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TLE
Home Economics
Module 4
Week 2: Day 3-5

Department of Education - MIMAROPA Region

TLE 6- Home Economics
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 4: Sewing Household Linens
First Edition, 2020

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TLE
Home Economics
Module 4

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education-Grade 6 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Sewing Household Linens!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed, and reviewed by educators

both from public and private 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 in 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.

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 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-Grade 6 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Sewing Household Linens!

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:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

What I Need to Know
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
This part includes an activity that aims to
What I Know
check what you already know about the lesson
to take. If you get all the answers correct
(100%), you may decide to skip this module.
This is a brief drill or review to help you link the
What’s In
current lesson with the previous one.
In this portion, the new lesson will be
What’s New introduced to you in various ways; a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity, or
a situation.

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 This section provides a brief discussion of the
What is It
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
This comprises activities for independent
What’s More
practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the answers
to the exercises using the Answer Key at the
end of the module.
What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
sentences/paragraphs to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.
What I Can Do This section provides an activity that will help
you transfer your new knowledge or skill to
real-life situations or concerns.
Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level
of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

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 a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

Hello learners! This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is
here to help you master the nature of TLE-Home Economics. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The lessons will
focus on “Drafts Pattern for household linens” you are going to demonstrate and
understand the skills in sewing household linens, sews household linens using
appropriate tools and materials, and applying basic principles of sewing. You are
going to drafts a pattern for household linens, you may learn the steps in drafting a
pattern as well as the safety precautions in sewing. Sewing is enjoyable and fun,
especially when it is done using the appropriate tools for the job. It can be a
productive hobby and also a profitable livelihood. Sewing is a worthwhile hobby
but it can also be a means of livelihood or a way to augment the family income.

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates an understanding of and skills in

sewing household linens.

Performance Standard: The learner sews household linens using appropriate tools
and materials and applying basic principles in sewing.
Module 4: 2.1 Drafts pattern for household linens
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2.4.1 Steps in drafting pattern
2.4.2 Safety precautions
2.2 Sews creative and marketable household linens as a means to
augment the family income
2.3 Assess the finished products as to the quality (using rubrics)
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After going through this module, you are expected to:

• Draft pattern for household linens
• Identify basic steps in drafting a pattern for Pillowcase
and Table Runners
• Apply safety precautions in sewing
• Sew creative and marketable household linens as a means
to augment the family income
• Assess the finished products as to the quality (using
rubrics)

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 What I Know

In this part of the module, I would like to know your ability to

answer the following questions below and if you have an idea about
the concept of our lesson.
Common, let’s answer! I know you can do it!

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. These are essential for pattern alterations and body measurements to
ensure a good garment fit, measurements should be taken often and
accurately.
A. Cutting tools
B. Marking tools
C. Stitching tools
D. Measuring tools

2. These are very important to moving the sewing project along to

completion. It should be of the best quality that you can afford. The
best quality is made of high-grade stainless steel. It should be kept in
good working order by periodic sharpening.
A. Cutting tools
B. Marking tools
C. Pressing tools
D. Measuring tools

3. These are essential for pattern alterations and body measurements to ensure a
good garment fit, measurements should be taken often and accurately.
A. Cutting tools
B. Marking tools
C. Stitching tools
D. Measuring tools

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4. These are very important to moving the sewing project along to completion. It
should be of the best quality that you can afford. The best quality is made of high-
grade stainless steel. It should be kept in good working order by periodic
sharpening.
A. Cutting tools
B. Marking tools
C. Pressing tools
D. Measuring tools

5. Instruments that aid in accomplishing a sewing task. It can be manipulated by

hands.
A. Cutting tools
B. Marking tools
C. Stitching tools
D. Measuring tools

6. These are used to transfer the pattern symbols onto the fabric to accurately
make the garment. It is essential to transfer these symbols for correct fitting and
sewing.

A. Pressing tools
B. Marking tools
C. Stitching tools
D. Measuring tools

7. It blends the stitches into the fabric, flattening and smoothing any
puckers that may have occurred during sewing.
A. Cutting
B. Marking
C. Pressing
D. Measuring

8. It is the first step in making a good sewing project.

A. Project Planning
B. Drawing/Designing
C. Preparing Materials
D. Preparing the Fabric

9. Which is not a Concern in Making Pillowcases/Table Runner and in

selling them?
A. Materials needed
B. Cost of Capital
C. Location
D. Marketing Strategy

10. Is cloth or other material produced by weaving cotton, nylon,

wool, silk, or other threads together? These are used for making
things such as clothes, curtains, and sheets.
A. Fabric C. Yarn
B. Thread D. Cotton

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 Sewing Household Linens

For this learning module, you are going to learn the proper way of drafting a
pattern for household linens.
Making your household linens can save money. You can also exercise your
creativity by producing a design that you like. Some of these can also be sold to
augment the family income.

What do you want to make?

What’s In

Before you move to the next level of your activity, from the previous lesson you
learned.
Can you give me some tools before sewing?
I know you are excited to do the activities.

Let’s have a game first!

Directions: Pick the correct words from the box. Label and write it under the given
illustrated pictures below.

Materials Needed Cost of capital Target consumer

Designs Marketing strategy

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Activity 4.1: PICK ME - PLACE ME!

Direction: Write your answer in your notebook.

A.
(PICTURE NG MATERIALS NEEDED)

_______________________________________

B.
(PICTURE NG COST OF CAPITAL)

________________________________________

C. (PICTURE NG DESIGNS)

D.
PICTURE NG MARKETING STRATEGY

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 E.

______________________________________

What’s New

In this module, you are going to learn sewing household linens following
appropriate steps and applying basic principles. Sewing materials are important to
make sewing successful and enjoyable. Sewing pillowcases and table runners are a
great project for beginners like you. Orderliness and cleanliness can be developed
by taking care of your sewing materials. Also, you get to practice foundational
sewing skills like squaring up fabric, measuring with a sewing gauge, pinning, and
using basic steps of sewing.

Below are the sample pictures of different shapes, colors, and designs of
pillowcases.

From the examples above, what kind of pillowcases do you have at your
home?

Are you excited to make your design?

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In making household linens such as pillowcases or table runners, there
are things to be considered such as:

1. Materials needed
2. Cost of capital
3. Designs
4. Marketing strategy
5. Target consumer

Activity 4.2: GUESS AND PICK A-STEP

There are six (6) basic steps in sewing pillowcases, in this basket of knowledge.
Look and find it. Arrange it in order. Copy the 5 boxes in your notebook according
to their number, and write the correct step for every box.

Choose desired measurement of the

pillowcase you will be making and
measure it.

Cut 2 pieces of the measured fabric.

Turn the pillow case

right side up. Put the
Fold one of the shortest sides of pillow in and you are
the fabric and sew it. done.

Sew the pinned side of the fabric.

Do not include the folded side.

Align properly the pieces

together and pin alongside
of the fabric, leaving the
prior folded side unpinned.

1.

2.

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3.

4.

5.

6.

Excellent!
You did well! Good Job!

There are Six (6) steps in preparing a pattern of pillowcase:

Step 1:

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Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

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Step 5:

Step 6:

Do you know someone selling pillowcases in your community?

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 Sewing is a worthwhile hobby but it
can also be a means of livelihood or
a way to augment the family income.
For instance, pillowcases can be
source of our income. Sometimes if
you sew a nice designs with the good
quality of fabric, customers may be
attracted on it.

SAMPLE OF TABLE RUNNERS

A pattern in Sewing Table Runners

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Materials for drafting:
Manila paper/newspaper
Tailor’s chalk
Scissor
Pins

Sewing materials:
2 meters cloth/fabric
Pins
Scissors
Tailor’s chalk
Tracing wheel
Pincushion
Needle
Thread

Steps in drafting a pattern of Table Runner

1. Prepare all the materials needed in drafting in table runner pattern
2. Flat the newspaper or manila paper with a flat iron (if any)
3. Measure the desired width and length of your pattern
4. Cut both ends that it will form a triangle point
5. Line the desired width and length pattern of tailor’s chalk
6. Cut the measured pattern using scissors
7. Fold the fabric into two (2)
8. Flatten the finished drafts of the pattern to the fabric/cloth using pins
9. Trace the pattern into the fabric using a tracing wheel
10. Cut the pattern and start to stitch
11. Finish with a large button or tassels on each end.

Step 2 Step 3

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Step 4, 5, 6 Step 7

Step 8 Step 9

Step 10 Step 11

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 What is It

Let’s learn more!

For you to understand more our lesson, look at the different household
linens such as:

1. Table napkins

2. Table cloth

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3. Table Runner

4. Bed Sheet

5. Towel

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 Always remember the safety precautions

In handling materials when sewing.

Healthful and Safety Practices in Sewing

Before starting to sew on the machine, it is important to remember these sewing

practices and safety habits:

1. The light should come from the left shoulder. Do not sew when the light is
very bright or very dim.
2. Sit erect on the chair directly in front of the machine.
3. Check if the machine is threaded correctly before you start to stitch.
4. Use your feet when treading.
5. Use scissors for cutting the thread, do not cut the thread using your teeth.
6. Use the pincushion for pins and needles.
7. Keep the sewing room neat and clean before and after sewing.

Safety precautions when working with fabric, thread, and accessories:

1. Keep all needlework during work breaks.

2. Keep all small parts from the set in a box.
3. Do not bite through the thread with your teeth or tear it with your hands;
4. Make sure the length of a thread when sewing must not exceed the length of
the distance to the elbow;
5. When at work with bulk materials put on a face mask.

Safety precautions when working with needles, pins, knitting needles:

1. Keep needles and pins at a certain place (a special box, cushion, etc.)
, do no leave them at the workplace, never take the needle, pins in your
mouth, and do not stick them in the clothes. Do not leave the needle and
pins in the product.
2. Always use a thimble when sewing;
3. Do not use rusty needles and pins;
4. Attach patterns to fabric with sharp ends of pins away from you;
5. Collect and dispose of pieces of broken needles or pins, wrapped in paper;
6. Count the number of pins taken before work and the number of pins at the
end of the work, it must be the same;

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 7. Keep knitting needles and hook in the case, at the end of the work remove
them out of reach of small children; when working with knitting needles
keep them no closer than 35 centimeters from your eyes.

Safety precautions when working with scissors:

1. Keep the scissors in the case or a box and out of reach of children;
2. Do not leave the scissors blades open;
3. Do not hold scissors with sharp sides up, and do not use them when the
central fastener is weakened;
4. When working, closely observe the direction of cutting. Do not cut in motion;
5. When working, hold the material with your left hand so that the fingers are
away from the blade.

Remember:

For your safety and to avoid an accident, maintain the work area clean and orderly
and the most important, safety rules should be followed and be applied around the
sewing area as well as when you are sewing manually.

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 What’s More

Let’s proceed and have fun doing the activities!

Let’s do this!

Activity 4.3: Come Comfy Me

Directions:
Make a pattern of your pillowcase design. You can use available fabric scraps of
different designs or colors in your home to make a pillowcase that you could sell to
the market.

Remember that “Creativity catches buyers’ attention”.

Activity 4.4: Stitch it Up!

Directions: Apply the pattern of sewing table runners by actual sewing at your
home.

❖ Make sure to apply the safety precautions in handling materials while

sewing.

(Rate your output using rubrics given)

“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And Honesty

Is telling the truth to other people.”

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Rubrics:

Criteria Excellent (10) Good (8) Fair (6) Score

Creative design The table The table The table

runners are very runners are well runners are
attractive and made simple
creative

Workmanship/ The Table The table The table

Runners correct runners are well runners sewed
Craftsmanship
and orderly sewed and with with few errors
sewed, right the right stitches
stitches (not
loose or tight)

Safety practices Applied All safety Applied some Applied few

precautions in safety safety
sewing precautions in precautions in
sewing sewing

Overall design The table The table Table runners

runners neat and Runners neat fairly neat and
appealing, and and have the have the right
have the right right combination of
combination of combination of colors
colors colors

Total

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 What I Have Learned

Let me check if you understand our lesson.

A. Give the six (6) basic skills or steps you need in making pillowcases
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

B. Ana wanted to sew and sell an attractive pillowcase to help the needs of their
family, what are the things can she consider first before doing it?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

C. Arrange sequentially the Steps in making a pattern of Table Runners. Write your
answer on a table. Work in your notebook.
▪ Cut the pattern and start to stitch
▪ Cut the measured pattern using scissors
▪ Prepare all the materials needed in drafting in table runner
pattern
▪ Flat the newspaper or manila paper with a flat iron (if any)
▪ Measure the desired width and length of your pattern
▪ Line the desired width and length pattern of tailor’s chalk
▪ Fold the fabric into two (2)
▪ Trace the pattern into the fabric using a tracing wheel
▪ Finish with a large button or tassels on each end.

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 ▪ Flatten the finished drafts of the pattern to the fabric/cloth
using pins
▪ Cut both ends that it will form a triangle point

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

D. What are you going to do for you to avoid or prevent accident in sewing?

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 What I Can Do

Activity 4.5: Draft me Right

Since you have an idea on how to draft a pattern for household linens. You are
now going to make a Table Runner and make your designs. Rate your work using
the rubrics below.
Rubrics:

Criteria Excellent (10) Good (8) Fair (6) Score

Creative design The table The table The table
runners are very runners are well runners are
attractive and made simple
creative
Workmanship/ The Table The table The table
Runners correct runners are well runners sewed
Craftsmanship
and orderly sewed and the with few errors
sewed, right right stitches
stitches (not
loose or tight)
Safety Applied All Applied some Applied few
practices safety safety safety
precautions in precautions in precautions in
sewing Table sewing Table sewing Table
Runners Runners Runners
Overall design The table The table The table
runners neat runners neat runners fairly
and appealing, and have the neat and have
and have the right the right
right combination of combination of
combination of colors colors
colors
Total

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 Assessment

Let’s do this!
A. Directions: Write the word True if the statement is correct. Write
False if the statement is wrong.

1. “Cut the fabric” is the first step in making any pattern in sewing.
2. “Cost of capital” is the first thing you considered in making a project in sewing.
3. It is important to follow and practice the health and safety practices in sewing to
avoid or prevent an accident.
4. Sewing can be a hobby and gives you a profitable income. It is a suitable activity
to help augment family earnings.
5. Throw away scraps of fabric.

B. Directions: Put a check (/) if you agree about the important things in
sewing and (X) if you do not.
1. Creativity in making a label is important in promoting a product.
2. Quality is not important in a product.
3. The advertisement must also be creative.
4. Planning is important in a business.
5. In selling a product, it is necessary to know the target market.

Additional Activities

UNLI-LEARNING:
Directions: On a clean bond paper, paste pictures of other designs of table runner
you want to make. And answer the following questions:
1. Why is sewing important?

2. How does sewing help you to earn extra income?

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A.
1. Choose the desired measurement of the
pillowcase you will be making and measure it
2. Cut 2 pieces of the measure fabric
3. Fold one of the shortest sides of the fabric and
sew it
4. Align properly the pieces together and pin
alongside of the fabric, leaving the prior folded
side unpinned.
5. Sew the pinned side of the fabric. Do not
include the folded side.
6. Turn the pillowcase right side up. Put the
pillow in and you are done.
1. D
What I have learned
2. A
3. C
4. B
B.
5. C
1. Materials needed
6. A
2. Cost of capital
7. B
3. Designs
8. D
4. Marketing strategy
9. C
5. Target consumer
10.B
What I know
Answers Key
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1. / 1. False (Make a
2. X pattern)
3. / 2. False (Materials
Needed)
4. /
References:
3. True
5. /
4. True
5. False (Do not
throw)
B A
Assessment
D. Expected answer form pupils:
For your safety and to avoid accident, safety rules is really
important to follow and apply it around the sewing area as well
as when you are sewing in manual. Maintain your work area
clean and orderly.
manual and electric sewing machines?
What are you going to do to avoid or prevent accidents when sewing using
C.
Steps in drafting a pattern of Table Runner
1. Prepare all the materials needed in drafting in table runner pattern
2. Flat the newspaper or manila paper with flat iron (if any)
3. Measure the desired width and length of your pattern
4. Cut both ends that it will form a triangle point
5. Line the desired width and length pattern of tailor’s chalk
6. Cut the measured pattern using scissors
7. Fold the fabric into two (2)
8. Flatten the finished drafts of pattern to the fabric/cloth using pins
9. Trace the pattern into fabric using tracing wheel
10.Cut the pattern and start to stitch
11.Finish with a large button or tassels on each end.
References:

1.Peralta, Gloria A. EdD, Arsenue, Ruth A, Ipolan, Catalina R, Quiambao, Yolanda

L, Ariola, Helena Ann C. 2016. Life Skills Through TLE 6 Textbook Grade Six.
Published by Vibal Gro

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