Simple Sewing Tools and Equipment – Basic 5 Home Economics Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: i. list different types of tools and equipment for sewing ii. classify sewing tools and equipment iii. compare and contrast tools and equipment for sewing

Previous knowledge

Pupils have seen sewing activities and may have used some simple sewing tools.

Lesson content

A. meaning of sewing tools and equipment

• Sewing Tools are small hand-held items used for stitching and needlework
• Sewing Equipment are larger items that make sewing easier and faster

B. types of sewing tools

1. Measuring Tools

• Tape measure – for measuring body parts and fabric length
• Ruler – for measuring short distances and drawing straight lines
• Measuring gauge – for measuring seam allowances

2. Cutting Tools

• Scissors – for cutting fabric and thread
• Pinking shears – for cutting fabric edges to prevent fraying
• Seam ripper – for removing wrong stitches
• Craft knife – for cutting patterns

3. Marking Tools

• Tailor’s chalk – for marking fabric temporarily

• Tracing wheel – for transferring pattern markings

• Fabric markers – for marking fabric that washes out

4. Stitching Tools

• Needles – for hand sewing (different sizes for different threads)

• Pins – for holding fabric pieces together temporarily
• Safety pins – for temporary fastening

• Thimble – for protecting finger while sewing

5. Pressing Tools

• Iron – for pressing seams and removing wrinkles
• Ironing board – surface for ironing clothes
• Pressing cloth – for protecting delicate fabrics while ironing

C. sewing equipment

1. Basic Equipment

• Sewing machine – for fast and neat stitching
• Cutting table – large surface for cutting fabric
• Dress form/mannequin – for fitting clothes while sewing

2. Storage Equipment

• Sewing box – for organizing small sewing tools
• Thread rack – for organizing different colored threads
• Fabric storage – for keeping fabric neat and clean

D. classification of sewing tools and equipment

1. By Function:

• Measuring tools – tape measure, ruler, gauge
• Cutting tools – scissors, seam ripper, craft knife
• Marking tools – chalk, markers, tracing wheel
• Stitching tools – needles, pins, thimble
• Pressing tools – iron, ironing board, pressing cloth

2. By Size:

• Small/Hand tools – needles, pins, scissors, chalk
• Large/Equipment – sewing machine, ironing board, cutting table

E. comparison of sewing tools and equipment

Teaching AIDS

Various sewing tools and equipment, sewing box, fabric samples, charts

Evaluation questions

1. List 5 different sewing tools
2. Name 3 types of cutting tools used in sewing
3. What is the difference between sewing tools and equipment?
4. Classify these items: needle, sewing machine, scissors, ironing board