TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD

EDUCATION
(Home Economics)
Module 4:
Sewing of Household Linens
(Drafts Pattern for Household
Linens &
Sews Creative and Marketable
Household Linens)
Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 6
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 4: Title Sewing of Household Linens (Drafts Pattern for
Household Linens & Sews Creative and Marketable Household Linens)
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Technology and Livelihood
Education
(Home Economics)

Module 4:

Sewing of Household Linens

(Drafts Pattern for Household

Linens &
Sews Creative and Marketable
Household Linens)

KHRISTINE C. VIRAYO

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) 6 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Sewing of Household Linens: Drafting Patterns; Sewing of
Creative Household Linens! This module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators from public 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

Learning the skills in this activity is beneficial as it prepares
them to explore, discover, create, and become globally
competitive in the future.

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 Technology and Livelihood Education 6 (Home Economics)!

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Sewing of Household Linens: Drafting
Patterns; Sewing of Creative 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:

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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 into 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.

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At the end of this module, you will also find:

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 module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the importance of sewing of household linens, drafts pattern and sew
creative household linens. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with
the textbook you are now using.

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This module is divided into two lessons, namely:
• Lesson 1 – Drafts pattern for Household Linens
Safety Precautions
• Lesson 2 - Sews Creative and Marketable Household Linens as Means to
Augment Family Income.
Assesses the Finished Products as to the Quality (Using Rubrics)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. follow the steps in drafting pattern for household linens,
2. draft pattern for pillowcase/table runner/table napkin,
3. identify the steps in sewing household linen (two-toned pillowcase),
4. sew creative and marketable household linens as means to augment
family income,
5. assess the finished product as to the quality using score card,
6. appreciate the value of sewing household linen.

What I Know

NOTE: USE YOUR ACTIVITY NOTEBOOK.

A. What am I?
Arrange the jumbled letters.

1. They use me to cover the table to make it presentable. What am

I?
b-l-e-t-a c-o-l-h-t

2. You use me to dry up your body after taking a bath. What am I?

l-e-w-o-t t-h-a-b

3. When you are feeling cold at night, I embraced you to make you
feel warm. What am I?

t-e-k-n-a-l-b

4. You hug me when you feel sad. I am soft like cotton. What am I?

w-o-l-l-i-p

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 B. Write Approve on the line if the statement is correct and write Disapprove if
the statement is incorrect.

1. Sewing household linens can be a 4. Loud music in the sewing area will
source of income. _________________ not overpower the noise of the sewing
machine. _____________________

2. Always remain seated at the 5. Keep your belongings on top of the

sewing machine assigned to you. sewing machine cover to avoid losing
_____________________ them. ________________________

3. Hold the pointed end of the 6. Linens are fabric household items
scissors with the handle facing the intended for daily use and are
receiver when sharing scissors with made from cotton, silk, rayon or
another user. ___________________ combination of these. _____________

TLE: Drafts Pattern for

Lesson
Household Linens

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a. Steps in Drafting Pattern
b. Safety Precautions

Sewing projects include the use of patterns. You must plan a template
for your chosen projects, whether it is a garment or a household linen. Making
a pattern will make your job easier and save you time and energy by
preventing mistakes. For your first sewing project, you can make easy but
useful personal items as a beginner. Simple projects require simple
preparation and following a simple pattern will ensure that you follow the
steps correctly.

What’s In

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 From the past lesson, can you name some type of fabric used for sewing
household linens? Select your answer inside the box.

1. It is a fabric from a silkworm. __ __ __ __

2. A fabric that comes from abaca plant. __ __ __ __ __ __
3. A fabric that comes from cotton plant. __ __ __ __ __ __ __
4. A man-made fabric/ made from chemicals. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
5. It is strong and fine fabric that comes from pineapple plant. __ __ __ __

cotton natural piña

silk sinamay synthetic

Notes to the Parent

We are hoping for your strict guidance as your child answers the
module. Your active cooperation will be necessary for the
betterment of your child’s learning.

What’s New

What can you say about the pictures? Do you have any idea what these pictures are?
Well, these are examples of patterns of cloths.

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What do you mean by pattern or drafting patterns?

Drafting pattern- these are pieces of paper patterns that were put together to
make a copy of the actual product, then traced on fabric or craft material before
cutting out the desired portion.

What is It

The importance of drafting patterns for household linens is equal to that of

drafting patterns for clothing. All patterns were created by hand prior to the invention
of computers. Pattern drafting has become simpler, thanks to modern technology,
whether for personal or commercial use. Tracing paper, pencil, ruler, meter stick,
and scissors are all necessary drafting pattern materials.

Manual Pattern Drafting techniques

a. Tracing- For garments or items with little or no shaping, this is the fastest
and simplest pattern drafting technique. Simply trace around the garment or
household linen on a sheet of paper. Before cutting the fabric, remember to
add seam allowances.
b. Rub-off technique- can be done on either paper or cloth. Place the garment
or household linen on top of a sheet of paper that has been layered over a
piece of cardboard. Mark darts or small holes with pins across the garment's
outline. Connect the perforated markings by removing the pins. Finally, check
the pattern bits for consistency before cutting them out. Cut pattern pieces
and place them on top of the original linen.

How to draft a pattern for a table napkin

1. Draw a square 16 inches by 16 inches on your pattern paper.
2. On all sides of the pattern, add a 5/8-inch allowance.
3. Cut the pattern from the paper.

How to draft a pattern for a pillowcase

1. Take a measurement of your pillow at home. Measure the length and
width.
2. Draw a vertical line for the width measurement and a horizontal line for
the length measurement on your pattern paper.
3. Form a rectangle by drawing the lines.
4. Add 5/8-inch seam allowances along the three sides of the pattern and 2
inches on the opening.
5. Cut the pattern you made.

How to draft a pattern for a hand towel

1. Draw a rectangle 15 inches wide by 25 inches long on pattern paper.

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 2. On both sides of the pattern, add a 5/8-inch allowance.
3. Cut the pattern you made. Done rephrase.

Tips in laying the pattern on the fabric

1. Decide which form of fabric fold you'll use to get the most out of your fabric.
2. Place the fabric on the table with the wrong side facing out.
3. Put all the pattern parts in a trial placement to save on fabric.
4. Pin all the pattern pieces to the fabric. Make sure the pins are one inch
away from the pattern's edge and at right angles to it. For straight edges,
space them about six inches apart. The pins should be closer together for
curved edges.
5. Do not raise the fabric when pinning the pins in place. It has the potential
to shift the grain line's location.

Steps in cutting the fabric for household linens

1. Fold the fabric wrong side out on its lengthwise grain.
2. Place the pattern on the fabric and pin it in place.
3. Mark all the stitching and folding lines.
4. Make a note of all allowances.
5. Cut the fabric.
6. Flip the cloth over and move all the marks to the other side.

Types of fabric fold

1. Lengthwise fold. The fabric is folded in the center, in a way that the two
selvages meet at the edge and are together, opposite the fold.
2. Crosswise fold. The fabric is folded in the center, but the two selvages are
on opposite sides of the fold, rather than together. The two raw edges
intersect at the fold's edge and are together opposite the fold.

There are safety rules to obey in any work environment. It is important that you
follow these guidelines to prevent any untoward events that might jeopardize your
health. Here are a few examples:
a. If you're using an electric sewing machine, make sure it's turned off when
you're not using it.
b. Shears and scissors must be used properly. When not in use, make sure
the blades are closed.
c. To prevent interruption, keep the sewing area free of loud noise or music.
d. In a sewing lab, sit at your assigned seat or sewing machine at all times.
e. If you have extra things, make sure they are place in a storage area or
cabinet to avoid crowding your allocated area.
f. To save time, energy, and money, the best thing to do is follow instructions
and procedures.
g. When you're sewing, make sure you're sitting properly. Sitting on the
machine's counter is not a good idea.
h. When you've finished sewing, make sure you put it back where it belongs.
Make sure the sewing area is tidy.

Safety habits in sewing by hand:

a. When sewing by hand, use a thimble.
b. Use caution when handling the scissors.

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 c. Use the correct thread length to prevent injuring your seatmates.
d. Never put needles or pins in your mouth. Pin cushions may be used to
keep them in place.
e. Keep your sewing tools in your sewing box and store them properly when
not in use.

What’s More

Activity 1: Fill Me Up!

Directions: Identify what is ask. Answer the word puzzle. Write your answers
in your activity notebook.

1. The fabric is folded in the center, in a way that the two selvages meet at the
edge and are together, opposite the fold.

2. It can either be done on paper or fabric.

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3. The fabric is folded in the center, but the two selvages are on opposite sides
of the fold, rather than together.

4. It is the easiest and simplest pattern drafting technique for garment or

products with little or no shaping.

5. These are pieces of paper patterns that were put together to make a copy of the
actual product, then traced on fabric or craft material before cutting out the
desired portion.

Activity 2: How do I look?

Directions:

Put a on the line before the number if the sentence shows safety precautions
in sewing and if it is not.

______1. You can place needles or pins between your lips to hold it.

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______2. Use thimble while sewing by hand to avoid pricking your fingers.
______3. Avoid loud noise or music in the sewing area to avoid distraction.
______4. Keep your tools in your sewing box and put this properly in a cabinet when
not in use.
______5. It is important to follow instructions and procedures to save time, energy,
and money.

What I Have Learned

Since errors can be avoided, drafting patterns can make work simpler
and save time and energy. Pattern drafting can be done manually or with the
help of computers and the internet.
The following techniques must be perfected for the project to come out
correctly cut: folding the fabric, laying the pattern on the fabric, cutting
the fabric, and moving sewing lines. To complete any project, safety
measures must be taken.

What I Can Do

Following these steps, draft a pattern of a table napkin, and a pillowcase.

A. Pattern for a table napkin

1. Draw a square 16 inches by 16 inches on your pattern paper.
2. On all sides of the pattern, add a 5/8-inch allowance.
3. Cut the pattern from the paper.

B. Pattern for a pillowcase

1. Take a measurement of your pillow at home. Get the dimensions of the

length and width.
2. Draw a vertical line for the width measurement and a horizontal line for
the length measurement on your pattern paper.
3. Form a rectangle by drawing the lines.
4. Add 5/8-inch seam allowances along the three sides of the pattern and 2
inches on the opening.
5. Cut the pattern you made.

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 TLE: Sews creative and
marketable household
Lesson linens as means to augment
family income.
2 Assesses the finished
products as to the quality
(using score cards)
You should be able to sew household linens using suitable tools and
materials and applying basic sewing principles after completing this lesson.
Sewing is a rewarding hobby, and it can also be a source of income or a
supplement to a family's income.
It's easier to learn to sew if you begin with simple projects. Easy projects
include making handkerchiefs, hand towels, and pouch bags.

What’s In

Do you still remember the tools that we need in sewing? Have you prepared your own
sewing kit?

Match column A with column B. Write only the letter of the correct answers in your
activity notebook.

Column A Column B

____1. Used to protect the finger from being pricked a. thread

when pushing the needle.
____2. This is where you keep your sewing materials b. thimble
when not in use. c. sewing kit
____3. Used to rip unwanted stitches and slash d. seam ripper
buttonholes.
____4. Used to sew fabrics. It comes in different e. tracing wheel
colors.
____5. Used to transfer the pattern to the fabric. f. needle threader

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 What’s New

Look at the picture above. What do you believe the girl is thinking about? Have
you ever had the same thing happen to you every time you worked on a project?
What is the first step you should take before beginning a project?

What is It

You may have chosen to create simple projects like tablecloths or pillowcases
after learning to draft simple tablecloth designs. The type of fabric to purchase is the
next thing to think about. Cotton is an excellent clothing material for beginners like
you.

❖ Factors to consider in the choice of projects are as follows:

1. Tools needed.
2. Materials needed.
3. Use of the project.
4. Expected expenses.
5. Quality of the finished product.
6. Benefits derived from the project.
7. Time needed to complete the project.

❖ Steps in sewing some household linens.

Table napkin and Hand towel

1. Fold the 5/8-inch allowance of the cloth.
2. Fold the raw edge by ¼ inch.

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 3. Stitch close to the edge.

Two-toned Pillowcase
1. Place the small piece of fabric right side up on the table.
2. Then lay the bigger piece of the fabric with wrong side up.
3. Begin rolling the larger piece of cloth.
4. Pin the smaller fabric's two edges together, tucking the rolled fabric inside.
5. Begin basting the fabric, and then remove the pins. To keep the fabric in
place, backstitch it.
6. Remove the basting stitch.
7. Pull out the rolled fabric.
8. Fold the fabric.
9. If there is any excess trim, cut it off.
10. Finish the raw edges with a French seam.

Customers tend to get the most of their money’s worth. This entails establishing
certain criteria for a finished product. The final product is assess based on a set of
standards.

You can use this score card in assessing/evaluating the finished product.

CRITERIA POINTS

A. Attitude and Social Development (10%)

Demonstrated a desire to work on the 5
project. 5
Showed finished products to friends.
B. Safety Practices (20%)
Clean the hands before working. 5
Light coming from the left shoulder 5
Used own tools and supplies 5
Work environment always keep tidy 5
C. Workmanship (50%)
Correct and orderly 15
Right tightness of the stitches 15
Able to execute the desired design 20

D. Overall Design (20%)

Neat and appealing 10
Right color combination 10

TOTAL 100

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 What’s More

Activity 1:
Read each sentence. Identify if they are good habits in sewing household linens or
not. Write the sentences on their proper arrow. Do it in your activity notebook.

Good Bad
habits habits
in in
sewing sewing

1. Borrow a pair of scissors if you need them.

2. Keep pins in a pin cushion to avoid losing them.
3. Instead of buying a sewing box, make your own.
4. Before and after sewing, keep the sewing room tidy.
5. In sewing household linens, be creative and patient.
6. When sewing, follow all health and safety precautions.
7. If you don't have any scissors, cut the thread with your teeth.
8. When using the sewing machine, start chatting with your classmates.
9. When repairing something, keep the needle or pin between your teeth.
10. Take good care of your sewing supplies so that you can continue to use
them for a long time.

What I Have Learned

Sewing your own household linens will help you save money. You can
also use your imagination by creating a design that you really like. These
products may be sold to help supplement the family's income. We may use
rubrics or score cards to assess your completed project.

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 What I Can Do

(PROJECT MAKING):

Following the steps given and with the help and assistance of your parent, make your
own two-toned pillowcase. (If you don't have cotton, use any linens or fabrics you
have on hand.)

Two-toned pillowcase:

Materials needed:
sewing kit
½ yard plain cotton
¼ yard printed cotton
Procedures/Steps:
Two-toned Pillowcase
1. Place the small piece of fabric right side up on the table.
2. Then lay the bigger piece of the fabric with wrong side up.
3. Begin rolling the larger piece of cloth.
4. Pin the smaller fabric's two edges together, tucking the rolled fabric inside.
5. Begin basting the fabric, and then remove the pins. To keep the fabric in
place, backstitch it.
6. Remove the basting stitch.
7. Pull out the rolled fabric.
8. Fold the fabric.
9. If there is any excess trim, cut it off.
10. Finish the raw edges with a French seam.

After finishing your two-toned pillowcase, evaluate your finished project using
the score card provided below.

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 CRITERIA POINTS

A. Attitude and Social Development (10%)

Demonstrated a desire to work on the 5
project. 5
Showed finished products to friends.
B. Safety Practices (20%)
Clean the hands before working. 5
Light coming from the left shoulder 5
Used own tools and supplies 5
Work environment always keep tidy 5
C. Workmanship (50%)
Correct and orderly 15
Right tightness of the stitches 15
Able to execute the desired design 20

D. Overall Design (20%)

Neat and appealing 10
Right color combination 10

TOTAL 100

Assessment

Note: Write your answers in your activity notebook.

A. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and if the statement is FALSE,

identify the word that makes it false.

_______1. It is not important to draft pattern for household linens.

_______2. Pillowcases and table runners are examples of household linens.
_______3. Tracing is the easiest and simplest pattern drafting technique for
garments.
_______4. The tracing technique in pattern drafting is placing the garment
on a piece of paper and tracing it.
_______5. Drafting patterns are pieces of paper patterns that when placed
together will form a replica of the actual product.

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 B. Identify the tools according to their use: measuring, marking, or
cutting.
________ 1. ruler
________ 2. scissors
________ 3. meter stick
________ 4. tailor’s chalk
________ 5. tracing paper

C. What are the factors to consider in choosing the projects to be done?

Write your answers inside the heart.

1._________________________________
2._________________________________
3._________________________________
4._________________________________
5._________________________________
________________

Additional Activities

A. List down at least 3 importance of sewing household linens.

____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________

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 Answer Key

What I know What's More What’s In

A. Lesson 1 LESSON 1
1. tablecloth Activity 1: 1. Silk
2. Sinamay
2. bath towel 1. Lengthwise fold
2. Rub-off 3. Cotton
3. blanket
technique 4. Synthetic
4. pillow 5. Piña
B. 3. Crosswise fold
1. Approve 4. Tracing
5. Drafting pattern LESSON 2
2. Approve
Activity 2:
3. Approve 1. B
4. Disapprove 2. C
5. Disapprove 1. 3. D
6. Approve 2. 4. A
5. E
3.
4.
5.

What’s More
Lesson 2
Activity 1
Good habits in Sewing
2. Keep pins in a pin cushion to avoid losing them.
3. Instead of buying a sewing box, make your own.
4. Before and after sewing, keep the sewing room tidy.
5. In sewing household linens, be creative and patient.
6. When sewing, follow all health and safety precautions.
10.Take good care of your sewing supplies so that you can continue to use
them for a long time.

Bad habits in sewing

1. Borrow a pair of scissors if you need them.

7. If you don't have any scissors, cut the thread with your teeth.
8. When using the sewing machine, start chatting with your classmates.
9. When repairing something, keep the needle or pin between your teeth.

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 Use of the project •
Quality of the finished product •
Benefits derived from the project •
Materials needed •
Time needed to complete the project. •
C.

5. marking 5. TRUE
4. marking 4. TRUE
3. measuring 3. TRUE
2.cutting 2. TRUE
1. measuring 1. FALSE (Not)

B. A.
ASSESSMENT

References
Gloria A. Peralta, EdD., et.al. 2016. Life Skills Through TLE, Quezon City,
Philippines: Vibal Group, Inc. p. 113 -114
Susana V. Guinea et.al. 2016. Technology and Livelihood Education 6 K to 12
Edition, Adriana Publishing co. Inc. p.142-152

Josephine C. Bernardino et al. 2017 Home Economics and Livelihood Education

Grade 6 Second Edition, The Phoenix Publishing House Inc. p 150-161.

MELC in EPP/TLE

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