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HE6 - q1 - Mod4 - Identifying and Classifying Sewing Tools and Materials - Student - Copy - Wk2 - Q1
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Home Economics
Module 4: Identifying and
Classifying Sewing Tools and
Materials
CO_TLE-HE6_MODULE 4
TLE (HE) – Grade 6
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Module 4: Classification of Sewing Tools and Materials
First Edition, 2020
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Home Economics
Module 4: Identifying and
Classifying Sewing Tools and
Materials
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our
dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home.
Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are
carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Thank you.
What I Need to Know
Sewing requires great skill. Having the right tools and materials to use
enhances one’s expertise. Sewing without the right tools and materials is like trying
to cook without the right ingredients.
This module is designed and written to identify and classify sewing tools and
materials.
What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
3. Which of the following tools is used to finish seams and raw edges and to
create decorative edges on many types of fabric?
A. thimble
B. needle
C. embroidery scissors
D. pinking shears
4. Which tool is meant to keep the fabric in place while cutting or sewing?
A. pins
B. thread
C. ruler
D. thimble
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5. Which sewing tool is a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the
finger that pushes the needle in sewing.
A. scissors
B. teeth
C. ruler
D. thimble
6. Which serves as a utility box and where sewing tools like pins, thread,
thimble can be kept?
A. sewing box
B. box of pins
C. fabric box
D. ruler
7. Which is specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams, either
because of an error or during alteration?
A. scissors
B. teeth
C. seam ripper
D. thread
8. Which holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent
accidents?
A. seam ripper
B. pin cushion
C. sewing box
D. box
9. Which is used for thrusting needles and pins, and sharpens the needles and
removes rust?
A. emery bag
B. pin cushion
C. sewing box
D. box
10. Which of the following is a useful tool for measuring and drawing straight
seam lines and cutting lines?
A. ruler
B. pins
C. fabric
D. pin cushion
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Lesson Identifying and Classifying Sewing
1 Tools and Materials
Sewing materials and different tools are used in garment construction. The skillful
use of the different sewing tools and materials 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 used
appropriately and must be kept properly. One must know how to use them to save
time and produce the best result. A complete set of sewing tools and materials are
presented to the learners for them to be familiar with and use them properly.
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What’s In
Identify the pictures of sewing tools and materials below. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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What’s New
Have you tried sewing your clothes? What were some of the tools and materials you
used? List down these tools and materials under the following classification:
Measuring, Cutting, or Sewing. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
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What is It
Sewing tools and materials are instruments that aid in accomplishing a sewing task.
It can be manipulated by hands. Tools and materials can be classified as measuring,
cutting and sewing.
MEASURING TOOLS
Sewing measuring tools are essential for pattern alterations and body
measurements. To ensure a good garment fit, measurements should be taken
accurately. There are some measuring tools that should be part of every sewing box.
Tape Measure
Ruler
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Yardstick
Sewing Gauge
CUTTING TOOLS
Sewing cutting tools are very important in completing the sewing project. These tools
should be of the best quality. Quality cutting tools are made of high- grade stainless
steel.
Pinking Shears
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Trimming Scissors
Embroidery Scissors
Sewing tools and materials are essential in accomplishing a garment project. The
following are the common tools and materials used for sewing.
Hand Needles
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Pins
Pin Cushion
Thimble
Needle Threader
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Emery Bag
Threads
Fabric
Sewing Box/Kit
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What’s More
Activity 1
Read the given situation below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Situation:
Martha and her friends were assigned by their teacher to identify the sewing tools
and materials and put it in the sewing kit/box. Help them classify the following
tools listed below.
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Activity 2
A. Read each statement. Write TRUE if the sentence tells the correct uses of sewing
tools and materials and FALSE if not. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
2. Hand needle is a small hand pitted cup worn for protection on the
finger that pushes the needle in sewing.
4. Sewing box / kit serves as utility box that sewing tools like pins,
thread, thimble and other can be kept in this box.
The words in Column A are tools and materials in sewing. Match it with the sentence
in Column B which tells its uses. Write only the letter of the correct answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
A B
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Activity 3
Study each picture on the table. Tell the uses of each sewing tools and materials.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
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What I Have Learned
Assessment
I. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. It is a measuring tool used to measure length, width and thickness of short
flat object and in sketching straight lines.
A. ruler
B. pins
C. fabric
D. pin cushion
2. It is used for thrusting needles and pins. It sharpens the needles and removes
rust.
A. emery bag
B. pin cushion
C. sewing box
D. box
3. It is a cotton stuffed cloth cut and sewn in different shapes and keep the pins
in place.
A. ripper
B. pin cushion
C. sewing box
D. fabric
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5. It is a hard chalk used in tailoring and dressmaking for marking fabric.
A. tailor’s chalk
B. pins
C. fabric
D. ruler
6. The sewing tool that goes on your middle finger tip to protect while you push
your needle.
A. scissors
B. teeth
C. ruler
D. thimble
II. Study the following tools and materials. Complete the graphic organizer by
classifying them according to their uses. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
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Tools and Materials for
Sewing
Additional Activities
Look for tools and materials available in your home. Classify those tools and
materials according to their uses. Put all these tools and materials in different boxes
and label the box.
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References
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum, 2016, Technology and Livelihood Education,
Grade-6-Home Economics, Sewing of Household Linens, pp. 35-37
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