GOODMORNI

NG
GRADE 8
 Good tools are important in sewing. Your
sewing machine and your sewing aids should
be selected as carefully as possible for good
performance and long-lasting satisfaction.
We know that appropriate tools make work
easier.

This lesson will provide you knowledge

and skills in using sewing tools and
equipment correctly. To make the work
light and easy, you should have a complete
set of sewing tools in your sewing box and
a friendly sewing machine located in a
sewing spot at home or at a sewing area of
your room.
Classification of Sewing Tools and Materials

Measuring Tools –
Also known as tapeline, it is
made of non-stretchable strip
used in taking body
measurements.It measures 150
centimeters in the front side
and 60 inches on the other
side.
Sewing Gauge – This is a six
-inch ruler made of aluminum
or stiff cardboard with a
slider used to measure small
hem areas and short distances
like hem folds , seam
allowance, button holes, pleats
,and tucks.
side.
 Ruler – This is the most
common measuring device;
12 inches long used to
connect two points in
drawing straight lines. It
may be made of clear
plastic or shellacked
wood.
 Meterstick or Yardstick –
This is a one-meter long
wooden or steel stick
usually marked off in
centimeters and
millimeters and is used to
measure fabric length by
yard or meter
 Write as many words
as you can about
sewing tools and equipment.
 Why do you think it is important to
know the different uses of the sewing
tools and materials in dressmaking?

 Give examples of materials

in dressmaking.
Assignment

Research of the different drafting tools and cutting tools.