I.

Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
A. Identify the different sewing tools and their uses.
B. Use the tools for sewing safely and properly by taking safety measures.
C. Draw at least one measuring tool, marking tool, cutting tool and pinning tool.
II. Subject Matter:
Sewing Tools and their Uses
Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, Pictures of Sewing Tools, Flip Charts
References: Dressmaking Module
III. Procedure
Teacher Activity
A. Motivation
Good Morning Class?
Class do you know what a cabbage is?
How does it look?
Indeed, it also has leaves sticked on it that makes
it circular. Isnt it that it looks like this? ( a
circular paper covered with crumpled paper)
We will call this as cabbage paper. This cabbage
paper has many surprises.
Are you ready to see the magic inside?
Ok Cherry Ann would you mind to rip one paper
from our cabbage paper?
Show that picture to class.
What is that thing in the picture?
Very good.
Ok Roan would you mind to rip one paper from
our cabbage paper?
Show that picture to class.
What is that thing in the picture?
Very good.
Ok Jader would you mind to rip one paper from
our cabbage paper?
Show that picture to class.
What is that thing in the picture?
Very good.
Ok Jamaica would you mind to rip one paper
from our cabbage paper?
Show that picture to class.
What is that thing in the picture?
Very good.
Ok Alexis would you mind to rip one paper from

Student Activity
Good Morning sir.
Yes sir.
Spherical, Green

Yes sir.

Tape measure.

Scissor

L-square

Needle

our cabbage paper?

Show that picture to class.
What is that thing in the picture?
Very good.
Ok Glendon would you mind to rip one paper
from our cabbage paper?
Show that picture to class.
What is that thing in the picture?
Very good.
So class what do you think are those things in the
picture are?
Indeed. What do you think are those tools for?
Precisely. In short what are they?
Well said, and that is our lesson for this hour,
about sewing tools.
Before we proceed to our lesson, let us determine
how much you already know sewing tools.
B. Pre-assessment
Take this simple test by leaning down your head. I
will read the questions to you and choose one or
two if you think its the correct answer. You will
raise your hand and sign one or two using your
fingers. Do not look up even if you answer. Do
you get it class?
It is a flexible measuring device used in
taking body measurements.
1. Tape measure 2. Sewing gauge
It measures 12 inches or even 18 inches,
either clear or solid.
1. Scissor 2. Ruler
It is made of smooth shellacked hardwood
or metal used for making hemlines and
checking grainlines.
1. Yardstick 2. Ruler
It is used to shape the depth of the
neckhole and armhole pattern.
1. French curve 2. L-square
This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped
edge or for searn finishes.
1. Pinking shears 2. Trimming scissor
This is essential as a marker for use on
materials.
1. Tailors chalk 2. Pencil
Used in making temporary stitches or
button holes.
1. Thimble 2. Hand needle
Now that I have checked your prior knowledge

Ruler

French curve

They are tools sir.

For sewing.
Sewing Tools.

Yes sir.
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about our lesson, we will now proceed to our

discussion, are you ready to take off class?
C. Lesson Proper
Sewing tools are instruments that aid in
accomplishing sewing task. So sewing tools are
our companion in finishing our sewing task. They
are very helpful in sewing.
One category of sewing tools is the measuring
tools. Kindly read its definition class.
Measuring tools class are those objects used to
measure any object, just like your body
measurements when making clothes should be
measured in order for you to fit that clothing.
This is the tape measure. Read its definition class.
Tape measure is coiled and if you uncoil it, it can
measure any objects.
This is the sewing gauge. Read about it class.

Sewing gauge is used to measure the hemlines or

the bottom edge of a dress or your skirts. Also in
the buttonhole which is the hole in our uniforms.
I think ruler is not new to you class. It is also one
of the marking tools. As used in in our schools, it
is effective for drawing straight lines and also in
connecting lines.
This is the yardstick. Read its definition class.
The yardstick is made of smooth shellacked wood
or metal.
This is the tailor square or L square. Read about it
class.
L square has 2 arms. The longer arm is 24 inches
and the shorter is 14 inches.
This is the French curve, read about it class.
Now let us open another cabinet. These are the
cutting tools. Read its definition class.
This is the bent handled dressmakers shears.
Read about it class.
Shears have the length of 7-12 inches.
The next is the cutting scissors. This has 3 kinds,
this is the first kind which is the trimming scissor
read about it class.

Super ready sir.

Measuring tools are instruments used for

obtaining quantities, dimensions or forces of real
world object.

Tape measure is a flexible measuring device used

in taking body measurements.

Sewing gauge is used in for measurements at hem

lines, button holes and areas where other small
measurements require checking.

Yardstick is used for making the hemlines and

checking grainlines when laying out pattern.

The tailor square is used to transfer measurements

to the draft pattern. It also divides the garment
into the desired measurement.

French curve is used to shape the depth of the

neckhole or the armhole of the pattern.
Cutting tools are used for cutting fabrics.
Bent handled dressmakers shears are made of
quality steel and hold a sharp cutting edge.

Trimming scissor is used for trimmings, clipping

threads and snipping slashes.

So from its name trimming scissor it is used in

trimming such threads.
This is the embroidery scissor. Read about it class.
So embroidery scissor class has 4-5 inches of
finely tampered blades. From its name
embroidery scissor it is used in embroidery work.
This is the buttonhole scissor. Read about it class.
This is the next cutting tool, the seam ripper.

We go to our next cabinet, the marking tools.

Marking tools are required for transferring pattern
markings to garment fabric pieces and for making
alterations on garments.
This is the chalk pencils or the dressmaker pencil.
Red about it class.
This is the wax chalk read about it class.
This is available in black or white, this can be
removed by pressing.
This is the tracing wheel. It has two types. Those
with a serrated edge and those with smooth edge.
The serrated edge produces dots in the fabrics and
the smooth edge wheel creates solid line.
This is the dressmakers carbon paper. Read about
it class.

The color of carbon paper should be chosen that is

close to the color of the fabric.
Ok lets move on to the next cabinet. The pinning
and sewing tools.
This is the pincushion. Read about it class.
Pincushion also sharpens the needles. This is hand
needle read about it class.
This is the thimble class. Read about it.
Thimble guards the needle from hurting us.
D. Application
I. Class I have here a magic box. There is a tools
inside it. All you have to do is to pick tools from
the box and categorize it if it is a cutting tool,
measuring, marking and pinning tool. Paste the
picture in the category. As I call your name, you
will go in front and paste one tool. Get it class?

Embroidery scissor is used in fine details in

delicate fabrics and in embroidery work.

Buttonhole scissor is intended for making

buttonholes.
Seam ripper is designed for reaping out stitches
from seams, either as a result of an error or during
alternations.

Chalk or dressmaker pencil is used to make fine

lines on fabric.
Wax chalk is used for woolen fabrics.

Dressmakers carbon paper also called

dressmakers tracing paper is a specially waxed
carbon paper that transfers the tracing wheels
markings to the fabric.

A pincushion holds the straight pins and needles

while working to prevent accidents.
Hand needle is used in making temporary stitches
and buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general
hand sewing.
A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the
finger that pushes the needle in sewing.

Yes sir.

II. Class, you have numbers under your chair. The

number there is your official group number. All
you have to do is to compare the uses of the tools
that you pasted a while back. Start brainstorming
now, after 5 minutes you will go in front and
report it. Group 1 will do on marking tools, group
2 is measuring tools, 3 is cutting tools and group 4
is pinning tools.
E. Valuing
What can you say about the quotation Use proper
tools for proper work?
Precisely! How can you prevent accident in our
workshop?
F. Generalization
What are the tools class for marking?
Well said!
What about the tools for measuring?
Precisely! What about the pinning tools?
Indeed! What about the cutting tools?
Very good class!
G. Post-assessment
Answer this class bring out paper.
It is a flexible measuring device used in
taking body measurements.
2. Tape measure 2. Sewing gauge
It measures 12 inches or even 18 inches,
either clear or solid.
2. Scissor 2. Ruler
It is made of smooth shellacked hardwood
or metal used for making hemlines and
checking grainlines.
2. Yardstick 2. Ruler
It is used to shape the depth of the
neckhole and armhole pattern.
2. French curve 2. L-square
This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped
edge or for searn finishes.
2. Pinking shears 2. Trimming scissor
This is essential as a marker for use on
materials.
2. Tailors chalk 2. Pencil
Used in making temporary stitches or
button holes.

We should use proper tools in every work you do.

There is a specific tool for a specific work.
We should use the proper tools and the tools
should be clean and organize.
Chalk pencils, liquid marking pen, tailors chalk,
tracing wheel and carbon paper.
Tape measure, sewing gauge, L-square, ruler,
yardstick, and French curve.
Pincushion, hand needle, and thimble.
Bent handled shears, pinking shears and cutting
scissors.

2. Thimble 2. Hand needle

IV. Evaluation
A. Answer the questions and get your
answers from the crossword puzzle.
1. Holds the straight pins and needles while
working to prevent accidents.
2. It is used for trimmings, clipping threads
and snipping slashes.
3. It is designed for reaping out stitches
from seams, either as a result of an error
or during alternations.
4. It measures 12 inches or even 18 inches,
either clear or solid.
5. It is made of smooth shellacked hardwood
or metal used for making hemlines and
checking grainlines.
6. It is used to shape the depth of the
neckhole and armhole pattern.
7. This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped
edge or for searn finishes.
8. This is essential as a marker for use on
materials.
9. Used in making temporary stitches or
button holes.
10. A small hand pitted cup worn for
protection of the fingers that pushes the
needle in sewing.
B. Draw at least one marking tool,
measuring, pinning and cutting tool. Write
also their uses. You will get 10 points if
all tools were properly drawn and have
their correct uses. You will get 8 points if
almost all of the tools were properly
drawn and have their correct uses. 6
points if some of the tools were properly
drawn and have their correct uses. And 4
points if most of the tools were
improperly drawn and have incorrect
uses.
C. Answer this question. I will give you 10
points if I am satisfied with your answers.
- How will you use the tools for sewing
safely and properly by taking safety
measures?
V. Assignment
Visit two tailoring shop in your places. Ask their
sewing tools and write them. Observe on how

they use the sewing tools properly and safely then

write these safety measures. How also tailorists
help in our community and the economy of our
country. Write it in a whole sheet of paper and if
Im satisfied with your answers, I will give you 20
points. To be passed next meeting. Get it class?
Good bye class?

Yes sir.
Good bye and thank you sir.