7/8 TLE

(Dressmaking)
Quarter 2

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PIVOT 4A CALABARZON
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7/8

Schools Division Office Management Team: Elpidia Bergado, Noel Ortega, Belen B.
Sabalas, Clarissa B. Amulong, Andres B. Sabalas

TLE-Dressmaking Grade 7/8

PIVOT IV-A Learner’s Material
Quarter 1
First Edition, 2020

Published by: Department of Education Region IV-A CALABARZON

 Identifying Sewing Tools and Equipment
and Their Uses
Lesson
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In every task or activity you should be familiar with the needed tools and
equipment. This is necessary for you to perform well and to be productive. And
when you encounter problems in performing the task you already know you
can use such tools to fix it and avoid work disruptions.
It is very important to know the different tools and equipment in sewing.
Sewing tools are those which don’t require the use of electricity. There are tools
that are used manually by hand and there are also equipment that would be
heavy items such as sewing machine itself.

Tool is a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out
a particular function.

Equipment are materials, devices, and appliances that are used as a part of, or
in connection with an electrical installation.

Sewing Kit is small package containing items such as needles and thread
that you need to sew.

Sewing Equipment—those are more complicated tool, it provides to carry out

particular function or process

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Sewing Machine is a machine used to sew fabric and materials together with
thread. Sewing machine were invented during the first industrial revolution to
decrease the amount of manual sewing performed clothing companies.
The sewing machine was created in September 10, 1846. It was used for making
blankets, and clothing. It is made sewing much easier and faster. The sewing
machine greatly impacted the textile industry and women. This is allowed clothing
to become mass produced item which increased the social acceptance of the
sewing machine. Besides the commercial sewing machine, the household machine
became very popular when it became electric. The sewing tools and equipment
categorize into; Marking tools, cutting tools, and sewing tools.
SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
1. Measuring Tools
L-square. It divides the garment into the desired measurement. It is perfect
squares and is useful in making straight lines and numbers.
Tape measure. It is used in taking body measurements. Fiberglass tape is
commonly used by professional dressmakers.
Yardstick. It is used for general marking and for measuring fabric
grainline when laying out the pattern.

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 Ruler. It is used for general marking. It aids in connecting l lines. Seam
gauge. This measuring tool helps make quick, accurate
measurements for hems, buttonholes, scallops and pleats.
Hip curve. This tool is used in connecting and shaping curve points.
French curve. This is used to shape the depth of the neck hole and
armhole of the pattern.
2. Cutting Tools
Trimming scissors. Five to six inch long which are for clipping threads
Cutting shears. These are made of quality steel and hold a sharp cutting
edge. Shears have the length of 7- 12 inches and are
satisfactory for most apparel fabrics.
Seam ripper. Hook quickly rips seams, opens buttonholes and removes
stitches. This should be used carefully to avoid piercing the fabric.
Pinking shears / scalloping shears. This is popular in zigzagging or
scalloped edge or for seam finishes. This is used to finish seams and
raw edges or many types of fabric.
Thread clipper. It is used for snipping threads
Stitch ripper. This is smaller than seam ripper, and it can cut stitches close
to the fabric.
Embroidery scissor. It has 4-5 inches finely tapered blades. Both points are
sharp for use in working with fine details in delicate fabrics and in
embroidery work.
Leather shears. These are used for cutting leather and suede. It has heavy
serrated edge.
Rotary cutter. It is an adaptation of the giant rotary cuter used by the
garment industry. It works like a pizza cutter and can be used by
left or right-handed sewers. The rotary cutter is available in different sizes
with different blades. When using a rotary cutter, work on a cutting mat to
protect the blade and the cutting surface.
Bent-handled dressmaker’s shears. These are made of quality steel and
hold a sharp cutting edge. The blades move easily and cut smoothly along
the entire length and the points should come together. Shears have the
length of 7- 12 inches and are satisfactory for most apparel fabrics.
1. All steels, chrome-plated shears are for heavy duty cutting
2. Stainless steel blades and plastic handles are fine for
lightweight fabrics
3. A serrated edge shears, give maximum cutting control and is
used for synthetic fibers and slippery knits
3. Marking Tools
Tailor’s chalk. This is essential as a marker for use on
materials. Tailor’s chalk is available in a range of
colors and is removed by brushing.
Dressmaker’s pencil. This is available in white or pastel shades.
This chalk pencil is used to make fine lines on fabric. It has an
erasing brush at one end.
Tracing wheel. It is a saw-tooth with a sharp point. This tool is
used to transfer pattern markings to the wrong side of
the fabric. This is used with the dressmaker’s carbon
paper.
Dressmaker’s carbon paper. This type of tracing paper is
available in a number of colors including white, red, and blue.
It is used in marking all types of fabric in combination with a tracing
wheel. This work is best on plane, flat-surfaced fabrics.
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Liquid Marking Pen. This is felt-tip liquid marking pen. Marks may
disappear after 48 hours, and the other washes out.
4. Sewing Tools
Pins - they hold pattern pieces in place, anchor seam allowances as you sew,
fit fabric on the body, and secure all sorts of squirmy trims, delicate sequins,
and miniscule beads.
Pin cushion – It is used to keep pins and needles when not in use.
Thimble- A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes
the needle in sewing.
Sewing Needle Threader - It aids in putting the thread to the needle.
Sewing Machine Needle. Sewing machine needles are graded according to
diameter and length. In the sys tem of sewing machine needle sizes, the
needles for the 96-87 machine are of a class and variety known as 16 x 231
and are furnished in sizes 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, and 23 .
Hand Needle - It used for hand-sewing, is a long slender tool with a pointed
tip at one end and a hole (or eye) at the other. The earliest needles were made
of bone or wood; modern needles are manufactured from high carbon steel
wire and are nickel.

Classification of Sewing Machine Based on Machine Type

Well-selected sewing machine is essential for achieving good results. It
should be used correctly in accordance with the job requirements.
1. Lockstitch Sewing Machine. This is usually used in homes and sometimes
in school and also called “Domestic Sewing Machine”. It is run by foot and
may also be converted to electric power machine.
2. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine. This is sometimes called ‘straight
stitching machine” or industrial sewing machine. It has automatic
lubrication and is used by tailors and dressmakers.
3. Over Edging Machine. Other companies call it “small machine”. It finishes
the raw edges of the pattern for construction.
4. Embroidery Machine. This is used in making fancy stitches and in making
different kinds of embroidery stitches on fabrics for the Barong Tagalog,
pillow cases, linen, and other novelty items.
5. Button Holer Machine. This is used in making buttonholes on garments.
6. Button Attachment Machine. This is used in attaching buttons to the
garments.

7. Double Needle Machine. This is used in the construction of the different

kinds of clothing especially for the inseam, out seam and side seam.

8. Bartacking Machine. This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of

pockets and plackets of garments

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Two Major Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing Machine

The two major parts of the lock stitch sewing machine are the Upper and Lower
parts.

The Upper Parts is composed of:

1. Head is the complete sewing machine without a cabinet or stand.

2. Arm is the curve part of the head containing mechanism for operating the
needle.
3. Bed is the flat portion of the machine and beneath is the feed dog where it
is mounted, and the shuttle and lower thread are placed.

Parts of the Sewing Machine in the Arm

1. Spool Pin is the thread holder.

2. Thread Guide keeps the thread in position.
3. Thread Take up Lever releases the thread and interlocks with the bobbin
thread.
4. Presser bar lifter moves the presser foot high.
5. Tension controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.
6. Needle Bar holds the needle in place.
7. Needle Clamp holds and tightens the needle.
8. Presser Foot holds the fabric in place while sewing.
9. Needle is a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing.
10.Bobbin Winder controls the bobbin while winding thread. 11. Stitch
regulator checks the length of the stitches.
12. Balance Wheel sets the mechanism in motion.
13. Belt connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel.
14. Stop Motion Screw hinders moving when loosened and starts moving
when tightened.
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3 2 1

10
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6 11 14

7 13

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Parts of Sewing Machine under the Bed 1.

Feed Dog moves the fabric while sewing.
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2. Throat plate is the windows of the feed dog and it is where the bobbin threads
come out.
3. Slide plate is a movable plate that covers the shuttle and bobbin case.
4. Shuttle holds the bobbin case while sewing.
5. Bobbin is a metal spool for winding thread.
6. Bobbin Case holds the bobbin.

Learning Task 1: Analyze the sentence below. Choose your answer on the box
below. Write your answer in your quiz notebook.
1. When you make a mistake in sewing, what essential tool might you need?
2. One way to finish a seam and keep the fabric from raveling is to trim them with
what special type of shears?
3. What sewing tool is used to hold the fabric together temporarily?
4. What part of sewing machine that holds the fabric while sewing?
5. What kind of machine that makes sewing easier and faster?

Pins Running stitch Pinking Shears

Presser Foot Needle Seam ripper Sewing Machine

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Learning Task 2: Crossword Puzzle. Write in the crossword puzzle the term being
described by the statements below.

1 2
1. This is used to as a marker on the materials
2. It is essential in sewing.
3
3. This is use as device for particular process
with powered by electricity.
4. It is used in inserting thread to the needle. 4
Learning Task 3 : Identify the numbered parts of
Lock stitch sewing Machine. Write your
answer on your paper.
Learning Task 4: Identify the parts of Hi-Speed
lockstitch sewing machine and write function of
each parts.

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1
2

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5
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Learning Task 5: Read the statements and select the letter of the correct answer.
Write the letter on you answer sheet.
1. These are used for cutting leather and suede. It has heavy serrated edge.
a. rotary cutter b. pinking shear c. seam ripper d. leather shear 2.
The equipment that makes sewing easier and faster is _________.
a. electric iron b. iron board c. sewing machine d. working table
3. The size of sewing machine needle used for general sewing is
__________.
a. 10 b. 12 c. 14 d. 16
4. A machine that is run by foot which may also be converted to electric power
machine is known as __________.
a. hemmer machine b. high speed over edger
c. lockstitch machine d. over edging machine
5. It is a cutting tool with one handle larger than the other handle.
a. leather shear b. seam ripper c. cutting shears d. seam ripper 6.
It is 3 – 4 inches long and is used for trimming and clipping threads and
snipping slashes
a. trimming scissors b. buttonhole scissors
7. This cutting tool is popular in zigzagging or scalloped edge or for seam finishes
a. rotary cutter b. pinking shear c. seam ripper d. leather shear 8.
It is used to keep pins and needles when not in use.
a. Pins b pincushion c. sewing kit d. emery bag
9. It is used for general marking and for measuring fabric grainline when
laying out the pattern.
a. ruler b. meter stick c. tape measure d. Yard stick
10. A machine used in making fancy stitches and in making different kinds of
embroidery stitches on fabrics is _____________.
a. button oler machine b. double needle machine
c. embroidery machine d. lockstitch sewing machine

Learning Task 6: Match the types of the sewing machines from Column A with
their descriptions in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer in your
notebook.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
_____1. It aids in putting the thread to the needle. A. French Curve

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_____ 2. A small hard pitted cup worn for protection B. Thread Clipper
on the finger.
C. Needle Threader
_____3. This is used to shape the depth of the neck
D. Thimble
hole and armhole of the pattern.
E. Tracing Wheel
_____4. It is a saw-tooth with a sharp point.
_____5. It is used for snipping threads.
Obtaining Measurements
Lesson
I
This lesson provides varied and relevant activities and opportunities to
determine your understanding of the key concepts and to demonstrate core
competencies on the following:
1. Take accurate body measurements
2. Read and record required measurements
3. Apply the systems of measurements.
4. Perform simple calculations based on job requirement.
5. Demonstrates accurate reading measurements
6. Assess the appropriateness of design based on client’s features.
7. Read specifications
8. Apply the principles of design, color and harmonies.

The pictures below show how to measure different body parts.

Proper tool is essential in taking correct body measurement. Parts of body to be

measured can be taken in:
• Horizontal measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right.
• Vertical measurement is taken from the top of the body figure to its base.
• Circumferential measurement is taken around the body. Examples:
 Neck - Loosely measure around the circumference at the base of your neck.
 Bust - Lift your arms to the side. Measure around your body crossing over the
fullest part of your bust. (The tape measure must run directly over your nipples
and across your shoulder blades on your back).
 Bust to Bust - Measure from your one nipple to your other nipple.
 Upper Bust - Measure around the torso directly above the bust line. From
armhole to armhole +- 8cm down from neck.
 Lower Bust - Measure around the torso directly under the bustline
 Waist - Measure around the waist at the narrowest natural waistline point,
allowing 2 fingers between your waist and tape measure.
 Hips - Measure around the fullest part of your hips. As a guide, this is often
20cm below your natural waistline. Stand with your knees together.
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 Shoulder to Bust - Measure from tip of the shoulder to the centre of bust
(nipple).
 Front Shoulder to Waist - Measure from tip of shoulder over bust to natural
waistline.
 Shoulder to Shoulder - Measure across the back of neck from socket of one
shoulder to socket of the other shoulder.
 Shoulder to Neck - Measure from base of neck along top of shoulder to the
shoulder socket.
 Down Center Back - Measure from nape of neck to natural waist.
 Back Shoulder to Waist - Measure from tip of shoulder to natural waist line.
 Across Back - Measure from armhole across back to armhole positioning tape
measure + - 8cm down from nape of neck.
 Full Back - Measure from side seam, under armpits to side seam across back,
positioning tape measure +- 4cm down under armpit.
 Sleeve Hole - Measure around the shoulder under the armpit.
 Bicep - Measure around the fullest part of the upper arm.
 Elbow - Do a fairly loose measurement around the bent elbow.
 Over Arm - Measure from outer shoulder socket on outside of arm, with a bent
arm, to the wrist.
 Side Seam - Measure from under armpit to natural waistline down.
 Over Arm - Measure from outer shoulder socket on outside of arm, with a bent
arm, to the wrist.
 Upper Arm – Measure from the outer shoulder socket on outside of arm to crook
of elbow.
There are 2 units of measure that can be used to get body measure. The
Metric System, that uses, millimeter, centimeter and meter. The other is the
English System of measure like, inches, feet or yard.
The metric system is an internationally agreed decimal system of
measurement created in France in 1799. The International System of
Units (SI), is the official system of measurement in almost every country in
the world, is based upon the metric system. The units of measurement
commonly used in dressmaking are meters, centimeters and millimeters.
You can convert
From To
Metric unit of measure to English unit of measure.
Multiply by
CONVERSION GUIDE
Inch Centimeter 2.54

Centimeter Inch 0.393701

Use this conversion guide to

Feet Centimeter 30.48

Centimeter Feet 0.0328084

Yard Meter 0.9144

Examples:
Meter Yard 1.09361 1. Convert 100 centimeter to inches.
Inch Feet 0.08333333 Solution: From centimeter to inches,
Foot Inch 12
multiply the given by 0.393701.
100 x 0.393701 = 39.73 inches
Foot Yard 0.333333
( rounded to 2 decimal places)
Yard Feet 3
Therefore 100 cm = 39.73 inches
Inch Yard 0.0277778 2. Convert 5 feet to centimeter.
Yard Inch 36 Solution: From feet to centimeter
Millimeter Centimeter 0.1
multiply the given by 30.48
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Centimeter Meter 0.01

Meter Centimeter 100

 5 x 30.48 = 152.4
Therefore 5 feet = 152.4 cm
Learning Task 1: Identify whether the following are vertical measurements,
horizontal measurements or circumferential measurements. Draw for
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horizontal, for vertical and for circumferencial.

1. Bust 6. Upper Arm 11. Shoulder to Bust 16. Bicep

2. Upper Bust 7. Side Seam 12. Front Shoulder to Waist 17. Sleeve hole

3. Lower Bust 8. Over Arm 13. Shoulder to shoulder 18. Full Back

4. Waist 9. Under Arm 14. Shoulder to neck 19. Across back

5. Hips 10. Elbow 15. Down Center Back 20. Back Shoulder to Waist

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Learning Task 2: Using the chart below and your tape measure, take and record
your own body measurements. Use inch as the unit of measure.
Bust Upper Arm Front Shoulder to Waist Sleeve Hole

Upper Bust Side Seam Shoulder to Shoulder Full Back

Lower Bust Over Arm Shoulder to Neck Across Back

Waist Under Arm Down Center Back Back Shoulder to Waist

Hips Elbow Bicep Shoulder to Bust

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Learning Task 3: Using the illustration below, record the body measurement
and convert the measurement from inches to centimeters.

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 English Metric English Metric
Body Body
System System System System
Parts Parts
(Inch) (cm) (Inch) (cm)
Neck Waist

Shoulder Bicep
to Bust

Neck to Elbow
Shoulder

Shoulder Under
to Waist Arm

Hips Sleeve
Hole

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Learning Task 4: Convert the following and show your solutions.

How many.. Are there in.. answers How many.. Are there in.. answers

Inch/es 500 cm Centimeter/s 120 meters

Foot/Feet 40 cm Yard/s 15 inches

Meter/s 12 yards Meter/s 120 centimeters

Yard/s 20 meters Inch/es 500 centimeters

Inch/es 12 feet Centimeter/s 5 feet

Principles of Designs and Colors

Lesson
I
Principles and Elements of design will greatly help you to determine the outfits
good for you. First things first, you have to identify the types of our body.
The personality of the wearer shows the kind of image she/he projects.
Personalities differ depending on the kind of clothing people wear.
 Introvert persons prefer clothes of simple yet classical cut with pastel or
light colors.
 Extrovert persons are creative, artistic, expressive and energetic. They prefer
clothing that is comfortable, attractive and fashionable. They can wear all
kinds of clothing of varied style, colors and design with confidence. In
this lesson you will be able to assess the appropriateness of design based on
the clients’ features and read specification and apply the principle of design
and color harmonies.

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Principles of Design
BALANCE ●Symmetrical or the formal balance –having equal "weight" on equal sides of a
centrally placed like a see saw. This is an easy way of balancing but lends
From the monotony to the design.
centered of
the dress, ●Asymmetrical or the informal balance –The structure decoration and
design should accessories are different both sides from the center of the design.
be identified
●Radial the design are at equal distance from a central point;A man wearing a
on both sides
sun design on the front of his shirt may have this kind of design.

RHYTHM These are smooth movement lines repeated again and again. It is
created by repeated use of the design. If there is rhythm in a
design, the eye would move easily from one part to the other

EMPHASIS Every pleasing design has one part that is more interesting than
any other. The center of interest.

HARMONY It is the blending of all components of design. When the structural

lines, decorative lines, colors and accessories all relate to each
other comfortably, harmony results

PROPOR- The pleasing relationship of all parts of the object with one
TION another. Proportion refers to the relative size and scale of the
various elements in a design. The issue is the relationship
between objects, or parts, of a whole.
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
1. Line creates a visual dimension of length and width. When lines meet, space
is enclosed and a shape is defined. Lines direct the eyes to a certain path of
vision, or it can draw the eyes away from an undesirable area of the body.

There are two kinds of lines in garments:

A. The Directional line such as vertical, horizontal, diagonal, checkered,
broken and curved. These affect the height and size of an individual. Lines
are serving as clothing designs like the art of printing flowers, dots and
others on fabric.
B. Structural lines are found on necklines, armholes, hemlines, darts, side
seams, sleeves, collars, tucks and pleats of garments.
2. Color is a radiant energy loosely termed light that produces sensation in
our eyes.
COLOR THEORY

The first thing you usually notice about clothes or anything is their color.
Before you start studying which colors look best together, you should learn the
meaning of color terms and the rules that apply to colors.
The Color Wheel
Primary Colors – red, blue and yellow.
Secondary Colors – are produced when mixing two equal
amount of primary colors. Look at the color wheel you will
find these colors – orange, green and violet.
Intermediate Colors – are produced by mixing two equal
amount of primary and secondary colors.

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Pure Colors – are the primary, secondary and intermediate colors because they
have no white, black and gray in them. Pure colors are also called ―normal, true
and basic colors‖.
Tints – when pure colors are mixed with white, they are made lighter.
Shades – when pure colors are mixed with black, they are made darker.
Grayed colors – most colors we used in clothes are grayed colors rather than
bright, pure colors you see on the color wheel.
Neutrals – are white, black and gray. They look well with another and with all
other colors. The more grayed colors becomes, the more different colors it will
harmonize with. yellow-green, while olives are dull yellow green.
COLOR SCHEMES
1. One-color harmony (monochromatic color) – the easiest color scheme to
follow is one that uses the same color in different values and intensity.
Example, dark blue suit with very dark blue accessories and a light blue
blouse.
2. Adjacent color harmony (analogous color harmony) -Since they are near
each other on the color wheel, neighbor color harmony. Example, yellow-
orange, orange and yellow green are next to each other on the color wheel.
3. Complementary Color Harmony – these are colors that are opposite in the
color wheel.
a. Complementary colors – directly opposite in the color wheel. Example, red
and green, blue and orange
b. Split complementary colors – a variation of the complementary color
scheme. In addition to the base color, it uses the two colors adjacent to its
complement.
c. Triad - A triadic color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around
the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies tend to be quite vibrant, even if
you use.
Female Body Shape
Apple body shape traits:
• Hips and shoulders have the same width; waistline has the same width or is wider.
• You gain weight mainly around the waist, at least in proportion to the other parts of
your body.
• You probably have slender lower legs and arms.
• Your high hip is wider than your lower hip.
• Your bust and/or midriff are larger than your hips.
• You might be short-waisted.
• Your thighs or hips are probably the narrowest part of your body. Pear body
shape traits (Triangular):
• Your hips are wider than your shoulders.
• You have round, sloping shoulders.
• You have a well-defined waistline (and might even have killer abs).
• Your buttocks and thighs are full and round.
• Pear body shapes gain weight on their thighs. Male Body Shape
• Your hips and shoulders have about the same width.
• You have round and sloping shoulders.
• You have a well-defined waistline.
• Your lower hips are wider than your high hips.
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• Your thighs are full but narrower than the lower hips.
• Hourglass body shapes gain weight through the hips and above the waist.
Rectangle body shape traits:
• Your hips, waistline and shoulders have about the same width.
• Rectangles gain weight evenly, but may gain some more through the upper
back or neck.
• You have rather straight shoulders.
• Your buttocks are flat.
• You have an athletic build and a small bustline. Inverted body shape traits:
• You have prominent and broad straight shoulders — wider than your waistline
or hips.
• You have an athletic build.
• You might have a larger chest and fuller back than rectangles.

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Learning Task 1: The following are the lists of principles and elements of
design. Classify whether it is a principle or an element. Draw a if it is
principle and a if it is an element.

CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFICATION

1. BALANCE 5. PROPORTION

2. RHYTHM 6. LINE

3. EMPHASIS 7. COLOR

4. HARMONY
Learning Task 2: Each body have different shapes. Look carefully, compare then
try to guess their body shape.

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Learning Task 3: Draw an outfit designed for yourself. Identify the body shape
that you have. Sketch a design of dress/clothes that will fit on your body shapes.
Apply the principles of design and color harmonies.

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Learning Task 3: Match Column A (Principles of design) to Column B (description).
A B

1. BALANCE A. These are smooth movement lines repeated again and again. It is created
by repeated use of the design.

2. EMPHASIS B. It is the blending of all components of design.

3. RHYTHM C. From the centered of the dress, design should be identified on both sides

4. HARMONY D. Every pleasing design has one part that is more interesting than any
other. The center of interest

5. PROPORTION E. The pleasing relationship of all parts of the object with one another

Proportion refers to the relative size and scale of the various elements in a
design.

Proper Maintenance of Sewing Machine

Lesson
I
A sewing machine like any piece of equipment, needs some care and
cleaning. Keep it dusted and lubricated at least once a week or more often if the
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machine is in constant use. Sewing machine requires basic maintenance of
cleaning, oiling, and lubricating.

You must be familarized with the following terms in taking care of sewing machine
Adjust – change present setting as in adjusting tensions.
Entangle - forming knots like thread entangled in the bobbin case.
Lift – moving upward as in a presser foot lifter .
Replace – putting something new in the place of an old or damaged
part.
Pucker – wrinkling of fabric caused by very tight stitches.
Lubricant – a material capable of reducing friction when applied
between moving parts.
Lubricate – the act of applying a lubricating agent between moving parts
to reduce friction and preventing the form of rust.

Proper Handling and Cleaning the Sewing Machine

For a machine to perform well, it should be well taken cared of.

A. General Cleaning
As you clean the machine, it is best to clean one area at a time. Remove
only the parts that are involved and be sure to note where each part is from, and
its correct position. Here are the steps:
1. Prepare the needed tools and supplies in cleaning the sewing machine.
Cleaning tools and materials includes: Quality oil, lint brush dry paint brush
screw drivers, pen and record notebook, cotton buds (optional).
2. Remove the needle if there is any. This will prevent the cleaner from pricking
fingers during the cleaning process.

Parts needed to be cleaned

1. Face plate (presser bar, needle bar, thread take up lever, lifter). Unscrew face
plate and keep it in the drawer while cleaning. Brush dust away then put a
little amount of oil while rotating the balance wheel so inner parts can be
accessed. Put back the face plate in place.
2. Upper Tension (disc spring and dial). Remove outer bolt, tension dial, discs
and disc spring. Lay each part in your front table following its disassembling
for easier assembling. Brush dust and wipe with absorbent cloth with oil. As-
semble by following the laid parts in your table.
3. Lower Mechanism ( rotary oscillating hook ) Remove bobbin case. Fasten
sides of oscillating hook. Remove dust with lint brush. Put a little amount of
machine oil on moving parts. Return spare parts in place.
Classifications of Sewing Machine Troubles
There are two classifications of sewing machine troubles, namely:

1. Minor sewing machine trouble. This refers to problems that arise involving
incorrectly attached accessories or supplies, unadjusted tensions, or that
requires a little dusting or oiling.

2. Major sewing machine trouble. This involves replacing or removing damage

spare parts that made the sewing machine not totally functioning.

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SEWING MACHINE PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES
In the previous lessons, you have learned the basics in sewing machine
operations. This is now the time to apply your skills in giving corrective
measures for identified problems in your machine. Let us review the sewing ma-
chine troubles and how to treat them.  Change the needle with the correct
PROBLEMS CHECK type
 Thread the machine properly
1. Type of needle may be wrong for  Adjust tension then check stitches
Skipped
the fabric
Stitches  Adjust the tension and test stitches
2. Stitch length may be too long. 3.
Condition of the needle may  Set the needle properly
be dull or bent  Tighten the presser foot
4. Machine threading may be  Adjust pressure on the presser foot
incorrect
5. Needle position may be wrong  Loosen tension screw
Thread 1. Size of needle too big or too  Replace the needle
Breaks small  Change the thread with correct
2. Type of thread too thin, thickness
knotted, or uneven  Adjust stitch regulator to
3. Type of needle maybe wrong
for the fabric  Rewind thread to bobbin
4. Machine threading may be  Entangle thread or change thread
incorrect  Remove caught threads from
5. Tension may be too tight.
Needle 1. Tension may be too tight 2.
Break Needle position may be wrong
3. Presser foot may not be tight.
4. Fabric – may have too many
layers or may be too thick
Seams
Pucker 1. Tension may be too tight
2. Needle may be too big or dull
3. Thread may be too coarse
4. Stitch length may be too long

Machine 1.Bobbin threading may be

Jams incorrect.
2. Thread may be knotted or too
coarse
3. Bobbin case threads may
catch thread
REMEDIES

 Change the needle with the correct size

 Adjust the stitch length to standard size
 Replace the needle with a new one
 Thread the machine properly
 Set the needle properly
 Change the needle with the correct size
 Change thread with the correct type
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 Health and Safety Procedure in Sewing Machine Maintenance
Cleaning and lubricating a sewing machine is quite a messy task. Therefore, personal care
should be observed during this activity. The following health and safety precautions should be
practiced at the shop or at home.

1. Wear personal protective equipment. This prevents your clothing from being tarnished by
oil and dirt. Be sure to wear gloves to avoid accumulation of oil and dirt in your nails and
palms. (Wearing of protective eye glasses is optional).

2. Remove the upper belt or turn power off (for powered sewing machine) before oiling the
sewing machine.
3. When a chemical or small spare parts get into your eyes, call the attention of your teacher
at once.
4. Do not remove any safety device from any machine.

5. Be sure that all screws are well-tightened before starting the machine.

6. Make sure that no screws or tools are left on the floor to avoid slipping.
7. Wipe dry spilled oils on the floor to avoid accidents.

8. Assign colored tags for a newly maintained sewing machine. This will make the user be
aware of its present condition.

MAINTAINING RECORDS OF SEWING MACHINE

Recording is very important because it provides solutions to a problem, gives information for tracing
the trend to the source. It gives information on consistently unsatisfactory machines, and it also provides
vital information for without it, it’s impossible to know the situation at any given time and so make sound
decisions
Record Matrix
A record matrix form is a form to be completed after setting the machine. It may involve
adjustments on the stitch length, tension and attachments included in the accomplishment of the
project/activity to be done.
Contents of the Record Matrix

1. Date – the day when the sewing machine is set.

2. Project Title – correct name / agreed name of the project.

ADJUSTMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS

Project
Date Remarks Students
Title
Upper Stitch Thread No. of
Tension Setting Use Needle
July
14, Straight Polyester Joanne
2008 5 10-8 14 Good
Stitching Thread Zartiga

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Learning Activity 2
Answer the following questions based on your own understanding about the lesson.( at least 50
words each). Write your answer on your answer sheet.

1.Why is there a need to put oil on slots after dusting the sewing machine?
2. How do we classify sewing machine troubles?

Learning Activity 3: JUMBLED LETTERS

Rearrange the letters in column A and write the Correct word that corresponds to the given
description in column B. Write the correct word on your activity notebook.
A. B.
1. NSTEION a. Tighten and loosen the stitches 2.
SENGSWITSOLO b. This is essential in cleaning and
lubricating the sewing machine
3. THOCLDPMA c. It is a cloth applied with moisture on water 4. HURBS
d. It is used in wiping dust in cleaning the Sewing
machine.
5. ROSEBANTB e. a material property that sucks-up or takes
-in the manner of sponge

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Learning Task 4: Create Educational Infographics
Plan and create a Poster about the safety procedures in maintenance of sewing machine. Your
output will be evaluated using the given rubrics.
Rubrics

Originality 25 %

Creativity 25 %

Content 30 %

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Hazards and Risks in the Workplace

Lesson
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Workplace Health and Safety are important factors in any sewing industry either in
hand sewing, using a sewing machine or even both an electrical or a manual sewing machine.
Employees/individuals encounter several risk factors, such as awkward arm, neck, trunk, leg
postures and back pains. Safety measures have to be taken seriously especially when sharp
pointed objects are used such as, scissors, tacking pins, needles, and other equipment.

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 Sewing involves lots of opportunities for injury. Some of these are obvious, but some are
less so. Sewers can injure their bodies in almost imperceptible ways. Taking basic precautions
will reduce the risk of injury in the sewing room.

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A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something
or someone under certain conditions at work.

Risk is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse
health effect if exposed to a hazard. It may also apply to situations with property or equipment
loss
Hazards in sewing
Hazards that may be encountered when conducting sewing activities include:
• Cut and injuries from sharp edges, knife blades, scissors and pins.
• Holding the wrist in awkward position while cutting with scissors cause injury
to the wrist.
• Finger injuries while sewing.
• Low back injury from poor posture.
• Eye strain from poor lighting.
• Back injury from improper lifting procedures

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Learning Task1: Formulate me. Answer the following questions.
1. How you are going to differentiate hazards and risks?

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Learning Task 2: Reflection
How important to you learning about this module on dressmaking.? Will this help you as a 1
person?

Reference

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood.

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