Sewing Tools and Equipment -(Clothing1)

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 o

Good Afternoon !

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.

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.

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 stitches

3 Stitch ripper - used to cut stitches

4 Pinking shears - used to form

fray-resistant edges.

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

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 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.

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.

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?

:

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.

For your assignment,

I want you to

research/ study about

Its Parts and Functions

Good bye and

THANK YOU FOR

LISTENING!

GOD BLESS! 