MODULE 4

QUALIFICATION TITLE : GARMENTS NC II

UNIT OF COMPETINCY : APPLY FINISHING TOUCHES ON

ATHLETIC SHORTS
MODULE TITLE : APPLYING FINISHING TOUCHES
ATHLETIC SHORTS

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WHAT IS THIS MODULE ABOUT?

This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in

applying finishing touches such as attaching the needed accessories,
trimming of excess threads, preparing finished garments and packaging of
finished athletic shorts.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

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 After completing this module, you should be able to:

a. apply finishing touches on athletic shorts

b. trim excess threads
c. press finished garments
d. pack the finished garment

WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?

Let’s find out how much you know about applying finishing touches
on athletic shorts. Read and understand the questions below. Write the
letter of the correct answer in your quiz notebook.

1. An athletic style of shorts with a design of a tail on the side seam in

each leg’s lower hem with a cord tied around the front waist.
a. Running shorts
b. Gym shorts
c. Dolphin shorts
d. Cycling shorts

2. The stitches that hold folded edge like hem and facing is:
a. basting
b. blanket stitch
c. hemming
d. herring bone

3. This means to modify by applying fine details in finished garments is:

a. trimming c. finishing
b. hemming d. touches

4. These garment extend down to the knee and worn by both men and
women designed for comfort, durability, and loose enough for body
movement.
a. athletic jacket
b. athletic pants
c. athletic shirts
d. athletic shorts

5. A bias strip used to decorate an edge of athletic shorts.

a. scallop
b. appliqué
c. embroidery
d. binding

6. Pressing is done when needed after the garment is:

a. completed
b. constructed
c. cut
d. sewn

7. A barrier to protect your fabric from direct contact with the hot iron is:
a. needle board
b. pressing cloth
c. seam roll
d. sleeve board

8. A garment label information like 90% cotton, 10% polyester falls under:
a. the amount and fiber content
b. brand and trade mark
c. care instruction
d. name of the manufacturer

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 9. The final set of the operation and process in sewing the garment is:
a. finishing
b. packing
c. pressing
d. tacking

10. jersey is an example of __________ fabric:

a. cotton
b. linen
c. silk
d. nylon

11. A kind of stitch that holds folded edge like hem and facing.
a. hemming
b. seam finishes
c. trimming
d. slipstitch

12. Athletic shorts means:

a. casual wear
b. sports wear
c. formal wear
d. social wear

13. The following are all characteristics of a good hemming except:

a. Stitches are unevenly distributed
b. Stitches are flat
c. Stitches are even in width
d. There are no bulks or wrinkles

14. It is done by using a back and forth motion and it can stretch the fabric
out of shape.
a. cutting
b. ironing
c. pressing
d. washing

15. It is done by using up and down motion and it can stretch the fabric out
of shape
a. cutting
b. ironing
c. washing
d. pressing

16. An electrical iron that has water inside and produces steam to help
make clothes smooth.
a. steam iron
b. electric iron
c. ironing board
d. press cloth

17. A slit of paper showing an inscription that indicates character or

ownership is:
a. label
b. order slip
c. price
d. wrap

18. A kind of special fabric that should not be ironed is:

a. knitted fabric
b. laminated fabric

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 c. pile fabric
d. woven fabric

19. These garment extend down to the knee and worn by both men and
women designed for comfort, durability, and loose enough for body
movement.
a. athletic jacket
b. athletic pants
c. athletic shorts
d. athletic shirts

20. A bias strip used to decorate an edge of athletic shorts.

a. scallop
b. appliqué
c. binding
d. embroidery

Learning Outcome 4.1

APPLYING FINISHING TOUCHES ON ATHLETIC SHORTS

WHAT IS THIS LESSON ABOUT?

This lesson deals with the application of finishing touches such as

loose threads, closures in accordance with garment designs style

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specification. It also includes the folding, pinning, and sewing of hem and
seam allowance in accordance with the stitch/hem specification.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. enumerate the finishing touches on athletic shorts

2. identify hemming stitches for athletic shorts
3. develop creativity in applying finishing touches

WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?

Let’s find out how much you know in applying finishing touches on athletic
shorts
Read and understand the questions below and write the correct answers in
your quiz notebook.

1. The final set of operation and process in sewing the garments is.
a. finishing c. pressing
b. packing d. tack

2. A preferred material for form-fitting sportswear like those used in

wrestling, track and field, dance, gymnastics, skating and swimming.
a. silk c. spandex
b. cotton d. wool

3. The following are all characteristics of a good hemming except:

a. Stitches are unevenly distributed
b. Stitches are flat
c. Stitches are even in width
d. There are no bulks or wrinkles

4. A final touches that usually attached at the waistline of athletic shorts.

a. cord c. button
b. lace d. hook and eye

5. A bias strip used to decorate an edge of athletic shorts.

a. scallop c. embroidery
b. Appliqué d. binding

6. Athletic shorts means:

a. Social wear c. formal wear
b. Sports wear d. casual wear

7. These are the fabric suitable for athletic shorts except:

a. cotton c. polyester
b. spandex d. silk

8. These garment extend down to the knee and are worn by people when
exercising.
a. athletic pants c. athletic shirts
b. athletic short d. athletic jacket
9. A stitch that holds folded edge like hem and facing:
a. blanket stitch c. herringbone
b. hemming d. slipstitch

10. Touches means to modify by adding fine details on a finished:

a. accessories c. embroidery
b. appliqué d. garment

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LET’S DEFINE

Athletic shorts – These garment extended down to

the knee and worn by both men and women for
exercising.
Sports wear- usually made of durable, absorbent, and
washable materials like silk, cotton, nylon and other
wash- and-wear fabrics which do not easily fade.
Finishing - the final set of operations and the process
in sewing the garment
Hem - a finished edge made on a garment.
Touches – modifications made by applying fine details
on finished garments.

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LET’S STUDY

Athletic shorts are an article of clothing typically worn by people when

exercising. They are typically made out of fabrics that allow for maximum
comfort and ease for body movement. The construction techniques used in
making athletic shorts are variations of tailoring method and it depends on
the type of garment constructed and the fabric selected for the design.

 Finishing Touches
Finishing on a sewing garment is what truly brings the “wow factor”
and polish. One of the important details of a constructed garment is the
inclusion of finishing touches.
Finishing touches are fine, hand-finished or machine-finished details
required at specific points on a garment as reinforcement. .

 Hemming stitches
A decorative drawn thread work or openwork hand-sewing
technique for embellishing the hem of clothing or household linens.
A step in finishing a hem is to make it lie flat on the area where it
will rest when it is turned up. Hem is finished with hemming stitches.
Hemming is a kind of stitch that holds folded edge like hem and
facing. A good hemming is achieved if:

a. the stitches are flat

b. they are even in width
c. there are no bulks and wrinkles
d. stitches are evenly distributed

Kinds of Hemming Stitching

1. Slanting Hemstitch
This stitch is
less stable than
vertical hemstitch
but is quicker to
work. Form the
stitches in the
same way as
vertical hemstitch.

2. Herringbone
Stitch
This is used for
joining the edges of
facing or interfacing to
the inside of garment.

3. Catch stitch or Blind Hemming Stitch

It is done under
an edge or through a
folded edge. It can be
used when hemming
heavy fabrics or
fabrics that stitch to
prevent a ridge from
showing on the right
side of the garment.

4. Slipstitch

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 This stitch is used to attach a folded edge to another
fabric layer

5. Blind Herringbone Stitch

It works like
hemming stitch from
left to right of the
garment, but just
fold the hem edge
back. Work the
herringbone stitches
between the inside of
the garment hem
and the underneath fabric.

Hemming the hemline

The method of finishing the hem is determined by the material

used and the width of the hemline fold.

a. If the hemline is too narrow, a bias binding or a narrow

strip of fabric or lace could be sewn to widen the hemline
b. If the fabric is very thick, seam binding such as a bias
strip or a narrow lace could be sewn on the edge of the
hem and slip the hem in place.

Steps to follow when hemming:

1. Lay out the garment on a flat surface

2. Measure and fold the hem fold
3. Pin and baste the hem fold
4. Machine stitch the hem fold.

Altering the Completed Garment

Good fit in athletic shorts depends largely on how the shorts are
fitted to the wearer. This is the time to settle all fitting problems.

1. Shorts wrinkled at the back crotch: Enlarge the area over the
buttocks and keep the center back line straight.
2. Shorts legs too tight at the thigh:
- Let out the side seams taper to nothing at hips and thigh.
- Alteration: Draw new cutting and stitching lines on the shorts;
back and front. Increase equally between front and back side
seam.
3. Shorts inclined to wrinkle from sagging at the crotch:
- Release darts at the nearest center back
- Reduce the amount of fabric over the buttocks and make the
darts shallower.
- Redraw the darts.

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LET’S REMEMBER

Athletic shorts are characterized by its style, garment details,

trimmings used, the finishing touches, and good fitting. It can be
worn for form-fitting sportswear like those used in basketball,
baseball, softball, wrestling, track and field, dance, gymnastics,
skating, swimming, skiing, surfing, scuba diving and etc.

HOW MUCH YOU HAVE LEARNED?

1. What finishing touches are applied for athletic shorts?

___________________________________________________________________________
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2. What are the methods of finishing the hem of athletic shorts?

________________________________________________________________________
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3. Are finishing touches necessary for athletic shorts? Why?

___________________________________________________________________________
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LET’S APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED?

Activity I

Activity title: Making Hand worked cord

Piece of cloth (1 ”x 35 ”) preferably cotton
Sewing thread
Materials:
Scissors

1. Individual work to be finished within 15 minutes.

2. Let your classmates evaluate the finished
Instruction:
product.
3. Submit score sheet and finished product

Put a check (  ) after each item yes no

Did I follow the directions correctly?

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Are the stitches flat and neat?
Are the stitches evenly distributed?
Are there no bulks and wrinkles?
Did I practice good work habits and safety
precautions?
Did I finish the activity within the allotted time?

RESOURCES:

Tools: Materials:
1. hand needle 1. piece of cloth
2. pin caution 2. sewing thread
3. scissor
4. tape measure

Key to Correction

1. a 6. b
2. c 7. d
3. a 8. b
4. a 9. b
5. d 10. d

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 TRIMMING EXCESS THREADS ON ATHLETIC SHORTS

WHAT IS THIS LESSON ABOUT?

This lesson deals with the preparation of trimming tools and in

accordance with work specifications. It also focuses on how the garments
are trimmed, reversed and managed in accordance with workplace quality
standards.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. identify tools needed in trimming excess threads

2. enumerate the trimming techniques for athletic shorts
3. observe quality of well- trimmed garment

WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?

Let’s find out how much you already know about pressing the finished
garment. Read and understand the questions below. Write the letter of the
correct answer in your quiz notebook.

1. A cutting device used for sniping threads:

a. pinking shears
b. embroidery scissors
c. trimming scissors
d. thread clipper
2. “An act of cutting off part of something in order to neaten it.
a. clip
b. excess
c. hanging
d. trim
3. After trimming threads on the wrong side of the athletic short, the next
thing to do is:
a. Check for hanging threads
b. Cut excess thread
c. Reverse the polo shirt right out
d. Stitch bottom hem
4. An appropriate tool needed for the efficient cutting of the excess threads
is:
a. bent-handled shears
b. pinking scissors
c. trimming scissors
d. seam ripper

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5. This scissors gives a nice zigzag edge of the fabric edges and this will stop
all raveling of the fabric threads.
a. pingking shears c. seam ripper
b. trimming scissors d. thread clipper
6. Trimming scissors belongs to:
a. marking
b. measuring
c. cutting
d. sewing
7. These are all trimming tools except:
a. trimming scissors
b. pinking shears
c. thread clipper
d. seam ripper

8. Trimming tools must be:

a. attractive
b. dull
c. heavy
d. sharp
9. A technique that means, to cut with a quick stroke using scissors is:
a. clip
b. pull
c. snip
d. trim
10. The correct way of trimming excess threads in the garment starts
from:
a. bottom
b. front
c. top
d. underside

LET’S DEFINE

Trim – to make neat by cutting away parts.

Clip – to trim or cut with scissors or shears.
Excess – the part that is too much.
Snip – to cut with a quick stroke with
scissors.

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LET’S STUDY

Aside from the sewing machine, there are other tools that you will
need in making your sewing activities easier. These tools are classified in to
four: measuring devices, cutting devices, marking devices and sewing
devices. Scissors are cutting devices used for cutting threads, trimming and
for slashing. This proves the importance of scissors.

 Trimming Tools

Trimming means cutting away some of the seam’s allowance.

A quality sewn garment means an accomplished project that you can

be proud of. After all construction processes has been done, assuring
quality can be best achieved by checking of the parts of the garments to be
trimmed. In order to succeed in this task you must be familiar with the
different tools used in finished garments. Look at the illustration below and
explain their differences:

The cutting tools for trimming are:

1. Thread clipper – is used for snipping

threads.

2. Trimming scissors – five to six inch long,

which are for clipping threads.

3.Pingking shears - This scissors gives a nice

zigzag edge of the fabric edges and this will stop all raveling of the fabric
threads.

Trimming Techniques for athletic shorts

When you have one of these tools at hand, you can now start the
task. So let’s get started. Be sure that it is sharp and can really help you in
trimming threads.

Techniques in Trimming Excess Threads in athletic shorts

1. Reverse the athletic shorts to the wrong side.
2. Check for hanging threads on garment parts.
3. Cut excess thread from top to bottom.
a. Waist band
b. Side seam
c. pocket
d. bottom hem
4. Reverse the athletic shorts right out and trim excess threads
on:
a. Waist band
b. patch pocket
c. piping
d. side seam
e. bottom hem

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Procedure in Trimming Excess Threads in the athletic shorts:

1. Reverse pants wrong side out.

2. Check for hanging threads.
3. Trim excess threads from top to bottom.
a. waistband
b. inseams
c. out-seams
d. bottom hem
4. Reverse athletic shorts right side out
a. Waistband
b. side seams
c. patch pocket
d. bottom hem

LET’ S REMEMBER

When trimming finished garments be sure that no part of the garment

overlaps the other to avoid damage.

HOW MUCH YOU HAVE LEARNED?

1. Why is the use of proper tools for trimming important?

2. What is the purpose of cutting hanging threads?
3. Is cutting shears not suitable for trimming excess threads? Why?

LET’S APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED?

Activity Title: Trimming Excess Threads of athletic shorts

Materials : athletic shorts
: Trimming Scissors
Instructions: Trim the wrong and right sides of your athletic shorts.

Scoring Rubrics

Needs
Excellent Satisfactory
Criteria (3) (2)
Improvement Score
(1)
A.
 Followed the steps
correctly
 Followed the steps
except one
 Did not follow the steps
B.
 Very neat work
 Neat work
 Neatness wasn’t
evident

RESOURCES

Trimming scissors
Athletic shorts

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 KEY TO CORRECTION

1. d
2. d
3. a
4. c
5. a
6. c
7. d
8. d
9. c
10.d

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Learning Outcome 4.2

PRESSING THE FINISHED GARMENTS

WHAT IS THIS LESSON ABOUT?

This lesson deals with the preparation of fabrics and pressing tools
according to standard operating procedures, temperature setting in
accordance with fabric types, identification of faults, spots and marks,
application of heat pressure, pressing sequence and appropriate actions in
accordance with the workplace quality standard.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. define pressing.
2. enumerate the pressing tools and aids.
3. demonstrate the pressing techniques.

WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?

Let’s find out how much you already know about pressing the finished
garment. Write the letter of the correct answer in your quiz notebook.

1. The following are pressing equipment except:

a. electric iron c. heat preassure
b. ironing board d. steam iron

2. The process of removing the creases and wrinkles to a finish garment

is:
a. creasing c. pressing
b. finishing d. pounding

3. A pressing tool which is well-padded to achieve smooth result is:

a. ironing board c. pressing cloth
b. needle board d. sleeve board

4. Pressing is needed after the garment is:

a. completed c. cut
b. constructed d. sewn

5. An activity that can be done in back and forth motion and can stretch
the fabric shape is:
a. cutting c. pressing
b. ironing d. washing

6. The best way to press finish garment is to:

a. let the cord drag c. use the right tools for
over finish work pressing
b. press on the wrong d. press on the right side of
side of the garment the garment

7. A special fabric that should not be ironed back and forth is:
a. knitted fabrics c. pile fabrics
b. laminated d. woven fabrics
fabrics

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 8. A barrier that protects the fabric from direct contact is:
a. iron board c. needle board
b. pressing cloth d. sleeve board

9. To achieve the best result, which side of silk and woolen fabrics
should be pressed?
a. bottom c. wrong side
b. right side d. upper

10. jersey is an example of which type of fabric?

a. Cotton c. Nylon
b. Linen d. silk

POINTS TO REMEMBER

LET’S DEFINE!

Damp -slightly wet

Lint -the soft down of raveled or scraped linen.
Pile -ends of yarns extending above the surface of the fabric
Sizing -substance added to the fabric to improve its appearance and
add body to the fabric.
Pressing – is done up and down motion rather than a side –to-side
motion.
Ironing – is done slowly back and forth motion until the wrinkles are gone.

LET’S STUDY

Pressing tools

Pressing is an essential part of sewing. Use these tools to help you get
more professional looking results when you sew.

Electric Iron

A hot iron is rubbed on clothes to make them flat and smooth.

Steam Iron

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 an electrical iron that has water inside and produces steam to help
make clothes smooth

Ironing board

A good ironing board is a sturdy one with an adjustable height. The

metal base should have holes in it for venting steam, be topped with cotton
or wool padding (not foam) for proper moisture absorption, and have a
cotton or a wool cover. It’s also nice to have an iron rest and a cord holder.

Helpful to Have

Tailor’s ham

This is a ham-shaped cushion that provides a rounded surface for

pressing curved seams like sleeve caps, princess seams, and darts. One side
is covered in wool for pressing wool fabrics and the other side, cotton
for all other fabrics. The ham is usually filled with sawdust, which allows it
to be shaped and molded.

Press mitt

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 This is a soft pillow with a pocket on one side for your hand to slip
into. It provides a pressing surface for curved areas a tailor’s ham is too
large for. It’s covered in wool on one side and cotton on the other. A press
mitt can also be slipped over the end of a sleeve board to create a stable,
rounded pressing surface.

Tailor’s board

Made of wood, this tool consists of numerous surfaces – flat, curved,

and pointy – for pressing various shaped seams. Removable padded covers
are usually available for it.

Velvet board/needle board

This is a flexible mat with a bed of tiny needles or pile sticking up

from it. It’s used to press velvet and other napped fabrics without crushing
the pile. The fabric is placed onto the needle board pile side down, then
pressed on the wrong side.

Clapper

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 This is a hand-held wooden block used to flatten bulky areas, create
sharp creases, and make smooth, flat seams. After an area has been
pressed, the clapper is placed on top of it and pressure is applied until the
area cools.

Point presser and clapper

Made of wood, the top part of this tool is flat with a point on one end.
It provides a flat surface for pressing seams and a pointed surface for
pressing points and corners. Its base can be used as a clapper (see above).

Press Cloth

This is a lightweight cloth used to protect fabrics from the heat of an

iron. It’s laid on top of a fabric as the fabric is pressed. A press cloth can
also be dampened to produce steam.

Pressing rods and bars

These are wooden tools available in various lengths that look like
dowels cut in half lengthwise. Use for items that are too narrow for a seam
roll to get into. They can also be used to press seams open without leaving a
ridge in the right side of fabric. The flat side of a pressing rod can also be
used as a clapper (see above).

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Pressing

The professional tailor “sews with an iron”. In other words, she/he

uses her/his pressing equipment as much as her/his sewing machine and
along with the sewing machine.
Construction pressing is done with the iron placed on the part to be
pressed, then lifted and moved to the next part. Every seam should be
pressed before it is crossed by another seam. Press seams in the direction in
which they were stitched with the grain.
Always press with the straight grain of the materials. To press curved
seams, use a tailor’s cushion or firm press mitt under the seam.

Pressing with a damp cloth includes:

1. Folding the press cloth in half. Fold in thirds and put one-third of the
cloth in water. Wring the cloth. The dampness from the third will penetrate
the remainder sufficiently for pressing.

2. If a dry iron and a damp press cloth are used, test a small piece of the
material to see if the damp cloth leaves a watermark. If it does, use a dry
cloth next to the fabric with the damp cloth on top.

Ironing your clothes can smooth out the wrinkles and make a garment
more presentable. Many clothes are made ready to wear, but you will still
find some items that need to be ironed. Be careful: if you use the iron
improperly, you might burn yourself or ruin the fabric.

Preparing to Iron

1. Make sure that the garment is meant to be ironed. Check the tags for
ironing instructions. If the tags don't tell you which setting to put your iron,
then look to see if they indicate what material the fabric is made of. Many
irons order their settings by the type of material: e.g. wool, cotton, polyester.

Low Setting: Acetate, rayon, silk, and wool. For rayon and silk, turn the
items inside out prior to ironing. For wool items, place a damp cloth
between the item and the iron.
Medium Setting: Polyester (slightly damp before ironing)
High Setting: Cotton (slightly damp before ironing)

2. Set up the ironing area. Use an ironing board, if possible. If you don't
have access to an ironing board, then use a flat, sturdy surface like a table
or a counter. The ironing board is designed to absorb heat and moisture
without taking damage. Make sure that you don't iron on a highly
flammable surface.

3.Fill the water reservoir of the iron. If your iron features a steam
function, then you may need to add water. Look for a large, detachable
water chamber on the top of the tool. Add filtered water nearly to the brim.

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Make sure that you use filtered water! This may help you avoid calcium
build-up in your iron, which could clog the steam spouts.
1.

4.Lay out the garment. Arrange the item of clothing so that it lies perfectly
flat on the board. Make sure that there are no wrinkles! If you iron over a
wrinkle, then you will press a creased line into the fabric.

Application of heat and pressure

1. Heat Pressure

Heat and pressure from an iron are combined with moisture in the
clothing to smooth it. Creases and wrinkles are flattened. These factors
must be controlled to ensure professional result and to protect your fabric.

The following are the points to consider:

1. Check the heat settings on your iron, and test press the fabric.
2. While pressing keep the weight of the iron in your hand.
3. Exert light pressure on the fabric and never rest the full weight of the
iron on the fabric.
4. To avoid damage to your fabric use a pressing cloth when it is
necessary to press on the wrong side.
5. For fabrics that require additional moisture dampen the cloth with a
wet sponge.

Pressing Suggestions for Specific Fabrics:

Pressing
Fabric Type Pressing Information
Temperature
A. COTTON
Brushed cotton Hot iron Press on wrong side
Cheesecloth Warm iron Press on wrong side
Corduroy Hot iron Press on top of towel, use towel
Cotton velvet Warm iron Use a pressing cloth
Denim Hot iron Press while damp
Jersey Hot iron Use a damp cloth

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Lace Warm iron Use a pressing cloth
Poplin Use a pressing cloth
Seersucker Needs no pressing
Voile Cool iron Press on wrong side while damp
B. LINEN
Handkerchief Warm iron Press on the wrong side while damp
linen Hot iron Press on the wrong side while damp
Suiting linen
C. SILK
Chiffon
Crepe de chine Cool iron Do not use steam
Georgette Cool iron Use a pressing cloth
Organza Warm iron Do not use a steam
Shantung Cool iron Press on wrong side
Silk satin Cool iron Press on wrong side
Warm iron Press on wrong side
Warm iron Press on wrong side
D. WOOLEN
Flannel Warm iron Press on wrong side
Gabardine Warm iron Press on wrong side using damp cloth
Crepe Warm iron Press on wrong side

 Pressing Techniques

Pressing is essential to the good look of a garment. After cutting the

excess threads on finished garment, final pressing is done. The amount of
final pressing can be kept to a minimum touch up. Finish garment must
have a well-pressed look. To achieve this pressed look, there are techniques
involved and these are the following:

1. Press on the underside first to open seams and to smooth the

sleeve cap.
2. Press the rolled collar and lapel.
3. Reverse to the right side out, press the yoke.
4. Press the center front placket and hemline on the grain of the
fabric.
5. Press the sleeves, then hang or fold as necessary.

 Special Pressing Instruction

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 Some fabrics cannot be pressed at all; heat and moisture would melt
the fabric or damage the finish. Vinyl is subject to discoloration so do not
press.

 Care of Iron

Irons get dirty and pick up color from the fabric dye so clean your iron
periodically, especially in pressing the light colored fabric. The best way to
clean the soleplate of your iron is with commercial hot iron cleaner, sold at
fabrics and sewing stores. For the maintenance, always read the
information that comes with any tool to prolong the life of the tool.

 Ironing and Pressing

Ironing is done by using a back and forth motion while pressing is

done by using an up-and – down motion. Ironing can stretch the fabric out
of shape and cause wrinkling and puckering on finished garments so always
press.

 Pressing Special Fabrics

1. The yarns of pile fabrics should not be flattened in pressing. Lay the
fabric pile wrong side up over the towel and press lightly.
2. Laminated fabrics need very little pressing. Paper should be slipped
under the seam allowance so that the iron will not come in contact
with the foam.
3. Knitted fabrics should not be ironed back and forth since this may
stretch the fabric out of shape; a gentle stamping motion should be
used. Example: acrylic
4. Nylon should be pressed on the wrong side with the cool iron or with
a steam iron.
5. Dacron A low setting temperature should be used when pressing it.

LET’S REMEMBER

Some fabrics cannot be pressed at all; heat and moisture

would melt the fabric or damage the finish garment.
Iron gets dirty and pick up colors from the fabric. Clean your
iron periodically, especially if pressing the light colored fabric.
To keep freshly pressed garments from getting wrinkled,
allow them to rest and cool down on the ironing board before
moving them.

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

A. Describe a well-pressed garment.

B. Why are the pressing tools essential in pressing job?

C. Enumerate five pressing tools and their uses.

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LET’S APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED?

Activity Title: Pressing athletic shorts

Materials: Athletic shorts
Electric Iron
Ironing board
Instruction: Press the wrong and right sides of your athletic shorts

SCORING RUBRICS

Criteria Excellent Very Satisfactory Fairly Needs Score

(5) Satisfactory (3) Satisfactory Improvement
(4) (2) (1)
1. Procedures Some of Few of the Most of the Did not
Knowledge were the procedures procedures follow any of
followed procedures were were not the
from step were omitted followed procedures
1 to the omitted
last

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2. Speed Finished Finished Finished Finished Did not
ahead of on time but late by but late by finish
time three more than
minutes three
minutes
3. Did not Needed Needed Needed Needed
Assistance need assistance assistance assistance assistance
required assistance once twice four to five most of the
times times

RESOURCES

1. Flat iron
2. Ironing board
3. Press cloth
4. Athletic shorts

Key to Correction

1. c
2. c
3. a
4. a
5. b
6. b
7. a
8. b
9. c
10.c

Learning Outcome 4.3

PACKAGING THE FINISHED GARMENT

WHAT IS THIS LESSON ABOUT?

This lesson deals with the labeling of garment packages in accordance

with the labeling standards and packaging of the finished garment in
accordance with packaging standards/procedures.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

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 1. point out the importance of labeling garments.
2. List the packaging materials.
3. Analyze the levels of packing garments.

WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?

Let’s find out how much you already know in pressing athletic shorts.
Choose the correct answer and write it in your quiz notebook.

1. Anything that protects or wraps a product can be called:

a. bundle c. package
b. cargo d. stocks

2. A garment label information like 90% cotton, 10% polyester falls

under:
a. the amount and fiber content
b. brand and trade mark
c. care instruction
d. name of the manufacturer

3. This is an item of chipboard to be used in folding and packaging

shirt:
a. dress board c. insert board
b. flower cups d. shirt board

4. It is something attached to some article to show what, or whose

property it is
is:
a. label c. price
b. orders slip d. wrap

5. These are all garment labeling information except:

a. brand name c. manufacturer’s name
b. care instruction d. packing level

6. ____________ functions as partition, filler and protector of your

apparel good during shipment.
a. chipboard c. plastic bags
b. label d. QA documents

7. In the outside packing level boxes are sealed with:

a. electrical tapes c. scotch tape
b. packing tapes d. video tapes

8. For the garment items like shirts, dresses, pants, jackets, labels
in the garment must be:
a. hang c. placed on top
b. pasted d. sewn
9. These are all purposes of packaging except:
a. to assure that the package is secured
b. to insure that goods will reach its destination in good condition
c. to facilitate a good form of handling the product
d. to have an access of tampering
10. It provides stability and protection for garments during shipment.
a. dress board c. shirt board
b. flower cups d. insert board

LET’S DEFINE

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 Label – something attached to an article to show
what or whose it is.
Wrap – to cover by winding or folding something
around.
Brand – a trademark
Trade name – the name chosen by a firm for some
articles it sells.
Consumer – a person who uses food, clothing or any
article which a producer makes.
Garment Packaging - This is the final process in the
production of garments, which prepares the finished
merchandise for delivery to the customer.
Bar Code - A machine-readable code in the form of
numbers and a pattern of parallel lines of varying
widths, printed on and identifying a product. Also
called Universal Product Code

LET’S STUDY

Almost anything, the wraps of a product can be called a package. In

the context of the industry, materials to be handled, shipped and used are
allowed for packaging to facilitate a form of handling many products.
Consumers, particularly the students have learned to associate the
design, color and the quality of the package with the quality of the products.
They want to be assured that the package commands quality workmanship
and attracts interested consumers to purchase the merchandise during
exhibits and bazaars in school.

 Labeling of Garments
Project labels must be informative such as the duration of the
garment, project preparation, and skills learned by the students. Labels
must be pasted or pinned on garments.
All finished projects are to be labeled to identify the owner. Project
label is written on one fourth sheet of paper bearing the name of the
student, year and section, name of project, number of the project, date
started, date finished, swatch, cost of the finished project and the teacher’s
signature. In checking the project the grade will be based on the given
criteria for evaluation and date of submission.
In the industry labeling differs to that of the school.

The following are the labeling information:

A. Brand and trademark

B. Name of the manufacturer
C. Amount and fiber content - Ex. 90% cotton, 10%
polyester
D. Country of origin – Ex. Made in the Philippines
E. Care instruction
Examples:
1. machine wash cold
2. do not bleach
3. warm iron
4. dry cleanable
5. machine wash warm

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 Packaging
Product packaging is important in modern marketing. Packaging is a
means of protecting the content and it also serves as a merchandising aid.

Types of Packaging

Packaging is categorized by layer of function:

1. Primary – material that holds the article or product
2. Secondary – groupings of primary packages
3. Tertiary – involves small units of products or packs in container

Symbols used in packages or labels:

1. Bar code

A machine-readable code in the form of numbers and a pattern of

parallel lines of varying widths, printed on and identifying a product. Also
called Universal Product Code.
"simply scan the barcode on the food packaging and the app will give you a
nutritional breakdown of the product"

These are the packaging labels of garments:

A. Inside
1. Folding the garment
2. Item packaging
3. Packing in plastic poly bag
4. Waffle packing, vial or bag

B. Intermediate
1. Wrap bag in foam and tape foam
2. Vacuum seals waffle pack in a plastic bag
3. Place the sealed bag inside a cardboard box
4. Layers sealed bags inside a plastic in two-tone box
5. Label plastic two-tone box

C. QA documents (Quality Assurance)

Certificate of compliance, including origin and analysis shall be put

into “QA documents” envelop to be included in the shipment.

D. Outside
1. Place wrap inside packages inside the intermediate cardboard box.
2. Securely seal box with packing tapes.
3. Place packing slip inside the box.

 Packaging Materials
The design elements like shape, texture and color illustrate packing
that contributes to the package. Modern package is not only a mere product
container but also a primary function of protecting the contents.

The following are used as packaging materials:

A. Synthetic

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 1. cellophane
2. plastic envelop
3. plastic bags
4. paper bags
5. paper cartons
6. paper wrapper
7. paper shopping bags
B. Chipboard (Items for outside packing)
1. insert board – this is used in folding and packaging shirts.
2. shirt board – used in preparing shirts for bagging.
3. flower cups – protect any embroidered or flower accessory
during shipping.
4. dress board – provides stability and protection for garments
during shipment.
 Packaging Practices

Packaging practices are listed below:

A. Quality Control Section

Before packing, each athletic shorts is checked and
double checked.
B. Ironing Section
Garments are ironed to remove the folds and creases.
C. Packing Section
Dresses are folded properly inside a plastic envelope and
sealed.
D. Shipment Section
The individually packed blouses are placed in big safety
boxes by the dozen and ready for loading and shipment.

Pointers in Packaging
Packaging can be entrepreneurial way of preparing products for
marketing. The following are the pointers in packaging:
1. Ensure that the packaging style (box, bundle, crates) is correct.

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2. Ensure that the contents are well protected by using waterproof materials
and strong plastic foil.
3. Check if the packaging tag is correct.
4. Be sure that the sorting of package is correct.
5. Reflect the correct weight indicator.
6. Ensure that the thickness of sheathing is correct.

LET’S REMEMBER

A package is considered effective if

the consumer gets its attention through
the clear identification of the product, the
product container and the instructions to
the consumer for correct use.

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

A. Give the importance of labeling the finished garment

before packing.

B. What do you think is the reason why synthetic materials like plastic
bags/cellophane are not allowable in a market place now a days?

C. Describe the safety precautions to be observed during the packaging of

the finished product.

LET’S APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED?

Task: Group Work-Role Play

Instructions: Divide yourselves into four groups. Simulate the work of the
different section in an industrial setting.

Group 1 – Packing Section

Group 2 – Quality Control Section
Group 3 – Final Quality Control Section
Group 4 – Shipment Section

Use the Scoring Rubrics below to evaluate the activity.

SCORING RUBRICS

Criteria Excellent Very Satisfactory Fairly Needs Score

(5) Satisfactory (3) Satisfactory Improvement
(4) (2) (1)
1. Speed Finished Finished Finished Finished Did not
ahead of on time but late by but late by finish
time three more than
minutes three
minutes

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2. Did not Needed Needed Needed Needed
Assistance need assistance assistance assistance assistance
required assistance once twice four to five most of the
times time

3. Correct Tools and Some of Few of the Most of the Did not use
use of materials the tools tools and tools and the tools and
tools and were used and materials materials materials
materials correctly materials were used were used correctly
were used correctly incorrectly
correctly

RESOURCES

b. Cellophane
c. Scotch tape
d. Sign pen
e. Plastic envelop
f. Plastic bags
g. Paper cartons

REFERENCES

1. lowa Home Economics Association, UNIT METHOD OF CLOTHING

CONSTRUCTION
2. Dorling, Kindersley; THE COMPLETE BOOK OF SEWING
3. COMPILED INSTRUCTIONAL Material, Garments 302
4. Webster Dictionary
5. Simplicity, sewing Book
6. Rostrea Cosem, MASS PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE IN GARMENT
TECHNOLOGY
7. https://bizfluent.com.
8. https://www.wikihow.com
9. TechVoc (Tailoring volume 1)

Key to Correction

1. c 6. a
2. a 7. b
3. c 8. d
4. a 9. d
5. d 10. a

POST TEST

Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in your quiz notebook.

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1. jersey is an example of __________ fabric.
a. Cotton c. nylon
b. Linen d. wool
2. A garment label information like 90% cotton, 10% polyester is an falls
under:
d. the amount and fiber content
e. brand and trade mark
f. care instruction
g. name of the manufacturer
3. An athletic style of shorts with a design of dolphin tail or the side seam in
each leg’s lower hem with a cord tied around the front waist.
a. dolphin shorts c. running shorts
b. gym shorts d. cycling shorts
4. These garment extend to the knee and are worn by people when
exercising.
a. athletic shirt c. athletic shorts
b. athletic pants d. athletic jacket
5. Touches means to modify by adding fine details in a finished:
a. accessories c. embroidery
b. appliqué d. garment
6. athletic shorts means:
a. casual wear c. social wear
b. formal wear d. sports wear
7. It is a stitch that holds folded edge like hem and facing.
a. basting
b. blanket stitch
c. hemming
d. herring bone
8. ___________ should be smooth and well padded.
a. ironing board
b. needle board
c. pressing cloth
d. sleeve board
9. The following are all characteristics of a good hemming except:
a. stitches are unevenly distributed
b. stitches are flat
c. stitches are even in width
d. there are no bulks or wrinkles
10. To modify by applying fine details in a finish garments means:
a. finishing
b. hem
c. touches
d. tacks
11. A fabric suitable for athletic shorts except:
a. cotton
b. spandex
c. polyester
d. silk
12. It is the process of removing creases and wrinkles to a finished
garments.
a. creasing
b. finishing
c. pressing
d. pounding
13. After garment is _________, it is pressed when needed.
a. completed
b. constructed
c. cut
d. sewn
14. Anything that protects, embellishes, or wraps a product can be
called:
a. bundle

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 b. cargo
c. package
d. stocks
15. It provides a barrier to protect your fabric from direct contact with
the hot iron.
a. needle board
b. pressing cloth
c. seam roll
d. sleeve board
16. What kind of a special fabric should not be ironed back and forth?
a. knitted fabric
b. laminated fabric
c. pile fabric
d. woven fabric
17. It is done by using a back and forth motion and can stretch the fabric
out of shape.
a. cutting
b. ironing
c. pressing
d. washing
18. It is a slip of paper showing an inscription that indicates character or
ownership.
a. label
b. order slip
c. price
d. wrap
19. A machine readable code in the form of numbers and a pattern parallel
lines of varying width, printed on and identifying a product.
a. brand code
b. price code
c. bar code
d. label code
20. It is the final set of the operation and process in sewing the garment.
a. finishing
b. packing
c. pressing
d. tacking
21. A garment label under care instruction except:
a. warm iron
b. machine wash warm
c. do not bleach
d.100% cotton
22. A garment label belong to country of origin
a. made of cotton c. hand made
b. made of spandex d. Made of the Philippines
23. A synthetic packaging allowable in a market place now a days.
a. plastic bags c. cellophane
b. eco bag d. net bag
24. A synthetic packaging which is not allowed anymore at the market place
when we are buying our basic needs.
a. paper cartoons c. Eco bag
b. paper wrapper d. cellophane/plastic bags
25. A process by which entities review the quality of all factors involved in
production.
a. Packing section c. Ironing section
b. shipment section d. Quality control section

Key to Correction

Pretest Post Test

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 1. c 1. c
2. c 2. a
3. d 3. a
4. d 4. c
5. d 5. d
6. a 6. d
7. b 7. c
8. a 8. a
9. a 9. a
10. d 10. c
11. a 11. d
12. b 12. c
13. a 13. a
14. b 14. c
15. d 15. b
16. a 16. a
17. a 17. b
18. a 18. a
19. c 19. c
20. c 20. a
21. d
22. d
23. b
24. c
25. d

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