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Technology and Livelihood

Education
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
EMBROIDERY
Technology and Livelihood Education - Needlecraft – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Embroidery
First Edition, 2020

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 9
Technology
and
Livelihood
Education
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
EMBROIDERY
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE HE 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

Needlecraft !

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 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 TLE 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Needlecraft !

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:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

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.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways; a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity
or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

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

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into 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.

At the end of this module you will also find:

1. Describe embroidery;
2. Identify the tools and materials used;
3. Demonstrate the proper use of embroidery tools and materials;
4. Perform the techniques and stitches in embroidery, Calado and smocking.
5. Perform the basic stitches in embroidery;
6. Prepare project plan for the expected embroidered articles.
7. Create embroidered articles keeping in mind the techniques and art
principles;
8. Select appropriate quality packaging material for embroidered articles; and
9. Evaluate the quality/characteristics of embroidered article and packaging
presentation
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!
 What I Need to Know

This Learning Module on Handicraft (Needlecraft) course is designed for

a Grade 9 student to develop the basic competencies in needlecraft. It covers
the major needlecraft techniques, namely:
(1) Embroidery (special lesson on Calado and Smocking),
(2) Crocheting,
(3) Knitting, and
(4) Quilting.

Each lesson is organized starting with a brief description of the

needlecraft technique; including a brief history as documented. Then, the tools
and materials are provided together with tips or factors to consider for
beginners. The bulk of each lesson contains the step-by-step procedure for
stitches and techniques aided with pictures to facilitate your learning. It then
proceeds to project planning as each lesson will require learners to create a
product.

Along with the knowledge and skills that the learners will obtain from
needlecrafts, a concept review of the Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies
(PECs) and Environment and Market is also included. This review aims to
reinforce the development of entrepreneurial qualities and characteristics as
well as the learner’spositive work habits.

After taking all the learning sessions from this module, it is expected that
the learners will be able toplan and create articles from needlecraft. In addition,
learners will also bepreparedto generate business ideas and identify
opportunities and evaluate these ideas according to the strengths,
opportunities, weaknesses and even threats. These competencies will enable
them not only to achieve personal confidence and appreciation in the arts and
their cultural importance but also to becomeeconomically productive citizens of
the society and country at large.
 What I Know

I. Matching Type
Directions: Match Column B with Column A. Write the letter of your answer on
the space before each number or on your answer sheet.
Column A Column B

_____1. A decorative embroidery or shirring design A. calado

to control fullness in garments by gathering
the fabric.
____2. It is a kind of needlework consisting of the B. crochet
interlocking of looped stitches formed with a
single thread and a hooked needle. It has been
used in the intricate process of lacemaking.
____3. The process of using two or more needles to C. knitting
loop yarn into a series of interconnected loops
in order to create a finished garment or to create
a cloth. D. quilting
____4. It comes from the latin word “culcita” meaning a
large stuffed sack, mattress or cushion. It is the
process of sewing two or more layers of material E. smocking
together.
____5. The art or process of decorating fabric or materials
with a wide variety of thread or yarn color using needle. F. embroidery
 Lesson

1 EMBROIDERY

OBJECTIVES

For the attainment of the learning outcome, you are expected to perform the
following set of objectives:

1. Describe embroidery;
2. Identify the tools and materials used;
3. Demonstrate the proper use of embroidery tools and materials; and
4. Perform the techniques and stitches in embroidery, Calado and smocking.

OVERVIEW

Embroidery is the handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials

with needle and thread or yarn. It is available with a wide variety of thread
or yarn color. An interesting characteristic of embroidery is that the basic
techniques or stitches on surviving examples of the earliest embroidery—
chain stitch, buttonhole or blanket stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, cross
stitch—remain the fundamental techniques of hand embroidery today. It can
be a profitable business or additional means of augmenting income. You can
also work from home with minimal start-up costs.

This lesson covers the learning competencies aiming to develop and

enhance the skill, knowledge and attitude of learners towards drafting
project plans, making of embroidered articles with package accompanied by
project plan.
 What’s In

A. Multiple Choice
Directions: Read the statements carefully. Choose the letter of the correct
answer and write your answer in your answer sheet.
1. A place known to be the “Embroidery Capital of the Philippines”
A. Cuenca, Batangas C. Lumban, Laguna
B. Palo, Leyte D. Mabalacat, Pampanga
2. Embroidery in the Philippines became more popular because of
its_______.
A. advertisements C. imported materials
B. fine workmanship D. big capital investments
3. In choosing the thread for embroidery, the foremost consideration is
the _______.
A. ability of the person to embroider C. purpose of the article
B. laundering procedure D. color of the Material
4. These fabrics are intended for hardanger embroidery since the
number of threads per square inch is the same for both warp and
weft/woof.
A. Even-wave fabric C. Common weave
B. Basket weave D. Original weave
5. It is a process of transferring design on the cloth using the perforated
pattern, soft absorbent cloth and petroleum or kerosene.
A. Stamping C. Tracing
B. Ironing D. Laundering
6. A decorative embroidery or shirring design to control fullness in
garments by gathering the fabrics:
A. Calado B. Cross Stitch C. Embroidery D. Smocking
7. It is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped
stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture.
A. Calado B. Cross Stitch C. Embroidery D. Smocking
8. Calado is most appropriately embroidered for ________.
A. baby’s clothing C. aprons
B. undergarments D. Barong Tagalog
9. The simplest method of transferring design is ________.
A. ironing B. tracing C. stamping D. printing
10. The success of an embroidered article depends largely on the
_____ of the stitches:
A. size C. tension
B. width D. length
 What’s New

EMBROIDERY: A BRIEF BACKGROUND

Embroidery is the art or process of decorating fabric or other materials

with a wide variety of thread or yarn color using needle. There are six basic
kinds of embroidery, namely: pure stitchery, cutwork, drawnwork, appliqué
or patchwork, quilting and smocking (Arribas, 1995).

Embroidery is one of the excellent sources of income since Philippine-

made embroidery articles are not only saleable here in the country, but
these are also admired and well-loved products in the international market
such as in Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, America and other countries in
Europe. (Department of Education reference, SEDP series)

In the Philippines, embroidery started during the Spanish regime.

Aside from reading, writing and doing household chores and crafts, they
also taught young women how to do simple embroidery like decorating
linens with attractive designs with the use of needle and thread. The
finished product was usually used for priests’ vestments, altar tables, and
clothes of statues and saints. Soon after, they applied embroidery on other
articles like handkerchiefs, blouses, dresses, shirts and table linens such as
tablecloths, table napkins and placemats. With great aptitude and skill in
producing beautiful embroidered articles showing their patience, dedication
and good taste, Filipino women were regarded as one of the most skillful
embroiderer in the world. (Department of Education reference, SEDP series)

Do you know that Lumban, Laguna is known as the “Embroidery

Capital of the Philippines”? Lumban became known as the "Embroidery
Capital of the Philippines" because it is where fine Jusi and Piña cloth are
embroidered by hand. The finished products typically worn by men are
known as “Barong Tagalog” and while the women use the “Saya” (Filipina).
These products are available not only here in our country but also exported
in other foreign countries.

Significantly, through embroidery we are able to express our creative

individualism based on what we inherit from our ancestors which gives
pride to our country. Proud to say, Philippine embroidered articles are noted
for fine workmanship, durability, beautiful designs, and intricate embroidery
stitches (Department of Education reference, SEDP series).

Many towns in the Philippines, women and even young girls help the
family increase its income doing embroidery for big companies. Among these
towns are Paraňaque, Rizal, Province, Taal, and Batangas.

What is It

1. Based on the selection above, what is Embroidery?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2. How does embroidery started in the Philippines?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Where do they usually sewed the embroidery during the Spanish
Regime?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
4. Why is it Lumban, Laguna is known as the “Embroidery Capital of the
Philippines”?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
5. Asside from Lumban, Laguna where else in the Philippines women
and even young girls help the family increase its income doing
embroidery for big companies?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
 What’s More

Activity 1.1 Symantic Web

Directions: Write everything you know about embroidery on the space provided.

Embroidery
 What I Have Learned

1. Embroidery is the art or process of decorating fabric or other materials

with a wide variety of thread or yarn color using needle.

2. There are six basic kinds of embroidery, namely: pure stitchery,

cutwork, drawn work, appliqué or patchwork, quilting and smocking .

3. During Spanish Regime, young women were taught how to do simple

embroidery like decorating linens with attractive designs with the use
of needle and thread.

4. Before the finished product was usually used for priests’ vestments,
altar tables, and clothes of statues and saints. Soon after, they
applied embroidery on other articles like handkerchiefs, blouses,
dresses, shirts and table linens such as tablecloths, table napkins and
placemats.

5. Filipino women were regarded as one of the most skillful embroiderer

in the world.

6. Lumban, Laguna is known as the “Embroidery Capital of the

Philippines” because it is where fine Jusi and Piña cloth are
embroidered by hand.

7. The finished products typically worn by men are known as “Barong

Tagalog” and while the women use the “Saya” (Filipina).

8. Philippine embroidered articles are noted for fine workmanship,

durability, beautiful designs, and intricate embroidery stitches .

9. Many towns in the Philippines, women and even young girls help the
family increase its income doing embroidery for big companies. Among
these towns are Paraňaque, Rizal, Province, Taal, and Batangas.
10.
 What I Can Do

1. As a grade 9 student, how is it significant or important to you to

know the brief background of the embroidery?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

2. What made you realize that embroidery is not just a hobby but can
earn a living?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. A place known to be the “Embroidery Capital of the Philippines”
A. Cuenca, Batangas C. Lumban, Laguna
B. Palo, Leyte D. Mabalacat, Pampanga
2. Embroidery in the Philippines became more popular because of its_______.
A. advertisements C. imported materials
B. fine workmanship D. big capital investments
3. Why Filipino women were regarded as one of the most skillful embroidered in
the world?
A. Because Filipino women uses fine Jusi and Piña cloth and embroidered
by hand.
B. Because of their great aptitude and skill in producing beautiful
embroidered articles showing their patience, dedication and good taste.
C. Because they are noted for fine workmanship, durability, beautiful
designs, and intricate embroidery stitches.
D. Because they are using threads with highest quality and they work hard
for their embroideries.
4. Aside from reading, writing and doing household chores and crafts, they also
taught young women how to do simple embroidery like decorating linens
with attractive designs with the use of needle and thread. Who are they?
A. Spanish B. American C. Japanese D. Chinese

5. The following are the kinds of embroidery, EXCEPT:

A. pure stitchery B.cutwork C. drawnwork D. tradework
 Additional Activities

1. Enumerate the tools and materials used in embroidery.

Materials Tools
 Answer Key

Assessment What's More What I Know

1. C Symantic Web 1. E
2. B 2. B
3. B The student’s answer 3. C
4. A may vary. 4. D
5. D 5. F
References
BOOKS
Arribas, L. (1995). Technology and Home Economics Series: Related Crafts.
Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
Dela Cruz, T.R. and Tabbada, E.V. (2000)Technology and Home Economics, Related
Crafts I (Third year). Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
CRUZ, et al (1998) Home Economics IV. Quezon City: Adriana Publishing Co., Inc.
De Guzman, I.A. (1991).A Module in Crafts I, Technology and Home Economics
III.Manila: Saint Bernadette Publications.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORTS, Industrial Technology
Handicrafts I, Third Year High School, SEDP Series, ISBN 971-540-017-5
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORTS, Home Technology,
Related Crafts I, Third Year High School, SEDP Series, ISBN 971-540-010-8
Leuterio, F.C. (1995) Technology and Home Economics IV. Sampaloc Manila:St.
Augustine Publications, Inc.

E-SOURCES
http://www.artsanddesigns.com/cgi-bin/makeGlossary.pl?
category=embroidery&section=T
http://www.needlepoint-for-fun.com/basic-needlepoint-stitches.htm
http://www.needlecrafter.com/Stitches/stitches.html?let=H#H
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8312/how-to-five-handy-embroidery-stitches/page/all
http://embroidery.about.com/od/Embroidery-Stitches/ss/Working-The-Running-Stitch.htm
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8312/how-to-five-handy-embroidery-stitches/page/all
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