DAILY LESSON PLAN (DLP) FORMAT

DLP NO.: 1 Learning Area: Grade Level: 8 Date: March 1 2022 Quarter: 1 Duration: 8:00am –
Dressmaking – Use of Time: Sem 10:00am
Sewing Tools
Learning Competency/ies:  Know the tools of Dressmaking Code:
 Learn how to use different tools in
Dressmaking
Key Concepts/ Understandings Understand and learn the different use of tools and materials
to be developed
Learning Objectives Understand the types and familiarize the tools
Knowledge
Learn to use different kind of tools and where they be used in Dressmaking
Skills
Work on how to apply the Sewing Tools
Attitude
Demonstrate the use of Sewing Tools to each other
Values
Content 1. Measuring Tools
2. Cutting Tools
3. Marking Tools
4. Pinning Tools
5. Materials
Learning Resources K-12 dressmaking and tailoring learning modules PDF
Internet
Procedures
1. Introductory Activity The teacher will prepare an exercise so I have 2 images and you will combine it to get a
(10 minutes) new word connecting to our lesson

2. Activity
(15 minutes)
3. Analysis The teacher will ask some student what are the connection of the short activity on
(10 minutes) today topic

1) What are the connection of Thread to our lesson?

2) How important the Tape Measure in Dressmaking?
3) Have you experience on how to use this tools and materials?
4. Abstraction The Teacher will present the Lesson 1 about “Use of Sewing Tools”
( 35 minutes)
This lesson will provide knowledge and skills of the different tools and
equipment which are necessary in sewing.

Sewing equipment different tools are used in garment construction.

MEASURING TOOLS

Tape Measure
- A flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements.

Sewing Gauge
- A small ruler with a sliding guide and is about six inches long.

Rulers
- A ruler measuring 12 inches or even 18 inches, either clear or solid.

Yardstick
- A yardstick is made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal.

L-square
- The tailor square or "L" is used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern.

French Curve
- This is used to shape the depth of the neck hole and armhole of the pattern.

CUTTING TOOLS
Cutting tools are instruments that serve well if properly maintained.

Bent-handled dressmaker’s shears

- These are made of quality steel and hold a sharp cutting edge.

Pinking Shears
- This is popular in zigzagging or scalloped edge or for seam finishes.

Cutting scissors
a. Trimming scissor
- It is 3-4 inches long. It is used for trimmings, clipping threads and snipping
slashes.

b. 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.

c. Buttonhole scissor
-This is intended for making buttonholes.

Thread Clippers
- are a handy little spring loaded cutting tool that allows for the snipping of
threads.

Seam Ripper
- are specifically designed for ripping out stitches from seams, either as a result
of an error or during alterations.

Rotary Cutter and Mat

- It is an adaptation of the giant rotary cutter used by the garment industry.

MARKING TOOLS

Chalk Pencils/Dressmaker pencil

- This is available in white or pastel shades.
This chalk pencil is used to make fine lines on fabric.

Liquid Marking Pen

- come in two types. There is one that washes out and one that fades after 48
hours.

Tailor’s Chalk
- This is essential as a marker for use on materials.

Wax chalk
- This is available in black or white and is used for woolen fabrics.

Tracing Wheel
- There are two types of tracing wheels, those with a serrated edge and those
with a smooth edge.

Dressmaker’s Carbon Paper

- also called dressmaker‘s tracing paper is a specially waxed carbon paper that
transfer‘s the tracing wheel‘s markings to the fabric.

PINNING AND SEWING TOOL

Pincushion
-A pincushion holds the straight pins and needles while working to prevent
accidents.

Hand Needle
-Used in making temporary stitches and buttonholes. Sizes of 7 to 10 are for
general hand sewing.

Sewing Needle Threader

-It aids in putting the thread to the needle.

Thimble
-A small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the
needle in sewing.

MATERIALS

Fabric
-The Fabric is the cloth used in making garments. The plain cotton fabrics,

Thread
- is used in assembling or constructing the parts of the garment. Threads vary
in sizes.

Types of Sewing Machines

1. Lockstitch Sewing Machine.

- This is usually used in homes and sometimes in school.

2. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine.

-This is sometimes called „straight stitching machine‖ or industrial sewing
machine

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, outseam and side seam.
8. Bartacking Machine.
-This is used in reinforcing the opening and closing of pockets

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.
5. Application The Teacher show the image of Measuring Tools, Cutting and Marking Tools and
(35 minutes) apply it on daily use or explain it where the image apply for dressmaking for example

Tailor Chalk

“For me I use chalk to write the measurement of the fabric how

wide is it or its length “

In this Exercise or activity student will understand easily where they be use and what
the purpose of the materials and tools

Assessment Recap about the topic

( 15 minutes)
The teacher called a random student and answer the
Generalization

I know now something about _______

First, __________
Second, ___________
Finally, ___________
Now You know on what I know something about __________
 For example:

I know now something about The use of sewing tools

First, the measuring tools
Second, the cutting tools
Finally, marking tools are required for transferring pattern
markings to garment fabric pieces and for making alterations on
garments.
Now You know on what I know something about the use of the
tools and materials and how to apply it properly

Assignment The teacher will give assignment about the types and what are the function of sewing
(5 minutes) machine thru google classroom
Concluding Activity (Optional)
Remarks
Reflections

A. No. of learners who

earned 80% in the
evaluation.
B. No. of learners who
require additional
activities for
remediation.
C. Did the remedial
lessons work? No. of
learners who have
caught up with the
lesson.
D. No. of learners who
continue to require
remediation.
E. Which of my strategies
worked well? Why did
these work?
F. What difficulties did I
encounter which my
principal or supervisor
can help me solve?
G. What Innovation or
localized materials did I
use/discover which I
wish to share with other
teachers?