The document identifies and describes various sewing tools and their uses. It discusses measuring tools like tape measures and yardsticks. Cutting tools include trimming scissors and seam rippers. Marking tools include tailor's chalk and tracing wheels. Pinning and sewing tools consist of pin cushions and hand needles. The document also mentions fabric and thread as essential materials and explains the importance of defining sewing tools.

1. IDENTIFICATION OF
SEWING TOOLS AND
THEIR USES

2. WHAT IS SEWING TOOLS?

3. SEWING TOOLS
Sewing tools are instruments that aid in
accomplishing a sewing task. These are those
which don’t require the use of electricity.

4. MEASURING TOOLS
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5. TAPE MEASURE
It is also known as tapeline. It is made of a
non-stretchable strip used in taking body
measurements. It measures 150 centimeters
on the front side and 60 inches on the other
side.

6. YARDSTICK
It is used for general marking and for
measuring fabric grainline when laying out
the pattern. This is a one-meter-long wooden
stick and is used to measure fabric length by
yard or meter.

7. CUTTING TOOLS
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8. TRIMMING SCISSOR
These are 3-4 inches long and used for
trimmings, clipping threads, and snipping
slashes.

9. SEAM RIPPER
This tool is intended for cutting off or ripping
out stitches from seams either as a result of an
error or during alterations.

10. MARKING TOOLS
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11. TAILOR’S CHALK
This is essential as a marker for use on materials.
It is available in a variety of colors and is used to
mark the fabric. It is made of hard chalk and can
be removed by brushing.

12. TRACING WHEEL
This is an instrument with a serrated edge
wheel that produces dots on the fabric. The
smooth one creates a straight, solid line.

13. PINNING AND
SEWING TOOLS
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14. PIN CUSHION
It is a cushion available in different shapes and
colors used to hold pins and needles to prevent
them from accidents and scattering in the
workplace.

15. HAND NEEDLE
These are available in different sizes and
used for temporary stitches, hemming, and
other sewing purposes. Sizes are 7 to 10.

16. MATERIALS
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17. FABRIC
It is the cloth used in making garments.
Plain cotton fabrics, flour sack or catcha is
the most appropriate materials for beginners
because these are very easy to handle.

18. THREAD
It is used in assembling or constructing the
parts of the garment. These vary in size and
color. Heavy fabrics need stronger threads.
Threads should have the same color with
that as the fabric used.

19. Instructions: Identify the examples of sewing tools in the given pictures and name the
classification of each tool.
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ACTIVITY 2
1. 2. 3.
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20. Draw and label the different Sewing tools that have been discussed earlier.
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ACTIVITY 3
Points CRITERIA
100 All tools were properly drawn and labeled correctly.
50 Almost all of the tools were properly drawn and labeled
correctly. Some of the items were properly drawn and
labeled.
20 Most of the items were improperly drawn and labeled
incorrectly.
Total /100
Rubrics

21. IMPORTANCE OF DEFINING THE
TOOLS IN SEWING:
1. It will give a way to calculate start up
costs, and,
2. It will be able to define exactly what
sort of duties a person in industry
performs.

22. I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read and choose the correct answer.
1. This is essential as a marker for use on materials.?
a. Tailor’s Chalk
b. Seam Ripper
c. Fabric
d. Thread
2. Heavy fabrics need stronger threads. Threads should have the same color with that as the fabric used.
a. Thread
b. Seam Ripper
c. Fabric
d. Tailor’s Chalk
3. It is made of hard chalk and can be removed by brushing
a. Tracing Wheel
b. Fabric
c. Tailor’s Chalk
d. Hand Needle

23. I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read and choose the correct answer.
4. The most appropriate materials for beginners because these are very easy to handle.
a. Hand Needle
b. Tracing Wheel
c. Fabric
d. Thread
5. These are 3-4 inches long and used for trimmings, clipping threads and snipping slashes
a. Tracing Wheel
b. Trimming Scissors
c. Seam Ripper
d. Shear

24. II. IDENTIFICATION: : Read and choose the CORRECT answer from the box below.
Sewing Tools
Thread
Marking Tools
Hand Needle
Seam Ripper
6. These are used manually or by hand. ______________ .
7. ___________________ are instruments used for obtaining quantities, dimensions, or forces of real-
world objects.
8. This tool is intended for cutting off or ripping out stitches from seam _______________.
9. These are available in different sizes and used for temporary stitches _______________.
10. It is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment _______________.

25. ANSWERS:
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. B
II. IDENTIFICATION
1. Sewing Tools
2. Marking Tools
3. Seam Ripper
4. Hand Needle
5. Thread

26. ASSIGNMENT
Search at least 10 examples of sewing tools that have not yet been discussed and write the
classification and function/uses. Write it in the table format given.
Name of sewing tools Classification of tools Function/ Use
Ex.
Flat Iron
Pressing Tool To flat surface that is heated is
used to press clothes to remove
wrinkles.
1.
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5.
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10.

27. Thank You!