TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 11

Dressmaking

FIRST QUARTER
Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 1 Activity No. : 1
Competency: : LO 1. Draft and Cut Pattern for Ladies skirts
TLE_HEDM9-12SK-1a-c1
Objective : Recognize the different principles of design.
Topic : Plan Garment Design
Materials : Scrambled letters , Crayons
Reference : Learning Module Dressmaking 10 p. 46-47
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Concept Notes:
Principles of Design
Good outfit should have proportion, balance, harmony, emphasis and rhythm to express art
principles.
Principles and Elements of Design
Art and design is the application of skill and taste that make a thing beautiful. It is a fact that our clothes
are worn for their artistic qualities which make us more attractive and confident. Clothes are worn to
emphasize the good points and hide the defects or imperfection of our physical trait.
Principles of Design
1.Proportion a design that involves the relationship of one part to another. Uneven
space relationships are more interesting than even ones.
2. Balance is the feeling of rest and equilibrium. This is essential to the total design of a
costume.
3. Harmony is the pleasing combination of hues, values, and intensities. Several elets are
addedd.
4. Emphasis means that one part of a design must be more important than the other
part.Point ofattention in a design. The most personal aspect of design.
5.Rhythm is the movement of the eye from one part of the design to other parts.
Repetition of a line or shape is one of the most common ways 5.

Activity: 1

Directions:
Directions. Rearrange the letters in the box to form the word that best describes the statements
below. Write your answer

1. N O T P O O R I P R
It involves the relationship of one part to another.

2. E B L N A A C
The feeling of rest and equilibrium.

3. P S E M H A I S
It means that one part of a design must be more important than the other parts.

Direction: Principles of design of (Freehand Drawing)

Draw skirt that emphasizes small waist line.

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Dressmaking

FIRST QUARTER
Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 2 Activity No. : 2
Competency: : Draft and Cut Pattern for Ladies skirts
TLE_HEDM9-12SK-1a-c1
Objective : Draw skirt using different types of design with lines
Topic : Plan Garment Design
Materials : Pictures , crayons, Scrambled letters
Reference : Learning Module Dressmaking 10 Pg. 49-50
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Concept Notes:

Types of Design

1.Structural Design is the all over design of a garment.Form, shape, color, testure and line
involve in assembling sctions of garments.such as dart, plates, yokes and other

2. .Decorative Design refers to the surface enrichments of a structural design . for the pospose
of adding reacher quality. They are just attach to the garment. Like belt, buttons , buckles and
other decorations.

Line
The basic part of any design is formed by lines.The eye tends to follow the direction of the line
in a dress design or in the fabric of the dress. Lines may be horizontal, vertical, straight, curved, Horizontal
diagonal, radiating, down-sweeping, up-sweeping, or angular, and they are capable of creating
interesting illusions.

a.Horizontal- gives the impression of shorter and heavier.

b.Vertical – gives the impression of height. Vertical

Activity: 1
Directions:
Free hand drawing
1.Draw a skirt with 2. Draw a skirt with decorative design
structural design , with vertical lines.
with Horizontal lines.
.

Draw here Draw here

1 2

Activity 2
Direction: Rearrange the letters in the box to form the word that best describe the statements below. Write
your answer after the number.
1. E N I L
It is the basic part of any design
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Dressmaking

FIRST QUARTER
Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 3 Activity No. : 3
Competency: : Draft and cut pattern for Ladies skirts
THE_HeDM9-12SK-1a-c-1
Objective : Identify different types of body figure.
Design casual dress best suited to a certain type of body figure.
Topic : Plan Garment Design
Materials : Pictures, Pencil crayon,
Reference : Learning Module Dressmaking P. 60-62
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Concept Notes:

Read and understand more about Design for Different Figure Types.
The following are some of the figure types excerpt from the book of L. Belle Pollard,
Experiences with Clothing showing the becoming designs and unbecoming designs to different
figure types.

Figure Type Becoming Designs Unbecoming Designs

Short-Thin Princess lines Full-length coats Short and bolero Clinging styles and fabrics
jackets Narrow, matching belts Skirts with knife Large prints Large
pleats, easy gores Delicate, dainty fabrics One- accessories
color Long waistline
costumes

Short-Stout Vertical or diagonal lines Simple designs Easy-
fitting clothes Full-length coats Narrow, matching
belts Set-in sleeves Dull surfaced fabrics One-
color
costumes
Ruffles, bows, frills Full or
very straight skirts Full sleeves
Broad collars, wide lapels
belts Bulky or large figured
fabrics

Tall-Thin Contrasting colors in yokes, blouses, and skirts Princess styles

Bulky fabrics, plaids, checks Wide belts, patch Small accessories
pockets Dolman, push-up, or full-sleeves Easy, Shiny, clinging fabrics
bloused waistlines Circular, pleated, or gathered Vertical stripes
skirts Double breasted styles Full or boxy jackets Long U necklines

Tall-Stout Simple designs, little detail Frilly clothes

Balance or horizontal and vertical lines Large sleeves
Easy fitting, straight and slightly flared skirts Contrasting and wide belts
Three-quarter, set-in sleeves Bulky fabrics
Dull fabrics Small accessories

Average Can wear most good designs; specific figure variations may limit.

Activity: 1
1. What type of body figure do you have?----------------------------
2. Design a casual dress best suited to your body figure.
Note: Use the back page of this activity sheets for your drawing.
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Dressmaking

FIRST QUARTER
Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 4 Activity No. : 4
Competency: : Draft and Cut Pattern for Ladies Skirt
THE_HeDM9-12SK-1a-c-1
Objective : Identify the different kinds of fabric suited for ladies skirt.
Topic : Plan Garment Design
Materials : Pictures, Fabric Swatches, Paste,
Reference : Learning Module Dressmaking 10 P. 55-53
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Concept Notes:
Types and Properties of Fabrics Suited for Ladies Skirt

Types of Care and Maintenance Uses

Fabric
Gabardine- a hard-wearing suiting fabric with a distinctive Use for: men’s and
weave. It has a sheen and is prone to shine. ladies’ wear, jackets,
. pants
1.Gabardine
Linen is a natural fiber that is derived from the stem of the Use for: summer-weight
flax plant. It is cool and comfortable to wear; absorbs jackets, dresses, pants,
2. Linen moisture well; shrinks when washed; skirts
Denim is a sturdy cotton twill textile in which the weft passes Use for: jeans, jackets,
under two or more warp threads children’s wear
3.
Denim
Poplin, also called tabinet (or tabbinet), is a strong fabric in
a plain weave of any fiber or blend,. Use for: shirts, trousers,
skirts
.
4.Poplin
5. Broadcloth Fantastic, closely woven cotton that has slight rib
Use for: Casual wear,
Steam iron on a cotton setting children’s wear, shirts,
Avoid pressing in sharp creases. skirts
7. Sharkskin Sharkskin is a smooth worsted fabric that often has a smooth
soft texture and a two-toned woven appearance referred to as Use for: apparel, trousers,
a basketweave. This may be made with the use of rayon or skirts
acetate or as a blend of the two.

This may be used for everything from sporting and marine

equipment to clothing and accessories.
8. Corduroy Corduroy is describe as a type of fabric that has parallel,
lengthwise cords or ridges. The word is derived from the Use for pants, skirts,
French word for “Cord of the King”. This can be used in men’s wear
making jacket, blazer, jeans, skirt, shorts, and for upholstery.
Activity: 1
Direction:
1. Collect different kinds of fabric. Any kind of available fabric. (DO NOT BUY)
2.Paste them below. Label each by writing the name of fabric .