7/8 Technology and

Livelihood Education
Quarter 3 -Module 1
Use Basic Tools in Embroidery
TLE_HEHD7/8EA-0a-b-1

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Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7/8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3-Module 1: Use Basic Tools in Embroidery
First Edition 2020

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Development Team of the Module

Author: Lane V. Despabiladeras
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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Quarter 3
Use Basic Tools in Embroidery
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 Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 7/8 Project CAP-LRE Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Use Basic Tools in Embroidery.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed, and reviewed by educators from public
institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator, in helping the learners meet the standards
set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners’ progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks
included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 7/8 Project CAP-LRE Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Use Basic Tools in Embroidery.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

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At the end of this module, you will also find:
References This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module provides discussion and series of activities that will give you
a deep understanding about the different tools and materials in embroidery.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the different tools and materials in embroidery;

2. discuss the uses of each tools and materials in embroidery and its
precautionary measures;and
3. demonstrate how to use the tools and materials in embroidery.

What I Know
It is another day! I hope that you are ready for today. Make yourself physically
and mentally ready for our new lesson. But before that, let us check your prior
knowledge about our new lesson. Feel free to answer the following questions.

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your activity
notebook or answer sheet.

______1. What is embroidery?

a. a decorative sewing done to enhance textiles.
b. a method of dyeing textiles using bright colors.
c. a process of making cloth similar to weaving.
d. a technique of sewing clothing using a machine.
______2. It offers instructions for cross-stitching and smocking having a pattern.
that is equally spaced like gingham fabric and polka dots.
a. basket weave c. even-weave
b. common weave d. fabric
______3. This makes them perfect for embroidery thread-counting and even for the
needlepoint.
a. chenille c. pin
b. crewel d. tapestry needle
______4. It is a tool where the embroidery tools and materials are being kept
together.
a. bag c. pin cushion
b. gauge d. sewing box
______5. It is a tiny, sharp, and pointed tool used for fine works, to trim scallops, cut
threads, and cut large eyelets.
a. embroidery hoop c. gauge
b. embroidery scissor d. tape measure
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______6. This needle is blunt and not pointed.
a. chenille c. pin
b. crewel d. tapestry
______7. The following are examples of embroidery materials EXCEPT________.
a. basket weave c. thread
b. fabric d. tracing paper
______8. Which of the following is NOT an embroidery tool?
a. bag c. fabric
b. embroidery hoop d. pin cushion
______9. It is a tool made from wood, bone, metal, or plastic used to produce
eyelets in fabric for embroidery.
a. embroidery gauge c. embroidery needle
b. embroidery hoop d. embroidery scissor
______10. It is a type of needle that is appropriate for embroidery and used for heavier
yarns.
a. chenille c. pin
b. crewel d. tapestry needle
______11.The following are examples of embroidery tools EXCEPT_____________.
a. needle c. thimble
b. scissors d. thread
______12. It is a tool used to measure one-foot distance.
a. gauge c. ruler
b. protractor d. tape measure
______13. It is a tool used for easier threading especially by sewers with poor
eyesight.
a. needle c. thimble
b. needle threader d. thread
______14. It is a fine powder used for transferring design through pricking method.
a. needle threader c. stiletto
b. pounce d. water brush
______15. It is a tool used to keep pins and needles in place.
a. bag c. pounce
b. pin cushion d. sewing box

Are you done answering? Are the above statements familiar to you? If your
answer is ‘No’, this module will help you understand more about this lesson. Keep on
doing the activities and enjoy learning!

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 What’s In

Before you proceed, let us try to recall what you have learnt from the previous lesson
on ______________________. Cite one important word that you remember and
describe it in one sentence.

Now ,let us try to do this activity.

What word comes to your mind when you hear the word “EMBROIDERY”?
Write your answers in the space below.

• ____________________________
EMBROIDERY • ____________________________
• ____________________________

What’s New

Now that you already gave your idea about embroidery.

Directions: To give you a glimpse of the new lesson, do this activity by arranging the
jumbled letters to form a word. (If there is an answer sheet provided, write
the answers on it.)

1. BAFRIC ______________
2. RHETDA ______________
3. NGEDIS ______________
4. LOOTS ______________
5. AALSTIME ______________

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 What is It
It is very important that you have an idea about the tools and materials in
embroidery and the knowledge on how to use them properly to avoid accident/injury.

In this lesson, you will learn the different tools and materials used in embroidery. But
before you proceed to the tools and materials, you need to know first what embroidery
is and its development.

Development of Philippine Embroidery

Embroidery is the ornamentation of textiles and other items with needle work not
only for home use and decoration but also for offices. The term embroidery is an
English word derived from ancient French embroidery, meaning border and edge.

The Netherlanders brought embroidery into the Orient in the 15th century. It was
purchased in the Philippines by that Spaniards where it has made a marvelous
growth, and the work done rivals the best work done in Switzerland, a country noted
for its exquisite embroidery.

During the Middle Ages, the embroidery achieved its highest development. During
their leisure time, the nuns in the convents were the first to create articles with
embroidery work. It has become so popular since then that women have started to
enjoy it and started creating their own design.

Embroideries were done by hand in the beginning, but with the advent of
technology and the invention sewing machine, people are now engaged in the
embroidery work due to the industry’s rapid growth, elegance of designs, and fineness
of workmanship. Embroidery work is best accomplished when using correct tools and
materials. Tools are applied to the small or useful sewing devices while materials the
ones consumed while finishing a project.

Below are the tools and materials use in Embroidery, its uses and maintenance.

TOOLS
1. Gauge- is a tool used for short distance
measurement .

2. Tape measure- is a tool used for

measuring distance of more than one foot
of materials.

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3. Thimble- is a small, pitted cup worn on the
finger that protects the finger from being
pricked or poked by a needle while sewing.

4. Embroidery hoop/stiletto- is a tool made

from wood, bone, metal, or plastic used to
produce eyelets in the fabric for
embroidery. It is often used to keep the
fabric stretched as stitches on the pattern
are added to the embroidery.
5. Embroidery scissor – is a tiny, sharp, and
pointed tool used for fine work, to trim
scallops, cut threads, and cut large eyelets.

6. Needle threader- is a tool used to thread

a needle for sewers with poor eyesight.

7. Pounce- is a fine powder used in pricking

method when transferring material.

8. Embroidery needle- is a small piece of

steel where one end has a fine point and a
little gap like an eye at the other.
a. Crewel (Sizes 1-10) – is a sharp-pointed,
medium-length, with wide eyes for quick
threading, and used in most embroidery
stitching.
b. Chenille (Sizes 13-26) - is still sharp
needle but thicker and longer and has
wider eyes. It is the style of needle
appropriate for embroidery that is worked
with heavier yarns.
c. Tapestry needle (Sizes 13-26)- is a
needle similar in size to chenille but blunt
instead of pointed that makes it perfect for
embroidery thread- counting and even for
the needle point.

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9. Watercolor brush- is a tool used for
pricking and pouncing to pass pattern.

10. Tracing paper- - is a tool used to trace the

designs.

11. Sewing box- is where embroidery tools

and materials are being kept together.

12. Bag- is a tool made of washable material

and is used to keep your work clean.

Materials
1. Fabric- - often called as fabric is of great variety
and differs in material, weight, weaving, style,
color, and finish.
a. Common weave- comprises the
tightest woven fabrics with a smooth surface,
such as linen, wool and cotton.

b. Even-weave- is intended for

hardanger embroidery where the threads are
the same for warp and woof per square inch.

c. Basket weave- ramie linen is

commonly used by beginners. It offers
instructions for cross-stitching and smocking
having a pattern that is equally spaced like
gingham fabric and polka dots.

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 2. Thread- has various types that differ in texture,
color, number of strands and fiber content.
Threads are normally coded in numbers and in
colors.

Precautions to be Taken in Performing Embroidery

A) During and After Embroidering:

• Clip or tie your hair before you begin.
• The light should fall from the left side or from the front onto the working surface.
• Do not bite/cut the thread with your teeth nor tear it with your hands when
working.
• Keep the needles and the pins at a certain place (a special box, cushion, etc.).
Do not leave them in the workplace, never put the needles and the pins in your
mouth, and do not stick them in the clothing.
• Keep the needle, pins and other tools and materials after working.
• The embroidery hoop/stiletto should be fitted properly and should resemble a
drum before starting the embroidery.
• The thread should not exceed to 18 inches; otherwise it will tend to coil towards
the end.
• Use needles with appropriate numbers that suit the type of embroidery being
done.
• Do not use hot iron on the part with embroidery.
• Do not sun-dry the embroidered fabric.

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 What’s More

Independent Activity 1

LOOP A WORD
Directions: Loop the words or names of the tools used in embroidery. Write your
answers on the space provided below/on your answer sheet.

E M B R O I D E R Y S
A B C S C I S S O R S
C D E F G C O H I J I
R Q S P O H B N L J K
T A P E M E A S U R E
R H T U W N G A U G E
A S M T H I M B L E S
C O K M V L N I M D U
I I W Y W L T G X B L
N N Z N X E W A B W O
G P O U N C E Y E O E
P A P E R O W H N C X

1. ________________________
2. ________________________
3. ________________________
4. ________________________
5. ________________________
6. ________________________
7. ________________________
8. ________________________
9. ________________________
10. ________________________

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Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Match column A with column B. Write only the letters of the correct
answers on the space provided/on your answer sheet.

Column A Column B
_____1. Tape Measure a.

_____2. Thimble b.

_____3. Embroidery hoop/Stiletto c.

_____4. Embroidery Scissors d.

_____5. Tracing paper e.

_____6. Embroidery needle f.

_____7. Thread g.

_____8. Needle threader h.

_____9. Watercolor brush i.

_____10. Pin Cushion

j.

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Independent Activity 2

What’s up! Let us do another activity. There is a bowl that has the tools and materials
in embroidery.

Directions: Choose at least five tools and materials in embroidery and give their uses.
Write your answer on the space provided/on your answer sheet.

Sewing box Bag Thimble

Tracing Paper Chenille Crewel

Pin Cushion Embroidery scissors

Tapestry Needle Needle threader

Tape Measure

1._____________________________________________________________
2._____________________________________________________________
3._____________________________________________________________
4._____________________________________________________________
5._____________________________________________________________

Independent Assessment 2

Directions: Briefly describe the following tools by their uses. Write your answer on
your answer sheet.
1. Tape measure
2. Thimble
3. Needle threader
4. Pounce
5. Watercolor brush
6. Tracing paper
7. Sewing box
8. Gauge
9. Basket weave
10. Embroidery hoop

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Independent Activity 3
Name it!
Directions: Give the names and the uses of the following tools and materials in
embroidery. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

1
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2 TOOLS
and
Materials 5

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4

Independent Assessment 3

Directions: Identify what is being asked Write the answer on your answer sheet.

_________1. It is a tool used to keep the embroidery tools together.

_________2. It is a small piece of steel end with a fine point end and a little gap like
an eye at the other end.
_________3. It is a tool used for easier threading especially by sewers with poor
eyesight.
________4. It is a tool made from wood, bone, metal, or plastic produce eyelets in
the fabric for embroidery.
_________5. It is a tiny, sharp, and pointed tool used for fine work, to trim scallops,
cut threads and cut large eyelets.
_________6. It is a fine powder used in pricking method when transferring material.
_________7. This tool has various types that differ in texture, color, number of
strands, and fiber content.
_________8. It is a small pitted cup worn on the finger and protects the finger from
being pricked or poked by the needle while sewing.
_________9. It is a measuring tool used for short distance measurement.
_________10. This comprises the tightest woven fabrics with a smooth surface, such
as linen, wool, and cotton.

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 What I Have Learned

To summarize what you have learnt from this module, just list down three
things that you learned in this lesson and relate them to your real life.

In This lesson, I have understood that…

• _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

What I Can Do
You are an awesome because you have come this far. In this stage, you will
apply what you have learned about the lesson.

Directions: Make a compilation of different tools and materials in embroidery. It

should have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 tools and materials. Label each
tool and material and write its uses.

Your compilation will be rated using the scoring rubric below:

CRITERIA SCORE

Compiled 9-10 tools and materials with labels and uses. 5

Compiled 7-8 tools and materials with labels and uses. 4

Compiled 5-6 tools and materials with labels and uses. 3

Compiled 3-4 tools and materials with labels and uses. 2

Compiled 1-2 tools and materials with labels and uses. 1

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 Assessment
You are a smart student for reaching this stage. Now, let us test your learning
from the whole module by answering this post assessment.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read each statement and choose the BEST answer. Write the letter of your
choice on the space provided/on your answer sheet.
______1. It is an ornamentation of textiles and other materials with needlework.
a. crewel b. embroidery c. gauge d. stiletto
______2. It is a tool used to measure more than one-foot distance.
a. gauge b. ruler c. tape measure d. tapestry
______3. It is a tool used for transferring the design when using pricking and pouncing
method.
a. needle threader b. pounce c. stiletto d. watercolor brush
______4. It is a tool in embroidery that is used to keep the fabric stretched while
embroidery stitches are applied on the design.
a. crewel b. embroidery c. gauge d. stiletto
______5. It is a fine powder used in transferring design through pricking method.
a. needle threader b. pounce c. stiletto d. watercolor brush
______6. It is a type of needle used for most standard embroidery stitchery.
a. chenille b. crewel c. gauge d. tapestry
______7. It is a tool used to keep pins and needles in place.
a. gauge b. needle threader c. pin cushion d. thimble
______8. It is a tool used for easier threading especially by sewers with poor eyesight.
a. crewel b. gauge c. needle threader d. thimble
______9. It is a tool used to protect the middle finger and push the needle while doing
embroidery work.
a. crewel b. gauge c. needle threader d. thimble
______10. It is a tool used to measure short distances.
a. gauge b. ruler c. tape measure d. tapestry
______11. It is a tool made of washable material and used to keep your work clean.
a. bag b. pin cushion c. scissor d. sewing box
______12. They are of great variety and differ in material, weight, weaving, style,
color and finish.
a. bag b. fabric c. thread d. tracing paper
_____13. It is a tiny, sharp, and pointed tool that is used for fine work, to trim scallops,
cut threads, and cut large eyelets.
a. embroidery hoop b. embroidery scissor c. gauge d. tape measure
______14. These are the styles of needles appropriate for embroidery that are worked
with heavier yarns.
a. chenille b. crewel c. pin d. tapestry needle
______15. This needle is a blunt and not pointed.
a. chenille b. crewel c. pin d. tapestry needle
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 Additional Activity

After knowing the tools and materials in embroidery. Try to do this performance task:

Directions: Follow the basic steps in using the needle threader. Record the time as
to how many seconds/minutes you perform the task. Refer to the rubric below for your
score.

Steps on how to thread a needle using a needle threader:

Materials:
✓ Needle
✓ Thread
✓ Needle Threader
Procedure:
1. Hold the needle threader and needle in one hand, keep the loop of wire on the
needle threader through the needle’s eye.
2. Insert the thread on the needle threader through the loop of wire.
3. Pull the thread through the loop of wire as to have a tail of at least a few inches in
length.
4. Fold the tail of the other thread over to meet the other thread. Hold both lengths of
thread together.
5. Pull the needle threader wire loop out of a needle’s eye.
6. Pull the tail end of the thread until the length of both threads are equal.
7. Hold the both lengths of the thread tightly together. Tie the thread near the end and
pull it tight.

You will be rated using the scoring rubric below:

CRITERIA SCORE

Performed the task within 5 seconds. 5

Performed the task within 10 seconds. 4

Performed the task within 15 seconds. 3

Performed the task within 20 seconds. 2

Performed the task within 25 seconds. 1

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Assessment: What I Can Do:
1. B Answer may vary.
2. C Independent
3. D Assessment 3: Independent
4. D
5. B 1. Sewing box Activity 2: What’s New:
6. D 2. Embroidery
7. C needle Answer may vary. 1. FABRIC
8. C 3. Needle threader 2. THREAD
9. D 4. Embroidery hoop 3. DESIGN
10. A 5. Embroidery Independent 4. TOOLS
scissors 5. MATERIALS
11. A
6. Pounce Assessment 1:
12. B
7. Thread
13. B 1. H
8. Thimble
14. A 2. E
9. Gauge
15. D 10. Common Weave 3. A
4. G What ‘s In:
Independent 5. J
Assessment 3: 6. F Answer may vary.
7. D
1.Sewing box- is used to 8. C
9. I
keep together the
10. B
embroidery tools and
materials.
2.Embroidery needle- is
a small piece of steel at
one end with a fine point
and a little gap like an What I Know:
Independent Independent
eye at the other.
Assessment 2: Activity 1: 1. A
3.Needle threader- It is 2. A
use for easier threading 1. Tape measure 3. D
1. Embroidery
especially by those 2. Thimble 4. D
2. Scissors
sewers with poor 3. Needle Threader 5. B
3. Pounce
eyesight 4. Pounce
4. Thimble 6. D
4. Tape Measure- It is 5. Water color brush
5. Gauge 7. D
used to measure more 6. Tracing paper
6. Tape Measure 8. C
than one-foot distance 7. Sewing Box
7. Tracing Paper 9. B
5.Gauge- It is used to 8. Gauge
8. Sewing Box 10. A
measure short 9. Basket weave
9. Bag 11. D
distances. 10. Embroidery hoop
10. Chenille 12. D
6. Thimble- use to
protect the middle finger 13. B
and push the needle 14. B
while doing embroidery 15. B
work.
Answer Key
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