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Technology and Livelihood Education

Home Economics
Module 4: Identifying and
Classifying Sewing Tools and
Materials

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TLE (HE) – Grade 6
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Module 4: Classification of Sewing Tools and Materials
First Edition, 2020

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Technology and Livelihood Education

Home Economics
Module 4: Identifying and
Classifying Sewing Tools and
Materials
Introductory Message
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 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.

1. Which of the following tools is used in taking body measurements?

A. ruler
B. scissors
C. tape measure
D. thimble

2. What kind of tool is used for sewing?

A. tape measure
B. needle
C. ruler
D. tailor chalk

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.

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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.

Measuring Cutting Sewing

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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

A good, flexible tape measure of at least

60 inches or 150 centimeters on the other
side is needed to take body measurements
throughout the garment construction
process. Although the tape measure
should be flexible, it should be stretchy. It
is used not only to measure garments, but
to measure creations for home decor
projects as well. This tool is also used for
pattern adjustments.

Ruler

A ruler measuring 12 inches or even 18

inches, either clear or solid, is a useful
tool for measuring and drawing straight
seam lines and cutting lines. It also aids
in connecting lines. Clear plastic ruler is
used for quilting and pattern creation and
alteration. It is also used for marking
buttonholes.

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 Yardstick

A yardstick is made of smooth, shellacked

hardwood or metal. It is used for marking
hemlines and checking grainlines when
laying out the pattern.

Sewing Gauge

This small ruler has a sliding guide and is

about 6 inches long. This is used for
measuring the hemlines, button holes
and areas where other small
measurements require checking such as
pleats and tucks. This gauge is usually
made of metal.

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

Pinking shears are popular in zigzagged

or scalloped edge or for seam finishes.
These are used to finish seams and raw
edges and to create decorative edges on
many types of fabric. They cut a ravel-
resistant edge and are not suitable for
straight cutting.

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 Trimming Scissors

Trimming scissors are measured 3-4

inches long. They are used for
trimmings, clipping threads, and
snipping slashes.

Embroidery Scissors

Embroidery scissors have 4-5 inches

finely tapered blades. Both points are
sharp and are used in working with fine
details in delicate fabrics and
embroidery work.

SEWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Sewing tools and materials are essential in accomplishing a garment project. The
following are the common tools and materials used for sewing.

Hand Needles

Hand needles are used in making

temporary stitches and buttonholes.
Sizes of 7 to 10 are for general hand
sewing.

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Pins

Pins are meant to keep the fabric in

place while cutting or sewing.

Pin Cushion

Pin cushion holds the straight pins and

needles while working to prevent
accidents.

Thimble

Thimble is a small hard pitted cup worn

for protection on the finger that pushes
the needle while sewing.

Needle Threader

Needle threader is useful for threading

any kind of needle. It is put in the eye of
the needle, then thread it and pull it
back so, it threads your needle.

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Emery Bag

Emery bag is used for thrusting needles

and pins. It sharpens the needles and
removes rust.

Threads

Threads are used in assembling or

constructing the parts of the garment.
Threads vary in sizes and in colors.
Heavy fabrics need stronger threads.

Fabric

A fabric is the cloth used in making

garments. The plain cotton fabrics, flour
sack or “katsa” is the most appropriate
material for beginners because it is easy
to handle.

Sewing Box/Kit

Sewing box/kit serves as utility box.

Sewing tools like pins, thread, thimble,
buttons and others are kept in this box.

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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.

ruler emery bag thimble thread

needle yardstick tape measure pin
embroidery scissors pinking shears pin cushion
needle sewing box trimming scissors fabric

MEASURING CUTTING SEWING

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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.

1. Pin cushion is useful for threading any kind of needle.

2. Hand needle is a small hand pitted cup worn for protection on the
finger that pushes the needle in sewing.

3. Pinking shears are popular zigzagged or scalloped edge or for seam

finishes.

4. Sewing box / kit serves as utility box that sewing tools like pins,
thread, thimble and other can be kept in this box.

5. Yardstick is made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal.

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

1. Thread A. It is used in taking body measurement. The

front has measurement of 150cm and 60
inches on the other side.

2. Tape Measure B. It is used for thrusting needles and pins.

3. Hand Needle C. It is used in assembling or constructing

parts of the garment.

4. Emery Bag D. It is used to keep the fabric in place while

cutting or sewing.

5. Pins E. It is used in making temporary stitches

and buttonholes.

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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.

Sewing Tools and Materials Uses

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 What I Have Learned

Complete the thought of the sentence below.

Sewing tools and materials can be classified as , ,

and .

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

4. It is used to transfer measurement in the draft pattern.

A. scissors
B. fabric
C. L-square
D. Thread

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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

7. It keeps the fabric in place while cutting or sewing.

A. pin
B. thread
C. ruler
D. thimble

8. They are used to cut the fabric and thread.

A. thimble
B. needle
C. tape measure
D. scissors

9. A tool which is used for sewing.

A. tape measure
B. needle
C. ruler
D. tailor’ chalk

10. It is used to take measurement, mostly on curvy lines.

A. ruler
B. scissors
C. tape measure
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.

fabric ruler thimble needle

emery ba g needle tape measure pins
yardsti ck trimming scissors pinking shears thread
pin cus hion sewing box embroidery scissors
What I Can Do

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 Tools and Materials for
Sewing

Measuring Cutting 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

Home Life 6- Entrepreneurship and ICT, Agriculture, Home Economics, Industrial

Arts, Rosario B. Buturan et.al, pp. 138-140

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