This document is the lesson plan for a sewing class. It discusses the important tools, equipment, and supplies needed for sewing. The lesson plan identifies different measuring tools like tape measures and rulers. It also covers cutting tools, marking tools, sewing accessories, pressing equipment, and common sewing supplies. Students are asked to identify photos of these various tools and equipment in a worksheet. The class will have a quiz on this material at the next meeting.

1. St. Vincent Learning Academy, Inc.
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Mr. Leomar T. Aspa
TLE 9
San Vicente, Santa Maria, Bulacan

2. Opening Prayer

3. CHECKING OF
ATTENDANCE!

4. LESSON 1: Inventory of Sewing tools and
Equipment
Chapter 1: Preparation of Sewing tools and Equipment
See Pages 107 - 108

5. LESSON
1
:
Inventory
of
Sewing
tools
and
Equipment
How important it is for us to be
familiar with Sewing tools and
Equipment?
• Measuring tools
• Cutting tools
• Marking tools
• Sewing accessories
• Pressing equipment
• Sewing supplies

6. LESSON
1
:
Inventory
of
Sewing
tools
and
Equipment
A. Measuring tools
Tape Measure – It is used to take body
measurements.
Ruler – It is used to measure small details.
Tailor’s square – It is used to measure
perpendicular lines.
Gauge – It is a 5-10 cm device used to
measure and mark short distances.
Shirt marker – It is used to measure and
mark hemlines.
French curve – It is used to draw curved
lines such as armholes and necklines.

7. LESSON
1
:
Inventory
of
Sewing
tools
and
Equipment
B. Cutting tools
Dressmaker’s shears – used to cut the fabric.
Pinking shears – used to finish seam edges
to prevent raveling.
Scissors – used to cut patter papers and
threads.
Seam ripper – used to remove stitches from
the seam.
Thread clipper – used to cut hanging
threads.
Buttonhole scissors – used to cut
buttonholes.

8. LESSON
1
:
Inventory
of
Sewing
tools
and
Equipment
C. Marking tools
Tailor’s chalk – It is used mark
directly on the fabric.
Tracing wheel – used to transfer
mark accurately on both sides of the
cloth.
Pencil – used to transfer perforated
marks.
Dressmaker’s tracing paper – It is
used to transfer markings from the
pattern to the fabric using a tracing
wheel.

9. LESSON
1
:
Inventory
of
Sewing
tools
and
Equipment
D. Sewing Accessories
Thimble – small cap protecting the
fingers.
Pin cushion – used to keep needles
and pins.
Pins – used to join patterns on
fabric.
Emery bag – used to keep and
sharpen needles and pins.
Needle threader – handy device
used in passing the thread through
the eye of the needle.

10. LESSON
1
:
Inventory
of
Sewing
tools
and
Equipment
E. Pressing equipment
Ironing board – A padded flat surface for ironing and
pressing.
Flat iron – used to press the cloth against the ironing
board.
Sleeve board – used to press the seams of the sleeves.

11. LESSON
1
:
Inventory
of
Sewing
tools
and
Equipment
F. Sewing supplies
Threads – Important material in making a
garment.
Needles – available in different types and sizes.
Fasteners – used to close the opening garments.
Tapes and bindings – used to temporary hold
pattern papers.
Assorted buttons – popular fasteners and used as
decorations.
Pattern papers – used to pattern drafting.
Zippers – fasteners made of metal and nylon.
Laces – trimmings used for decorative purposes.
Fabrics – Materials made into garments; also
called cloth.

12. LESSON
1
:
Inventory
of
Sewing
tools
and
Equipment
• Always prepare, use, and keep the sewing
tools, accessories, equipment, and supplies
in a safe and convenient place.
• Take care of them for they make a garment
construction easier, faster, more enjoyable,
and more profitable.

13. Do you have any
questions?

14. SEATWORK 3
Name each of the photos in the list below. Write the answer on a 1/4
sheet of paper.
1 2 3

15. SEATWORK 3
Name each of the photos in the list below. Write the answer on a 1/4
sheet of paper.
4 5 6

16. SEATWORK 3
Name each of the photos in the list below. Write the answer on a 1/4
sheet of paper.
7 8 9

17. SEATWORK 3
Name each of the photos in the list below. Write the answer on a 1/4
sheet of paper.
10 11 12

18. Let
us
check!
Page 109

19. REMINDER!
QUIZ next meeting after a
short discussion!

20. Closing Prayer

21. Thank You!
Goodbye!
St. Vincent Learning Academy, Inc.
INTEGRITY OF CHARACTER • SERVICE TO OTHERS • PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
San Vicente, Santa Maria, Bulacan