Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BULACAN
STA. MARIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Subject/ Dressmaking Grade/Section

Specialization:
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What I Need To Know (Objectives)

At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. Identify the basic hand stitches,
2. Sew the basic hand stitches
3. Realize the importance of basic hand stitches.

What I Know (Pre-Test) at least 5 items

There are 8 kinds of hand stitches in the loop find and write
them on a separate sheet of paper.

What’s In (Review of the previous lesson)

What’s New (Introduction of new lesson)

Feliza is a grade 7 student, one morning she was crying because her uniform was torn. She did not know what to do
because her mother was not there and she did not know how to use sewing machine. Until her friend Karen saw her. Why
are you crying Feliza ? My School uniform was torn and I couldn’t use sewing machine. Don’t worry this morning Ms. Gunio
will teach us how to sew by hand online. Even if we no longer use sewing machine we can sew using needles and thread.
Will she really teach us basic stitching? Yes but before that we should familiar with the different types of stiches and the
materials to be used.
Tools/Materials to be used: Basic Hand Stiches:
Hand Needle 1. Backstitch
Thread 2. Basting Stitch
Ruler or Tape measure 3. Running Stitch
Scissor 4. Outline Stitch
Pencil 5. Blanket Stitch
Thimble 6. Catch Stitch
Pincushion/Emery bag 7. Chain Stitch
Fabric (if unavailable you can look for old clothes that are no longer used)
Let us analyze Feliza’s situation

Direction: Read each question carefully. Then, write your answer on a separate sheet

1. Why Feliza is crying, what is her problem?

2. Did Karen Help Feliza on her problem?
3. What are the tools/materials needed in hand sewing?
4. What are the basic hand stiches?

What Is It (Lesson Proper)

Knowing basic hand stitches is essential to being able to sew. The following are the hand stitches which are necessary to
produce quality work in garment construction.

1. Running stitch - a simple needlework stitch consisting of a line of small even stitches that run in
and out through the cloth without overlapping.  To make this stitch, push point of needle in and out
of the fabric until you have several stitches on the needle. Hold the fabric taut with left hand, pull the
needle through. Practice until you make fine stitches.

2. Backstitch- the strongest hand stitch and is used to imitate machine stitches  Make one running
stitch, then take a back stitch to the beginning of the first stitch, thus overlapping each running stitch.

3. Chain stitch- an ornamental stitch in which loops are crocheted or embroidered in a chain. 
Insert the needle in and out of the fabric (as in running stitch). Bring the thread under the tip of the
needle while still in the fabric, then pull the thread through.

4. Basting stitch -Basting stitch is quite important in successful sewing. This is used to hold fabric
temporarily in place, until permanently stitched. There are four types of basting: hand basting,
machine basting, pin basting, and basting edges with an iron.

5. Blanket stitch - a buttonhole stitch used on the edges of a blanket or other material too thick
to be hemmed.

6. Catch stitch - Also called herringbone stitch. This is used for a flat finish next to fabric, such as
seam binding on a hem. Hold open hem edge away from you, work from left to right. Take a stitch
in the hem, then a tiny stitch to the right just beyond edge of hem with the point of needle to
the left. This makes diagonal lined that cross each other.

7. Split Stitch- is an embroidery technique that closely resembles the chain stitch. The split stitch
is formed when the working thread, after a small straight stitch, is taken backwards underneath the
ground cloth, but instead of coming up next to the thread on top (as in outline and stem stitch) the
point of the needle splits the working thread, and the needle/thread is pulled through the split
portion.

8. Cross Stitch- Is a form of sewing and popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-
shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture. The stitches counts the
threads on a piece of even weave fabric in each direction so that the stitches are of uniform
sizes.
 What Is More (Lesson Activity)
After learning new concept about hand stitching you can now make the different hand stiches.
REMINDERS:
1. Choose a needle appropriate to the thread, fabric, and type of hand
sewing stitch being used.
2. Use a single thread, no longer than 24 inches.
3. Wear a thimble to prevent your finger from pricking.
4. Keep the stitches loose to avoid puckering.
5. Begin and end hand sewing tools with a tailor’s knot.
6. Use a pair of scissors when cutting the thread
7. Use thread that is contrast to the color of the fabric.

Direction: Ready the materials. Measure the fabric 2x4 inches then
cut, make 7 pieces.
Sew the following:
1. Running Stitch
2. Back stitch
3. Chain Stitch
4. Basting Stitch
5. Blanket stitch
6. Catch Stitch/Herringbone stitch
7. Split stitch
8. Cross stitch
Paste and label the finished work in a long bond paper.

Finished output will be evaluated by the following rubrics:

Follow the correct stitching - 50%
Neatness - 25%
Workmanship - 25%
Total 100%

What I Have Learned (Generalization)

1. Enumerate the different hand stitches (1-8)

What I Can Do (Application)

How can you use this new skill you have learned? You can now work on projects at home on your own!
Encourage student to use the skill they learned when making other items on their own.

Assessment (Summative)
Congratulations you reach this far. At this point, it seems that you really learned the lesson. To test the level of your
understanding, answer the following questions. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Column A Column B

1.
This is used to hold fabric temporarily in place A. running stitch
2. Also called herringbone stitch. B. back stitch
3. An ornamental stitch in which loops are crocheted or embroidered in a chain C. basting stitch
4. is an embroidery technique that closely resembles the chain stitch. D. Catch Stitch
5. A simple needlework stitch consisting of a line of small even stitches E. Chain stitch
that run in and out through the cloth without overlapping. F. Cross stitch
6.
The strongest hand stitch and is used to imitate machine stitches G. Blanket stitch
7.
A buttonhole stitch used on the edges of a blanket or other material H. Split stitch
too thick to be hemmed.
8. X-shaped stitches
 Additional Activities (Enrichment or Assignment)

Objective: Sew an apron with creative patch pocket.

Materials, Tools and Equipment:

1 yard of fabric
Piece of coordinating fabric for the pocket
7/8" ribbon
Apron Pattern
Cut fabric from pattern
Instructions:
1. Place the apron pattern on the folded fabric and cut out.

fold
Stitch around
2. Fold the rectangle of coordinating fabric in half with rightsides together. pocket leaving opening
Stitch around three sides of the pocket using a1/2" seam allowance, leaving a 3"
opening at the bottom. Clipthe corners.( Pattern for patch pocket may vary
depending on the design).

3. Turn the pocket right side out and push out the corners of
the pocket with an item like a chopstick. (Don't use something Turn pocket press and
too sharp or you will poke a hole through the fabric.) Press the top stitch
pocket flat, folding in the raw edges of the opening. Topstitchalong the fold,
which will be the top of your pocket.

Place pocket on apron

4.Place the pocket on the center of the apron approximately
12" from the top. Stitch the sides and bottom of the pocket tothe apron.
(Placement of the pocket may vary).

5. Using a double fold hem (folding fabric in 1/2", pressing, Hem side and bottom
then folding 1/2" again and pressing for a 1" hem), pin and
stitch the sides and bottom of the apron.

6.Using a double fold hem (folding fabric in 5/16", pressing, Hem side and hole
then folding 5/16" again and pressing for a 5/8" hem), pin and
stitch the curved side of the apron.

Hem side and hole

7. Fold down 1/4" along top and press. Fold 1" again and
press. Stitch facing down.

8.Stitch 28" piece of ribbon to top left of apron. Finish raw

edge of ribbon by folding over twice and stitching.
Attach the neck and
side strap
9.Stitch 24" long piece of ribbon at the top of the straight side.
Repeat for the other side. Finish raw edge of ribbon by folding
over twice and stitching.
Finished output will be evaluated by the following criteria.

 Construction process 25%

 Manipulated tools and equipment properly 25%
 Work habit: organized, clean, and systematic 25%
 Work within the time target 25
Total: 100%

References:
k_to_12_dressmaking_and_tailoring_learning_modules1
Clothing Technology Made Easy by Carmelita Bildan Hilario
https://anoitodenz.weebly.com/fashionizta.html
http://inaminuteago.com/pdfiles/12BasicStitches.pdf

Prepared by:

JOYLEEN R. GUNIO
Subject Teacher

Checked by:

RUBY JANE S. BUISING

Head Teacher/Subject Coordinator

Noted by:
Parent Signature
RIZALDY C. PIDLAOAN
Principal III