QUARTER I

LESSON 1
PRODUCE SLEEPING GARMENTS

LEARNING OUTCOME 1
Draft and Cut Pattern for Sleeping Garments

This is designed for Grade 9 students to develop competencies: plans, designs and sews
sleeping garments and children’s wear. It discusses and explains the tools, materials and equipment
used in the making of desired products. It also demonstrates different techniques and processes
which will guide the learner in developing the skills and knowledge to work effectively and efficiently.

Lesson 4

SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Overview
Sewing tools and equipment are used in garment construction. The skillful use of the different sewing
equipment will help take body measurement and drafting pattern with accuracy and speed.Success in sewing
calls for the right tools at the right time. All tools must be appropriate in a proper order and one must know how
to use them to save time and produce the best result.This lesson will provide knowledge and skills of the
different tools and equipment which are necessary in sewing. A complete set of sewing tools and equipment are
presented to help the students work faster.

Objectives: At the end of this lesson you are expected to:

1. Identify different sewing tools and equipment.
2. Classify different sewing tools according to their functions.
3. Appreciate the importance of knowing the different sewing tools and their functions.

LEARNING CONTENT
 What I know?

Classification of Sewing Tools and Equipment

A. Measuring/Drafting Tools
These tools are required for measuring the fabric or in making a pattern to construct specific dress you
need. The tools have different uses that will help you to ease your works, it is important used the right tool for
the right job to. Proper used and maintenance of these deviceswill produced worthy output.
1. Tape Measure
A flexible measuring device used in taking body
measurements. The front has the measurement of 150 centimeters
and 60 inches on the other side. Fiberglass tape is commonly
used by dressmakers.
2. ‘Sewing Gauge
A small ruler with a sliding guides and is about six inches
long. This gauge is used for measurements at hem lines, button
holes and areas where other small measurements require
checking, such as pleats and tucks.
3. Ruler

A Rule is measure of 12 inches or even 18 inches, either

clear or solid. It is useful tool to have for measuring and drawing
straight seam lines and cutting lines.
4. Yardstick/Meter stick
A yardstick is made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or
metal. It is used for marking hemlines and checking grain lines
when laying out the pattern

5. L-square
The tailor square or “L” is use t transfer measurement to
the draft pattern. It also divides the garment into the desired
measurement. It has perfect squares and is useful in making
straight lines and numbers. It can function as a tape.
It has two arms connected perpendicularly.
The longer arm is twenty-four (24) inches long.
The shorter arm is fourteen (14) inches long
6. French Curve
This is used to shape the depth of the neck hole and
armhole of the pattern.

7. Hip Curved
This is used to shape the curve edges in drafting pattern.

B. Cutting Tools
 Cutting tools are tools used in cutting fabrics and serve well if properly maintained. 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. Sewing cutting tool should not be used for other
household task. Cutting tools must be sharpened regularly and the joints are oiled occasionally for better use.
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 7-12
inches and are satisfactory for most apparel fabrics.

2. Pinking Shears
This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped edge or for seam
finishes. This is used to finished seams and raw edges and to
create decorative edges on many types of fabric. It cuts a ravel-
resistant edge. This is not for straight cutting.

3. Cutting Scissors
a. Trimming scissor
It is 3-4 inches long. It is used for trimmings, clipping
threads and snipping threads.

b. Buttonhole scissor
This is intended for making buttonholes.

4. Thread Clippers
Thread clippers are a handy little spring loaded cutting tool that
allows for the snipping of threads. These clippers are specially
used to snip threads and they are not designed to cut fabric.

5. Seam Ripper
Seam rippers are specially 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.

C. Marking Tools and supplies

 These tools are required for transferring pattern markings to garment fabric pieces and formaking
alterations on garments.
1. Dressmaker Pencil
This is available in white or pastel shades. This chalk pencil is
used to make fine lines onfabric. It has an erasing brush at one
end

2. Tailor’s Chalk
This is essential as a marker for use on materials. Tailor’s
chalk is available in a range of colors and is removed by
brushing.

3. 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.
4. Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper
Dressmaker’s carbon paper also called dressmaker’s
tracing paper is a specially waxed carbon paper that
transfer’s the tracing wheel’s marking on the fabric. A
color of tracing paper should be chosen that is close to the
color of the fabric.

D. Sewing / Pinning Tools

Sewing tools are essential in making a dress. A well organize and proper used of these required safety
measure to avoid accident. It is easy to sew a garment if these materials are manipulated effectively.

1. Pincushion
A pincushion holds the straight pins and needles while
working to prevent accidents

2. Pins
Available in two kinds, one with colored head for easy handling
and the other with a small steel pins, both used to fasten two or
three materials together.
 1. Hand Needle
Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. Sizes of 7
to 10 are for general hand sewing.

2. Sewing Needle Threader

It aids in putting the thread to the needle. It consists of two
parts. The handle and the wire. The end of the wire that is
away from the holder is folded. Place the folded wire of the
needle threader through the eye of the sewing needle.

3. Thimble
A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on
the finger that pushes the needle while sewing

E. Materials and Fasteners

Materials are the most important things used in making different kinds of garment, curtain, pillow cases,
any kinds of household decorations, personal belongings, accessories like bags,shoes ,and others
Fastener is a thing that serves as closures to the placket. It can be attach hidden or expose to serve as decoration.
Fabric
The Fabric is the cloth used in making garments. The
plain cotton fabrics, flour sack or catcha is the most
appropriate material for beginners’ because these are
very easy to handle.

Thread
The thread is used in assembling or constructing the parts of
the garment. Threads vary in sizes. Heavy fabrics need
stronger threads

Buttons
Made of wood, plastic, or four metal or fabric covered this. A
flat button has two (2) or four (4) holes, this is attached to the
garment by cross stitching (4 holes), or by sewing right
through the hole.
 Types of Sewing Machine

A sewing machine but foot alone or operated by electricity. If taken care properly, it can create quality
garments in a short period of time .Sewing is fun. Anyone can sew for personal use, as a hobby or for
commercial purpose. Deciding to become a dressmaker will require you to have a basic knowledge about the
different sewing machine, know how to operate and care them is important, so that you can easily
constructyour dress/garment any time you want to.

1. Lockstitch Sewing machine

This is usually used in homes and sometimes in school. It
also called domestic sewing machine. It run by foot and also be
converted to electrical power machine.

1. Hi- Speed Lock Sewing Machine

This is sometimes called” Straight Stitching Machine” or
Industrial sewing machine. Zit has automatic lubrication and
used by the tailors and dressmakers.

What I know?
Activity 1.1 “ Who am I”
Direction: Identify the following tool and materials.
1. 2. 3 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

What’s In?
Activity 1.2 : “Give me what I asked?”

. Direction: List down the different sewing tools according to their function.
Cutting Drafting Tools Marking Tools Materials Sewing Tools
Tools
11. 13. 15. 17. 19.
12. 14. 16. 18. 20.
What’s More?
Activity 1.3: “Put me where I belong”
Direction: Classify the different tools and equipment according to their respective group.
*French curve * dressmaker’s bent handled shears * sewing gauge * pincushion
*pin *seam ripper *thimble *fabric
*Buttons *thimble * needle threader * tracing wheel
*L square * pinking shears *tailor’s chalk * tape measure
*Dressmaker’s carbon paper *Thread *hand needle * dressmaker’s pencil

Cutting tools Measuring tools Marking tools Sewing and pinning Materials and fastener

What I have learned?

Activity 1.4:” Identify me”
Multiple choice: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. Thistool is used to draw perpendicular line.
a. French curve c. L-square
b. Hip curve d.. Tape measure
2. This is used to holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent accidents.
a. ruler c. pincushion
b. tailor’s chalk d. tapemeasure
3. This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets.
a. bar tacking machine c. lockstitch machine
b. buttonhole machine d. over edging machine
4.This tool is used for marking hemlines and checking grain lines when laying out the pattern
a. hip curve c. meter stick
b. L-square d. tape measure
5. This tool is used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to10 are for general hand sewing.
a. hand needle c. pins
b. emery bag d. safety pins
6. This machine is used to finish the raw edges of the fabric.
a. buttonhole machine c. lockstitch machine
b. embroidery machine d. over edging machine
7. This tool is 3-4 inches long used for trimming and snipping threads.
a. buttonhole scissors c. thread clippers
b. seam ripper d. trimming scissors
8.This tool is used in shaping the armhole and neckline.
a. french curve c. L-square
b. hip curve d. pencil
9.This machineis used to make decorative and colorful stitches to add other design to the garment.
a. buttonhole machine c. lockstitch sewing machine
b. embroidery machine d. over edging machine
10.This tool is used to finished seams and create decorative edges on the fabric.
a. thread c. Tread clipper
b. Seam ripper d. Trimming scissors
What I can do?
Activity 1.5 “ Explain Me”
Write at least 5 sentences to explain the given question.
What is the importance of using the sewing tools and equipment correctly?