7/8

Technology and Livelihood Education

Grade 7/8 TLE Handicraft
Quarter 1 Module 1: Week 1&2

Use basic tools in embroidery

Self-Learning Module

“Una sa tanan, BATA: Buligan, Amligan, Tudluan, Alalayan!”

DIVISION OF BACOLOD CITY

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TVL - Home Economics
Self-Learning Module
Quarter 1 – Module 1 – Use basic tools in embroidery
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Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

This Self-Learning Module is a stand-alone resource material in TLE- Handicraft 7/8 which
is intended for the learners of the Division of Bacolod City. Learners who could not afford online or
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Parts of the Self-Learning Module

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 Grade 7/8 TLE (Handicraft Making)

Learning Objectives 1: Use basic tools in embroidery

At the end of the Lesson, the student will be able to:

1.1 Basic tools and materials in embroidery are identified.

1.2 Different embroidery stitches are performed based on the given steps.

1.3 Proper use of tools is observed

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Pre-test:

Direction: Match Column A with Column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

Column A Column B

1. It is an ornamentation of textiles and other materials a. crewell

with needlework. b. Embroidery
2. It is used to measure more than one-foot distance c. Gauge
3. A tool used for transferring the design when using d. Needle threader
pricking and pouncing method. e. Pin cushion
4. A tool in embroidery that is used to keep the fabric f. Pounce
stretched while embroidery stitches are applied on g. Stilleto
the design h. Tapestry
5. A fine powder used in transferring design by pricking i. Tape measure
method. j. Thimble
6. A type of needle used for most standard embroidery k. Water color brush
stitchery.
7. A tool used to keep needles in place.
8. It is used for easier threading especially by those sewers
with poor eyesight
9. Use to protect the middle finger and push the needle
while doing embroidery work.
10. It is used to measure short distances.

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 Embroidery is the ornamentation of textiles and other materials with needlework for personal
use and decoration not only at home but for offices as well. The term embroidery is an English word
derived from the old French embroiders meaning edge and border.

Embroidery was introduced by the Netherlanders into the Orient in the 15th century. And it was
the Spaniards who bought it into the Philippines where it has made a wonderful growth, and work
done it rivals the best work done in Switzerland, a country noted for its exquisite embroidery.

Tools refer to small or handy devices/instruments used in sewing while materials or supplies
are those that are consumed in finishing a project.

Tools and Materials used in Embroidery

Gauge

is a tool used to measure short distance.

Tape measure

use for measuring more than one – foot distance

or materials.

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 Thimbles

this comes in sizes 6 (small) to 12 (large), it is made

from metal or plastic, protect the middle finger and
push the needle while doing your embroidery
work.

Embroidery hoop/stiletto

is made of wood, bone, metal or plastic use to

make eyelets in fabric to be embroidered. It is also
used to keep the fabric stretched while embroidery
stitches are applied on the design.

It is advisable to place tissue paper over the inner

hoop or twist or wrap a thin material to prevent
markings on the fabric.

Embroidery scissors

is small, and pointed – good for fine work use for

trimming scallops, clipping threads, and cutting
large eyelets.

Protect the blade by keeping them in a sheath or

cover and get them sharpened occasionally.

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 Needle Threader

is use for easier threading especially by those

sewers with poor eyesight

Pounce

is a fine powder used in transferring design by

pricking method.

Embroidery needle

a short piece of steel with a fine point at one end

and a little opening or eye at the other. The kind of
embroidery work to do and the kind of thread to use
are two things to be considered in choosing your
needle.

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Types of needles:

1. Crewell - sizes 1-10 are sharp-pointed, medium length with large eyes for easy threading
they are used for most standard embroidery stitchery.

2. Chenille - sizes 13-26 are also sharp-pointed needles but they are thicker and longer and
have larger eyes. They are that types of needles appropriate for embroidery that is
worked with heavier yarns.

3. Tapestry needle- is from sizes 13 -26. They are similar in size to chenille but are blunt
rather than sharp. This makes them best for thread-counting embroidery and for the
needle point as well.

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 Water color brush

use for transferring the design using

pricking and pouncing methods

Pin cushion

a place for pins and needles.

Tracing Paper

used for tracing designs

Sewing box

use to keep together the embroidery

tools and materials.

Bag

to keep work clean and fresh, have a

bag made from washable material to hold
your work when not busy on it.

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Materials

1. Fabric - sometimes referred to as cloth, are of great variety and they differ in material,
weight, weave design, color and finish.

Three types of Fabric:

Common weave – includes most tightly woven fabrics with a relatively smooth
surface like linen, wool and cotton. They are best used for articles with decorative
stitches.

Even weave – are intended for hardanger embroidery since the number of threads
per square inch is same for both warp and woof.

Basket weave – is commonly used by beginners and ramie linen by those who have
been used to this embroidery. It supplies guidelines for cross stitch and smocking
having an evenly spaced pattern like gingham cloth and polka dots.

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 2. Thread – is available in various types. They differ in terms of texture, fiber content, number
of strands and colors. Threads are usually coded in numbers and color names. They can be
bought in skeins, balls or spools. The color of the thread should suit the color and texture of
the design and the fabric to be embroiders.

Proper Care of Embroidery Thread

As one of the most essential elements to the stitching process, it's important to ensure
proper and careful care of embroidery thread. Store it properly under controlled conditions
to avoid the following issues:

Thread dents—when a cone falls onto the floor, the point of impact can “dent” the
thread, resulting in a weak spot (or spots) that can ultimately lead to problems as the thread
travels toward the needle. This is a common problem for those that store unused cones on
top of their machine. Those cones will “walk” across the machine table due to the vibration
of sewing and ultimately end up on the floor.

Discoloring and fading - Threads, especially rayon, will fade when exposed to
sunlight for extended periods of time. If your threads are stored on a windowsill or anywhere
that sunlight can strike them full force, you risk fading and discoloring.

Lint buildup—Threads that sit out, exposed to the elements of your shop’s
environment, are prone to dust and lint building up. Over time, such buildup can sink down
into the threads. When the thread travels through the upper thread path, it takes the crud
with it, dispensing it along the way onto critical surfaces (such as tensioners) that need to
remain clean and smooth. The result will be inconsistent upper thread tension and possible
thread breaks.

Brittleness—In addition to discoloring and fading, excessive exposure to sunlight

can dry out the thread and lead to brittleness in the fibers. Obviously, this will weaken the
thread and lead to excessive thread breaks.

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 Activity 1

Direction: Describe briefly the use/s of the following tools. Write your answer on your answer
sheet.
1. Tape measure

2. Hoop

3. Needle threader

4. Pounce

5. Chenille

6. Tracing paper

7. Sewing box

8. Bag

9. Gauge

10. Embroidery scissor

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 Embroidery is an ornamentation of textiles and other materials with needlework for
personal use and decoration. The word is an English word derived from the old French
embroiders meaning edge and borders.

Tools refers to small or handy devices/instruments used in sewing while materials or

supplies are those that are consumed in finishing a project.

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Show that you learned something by doing this activity.

1. Back stitch

a. Bring the thread through A and take it in through B. This creates

one stitch.

b. Bring the thread through C and take it in through B. This way,

we are creating a stich by taking the thread backward.

c. Bring the thread through D and take it in through C. Continue

this pattern to finish the design.

d. A finished line of back stitch will look like this.

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2. Bullion stitch

a. Bring the needle out through A and put the needle through B at a desired length.

b. Now, bring the needle out through A again. Then, wind the thread around the
needle as shown. The distance of wound thread should measure the same as the
distance between A and B. Too many or too less wraps will spoil the stitch.

c. Then, hold the wrapped thread with your fingers and pull the needle out with
the other finger. Keep pulling the needle completely in an upward direction till the
wraps lay on the fabric as shown above. Adjust and straighten the wraps if required
and put in the needle back through B.

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3. Chain stitch

a. Bring the needle through at the top of the traced line

b. Hold the working thread down towards the left with the thumb.

c. Insert the needle at the point where the thread has just come through
and bring it up on the traced line about one-sixteenth of an inch / 1.5mm
further along.

4. Cross-stitch

a. Bring the needle out through A and take it diagonally across to B.

Bring it back again through C, which lies vertically below A.

b. Now put the needle in through D, which lies vertically above B.

You have made a single cross.

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5. Feather stitch

a. We begin by doing a long-tailed daisy with the start point on A. The loop is
angled at about 45 degrees since we are making a zig zag pattern. While making
the ‘tail’, before going in through the fabric, we wrap the thread around the needle
as shown in the illustration.

b. Then, the needle is put in through C and brought out through D, again at an
angle of about 45 degrees. Next, loop the thread around the needle as shown.
This is to make the next long tailed daisy.

c. Continue this procedure of making long tailed daisies at 45-degree angles.

d. This illustration shows a portion of the feathered chain stitch.

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6. Fish bone

a. To begin with, bring the needle out through point A, which is the top tip of
line Y. Put it in through B, to make a single straight stitch.

b. Now, bring the needle out from a point very close to A on the the line X.
Put it in through a point very close to B on line Y. Again pull out the needle through
a point very close to A on line Z.

c. This procedure of putting in the needle through X and Z alternatively will follow.
Each time we will be connecting X-Y and Y-Z.

d. Make sure all the stitch points lie close to each other to avoid any visible spaces.

e. Halfway through, our leaf would look like this. You can see the rib being formed.

f. Once finished, the filled leaf would look like this.

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7. French knot

a. Bring the needle out through A.

b. Now, place the needle close to the fabric. Wrap the thread around it twice,
as shown.

c. Keep the longer end of the thread pulled with your fingers while putting the
needle back in a point just close to A or even through A.

8. Herringbone stitch

a. Bring the needle out through the first stitch line at A. Now, take the needle
in through B, which lies diagonally across A on the second stitch line. Then,
take the needle backwards out through C, which lies near B.

b. Now, the same procedure will be worked on the first stitch line. Take the
needle diagonally across to D and bring the needle backwards out through E.

c. Continue to make such crosses on both stitch lines alternately. Make

sure the diagonal stitches are parallel to each other to bring out the
best look.

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9. Lazy daisy chain stitch

a. Bring the thread out through A. Put in the needle near A and bring it out
through the point B, but don’t pull the needle out completely. Now, loop the thread
around the needle, like we would in chain stitch.

b. Pull out the needle out to tighten the loop. Put in the needle just outside the
chain created and that will finish the lazy daisy stitch.

c. This standalone stitch can be used freely to be a part of any design. Since I
have decided to make a flower, I will proceed with making multiple lazy daisies
around the marked stitch line.

d. The completed flower made of multiple lazy daisies.

10. Looped stitch

a. Lay the foundation by doing a running stitch. Take a contrasting colored thread
and bring it out from near the first running stitch

b. Start following the pekinese stitch technique. Take the needle in through the
second stitch and come out through the first, making a loop.

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c. Continue this action of ‘looping’ using the running stitch foundation, as illustrated.

d. Finish up the pattern for it to look like this.

11. Running stitch

a. Bring the needle out at 1.

b. Insert needle down at 2

c. Continue steps a and b, working right to left, to make several running stitches.
Check that the stitches on both and wrong sides of fabric are of equal length.

12. Satin stitch

a. Bring the needle out through A and put it in through B. So, that makes a stitch
which covers a small area between the stitch lines.

b. Now, bring the needle back through C, a point very close to A. Continue this
action over the two stitch lines.

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c. Once finished, the area is filled as shown. You will be spending as much thread
on the reverse side as you do on the actual side of the fabric.

13. Split

a. Bring out the thread out through A and put it in through B.

b. Take the needle backwards to bring it out through C. Note that C lies half way
between A and B.

c. While bringing out the thread through C, take it in between the thread, splitting
it into two.

d. Again, put the needle in through D to bring it out through B, splitting the thread

e. Continue this procedure to finish the stitch. The only thing to keep in mind is
to split the thread when bringing the needle out. In some way, it will give you a
visual feel of chain stitch

f. The reverse of the fabric will give you a back stitch pattern.

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14. Seed Stitch

a. Make rows of short running stitch as illustrated. You need not do row after row,
as long as the strawberry seed pattern is more or less maintained.

b. Try not bend with the curves of the pattern. The rows of running stitch should
essentially be done in straight lines.

15. Stem Stitch

a. Bring out the thread through A and take it in through B. Take the needle backwards
and bring the thread out through C. Make sure the point C lies over the stitch A-B.

b. You need to note that the point C lies about half way through A and B. Also note
that C lies on top of the stitch A-B. So, all the subsequent stitch points will lie on top
their previous stitch.

c. Take the needle in through D. Try to mark D in such a way that the point B will lie
half way through C-D. Bring the needle out through B.

d. So, the pattern of two stitches of the stem stitch will be as shown above.

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Direction: Identify the kind of embroidery stitches that is being describe. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.

1. __________________The simplest stitch and quickest to do. Used as outline or as a filling to

make texture. The stitches are of equal length with equal spaces between
them.

2.__________________ Also known as detached chain stitch and it resemble the petals of a
flower when work in circle.

3.___________________A kind of filling stitch which is ideal for making leaves or feathers.

4. ___________________A decorative stitch and can be experimented with threads for various
colors over borders.

5. ___________________A popular stitch among embroiderers that can be used to create the
eyes on an embroidered face or the center of a flower.

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Direction: Identify the following embroidery stitches. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

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References:

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Key Answer

Module 1

I will check on this

1. B. Embroidery
2. I. Tape measure
3. K. Water color brush
4. G Stiletto
5. F. Pounce
6. A. Crewell
7. E. Pin cushion
8. D. Needle threader
9. J. Thimble
10. C. Gauge

I will do this

1. Tape measure - use for measuring more than one – foot distance or materials.
2. Hoop - is made of wood, bone, metal or plastic use to make eyelets in fabric to be embroidered.
3. Needle threader - is use for easier threading especially by those sewers with poor eyesight.
4. Pounce - is a fine powder used in transferring design by pricking method.
5. Chenille - sizes 13-26 are also sharp-pointed needles but they are thicker and longer and have
larger eyes.
6. Tracing Paper - used for tracing designs
7. Sewing box - use to keep together the embroidery tools and materials.
8. Bag - to keep work clean and fresh, have a bag made from washable material to hold your work
when not busy on it.
9. Gauge - is a tool used to measure short distance
10. Embroidery scissor - is small, and pointed – good for fine work use for trimming scallops,
clipping threads, and cutting large eyelets.

I Learned This

1. Embroidery
2. edge
3. borders
4. tools
5. materials

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I apply this

1. Running
2. Lazy Daisy
3. Fish bone
4. Looped
5. French knot

I Test Myself

1. Bullion
2. Fish bone
3. Lazy daisy
4. Looped
5. cross stitch
6. French knot
7. Seed
8. Split
9. Feather
10. Back

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