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Prepared by : Myla T. De la Peña BSED-TLE4

SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

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.

Basic sewing of 5 processes:

Measuring, Cutting, Marking, Hand and Machine stitching, and

Pressing.

Measuring Tools1. 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.

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.

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 stitches3. Stitch ripper- used to cut stitches4. Pinking shears- used to form fray-

resistant edges.

Marking Tools1. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Needle threader1. 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.

Pressing Toolsis the secret to a perfectly finished garment. The essential pressing tools are a sturdy ironing board, a steam iron and pressing cloth.

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?

Question is…

What are the stitching tools and

accessories of basic sewing?

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. 

ASSIGNMENT: For your assignment,

I want you to research/ study about the Sewing Machine and Its Parts and Functions.

Good bye andTHANK YOU

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