BUNAWAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET FOR TLE 8 (HANDICRAFT)
FOURTH QUARTER, Week 1
Name of Learner: _________________________________________Score:_________
Grade/Section: _________________________________________ Date: _________
Teacher: CAROLINE D. CULIBRA
I. Lesson 1: Use basic tools in embroidery
II. Learning Outcome: 1.1 Basic tools and materials in embroidery are identified
1.2.Different embroidery stitches are performed
1.3 Proper use of tools is observed TLE_HEHD7/8EA0a-b-1
III. Instructions: This activity sheet will help you to identify tools and materials in embroidery
CONCEPTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Basic Tools and Materials in Embroidery
Embroidery is the ornamentation of textiles and other materials with needlework for personal use
and decoration not only at home but for offices as well. The term embroidery is an English word
derived from the old French embroiders meaning edge and border.
Tools – refers to small or handy devices/instruments used in sewing.
Materials – are supplies that are consumed and replace from time to time in finishing a project.
Embroidery- the art of designing with needle and thread. Fabric- any woven, knitted or felt cloth.
Thread - a very fine cord composed of strand or strands of spun silk, flax or cotton used in sewing.
Design - arrangement of line, form, color and texture with the purpose of achieving order and beauty.
Tools
1. Tape measure is a measuring tool used to measure more than one-foot distance or materials.
2. Gauge is use to measure short distance
3. Thimbles is made from metal or plastic use to protect the middle finger from being prick and pushes
the needle while doing embroidery work. This comes in size 6(small) to 12(large).
4. Embroidery hoop/stiletto – made of wood, bone, metal or plastic use to make eyelets in the fabric to
be embroidered. It is also use to keep the fabric stretched while embroidery stitches are applied on the
design.
5. Embroidery scissor – is small, sharp and pointed-good for fine work use for trimming scallops,
clipping threads and cutting large eyelets.
6. Sewing box is use to keep together the embroidery tools and materials.
7. Bag to keep work clean and fresh, have a bag made from washable material to hold tour work when
not busy on it.
Materials
1. Fabrics are sometimes referred to as cloth, which are of great variety and they differ in material,
weight, weave, design, color and finish.
Types of Fabrics
A. Common weave includes most tightly woven fabrics with a relatively smooth surface like
linen, wool and cotton. They are best used for articles with decorative stitches .
B. B. Even-weave – are intended for hardanger embroidery since the number of threads per square
inch is sane for both warp and woof .
C. C. Basket weave – is commonly used by beginners and ramie linen by those who have been used
to this embroidery. It supplies guidelines for cross stitch and smocking having an evenly spaced pattern
like gingham cloth and polka dots .
2. Thread is available in various types. They differ in terms of texture, fiber content, number of strands
and color.
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IV. Activities
Let’s Do This!
Activity 1. Word Puzzle (copy and answer)
Direction: Using the given list below, encircle and write below the words in the word puzzle
Activity 2. Scrambled letters
Rearrange the jumbled letters to form the correct name of tools or materials being described on the given
statement .
REWAT ROCLO SHRUB ________________________________
1. A tool use for transferring the design using pricking and pouncing method .
BLETHIMS _______________________________________
2. Tool made from metal or plastic use to protect the middle finger from being prick and pushes the
needle while doing embroidery work.
LEENDE DREHEART ________________________
3. A tool use to easier threading especially by those sewers with poor eyesight
BRAFICS_____________________________
4. Referred to as cloth, are of great variety and they differ in material, weight, weave, design,
color and finish.
PEAT SEAMURE_______________________________
5. Measuring tool used to measure more than one-foot distance or materials.
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Activity 3. Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the answer on your notebook.
1. What do you call a fine powder that is used in transferring the design before doing embroidery article?
A. Baby powder B. Pounce C. Baking powder D. Threader
2. What kind of embroidery is appropriate in working with heavy yarns?
A. Chinelle needle B. Tapestry needle C. Crewel needle D. Machine needle
3. Which of the following embroidery stitches uses a small eye needle for easy pulling of thread?
A. Back stitch B . Looped stitch C. Chain stitch D. Bullion stitch
4. What embroidery tool is used to measure short distances?
A. Gauge B. Tape measure C. Ruler D. Yard stick
5. An embroidery stitch that is ideal for making leaves or feathers.
A. Herringbone stitch B. Fish bone stitch C. Lazy daisy chain stitch D. Feather stitch
IV. Closure
In this lesson, I learned about _______________________________________________________
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V. Reference: Self Learning Modules Handicraft making 7/8
K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Module for Handicraft
