Immaculate Conception Cathedral School

39 Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines

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Name:________________________________________ Score:__________
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CLE English TLE
Science Filipino MAPEH
Mathematics Araling Panlipunan Computer
Type of activity:
Concept Notes Laboratory
’ Report Formal Theme Others
Skills / Exercise / Drills Drawing / Art Informal Theme
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Activity Title: Measuring Tools in Sewing p s
Learning Target: Identify the different measuring
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Values on Focus: Cleanliness er Core Value: Purity
References: Technology and Livelihood Education pe by Josephine Bernardino ET. Al., pp.
Concept Digest ap
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Sewing is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with a needle and
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- Tape measure- a flexible measuring ol device used in taking body measurements.
- Sewing gauge- used for measurements wo of hem lines, button holes, and areas where
other small measurements require iwchecking, such as pleats and tucks.
- Ruler- a useful tool to have measuringni and drawing straight seam lines and cutting lines.
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- Yard Stick- used for marking1 hemlines : and checking grain lines when laying out pattern.
- L square or Tailor square- .1divides the garment into the desired measurement. It has
perfect squares and is usefulC. in making straight lines and numbers.
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- French Curve- used to shape the depth of the neck hole and armhole of the pattern.
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Exercises: sa
Directions: Identify the names of thesfollowing measuring tools in sewing.
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 Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
39 Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines

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Name:________________________________________ Score:__________
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Type of activity:
Concept Notes Laboratory
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Activity Title: Marking and Pinning Tools ps in Sewing
Learning Target: Identify the different rp marking tools in sewing and their uses.
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Values on Focus: Cleanliness Core Value: Purity
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References: Technology and Livelihood ap Education by Josephine Bernardino ET. Al.,
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MARKING TOOLS er
When making garments, you have te to transfer markings from a paper pattern
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to the fabric, or mark seam allowances, eh darts, and other construction details. The
tools listed below help you to do thesefe tasks more efficiently.
1. Chalk pencil/ Dressmaker Pencil- of available in white or pastel shades. It is used
to make fine lines on fabric and itlo has an erasing brush at one end.
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2. Liquid Marking Pen- It comes in oltwo types- One that washes out and one that
fades after 48 hours. Those wash wo out should not be used on fabric that show
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3. Tailor’s chalk- This is essential asgna marker for use on materials. It is available in
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1. Pincushion- holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent
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Exercises:
Directions: Identify the word/words being asked on the following statements.
1. It is available in a range of colors and is removed by brushing.
2. It is used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes.
3. It is used to make fine lines on fabric and it has an erasing brush at one end.
4. It can be removed by pressing.
5. It pushes the needle in sewing and is used as a protection on the finger.
 Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
39 Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines

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Name:________________________________________ Score:__________
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Science Filipino MAPEH
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Type of activity:
Concept Notes Laboratory
’ Report Formal Theme Others
Skills / Exercise / Drills Drawing / Art Informal Theme
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Activity Title: Cutting Tools in Sewing ps
Learning Target: Identify the different cuttingrp tools in sewing and their uses.
Values on Focus: Cleanliness er Core Value: Purity
References: Technology and Livelihood Educationpe by Josephine Bernardino ET. Al., pp.
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CUTTING TOOLS
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- Trimming Scissor- It is 3-4 incheseh long. It is used in trimmings, clipping threads and
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- Embroidery Scissor- It has 4-5 inchesof finely tapered blades. Both points are sharp for
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use in working with fine details inodelicate fabrics in embroidery work.
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- Buttonhole Scissor- This is intended ol for making buttonholes.
2. Bent-handled dressmakers’ shear- Itw ois made from quality steel and holds a sharp cutting
edge. The blade moves easily and cut ismoothly
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3. Pinking shears- Popular in zigzagging or scalloped edge or for seam finishes. This is used to
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finish seams and raw edges and1 to create: decorative edges on many types of fabric. It cuts
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5. Seam Ripper- Specifically designed
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of an error or during alterations.
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Directions: Answer the question in 5 b lor more sentences. (10 pts.)
1. Why do we need to learn how eb to use the different cutting tools in sewing properly?
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 Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
39 Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines

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Name:________________________________________ Score:__________
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Type of activity:
Concept Notes Laboratory
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Activity Title: Materials in Sewing and Fabric ps Preparation
Learning Target: Identify the different materials
rp in sewing and how to prepare fabric
Values on Focus: Cleanliness er Core Value: Purity
References: Technology and Livelihood Educationpe by Josephine Bernardino ET. Al., pp.
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These are the materials to be prepared before er sewing a garment:
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1. Fabric- is made from fibers that may either be natural or synthetic.
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Natural fabrics- come from plants. Examples are cotton and linen.
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Silk and wool- come from animals.
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2. Threads- come from fiber that may be ol natural or synthetic.
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- The higher the number, the finer the iw thread. Thread marked with letters stands for A-
fine thread, or D for thicker thread.
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3. Fasteners- are devices used to easily :gclose and open the openings of different garments.
Examples are: zippers, buttons,1 snaps: and hooks and eyes.
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C. Fabric Preparations
1. Soaking- fabrics are immersed lC in a basin of water before cutting to ensure that they
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2. Drying- fabrics are hung anda dried after soaking.
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3. Straightening- the lengthwise and crosswise grain lines of the fabric are checked if the
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threads run parallel to eachsother. If not, straighten the fabric by pulling and
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stretching until grain and selvage
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4. Pressing- fabrics are ironed lafter straightening.
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Exercises:
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and if it FALSE, change underlined word or
phrase that makes it incorrect then write the correct answer on the space provided before the
number.
_________1. Examples of natural fabric are rayon nylon and polyester.
_________2. In soaking, the fabrics are immersed in a basin of water before cutting to ensure
that they will neither shrink nor fade.
_________3. Fasteners are devices used to easily close and open the openings of different
garments.
_________4. Threads come from fiber that may be natural or organic.
_________5. Silk and wool come from animals.

Enrichment:
Directions: Differentiate the two pictures below. Your answer must be more than 5 or more
sentences.
 Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
39 Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines

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Type of activity:
Concept Notes Laboratory
’ Report Formal Theme Others
Skills / Exercise / Drills Drawing / Art Informal Theme PETA
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Activity Title: Taking the Essential Body Measurements
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Learning Target: To properly take the bodyrpmeasurements.
Values on Focus: Accuracy er Core Value: Purity
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References: Technology and Livelihood Education
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Here are the things to remember when er taking body measurements:
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1. Get another person to take your measurements.
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2. Wear comfortable clothes.
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4. Use a tape measure and pull it snug but
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5. Maintain a good posture while the other
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6. Measure the crotch by using an L-square
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7. Record all measurements on a chart like
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Body Parts Actual iw Divisor Measurements used
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Waistline cm gn Divided by 4 cm
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Hips 1 and 2 s cm Divided by 4 cm
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 Parts of the Body to be measured

1. Waist- measure around the smallest part of the body just above the hip bone.
2. Hips or seat- measure around the largest part of the hips, over the fullest part of the
buttocks.
3. Length of the pajama pants- place the tape measure from the hipbone down to the
desired length of the pajama.
4. Bottom/hem circumference- place the tape measure around the hem circumference of
the ankle.
5. Crotch or rise- put a tailor’s square between the legs, up to the end of the buttocks.
a. Let the individual sit on the chair with his or her feet flat on the floor.
b. Put the tape measure on the waistline and down to the chair seat.

Exercise: Get a partner and take turns in taking body measurements. Compute for the final
measurements taken. Write your body measurements in ½ index card and make a chart.