SEWING TOOLS AND

MATERIALS
by:Glysa B. Sison
• SEWING
• -is the craft of
fastening or
attaching objects
using stitches made
with a needle and
thread.
 LARGE SEWING MATERIALS

• Sewing Machine
• -machine used to stitch
fabric and other materials
with thread.Compared to
sewing with the hand,a
sewing does work faster
and more consistently.
• Iron and Ironing Board
• -use to eliminate creases
and to flatten the fabric
you are working on.
• meter stick
• -a measuring tool
necessary for drawing long
and straight lines.
 MEASURING MATERIALS

• tape measure
• -used to measure fabric,as
well as person's
dimensions.
• -is ideal for measuring
around the curves of a
body which a ruler or
meter stick can not do.
• ruler
• -used to measure and
draw straight lines on
fabrics
 CUTTING MATERIALS
• scissors
• -this is a handled cutting
tool with two blades
attached to two handles of
the same size with the
same hole diameter for the
fingers.
shears
-like scissors,shears have
two blades attached to
handles.
-However the shape and
size o the two blades
differ,as well as the shape
and size of the two handles.
-designed for better grip
-for cutting thicker materials
• pinking shears
• -designed to make zigzag
pattern on the edge of the
materials.
 SEWING MATERIALS

• thread
• -primary tool in sewing
• -material that binds or
fastens fabrics together
• needles
• -These have different
sizes.
• -Smaller needles are used
for very thin and light
fabric while larger needles
are for thick fabrics.
• -used to drive thread into
the fabric.
• thimble
• -used to protect the finger
from needles
• -you can easilly push a
needle into a fabric using
the thimble without hurting
yourself.
 Group Activity
Materials:pentel
pen/paper or coupon
Let's Try...

• Write on the line the name of the sewing material

described in each item.
• _____1.This is used for binding or fastening fabrics
together.
• _____2.These have two blades that differ in shape and
size,as well as two handles that also differ in size and
shape.
• _____3.This is used to protect finger from needles.
• _____4.This machine does work faster and more
consistently.
• _____5.This cutting tool has serrated cutting blades
designed to make a zigzag pattern.
MAKING A PROJECT
PLAN
• PLAN
• -is a blueprint of any project or
undertaking
• -this will guide you in
accomplishing your goal.
 Parts of a Project Plan

• 1.Name of a Project • Examples:

• -found at the top part of • Plan for Making an Apron
the plan • Project for Creating
• -name of the project Pillowcases
should be short and • Making Pot Holders
concise but must still be
able to give the reader an
idea
• 2.Design/Sketch
• -found next to or below the
name or the title of the
project.
• -serves as guide for the
person to know how the
final outcome of the
product should look like
• 3.Objectives
• -states the goals that you
aim to achieve
• -goals should be specific
and realistic
• -ensure that you do not go
beyond the expected
outcome
• examples
• 1.correctly follow the steps
in makig apron
• 2.use appropriate tools
and materials for sewing
an apron
• 3.create presentable apron
• 4.Bill of Materials item quantit unit cost total cost
y
• -list of all the needed
fabric(printed) 2 P60 P120
supplies meters

• -written in tabular thread(white) 1 spool P30 P30

format Total Cost P150

•-
item/quantity/amount
per item/total cost
• 5.Tools Needed • Example:
• shears
• -list of tools or
• thimble
materials that you
• iron
already have
• needles
• 6.Procedure • Example:
• -part where you list all the • 1.Wash the fabric gently.
instructions you must • 2.Iron the fabric.
follow in order to • 3.Lay fabric flat on the
accomplish your project. table with the working side
• -witten step-by-step up.
• 4........
• 5........
SHOW SAMPLE PROJECT PLAN
 FORM THREE GROUPS

•Create a project plan

for making an apron.
MATERIALS: (September 5-6)

• Thread
• Needle
• Thimble
• Scissor
• White Cloth
•DRAFTING
PATTERNS
 DRAFTING

• graphical representation of
structures, and their component
parts
• a technical design to the
craftsman or worker who makes
the product.
pattern paper
-usually used in drafting for a more
complicated project like sewing
blouse,a pair of pants,or a dress.
-for simple project like placemat,or
dish cloth, a newspaper or manila
paper will serve the purpose
commercial pattern
-standardized pattern
-ready made and can be bought
 MAKING PATTERNS

• 1.Draw a sketch of the product you want to make.

• 2.Scale the design of the product on the pattern paper
with the correct size and shape.
• 3.Cut the pattern pieces according to the actual size and
shape.
• 4.Take note of the design of the cloth before laying the
pattern flat on the table.
• 5.When laid on the pattern paper,trace with a tracing
chalk or a pencil,just so you get the actual size and
shape.Use pins to prevent the cloth from moving while
tracing.
• 6.Measure and mark the needed allowance by means of a
gauge for ease in measuring and marking.
 Safety Precaution to Remember

• Focus on what you are

doing.
• Use the tools you are
using correctly with
confidence.
• Keep them after use in a
safe place.