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Technology and Livelihood

Education
Quarter 2 – Module 5
Pattern Drafting and Cutting
Fabric for Household Linens

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

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Lesson
Pattern Drafting and Cutting
8 Fabric For Household Linens

What I Need to Know

Objectives:
2.1 Draft pattern for household linens (TLE6HE-0d-8)
2.1.1 Steps in drafting pattern
2.1.2 Safety precautions

What’s New

Pattern Drafting is making pattern

through getting measurements.

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 Pillow case is a removable cloth cover for a pillow.

Steps in Drafting Pattern for Pillow Case

1. Measure your pillow case at home. Get the length and width.
Pillow
2. On your pattern paper,case
drawisaavertical
removable cloth is the width measurement
line which
cover
and horizontal line forisathe
which pillow.
length measurement.
3. Extend lines to form a rectangle.
4. Add 5/8 inches in seam allowances along the three sides of the pattern and
2 inches on the opening.
5. Cut the pattern.

Table Napkin is used to wipe mouth and hands during meal.

Steps Drafting Pattern for Table Napkin

1. On your pattern paper, draw a square measuring 16 inches wide x25 inches
long.

2. Add 5/8 or 0.6-inch allowance on all sides of the pattern.

3. Cut the pattern.

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 Hand Towel is used to dry hands.

Steps in Drafting Pattern for a Hand Towel

1. On a pattern paper, draw a

rectangle measuring 15 inches wide
x 25 inches long.

2. Add 5/8 inch allowance on all sides

of the pattern.

3. Cut the pattern.

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 Tips in Laying the Pattern on the Fabric

1. Determine which type of fabric fold you will use to

maximize the use of the fabric.

2. Fold the fabric with the wrong side out and lay it on
the table.

3. Make a trial placement of all pattern pieces to

economize the use of the fabric.

4. Pin all parts of the pattern on the cloth. Make sure the
pins are placed at the right angles to the edge of the
pattern, one inch from the edge. About six inches apart
for straight edges. For curved edges, the pins should be
nearer each other.

5. Avoid lifting the cold while putting the pins on their

places. It might change the position of the grain line.

Tips in cutting the fabric and transferring sewing lines

1. Cut the large pieces first.

2. Cut along the edges of the pattern.
3. Hold the fabric with your left hand. Do not hold the pattern and material up nor place
your hand under the fabric while cutting. This may stretch the fabric out of shape if cut
in this manner.
4. For long spaces, such as straight side seam, use long strokes.
5. For short spaces, curved spaces use short strokes.
6. With the use of tracing wheel and dressmaker’s carbon paper so that all markings
are on the wrong side of the fabric.
7. Fold each piece together with the pattern until you are ready to work on it.
8. Before removing the pattern and the pin from the fabric, study each piece carefully
so you will know what part of the project it is and what you will do.

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 Steps in cutting the fabric for household linens

1. Fold the cloth on

its lengthwise grain
with the wrong
side.

2. Lay and pin the

pattern on the
cloth.

3. Mark all stitching

and folding lines.

4. Mark all
allowances.

5. Cut the cloth

6. Transfer all
marks to the other
side of the cloth.

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Let’s Remember!

To ensure that the project will come out properly cut, the following procedures must
be mastered: folding, laying the pattern on the fabric, cutting the fabric, and
transferring sewing lines.

Safety Precautions in Drafting Pattern for Household Linen

1. Keep the scissors in the case and out of reach from children
2. When working, do not leave the scissors blade open.
3. Observe the direction of cutting.
4. Do not draft when the light is very dim.
5. Make sure working tables are at good level.

Activity 8.4
Directions: Underline the correct word to complete the tips in laying the pattern on the
fabric. Use the separate Activity Sheet.

Tips in Laying the Pattern on the Fabric

1. Determine which type of fabric fold you will use to (maximize, minimize) the
use of fabric.
2. (Fold, Crumpled) the fabric with the wrong side out and lay it on the table.

3. Make a trial placement of all pattern pieces to (maximize, economize) the use
of the fabric.
4. Pin all parts of the pattern on the cloth. Make sure the pins are placed at the
right angles to the edge of the pattern, one inch from the edge. About (five, six)
inches apart for straight edges. For curved edges, the pins should be nearer to
each other.
5. Avoid lifting the cold while putting the (needle, pins) on their places.

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Activity 8.6
Directions: Arrange the unscrambled words of the following sentences to complete
the steps in drafting patterns for the pillowcase. Write your answers on a separate
Activity Sheet.

1. Measure your (wlopil) _________ at home. Get the (lghten) ____________ and
(thidw)______________;

2. On your pattern paper, draw (lacertiv) _______________ line which is the width
measurement and (latrohnozi) ______________ line which is the length
measurement.

3. Extend (esnil) ______________ to form a rectangle.

4. Add 5/8 or 0.6 inches in (easm) ________ allowances along the three sides of the
pattern and 2 inches on the opening.

5. Cut the (ernattp) ______________.

Activity 8.7

Directions: Answer the following questions on the separate Activity Sheet.

1. Why do we need to follow the steps in drafting pattern for household linen?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

2. What are the lessons you have learned in drafting household linen?
___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Multiple Choice:
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. Use Activity Sheet found in the
Appendices for your answers.

1. It is the process of making pattern through getting measurement, which is a

pattern used as the basis for the design?
a. cutting b. measuring c. pattern drafting d. drawing
2. What is a small towel used for drying hands?
a. Hand Towel b. pillowcase c. face mask d. table napkin
3. The following are safety precautions to follow in drafting pattern for household
linen, which one is not?
a. Keep the scissors in the case. b. Do not draft when the light is very dim
c. Leave the scissors after working d. Observe the direction of cutting
4. What household linen is removable cloth cover for a pillow?
a. table cloth b. hand towel c. pillow case d. table napkin
5. Which of the following is a square piece of cloth or paper used to wipe mouth and
hands during meal?
a. table napkin b. handkerchief c. pillow case d. all of them
6. What tool is used to cut in drafting pattern?
a. teeth b. ruler c. pencil d. scissors
7. Which of the following is not an example of household linen?
a. pillowcase b. pants c. table napkin d. hand towel
8. The following are steps in drafting pattern for hand towel which one is not?
a. Cut the pattern
b. Draw a rectangle measuring 15 inches wide x 25 inches long.
c. Measure the pillow
d. Add 5/8-inch allowance on all sides of the pattern.

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 Sewing Marketable Household
Lesson Linens As Means To Augment
9 Family Income

What I Need to Know

Objectives:
2.2 sews creative and marketable household linens as means to
augment family income.
2.3 Assesses the finished products as to the quality (using rubrics)
(TLE6HE0d-9)

Linens are fabric

household goods
intended for daily
use, such
as bedding, tableclo
ths and towels

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Sewing is a worthwhile
hobby but it can also be a
means of livelihood or a way
to increase family income.

Basic Operation in Using Sewing Machine

1. Setting
the needle
properly

6. Regulating 2. Winding
the length of the thread on
the stitches. the bobbin

Basic Operation
In Using
Sewing
Machine

5. Taking up 3. Threading
the lower the bobbin's
thread case

4. Threading
the upper part
of the sewing
machine

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 A. Setting the Needle
Steps:
1. Raise the thread take up lever to the highest point.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Insert the needle upward into the needle clamp, with the flat side facing right.
4. Tighten the needle clamp screw.

B. Winding the Thread on the Bobbin

Steps:
1. Release the balance wheel.
2. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin.
3. Wind the thread on the bobbin a number of times.
4. Fit the bobbin carefully into the bobbin winder.
5. Begin threading and continue until the bobbin is filled.
6. The bobbin winder will automatically release the bobbin when it is filled up.

C. Threading the Upper Part of the Sewing Machine

Steps:
1. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin.
2. Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest point.
3. Bring the thread across the thread guide and down.
4. Pull the thread between the two pieces of metal of the tension regulator.
5. Pull it over the bar through the tension spring.
6. Bring the thread up and pass it through the take-up lever.
7. Pull it down through the thread guides and finally through the needle.
8. Pull about three to four inches of thread and push it at the back.

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 D. Taking up the Lower Thread
Steps:
1. Hold the end of the upper thread and take a stitch by turning the balance
wheel once.
2. Pull the loop up to bring out the end of the lower thread.
3. There are two threads under the presser foot. Draw them back.

E. Inserting the Bobbin in the Bobbin Case

Steps:
1. Place the bobbin in the case.
2. Pull an extra piece of thread from the bobbin.
3. Lead the thread into the slot and back under the tension spring. Leave the
thread end about three to four inches long.

F. Treadling
Steps:
1. Place the feet on the treadle with one foot lower than the other.
2. Turn the band wheel towards you to start the machine.
3. Treadle continuously until the band wheel turns steadily in one direction.
4. Practice treadling until you can produce a smooth rhythmic motion.

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 Steps in Sewing Household Linen

1. Fold the 2 inches

5. Stitch the allowance for the
three edges opening facing the
again by 1/4 inch wrong side.
away from the Fold the raw edge by
edge. 1/4 inch and stitch close
to the edge.

4.Inver the pillow 2. Use French

case with the seam in stitching
wrong side out. the sides.

3. Stitch the
three sides of
the cloth with the
right side out by
1/8inch away
from the edge of
the cloth.

• Steps in Sewing Table Napkin and Hand Towel

• 1. Fold the 5/8 allowance of the cloth.
• 2. Fold the raw edge by ¼ inch.
• 3. Stitch close to the edge

Ways to Market Household Linen

1. Provide different kinds of household linens you want to sell.

2. Sell colorful household linens. Make the appearance attractive.

3. Provide utmost comfort by manufacturing good cloth quality.

4. Customer service should be the same for all customers.

5. Make sure the price is right to the household linen you sell.

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Let’s Remember!

Healthy and Safety Practices in Sewing

1. Do not sew when the light is very bright or very dim. Light should come
from the left shoulder.
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 treadling.
5. Use scissors for cutting the thread. Do not cut off the thread using your
teeth.
6. Use the pin cushion for pins and needles.
7. Keep the sewing room neat and clean before and after sewing.
8. Keep your fingers, an inch or two, away from the presser foot at all times.

Benefits Derived from Sewing

1. It is easy to find a job if you have the skill.

2. It opens many job opportunities here and abroad.
3. You can open up a cottage industry I the community.
4. Your cottage industry can provide employment to others.

Activity 9.5

Directions: Fill in the blank to complete the steps in sewing pillowcase. Choose your answer
inside the box. Use Activity Sheet No. 9.5 for your answers.

Fold the ______ inches allowance for the opening facing the wrong side. Use _________
seam in stitching the sides. Stitch the three _____ of the ________ with the right side out by
1/8 inch away from the edge of the cloth. Invert the __________ with the wrong side out.
_______the three edges again by ¼ inch away from the edge.

2 stitch cloth cut

sides French pillow case pin

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Activity 9.6

Directions: Answer the following questions. Use Activity Sheet No. 9.6 for your answers.

1. What are the basic operations in using sewing machine?

__________________________________________________________________________

2. What are the possible ways to have marketable household linens to increase family
income?
___________________________________________________________________

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Use Assessment on page 50.

1. What tool is made of fine steel?

a. Emery bag b. Pins c. Pincushion d. Tailor chalk
2. Keep the needles and pins in the _______________ before and after use.
a. Pincushion b. Thread c. Scissors d. Hands
3. What tool are used in general for cutting?
a. Shears b. Needle c. Pincushion d. needle
4. What are sold in balls or spools 50, 70, and 100 yards?
a. Threads b. Pincushions c. Needle d. Sewing machine
5. Which of the following is good for cutting thread?
a. Mouth b. Teeth c. Scissors d. Needle
6. What is used in sewing the sides of a pillow case?
a. Plain seam b. French seam c. Needle d. Scissor
7. What is used in treadling the sewing machine?
a. needle b. Hands c. Feet d. None of them
8. How many inches to keep your fingers away from the edge of the presser foot?
a. 2 inches b. 3 inches c. 5 meters d. 3 meters
9. What side of the shoulder does the light should come from?
a. right b. up c. down d. left
10. Where to place the spool of the thread?
a. spool pin b. bobbin winder c. balance wheel d. bobbin case

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