3. Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, 90% of the students will be
able to:
Identify the sewing tools and the equipment needed for each
of the processes of sewing.
Give the uses of the sewing tools and the equipment.
Apply how to use those tools and equipment in their
laboratory activity.
4. Basic sewing of
5 processes:
Measuring, Cutting, Marking,
Hand and Machine stitching, and Pressing.
5. Measuring Tools
1. Tape measure – a material that will not
stretch but has the flexibility to take
body measurement
2. Ruler – is needed for measuring
curved edge, like the arms eye seams
and neckline seams.
3. Measuring Stick- is for marking straight
long lines.
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7. 4. L square- used for dividing
measurements and lines.
5. Standard French Curve- used for
shaping the neck lines, armholes and
collars.
6. Sewing Gauge- metal ruler with a
sliding marker. It is convenient for
measuring hems, buttonholes, and
pleats.
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9. Cutting Tools
1. Scissors/Shears- scissors have both
handles of the same size while shears
have one handle larger than the other.
2. Seam ripper- it removes stitches
3. Stitch ripper- used to cut stitches
4. Pinking shears- used to form fray-
resistant edges.
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11. Marking Tools
1. Dressmaker’s carbon - Used for
transferring pattern markings to all types
of fabric
2. Tracing wheel- used with a dressmaker’s
carbon to transfer pattern marking to the
wrong side of the fabric.
3. Tailor’s chalk- used for transferring
pattern markings to the fabric.
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13. 4. Seam marker- used for making seam
allowances.
5. Dressmaker pencil- used to make fine
lines on fabric. It has an erasing brush
at one end.
6. Liquid marking pen- is used for
marking. The mark disappears after 48
hours.
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15. Stitching Tools and Accessories
1. Sewing machine- most important piece
of equipment for stitching.
2. Needles- come in various size, lengths,
and point shapes for different uses.
There are two general classifications of
needles of needles, namely, needles for sewing
machine stitching and needles for hand stitching.
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17. There are different kinds of hand needles,
such as the following:
Sharp needle- all-purpose and medium-
length needle.
Crewel needle- is sharp and of medium
length used for embroidery.
Milliner or Straw- used for long basting. They
are long with rounded eyes.
18. 3. Pins – are available in various
thicknesses, lengths and are made of brass,
stainless steel or nickel-plated steels.
There are different kinds of pins, such as:
Dressmaker’s pins which are 1 ½ inches (2.6 cm) long and
are used for general sewing.
Lace pins, or pleating pins which are 1 inch (2.5 cm) long are
used for pinning delicate fabrics to indicate seam allowance.
Glass headed pins which have a colored ball heads, are easy
to handle but are generally expensive.
19. 4. Thimble- used to protect the middle
finger as you do hand sewing.
5. Pin cushion – used to store pins safely.
6. Emery pack- has an abrasive material
inside to clean and sharpen needles
and pins.
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21. 7. Needle threader- makes the threading
of hand and machine needles easier.
8. Thread – should be of high quality. The
color of the thread should be the same
as that of the fabric.
9. Bee wax- makes the thread stronger
and prevents tangling for hand sewing.
22. Needle threader
1. Place the Wire Through the Eye of the Needle.
2. Place the Thread in the Wire.
3. Pull the Thread Through the Eye of the Needle.
23. Pressing Tools
is the secret to a perfectly finished
garment. The essential pressing tools
are a sturdy ironing board, a steam iron
and pressing cloth.
24. Class Activity:
I want you to group yourselves into 2
groups. Each group will be provided letters
and later I will ask you a question. You
will answer me by putting it in the
Manila paper. The first group will
accomplish the task will be given an
additional points during our quiz.
Do you get me class?
26. Quiz:
TEST I. ENUMARATION (10pts)
What are the 5 process of sewing with
definition? And, give (1) tool on it with
their uses.
II. ESSAY (5pts)
Why is there an advantage of knowing
how to sew your clothes? Give at least 2-3
sentences.
