting
Tools
Marking
Tools
Marking tools are required
for transferring pattern
markings to garment
fabric pieces and for
making alterations on
garments.
Marking
Tools
1. Chalk Pencils/
Dressmaker’s Pencil
This is available in white
or pastel shades. This
chalk pencil is used to
make fine lines on fabric.
It has an erasing brush at
one end.
Marking
Tools
2. Liquid Marking Pen
comes in two types. There is
one that washes out and one
that fades after 48 hours.
Those that wash out should
not be used on fabric that
show water marks. The mark
should be removed before
pressing the fabric.
Marking
Tools
3. Tailor’s Chalk
is a thin piece of hard
chalk for marking the
cloth. It is available in a
orange colors and is
removed by brushing.
Marking
Tools
4. Wax Chalk
is used for woolen
fabrics and can be
removed by
pressing.
Marking
Tools
5. Tracing Wheel
There are two types of tracing wheels,
those with a serrated edge and those with a
smooth edge. The serrated edge wheel
produces dots on the fabric and is suitable
for most types of fabrics. The smooth edge
wheel is best for delicate fabrics and unlike
the serrated edge will not pierce more
delicate fabrics. The smooth edge wheel
creates a solid line.
Marking
Tools
6. Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper
is called dressmaker’s tracing paper,
specialy waxed carbon paper that transfers
the tracing wheel’s markings to the fabric. A
color of tracing paper should be chosen that
is close to the color of the fabric. Different
brands of tracing paper have different
instructions; therefore, the instructions for
the particular brand that is purchased should
be followed
Marking
Tools
Pinning &
Sewing
Tools
Pinning & Sewing
Tools
1. Pins
a short, slender piece of wire
with a point on one end
and a head on the other
used to fasten pieces of
pattern and fabric
together
Pinning & Sewing
Tools
2. Pin cushion
a small cushion
used to hold pins
and needles
Pinning & Sewing
Tools
3. Hand Needle
a small, slender, rod-like
instrument with a sharp
point on one end and an
eye or hole for thread on
the other used to pass
thread through cloth to
make stitches in sewing
Pinning & Sewing
Tools
4. Needle Threader
usually a wire, bent into a
diamond shape that
is attached to a
handle used to
facilitate threading
Pinning & Sewing
Tools
4. Needle Threader
usually a wire, bent into a
diamond shape that
is attached to a
handle used to
facilitate threading
Pinning & Sewing
Tools
5. Thimble
- a small hard pitted
cup worn for
protection on the
finger that pushes
the needle in
sewing
Pinning & Sewing
Tools
Materials
1. Fabric
is the cloth used in
making garments. The
plain cotton fabrics, flour
sack or catch a is the
most appropriate material
for beginners because
these are very easy to
handle
Materials
2. Thread
a thin strand, cord or
filament of natural or
manufactured material
used to join two or
more pieces of fabric
together
Materials
3. Pattern Paper
used in making
patterns
Materials
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5. Button Holer Machine
This is used in
making
buttonholes on
garments.
6. Button Attachement Machine
This is used in
attaching buttons
to the garments.
7. Double Needle Machine
This is used in the
construction of the
different kinds of
clothing especially
for the inseam,
outseam and side
seam.
8. Bartacking Machine
This is used in
reinforcing the
opening and
closing of pockets
What is the importance
of knowing and using
appropriate tools in
sewing?
Success in sewing, calls for the
right tools at the right time. All
tools must be appropriate, and
one must know how to use them
to save money, time and effort,
and produce best result.
Review 1
CLASSIFICATIONS OF
TOOLS IN DRESSMAKING
• Measuring Tools
• Cutting Tools
• Marking Tools
• Pinning and Sewing Tools
QUIZ
QUIZ!
Direction:
In a sheet of paper:
1. Write the following on your paper:
- Name
- Section
- Subject (TLE 7)
- Teacher’s Name (Mari Flor C. Ornido)
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct
answer. Write the letter on your answer
sheet.
1. These are handy little spring loaded
cutting tools for snipping of threads and
not to cut fabric.
A. Embroidery scissor
B. Rotary cutter and mat
C. Seam ripper
D. Thread clipper
2. It is used like a pizza cutter that can be used
by left or right-handed sewers. In using this,
work on a cutting mat to protect the blade and
the cutting surface.
A. Embroidery scissor
B. Rotary cutter and mat
C. Seam ripper
D. Thread Clipper
3. This is also called ―Domestic Sewing
Machine‖.
A. Lockstitch sewing machine
B. Hi-speed sewing machine
C. Double needle sewing machine
D. Button holer machine
4. It is used in assembling or constructing
the parts of the garment.
A. Fabric C. Pin Cushion
B. Hand Needle D. Thread
5. It is used to hold the straight pins and
needles while working to prevent accident.
A. Hand needle
B. Pin Cushion
C. Sewing needle threader
D. Thimble
6. This is the cloth used in making
garments.
A. Thread C. Wax Chalk
B. Carbon Paper D. Fabric
7. This is known as dressmaker’s tracing
paper to transfer the tracing wheel’s
markings to the fabric.
A. Dressmaker‘s carbon paper
B. B. Wax Chalk
C. C. Tailor’s chalk
D. D. Liquid Marking Pen
8. It is used in zigzagging or scalloped edge or
for seam finishes but is not good for straight
cutting.
A. Trimming scissors C. Seam Ripper
B. Pinking Shears D. Buttonhole Scissor
9. This is used to shape the depth of the
neckhole and armhole of the pattern.
A. L-Square C. Sewing Gauge
B. French Curve D. Tape Measure
10. This is used for measurements at hem
lines, button holes, and other for small
measurements. This is usually made of
metal or plastic.
A. Sewing Gauge C. Tape measure
B. Yard stick D. Ruler
QUIZ!
II. Identify the
following statements:
1. Is also called curve stick made of wood or
aluminum and is calibrated on both sides used to
shape the hipline and other scissors that need to be
curved.
2. It measures 12 inches or even 18 inches, either
clear or solid. It is a useful tool to have for
measuring and drawing straight seam lines and
cutting lines.
3. A thin strand, cord or filament of natural or
manufactured material used to join two or more pieces
of fabric together.
4. It is usually a wire, bent into a diamond shape that
is attached to a handle used to facilitate threading.
5. It is may be plastic with steel blades or all metal;
lighter than shears in weight used to cut pattern pieces,
trimming and clipping threads.
Answers
1. These are handy little spring loaded
cutting tools for snipping of threads and
not to cut fabric.
A. Embroidery scissor
B. Rotary cutter and mat
C. Seam ripper
D. Thread clipper
2. It is used like a pizza cutter that can be
used by left or right-handed sewers. In
using this, work on a cutting mat to
protect the blade and the cutting surface.
A. Embroidery scissor
B. Rotary cutter and mat
C. Seam ripper
D. Thread Clipper
3. A small hard pitted cup worn for
protection on the finger that pushes the
needle in sewing.
A. Fabric
B. Sewing Needle Threader
C. Pin Cushion
D. Thimble
4. It is used in assembling or constructing
the parts of the garment.
A. Fabric
B. Hand Needle
C. Pin Cushion
D. Thread
5. It is used to hold the straight pins and
needles while working to prevent accident.
A. Hand needle
B. Pin Cushion
C. Sewing needle threader
D. Thimble
6. This is the cloth used in making
garments.
A. Thread
B. Carbon Paper
C. Wax Chalk
D. Fabric
7. This is known as dressmaker’s tracing
paper to transfer the tracing wheel’s
markings to the fabric.
A. Dressmaker‘s carbon paper
B. Wax Chalk
C. Tailor’s chalk
D. Liquid Marking Pen
8. It is used in zigzagging or scalloped
edge or for seam finishes but is not good
for straight cutting.
A. Trimming scissors
B. Pinking Shears
C. Seam Ripper
D. Buttonhole Scissor
9. This is used to shape the depth of the
neckhole and armhole of the pattern.
A. L-Square
B. French Curve
C. Sewing Gauge
D. Tape Measure
10. This is used for measurements at hem
lines, button holes, and other for small
measurements. This is usually made of
metal or plastic.
A. Sewing Gauge
B. Yard stick
C. Tape measure
D. Ruler
1. Is also called curve stick made of wood or
aluminum and is calibrated on both sides used to
shape the hipline and other scissors that need to be
curved. Hip Curve
2. It measures 12 inches or even 18 inches, either
clear or solid. It is a useful tool to have for
measuring and drawing straight seam lines and
cutting lines.
Ruler
3. A thin strand, cord or filament of natural or
manufactured material used to join two or more pieces
of fabric together.
Thread
4. It is usually a wire, bent into a diamond shape that
is attached to a handle used to facilitate threading.
Needle Threader
5. It is may be plastic with steel blades or all metal;
lighter than shears in weight used to cut pattern pieces,
trimming and clipping threads.
Scissors
Assignment
Prepare your own
sewing kit.
Teacher Mari Flor C. Ornido
Directions:
Draw the following tools that you learned from
this lesson in a bond paper. Then name or label
them properly. (Per category one (1) bond
paper).
1. 5 Different Measuring Tools
2. 5 Different Marking Tools
3. 5 Different Cutting Tools
4. 5 Different Pinning and Sewing Tools
SCORING RUBRICS
Points Criteria
10 16-20 tools were drawn properly
and labeled correctly
8 11-15 tools were drawn properly
and labeled correctly
6 6-10 tools were drawn properly
and labeled correctly
4 0-5 tools were drawn properly
and labeled correctly
Teacher Mari Flor C. Ornido
