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Technology and
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Home Economics
Dressmaking
Quarter 2 - Module 2
Preparing and Cutting Materials
for Ladies’ Blouse

Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines

Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 10
Home Economics - Dressmaking
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 - Module 2: Preparing and Cutting Materials for Ladies’ Blouse
First Edition, 2020

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Preparing and Cutting Materials
for Ladies’ Blouse
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 Table of Contents
Page

COVER PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE

Lesson 1: Preparing Materials for Ladies’ Blouse 1

What I Need to Know 1

What I Know (Pre-Test) 2
What’s In 3
What’s New 4
What Is It 4
What’s More 6
What I Have Learned 6
What I Can Do 6
Assessment (Post-Test) 7
Additional Activities 8

Lesson 2: Laying out and Marking Pattern on Material 9

What I Need to Know 9

What I Know (Pre-Test) 9
What’s In 11
What’s New 11
What Is It 11
What’s More 13
What I Have Learned 13
What I Can Do 14
Assessment (Post-Test) 15
Additional Activities 16

Lesson 3: Cutting Materials 18

What I Need to Know 18

What I Know (Pre-Test) 18
What’s In 20
What’s New 20
What Is It 20
What’s More 22
What I Have Learned 23
What I Can Do 24
Assessment (Post-Test) 24
Additional Activities 25

Answer Key 27
References 29

Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 10 Home

Economics - Dressmaking Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Preparing and
Cutting Materials for Ladies’ Blouse!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by
educators both from public school 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 orient
As a facilitator you are expected the Teacher
the learners on how to use this module. You
This module is to develop their skills and acquire more knowledge in how to
understand to Prepare and Cut Materials for Ladies Blouse.

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 and Parents:

This module is to develop the skills of the learners to demonstrate their
knowledge and continue to learn and exercise their ability to promote the quality of
education. This business is important for the future of the children to create and to
develop a dressmaking shop.
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:

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

What I Need
to Know
This part includes an activity that aims to
What I Know 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.
This is a brief drill or review to help you link
What’s In the current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be

What’s New introduced to you in various ways such
as a story, song, poem, problem
opener, an activity or situation.
This section provides a brief discussion of
What Is It the lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

This comprises activities for independent

What’s More 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.
This includes questions or blank
What I Have sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
Learned what you learned from the lesson.

This section provides an activity which will

What I Can Do help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

This is a task which aims to evaluate your

Assessment level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

In this portion, another activity will be given

Additional to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
Activities lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.
This contains answers to all activities in the
Answer Key module.
 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!

Lesson
Preparing Materials for
1 Ladies’ Blouse

This module provides the learners with the core concepts and principles in
dressmaking. This will make prepare them for the course and provide opportunities for
dressmaking as a career in the future. Learners will develop the learning skills in order to
succeed.

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the competencies in Technology and Livelihood Education Home Economics
specifically in Dressmaking. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
levels 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.

This module is divided into three lessons, namely:

1. Preparing Materials for Ladies’ Blouse;
2. Laying out and Marking Pattern on Material; and
3. Cutting Materials.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Explain how to prepare and cut pattern and

2. Prepare materials for ladies’ blouse

What I Know

Pre-Test

Multiple Choice
Direction: Read the test item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write
the chosen letter in a separate sheet of paper.

1. What system of measurement is centimeter?

a. metric system c. si measurement system
b. English system d. decimal system

2. The following measures across the back of the neck from socket of one shoulder to
the socket of other shoulder.
a. shoulder c. shoulder to neck
b. shoulder to shoulder d. shoulder to back

3. What measurement of your body crossing over the fullest part of your bust?
a. waist c. upper bust
b. bust d. arm stick

4. What foot is described as 60” long tape? One side has inches; one is metric with
crotch piece or without crotch piece.
a. tailor’s square or L-Square c. dressmaker’s ruler
b. tape measure d. meter stick

5. What is used on label, pants and skirt contours calibrated on both sides?
a. tape measure c. tailor’s square of L-square
b. aluminum tailor’s curve d. dressmaker’s ruler

6. What is the foundation of pattern drafting?

a. mensuration c. body parts
b. measurement d. English system

7. What measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right?
a. horizontal c. circumferential measurement
b. vertical measurement d. none of the above

8. Which of the following is used as a set of standard measurement?

a. metric system b. metric and English system
b. English system d. tape measure

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9. What kind of measurement is taken around the body?
a. vertical c. horizontal
b. circumferential d. English system

10. What kind of metal tape made of a material that will not stretch?
a. yardsticks c. tape measure
b. ruler d. T-square

11. What is measured around the torso directly under the bust line?
 a. bust c. lower torso
b. waist bust to bust d. bust

12. What is measured starting at the armpit to the wrist?

a. armpit c. underarm
b. hips d. shoulder

13. What is measured around the shoulder under the armpit?

a. sleeve hole c. waist
b. bust d. torso.

14. The following measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right.
a. curved c. vertical
b. horizontal d. circumferential

15. What measurement is taken around the body?

a. bust c. neck
b. figure d. shoulder

What’s In

This part determines if you really understand the lessons well. This activity will
test how fast your memory is since this is all about preparing materials for ladies’
blouse.

Identification.

Direction: Write the answers in a separate paper.

_____________1. Blouse with a pocket on both sides with the same style, size and
shape.
_____________2. A large hat of a small boy is out of proportion to his size.
_____________3. It may be a pretty collar, an attractive bow or a lovely pin.
_____________4. A kind of rhythm can be created by gradual changing of lines,
shape or shade of the color.
_____________5. It is a relationship of different portions of a blouse.
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What’s New

In dressmaking, learners are trained to become experts which later on may

lead to possess or operate a manufacturing industry of textiles. They become
providers or suppliers of textiles for making garments or clothes and other by-products
for the people’s needs in the country.
 What Is It

The Fabric Width

Before you buy any fabric, determine first the yardage you need. This will
depend on the style you have chosen, the width of the material and size of your
pattern. Measurements are never exact and because the finishing processes often
change the woven width, add three centimeters or so in either direction.

Common Widths of Various Fabrics

Cotton and linen---------------------------------- 35 inches (88.9 cm.)

Silk, rayon, acetate------------------------------ 39 inches (99.06 cm.)
Synthetic fabric----------------------------------- 42, 54, or 60 inches (196.7 cm., 137 cm.)
Net -------------------------------------------------- 72 inches or occasionally 36 inches

Preparing the Fabric before Cutting

Straightening the Fabric

When the cloth is not square, you should straighten it. Untreated cottons can
usually straighten by pulling along a true bias from the opposite sides of the material.

a. Pull cloth to straighten grain lines.

b. Pull the direction of arrows.
c. Pull each half of folded cloth separately.

Shrinking the Material

Excessive shrinkage can ruin the fit of your garment. Cottons have to be
immersed in water, then partially dried and pressed.

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Pressing

To move excessive wrinkles and creases, there are certain practices to

follow. The general rule is to press on the wrong side of the material in line with the
threads.
Applying Elements of Design in Choosing Materials

1. Elements of design such as lines

2. Shapes and colors are vital in the choice of clothing materials.

The arrangement and combination of elements of design consists of:

1. Harmony or unity - pleasing combination of the elements of design such as lines,

shapes colors
2. Emphasis - refers to the center of interest in garments.
3. Balance - requires a center point in any design

Accessories Use for the Blouse

1. Trimmings - are ornaments added to the garment to enhance its appearance.

2. Applique - are cut out design such as flowers, leaves or figure to a garment.
3. Beads - are small, usually round glass, wood or stone with a hole strung with each
other to decorate a garment.
4. Binding - a narrow strip of fabric cut on a basic grain.
5. Buttons - These primarily function as a fastener for garments and these can also be
used solely for garments.
6. Cord - a trimming made by twisting two or more strands of yarn together.
7. Lace - This is an openwork fabric, patterned with open holes usually made by
machine.
8. Piping - a trim which is made of a strip of folded fabric inserted into a seam to define
the edges of a garment.
9. Ribbon - This is a thin band of material usually a silk cloth for binding and trying.
10. Rick rack - This is a flat narrow brand woven in zigzag form stitched to the edges
of a garment.
11. Ruffles - also called frills, made of strips of cloth gathered or pleated.

What’s More
___________1. These are ornaments added to the garment to enhance its
appearance.
___________ 2. The cut-out design such as flowers, leaves or figure to a garment
___________ 3. The small, usually round glass, wood or stone with a hole strung with
each other to decorate a garment
___________ 4. A narrow strip of fabric cut on a basis grain
___________ 5. These primarily function as a fastener for garment but these are used
solely for garment.
___________ 6. A trimming made by twisting two or more strands of yarn together.
___________ 7. This is an openwork fabric, patterned with open holes usually made
by machine.
___________ 8. A trim which is made of a strip of folded fabric inserted into a seam
to define the edges of a garment
___________ 9. This is a thin band of material usually a silk cloth for binding and
tying.
___________10. This is a flat narrow brand woven in zigzag form stitched to the edge
of a garment.

What I Have Learned

Direction: Prepare materials for cutting and measuring exactly each part.

Rubrics for Assessment

Score (40 pts.) (30 pts.) (20 pts.) (10 pts.)

Criterion Can identify Can identify Can identify Cannot
the 4 widths of the 3 widths of the 2 widths of identify the 4
the fabric the fabric the fabric widths of the
correctly correctly correctly fabric correctly

What I Can Do

Direction: Draw garment design suited to your height and figure, applying the color
of your client.

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Rubrics for Assessment
Score 20 pts. 15 pts. 10 pts. 5 pts.

Criterion Drawing is Drawing is Drawing is Drawing is in

complete with complete with complete with complete and
color applying color applying color not has no color.
the 3 or more the 2 following the
principles of principles of principles of
design. design. design.

Speed Finished Finished Finished Cannot finish

within 2 hours more than 2 on time
on time
hours
 Assessment

Directions: Read the test item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write
the chosen letter in a separate sheet of paper.

1. What measurement is taken around the body?

a. bust c. neck
b. figure d. shoulder

2. The following measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right.
a. Curved c. vertical
b. Horizontal d. circumferential

3. What is measured around the shoulder under the armpit?

a. sleeve hole c. waist
b. bust d. torso. .

4. What is measured starting from the armpit to the wrist?

a. armpit c. underarm
B. hips d. shoulder

5. What is measured around the torso directly under the bust line?
a. bust c. lower
b. waist bust to bust d. bust

6. What kind of metal tape is made of a material that will not stretch?
a. yardsticks c. tape measure
b. ruler d. T-square

7. What kind of measurement is taken around the body?

a. vertical c. horizontal
b. circumferential d. English system
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8. Which of the following is used as a set of standard measurement?
a. metric system c. metric and English systems
b. English system d. tape measure

9. What measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right?
a. horizontal c. circumferential measurement
b. vertical measurement d. none of the above

10. What is the foundation of pattern drafting?

a. mensuration c. body parts
b. measurement d. English system

11. What is used on label, pants and skirt contours calibrated on both sides?
a. tape measure c. tailor’s square of L-square
b. aluminum tailor’s curve d. dressmaker’s ruler

12. What foot is described as a 60” long tape? One side has inches; one is metric
 with crotch piece or without crotch piece.
a. tailor’s square or L-square c. dressmaker’s ruler
b. tape measure d. meter stick

13. What is measured on the body crossing over the fullest part of your bust?
a. waist c. upper bust
b. bust d. arm stick

14. The following is measured across the back of neck from socket of one shoulder to
the socket of the other shoulder.
a. shoulder c. shoulder to neck
b. shoulder to shoulder d. shoulder to back

15. What system of measurement is centimeter?

a. metric system c. si measurement system
b. English system d. decimal system

Additional Activities

Direction: Perform the given task at home on how to prepare the fabric before
cutting.

Rubrics for Assessment

Score 30 pts. 25 pts. 20 pts. 15 pts
Criterion Can do the Can do the Can do only one Cannot do the
three (3) two (2) (1) activity three (3)
activities activities correctly and activities
correctly and correctly and accurately correctly and
accurately accurately accurately

Lesson
Laying out and Marking
2 Pattern on Material

This module provides the learners with the core concepts and principles in
dressmaking. This will enable them to know the relevance of the course and
opportunities for dressmaking as a career for the future. It also develops the learning
skills and improve their knowledge.

What I Need to Know

 This module was designed and written with you in mind. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary levels 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.

We include this lesson to promote the basic education of the children by

training and enhancing their skills.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Explain how to lay out, pin and mark the fabric;

2. Cut materials or fabric; and
3. Identify the right and wrong side of the fabric.

What I Know

Direction: Read the test item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write
the chosen letter in a separate sheet of paper.
.
1. What is used in pinning the patterns to the fabric?
a. pins c. hand needle
b. pin cushion d. machine needle .
2. What is used in transferring construction marking of the pattern to the fabric?
a. pencil c. tracing wheel
c. tailor’s chalk d. crayon
3. Which of the following are the correct steps in preparing the fabric before
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cutting?
a. shrinking, hanging, straightening, pressing
b. shrinking, straightening, hanging, pressing
c. straightening, hanging, shrinking, pressing
d. straightening, hanging, shrinking, pressing
4. What is the first step to do before laying the patterns over the fabric?
a. hang c. soak
b. press d. zigzag
5. The following are the characteristics of right side of the fabric except one.
a The prints are clear and bright.
b. The prints are smooth.
c.There are loose thread ends.
d. The appearance of the fabric is smooth.
6. What is used for guide in cutting the fabric?
a. shears c. patterns
b. pins d. tailor’s chalk
7. The following refers to the arrangement of pattern pieces over the fabric?
a. cut c. trace
b. mark d. layout
8. What kind of material is garment made of?
a. cotton c. yarn
 b. silk d. layout
9. What kind of fabric that can be pre-shrunk by laundering and drying?
a. knitted fabric c. permanently pressed fabric
b. washable fabric d. dry cleanable fabric
10. What kind of scissors is used in working with fine details?
a. buttonhole scissors d. trimming scissors
b. button scissors c. pinking scissors
11. What kind of elements of design creates a visual dimension of length and width?
a. line c. structural line
b. directional line d. vertical line
12. Which of the following is the correct way of placing the pin when pinning cut
parts of a garment?
a. equal c. horizontal
b. vertical d. perpendicular
13. What is procedure following the correct order when sewing a garment?
1. Draft pattern.
2. Take body measurement.
3. Sew darts.
4. Attach waistband.
a. 2,3,4,1
b. 1,2,3,4
c. 2,1,3,4
d. 1,3,2,4
14. What is the distance when pinning each other?
a. 2 cms. c. 8 cms.
b. 3 cms. d. 13 cms.
15. Which pins are suited for loose materials?
a. dressmaker’s c. safety pins
b. glass headed pins d. t-pins

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What’s In

Hello learners! Dressmaking is everywhere, isn’t it? Yes, people are investing
money in going to the Dressmaking shop. It is reason why dressmaking shop is one
fastest and highly demanded shops in the country.

If you can still recall your lessons in the exploratory course, Dressmaking
Grade 10 topic is the most exciting specifically on preparing materials in sewing.

What’s New

Pattern layout is the preparation and manipulation of fabric. It should be done

before it is cut. Proper preparation of fabric like soaking, hanging, straightening and
pressing can contribute largely on the fitness and accuracy of a blouse or dress.
 In laying out and pinning patterns, make sure that you follow the direction of the
design. All parts should be ready and complete. The fabric should be folded with the
right side inside.

What Is It

Laying out and Marking Pattern on Material

Before you lay-out your pattern on the fabric, you have to determine the right
and wrong sides of the fabric.

 Prints are clearer and brighter on the right side.

 Selvage is smoother on the right side.
 Loose thread ends can be found at the wrong side.
 Fabric is folded right side out.

Kinds of Folds

Fabric Folds
 Lengthwise center fold
 Crosswise center fold
 Off-center lengthwise fold
 Off-center crosswise fold
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Pinning - Pins used in dressmaking are made of steel or brass with a thin
coating. Dressmaker’s pin of medium size is 11/16 inches.

Types of Pins Used in Dressmaking

1. Glass-headed pins which are easy to handle

2. Lace pins o silk pins
3. T-pins which stay in position in an open woven fabric
4. Safety pins

Pinning Pattern to the Cloth

1. Be sure the pattern piece is placed on the straight grain by measuring the
grain from the fabric edge.
2. After measuring the grain line, smooth the tissues and place pins diagonally
towards the concern of the pattern.
3. Then place pins where necessary to keep pattern pieces flat for cutting.

Marking
  Seam lines
 Center lines along closing
 Fold lines
 Position for ease or gathers
 Position for pockets
 Buttonholes and buttons
 Slash line
 Point where stitching line should stop

Things to Consider When Laying out and Pinning Pattern Pieces on Cloth

1. Make sure all parts are ready and

complete.
2. The fabric should be folded with the
right
side inside.
3. Position the front facing on the
selvage.
4. The back part should be positioned on
the
folded edge unless you really intend to
have
a joint at the back.
5. Check the print of the material.

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What’s More

Identification

Direction: Write the answer on the space provided

_____________1. Blouse with a pocket on both sides with the same style, size and
shape.
_____________2. A large hat of a small boy is out of proportion to his size.
_____________3. It may be a pretty collar, an attractive bow or a lovely pin.
_____________4. A kind of rhythm can be created by gradual change of lines, shape
or shade of the color.
_____________5. It is the relationship of different portions of a blouse.

What I Have Learned

Direction: Lay-out and mark the pattern for ladies’ blouse. Write your answers in
your notebook.

Proportion Emphasis Formal Balance Informal Balance Rhythm

Harmony
Balance
Graduation
Repetition
Graduation

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What I Can Do

Direction: Identify the following. Write your answers in your notebook.

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Rubrics for Assessment

Criteria 50 pts. 45 pts. 40 pts. 10 pts.

Can lay out and Can lay out Can lay out and Cannot lay out
pin all the
and pin 4 of all pin 3 of all theand pin all the
pattern pieces the pattern pattern pieces to
pattern pieces
to the fabric and
pieces to the the fabric and to the fabric
mark the cloth fabric and mark the cloth and mark the
accurately mark the cloth accurately cloth
accurately accurately
Speed Finished before Finished within Finished beyond Not able to
the time the time 3 minutes or finish the job
more

Assessment

Direction: Read the test item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write
the chosen letter in a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which pins are suited for loose materials?

a. dressmaker’s c. safety pins
b. glass headed pins d. t-pins
2. What is the distance when pinning each other?
a. 2 cm. c. 8 cm.
b. 3 cm. d. 13 cm.
3. What is the procedure when following the correct order of sewing a garment?
1. Draft pattern.
2. Take body measurement.
2. Sew darts.
 3. Attach waistband.
a. 2,3,4,1
b. 1,2,3,4
c. 2,1,3,4
d. 1,3,2,4
4. Which of the following is the correct way of placing the pin when pinning cut parts
of a garment?
a. equal c. horizontal
b. vertical d. perpendicular
5. What kind of elements of design creates a visual dimension of length and width?
a. line c. structural line
b. directional line d. vertical line
6. What kind of scissors are used in working with fine details?
a. buttonhole scissors c. trimming scissors
b. button scissors d. pinking scissors
7. What kind of a fabric that can be pre-shrunk by laundering and drying?
a. knitted fabric c. permanently pressed fabric
b. washable fabric d. dry cleanable fabric

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8. What kind of material that a garment is made of?
a. cotton c. yarn
b. silk d. layout
9. The following refers to the arrangement of pattern pieces over the fabric?
a. cut c. trace
b. mark d. lay out
10. What is used as guide in cutting the fabric?
a. shears c. patterns
b. pins d. tailor’s chalk
11. The following are the characteristics of right side of the fabric except one.
a. The prints are clear and bright.
b. The prints are smooth.
c. There are loose thread ends.
d. The appearance of the fabric is smooth.
12. What is the first step to do before laying the patterns over the fabric?
a. hang c. soak
b. press d. zigzag
13. Which of the following are the correct steps in preparing the fabric before
cutting?
a. shrinking, hanging, straightening, pressing
b. shrinking, straightening, hanging, pressing
c. straightening, hanging, shrinking, pressing
d. straightening, hanging, shrinking, pressing
14. What is used in transferring construction marking of the pattern to the fabric?
a. pencil c. tracing wheel
b. tailor’s chalk d. crayon
15. What is used in pinning the patterns to the fabric?
a. pins c. hand needle
b. pin cushion d. machine needle
 Additional Activities

Direction: Draw these materials on a bond paper and apply color harmony in your
drawing.

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Proportion Emphasis Formal Balance Informal Balance Color

Harmony
Balance
Graduation
Repetition
Graduation
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Lesson
Cutting Materials
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This module provides the learners with the core concepts and principles in
dressmaking. This enables them to know the relevance of the course and
opportunities for dressmaking as a career for the future. It makes the learners develop
the learning skills, improve the knowledge and enhance their abilities.

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary levels 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.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Explain how to cut materials or fabrics and
2. Observe the proper procedure of cutting the fabric.
 What I Know

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your quiz
notebook.

1. What kind of concept of design that involves the addition of decorative trims
involving buttons, braids, embroideries, bias tapes, beads, sequins and ribbons?
a. cut concept of design c. structural concept of design
b. blouse concept of design d. decorative concept of design
2. The following are the types of blouses except one.
a. blouse with opening in front and with or without collar
b. blouse without sleeves
c. blouse with strap on the shoulder
d. blouse fitting with no placket front and back
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3. What kind of concept of design encompasses the overall instruction of a dress, its
shape and all the details involved in pattern and sewing construction of the dress?
a. cut concept of design
b. blouse concept of design
c. structural concept of design
d. decorative concept of design
4. The following are lengths of paints except one.
a. bermuda c. cobra pants
b. calm digger d. stitch ski-pants
5. What is a radiant energy which loosely turns light that produces sensation in our
eyes?
a. color c. secondary
b. primary d. intermediate color
6. What kind of element of design creates a visual dimension of length and width?
a. line c. structural line
b. directional line d. vertical line
7. What kind of colors white, black and gray are predominantly grayish and
brownish?
a. neutral color c. secondary color
b. tertiary color d. primary color
8. The following are the three primary colors except one.
a. red c. yellow
b. blue d. white
9. What is the result of the combination of primary colors?
a. intermediate color c. secondary color
b. tertiary color d. neutral color
10. What kind of color suggests abundance?
a. red c. green
b. blue d. yellow
11. What is the chroma of a color which corresponds to its purity and saturation in a
color other than black, white and gray?
a. shade c. tertiary
b. value d. intensity
12. What is the result in combining red and yellow colors?
a. orange c. green
b. purple d. red
13. What can be obtained in mixing two secondary colors?
a. neutral color c. secondary color
b. tertiary color d. primary color
14. What refers to the direction of the yarns?
a. grain c. selvage
b. lengthwise thread d. crosswise thread
15. What is the area inside an enclosed shape?
a. area c. diameter
b. circumference d. space

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What’s In

Hello learner! What have you learned about the previous topic? Do you know
how to cut materials?

What’s New

In cutting the materials, use the sharp shears. Cut from the wide side to
the narrow side. Cut with one hand while the other hand presses on the cloth.
Never lift the cloth while cutting. Adjust yourself as you cut the materials. It is
expected that you have already mastered the guidelines when cutting the
materials. Be careful when handling shears. Improper handling may cause
accident.

What Is It

How to Cut the Fabric

When constructing a ladies’ blouse, you should draft first the foundation
pattern. Foundation pattern is important in cutting the fabric.
Before You Start Cutting the Fabric

Fabric Shears
These are scissors specially designed for cutting the fabric. They are
sharp and accurate and will be the most used tool in the workroom.

Cheap Scissors
Use a cheaper pair to cut the paper patterns. If you do a lot of sewing and
cutting of fabric, use a rotary cutter to save your time especially if you cut a lot
of straight edges such as those found on a quilt or long ruffles. When using a
rotary cutter, you will also need a cutting mat and a rule ran on how to cut the
fabric. This time, you will be on your way to the next step – sewing.

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Observe precautionary measures while cutting:

1. Work with clean hand.

2. Be careful and never play with your cutting tools.

Steps in Cutting out the Fabrics

1. Have everything handy.

2. Use a pair of sharp cutting shears with long even strokes.
3. Place one hand on the pattern close to the cutting line and hold before
cutting the fabric.
4. To cut out the piece, rest the cutting shears on the table so that the
fabric is slightly raised.
5. Cut first the large pieces, then the small ones.
6. Cut notches away from seam allowance.
7. As you cut, walk around the table instead of pulling the materials.
8. Do not allow any part of the fabric to hang over the edge of a cutting table.
9. Cut the entire garment at one time.
10. After cutting each part, put it aside.
11. Collect and tie all craps of cloth together for future use.
12. When cutting, always start at the lower end of the cloth or at your left side.
Step 1. Prepare your fabric.

Prewashing

When prewashing your fabric before sewing, check for shrinkage, color

bleeding and remove any unwanted finishing chemicals the fabric has been treated
with.

If you have a fabric that frays easily, it is a good idea to zigzag, serge or use
pinking shears on the edges before washing.

Pre washing seems a bit of hassle but you should be glad you do it earlier. Plan
ahead and wash the fabric after you purchase. You need to be always ready to start
cutting the fabric.

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Dry and Press

Knits will need to be laid out flat to dry so they don’t stretch out of shape.
Other fabrics can be air dried on your washing line. Don’t use the dryer as this is
more likely to cause shrinkage. After washing, gently press the fabric so it is flat
and ready for cutting. It is impossible to have great cutting fabric results if it is
all creased or crumpled.

Relax

Ideally, leave the fabric for one day after pressing, so it has a chance to
stretch or straighten and go back into shape. If you are impatient, just do your
best to leave it as long as possible.

Press for Sewing

Get Ready to Cut

Lay your fabric on a flat table that is as large as you can manage. Try to
have all the fabric on the table so that no cloth is over the edge and stretching
out. Knits can stretch out of shape if these are hanging off the table due to their
weight.

Step 2. Establish the grainline.

Now you are ready to fold the fabric for cutting. Fold the fabric in half
lengthwise so the two (2) selvages meet. There should be no wrinkles in the
fabric. Keep in mind the shop may not have cut the fabric straight so the top
may not meet perfectly.

Cutting the Fabric 

 Cutting accurately is just as important as getting a professionally finished
dress.
.

What’s More
Direction: Choose only the letter of the best answer.

1. Lorna has a small figure. She decided to use a 60-inch-wide fabric for her blouse.
How much fabric will she need?
a. 1 yard c. 2 yards
b. 1 1/2 yards d. 2 1/2 yards

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2. If Lorna likes to use a 36-inch wide of material, how much fabric does she need for
her blouse?
a. 1 meter
b. 11/2 yards
c. 2 yards
d. 2 1/2 yards
3. Dart location is best transferred using
a. pin
b. tracing paper
c. tracing wheel
d. any
4. Which of the following printed materials makes laying out of pattern difficult?
a. checkered
b. cartoon characters
c. floral
d. geometric
5. When do you remove patterns and pins from the cloth?
a. after cutting the material
b. after laying out the pattern
c. after transferring marks
d. any of the above

What I Have Learned

Direction: Cut the materials using the required tools.

Rubrics for Assessment

Criteria 50 pts. 45 pts. 40 pts. 10 pts.

Workmanship Able to cut 5 Able to cut 4 Able to cut 3 Able to cut 2
pieces of pieces of pieces of pieces of
 patterns in the patterns in the patterns in the patterns in the
cloth cloth cloth cloth
Speed Finished before Finished Finished Not able to
the time within the time beyond 3 finish
minutes or
more

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What I Can Do

Direction: Collect more designs of blouse and draft a pattern.

Sew a converted collar.

Rubrics of Assessment

Criteria 95 - 100% 90 - 90% 85 - 80% 70 - 79%

Workmanship Sew the three Sew the three Sew the three Not able to
collars and collars and collars and width finish the
width of the width of the of the collar is collar
collar is equal collar is equal equal
throughout, throughout, throughout,
under stitch and under stitch under stitch and
flat and flat flat
Speed Finish on time Finish before Finished 1 day Not able to
the time beyond the time finish

Assessment

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Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your quiz
notebook.

1. What is the area inside an enclosed shape?

a. area c. diameter
b. circumference d. space
2. What refers to the direction of the yarns?
a. grain c. selvage
b. lengthwise thread d. crosswise thread
3. What can be obtained in mixing two secondary colors?
a. neutral color c. secondary color
b. tertiary color d. primary color
4. What is the result in combining red and yellow colors?
a. orange c. green
b. purple d. red
5. What is the chroma of a color which corresponds to its purity and saturation in a
color other than black, white and gray?
a. shade c. tertiary
b. value d. intensity
6. What kind of color suggests abundance?
a. red c. green
b. blue d. yellow
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7. What is the result of the combination of primary colors?
a. intermediate color c. secondary color
b. tertiary color d. neutral color
8. The following are the three primary colors except one.
a. red c. yellow
b. blue d. white
9. What kind of colors white, black, and gray are predominantly grayish and
brownish?
a. neutral color c. secondary color
b. tertiary color d. primary color
10. What kind of element of design creates a visual dimension of length and width?
a. line c. structural line
b. directional line d. vertical line
11. What is a radiant energy which loosely turns light that produces sensation in our
eyes?
a. color c. secondary
b. primary d. intermediate color
12. The following are lengths of paints except one.
a. bermuda c. cobra pants
b. calm digger d. stitch ski-pants
13. What kind of concept of design encompasses the overall instruction of a dress, its
shape and all the details involved in pattern and sewing construction of the dress?
a. cut concept of design
b. blouse concept of design
c. structural concept of design
d. decorative concept of design
14. The following are the types of blouses except one.
a. blouse with opening in front and with or without collar
b. blouse without sleeves
c. blouse with strap on the shoulder
d. blouse fitting with no placket front and back
15. What kind of concept of design involves the addition of decorative trims that
include buttons, braids, embroideries, bias tapes, beads, sequins or ribbons?
a. cut concept of design
b. blouse concept of design
c. structural concept of design
d. decorative concept of design
 Additional Activities

Direction: Explain the following question. Why is it important to follow the

guidelines when cutting the cloth?

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Rubrics for Assessment

Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Total

5 3 1
Use appropriate fabric
Use sharp shears for
cutting fabric
Finish within the time
target
Lesson 2.1 Lesson 2.1 Lesson 2.1
What’s More Assessment What I Know
1. Harmony d 1. a
2. Emphasis 2. b 2. b
3. Balance 3. c 3. b
4. Applique 4. c 4. c
5. Beds 5.d 5. c
6. a 6. a
7. c 7. b
8. b 8. b
9. b 9. c
10. a 10. a
11. c 11. d
12. c 12. c
13. b 13. c
14. b 14. b
15. a 15. d
Answer Key
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Lesson 2.3 Lesson 2.3 Lesson 2.3
What More Assessment What I Know
1. a 1. c 1. c
2. a 2. d 2. d
3. a 3. c 3. d
4. a 4. d 4. c
5. a 5. a 5. a
6. b 6. a
7. a 7. d
8. c 8. c
9. d 9. a
10. a 10.b
11. a 11.a
12. c 12. d
13. d 13. c
14. d 14. d
15. c 15. c
Answer Key
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Lesson 2.2 Lesson 2.2 Lesson 2.2
What’s More Assessment What I Know
1. Formal 1. a 1. c
Balance 2. b 2. a
2. Proportion 3. a 3. b
3. Emphasis 4. b 4. b
4. Graduation 5. d 5. c
5. Harmony 6. a 6. d
7. b 7. d
8. b 8. b
9. d 9. b
10. d 10. a
11. c 11. d
12. b 12. b
13. b 13. a
14. a 14. b
15. c 15. a
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References

Department of Education K-12 Basic education curriculum Technology and Livelihood

Education Learning Module Dressmaking and Tailoring: 2015 page 100

Meringuez, Amparo “Developing Competency-Based Resource Materials and

Performance-Based assessment Tools edition 2009-2010 pages 201-457
volume II

https:/clothing industry blogspot.com. “Prepare Materials

https:/clothing industry blogspot.com. “Lay-out and mark pattern on material

https:/clothing industry blogspot.com. “Cut Materials

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